tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post999071181994540999..comments2024-03-18T21:35:14.053-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: A Taste of Upstate New York by Chuck D'ImperioJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60240321165051220192015-06-06T14:02:58.767-04:002015-06-06T14:02:58.767-04:00Roberta - Oh, yes! Spiedies are in there. There ar...Roberta - Oh, yes! Spiedies are in there. There are several spiedie marinades available now, too, from the traditional State Fair brand to Wegmans own label... a summertime favorite!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76514345084621964502015-06-06T12:50:08.991-04:002015-06-06T12:50:08.991-04:00I know I'm late, but this one caught my eye (b...I know I'm late, but this one caught my eye (back to my childhood.) Does he mention spiedies? I only discovered those when I was in Binghamton. I've never seen them elsewhere.Roberta Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514132056058021466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44012492038933709882015-05-25T21:38:38.414-04:002015-05-25T21:38:38.414-04:00The candy sounds delicious, so I don't doubt i...The candy sounds delicious, so I don't doubt it!Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27999492361188739122015-05-24T20:43:55.091-04:002015-05-24T20:43:55.091-04:00Laurie - We have friends that take an entire case ...Laurie - We have friends that take an entire case of Turkey Joints to Florida with them each winter to give as gifts. I think they're getting famous in their little corner of Florida, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71490872253742132712015-05-24T20:42:02.557-04:002015-05-24T20:42:02.557-04:00Carole - Yes... basically the entire state except ...Carole - Yes... basically the entire state except New York City.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46201670756603974372015-05-24T20:41:29.920-04:002015-05-24T20:41:29.920-04:00Claudia - The marinade means summer around here!Claudia - The marinade means summer around here!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14497744165898021092015-05-24T20:40:44.312-04:002015-05-24T20:40:44.312-04:00Jama - Saratoga Springs is also home to the "...Jama - Saratoga Springs is also home to the "Peppermint Pig"... a 6" pink pink made of peppermint hard candy and sold with a felt bag and small hammer. On Christmas Eve, the pig is placed in the bag, passed around the table, and every pound it with the hammer. Big pieces mean good luck for the upcoming year!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51510295248970521842015-05-24T20:37:37.836-04:002015-05-24T20:37:37.836-04:00Katherine - It would be a lot of fun to visit and ...Katherine - It would be a lot of fun to visit and sample all of the foods from the region your family settled in!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5144844493339276172015-05-24T07:05:31.399-04:002015-05-24T07:05:31.399-04:00Turkey joints seems an odd name for a holiday conf...Turkey joints seems an odd name for a holiday confection, but I guess that's part of the local charm, right! I didn't realize upstate NY was the birthplace of so many dishes, either! Pie a la mode was definitely an inspired invention!Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39729283919745513922015-05-23T16:07:15.166-04:002015-05-23T16:07:15.166-04:00I'm not even sure where Upstate is - I assume ...I'm not even sure where Upstate is - I assume north of the city? Cheers from carole's chatterCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85386249882945123322015-05-23T14:44:59.842-04:002015-05-23T14:44:59.842-04:00Never been in that neck of the woods :) but alway...Never been in that neck of the woods :) but always enjoy reading about new places and good food, especially want to try that marinade.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89238826036822074932015-05-23T11:09:18.321-04:002015-05-23T11:09:18.321-04:00Interesting to hear about all those regional foods...Interesting to hear about all those regional foods. I'm not very familiar with the area -- had only heard about the potato chips from Saratoga Springs -- but it makes me want to visit and learn more. jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43575158350474240702015-05-23T10:36:48.395-04:002015-05-23T10:36:48.395-04:00Upstate New York is on my travel list because my f...Upstate New York is on my travel list because my family settled there after coming over from Ireland and I want to see where they lived. This sounds like a great way to get an idea of the foodie stuff while we're there.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56586628361039781082015-05-23T07:41:12.137-04:002015-05-23T07:41:12.137-04:00Tina - Baker's Chicken Coop is a landmark at t...Tina - Baker's Chicken Coop is a landmark at the NY State Fair (the largest in the country, incidentally) and people come from all over to get eat their fill!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15164978342153290642015-05-23T07:39:55.573-04:002015-05-23T07:39:55.573-04:00Beth F - Oh yes! The wineries and apple farms are ...Beth F - Oh yes! The wineries and apple farms are only the beginning. There's even a cheese trail now :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8438755386510404122015-05-23T07:38:51.198-04:002015-05-23T07:38:51.198-04:00Monica - There were even a few local foods mention...Monica - There were even a few local foods mentioned that I didn't even realize were local... just assumed everyone knew and loved them!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28942047368281659292015-05-23T07:37:27.510-04:002015-05-23T07:37:27.510-04:00Trish - We have friends that buy a case of Turkey ...Trish - We have friends that buy a case of Turkey Joints every year... for their own use, hostess gifts, etc. Truly a regional delicacy!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90069369717409469732015-05-23T07:36:10.157-04:002015-05-23T07:36:10.157-04:00Vicki - There must be similar books focusing on NY...Vicki - There must be similar books focusing on NYC... the possibilities are endless there!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24587555461576078682015-05-23T07:35:27.815-04:002015-05-23T07:35:27.815-04:00Debi - I am certain you would love this!!Debi - I am certain you would love this!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18109263874480201902015-05-23T07:34:50.554-04:002015-05-23T07:34:50.554-04:00Kay - Part of out family lore includes a car ride...Kay - Part of out family lore includes a car ride up the river to point out the beautiful Thousand Islands and a very cranky daughter who responded by saying "I only see three." The dressing is one of my husband's favorites.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6293372224563460052015-05-23T07:31:31.284-04:002015-05-23T07:31:31.284-04:00Audrey - That's too bad... most of the places ...Audrey - That's too bad... most of the places mentioned in this book have been around for decades!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51432938932602093652015-05-23T07:07:35.646-04:002015-05-23T07:07:35.646-04:00Definitely saving that marinade recipe as we are b...Definitely saving that marinade recipe as we are big fans if chicken here. What a cool idea to make a confectionary resemble a turkey leg, very creative. I'm not from NY but the regional date is calling me!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15093876116789874232015-05-23T07:07:25.294-04:002015-05-23T07:07:25.294-04:00Oh gosh! This looks like a book we might have to o...Oh gosh! This looks like a book we might have to own. I see some weekend trips in our future. We have visited wineries and apple farms, but clearly haven't explored enough.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41855814303481721662015-05-23T00:59:16.606-04:002015-05-23T00:59:16.606-04:00This book looks like a lot of fun! I love knowing ...This book looks like a lot of fun! I love knowing the background information about areas and really most anything. I've never heard of some of these foods but am glad to find out about them! Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29355187084667614382015-05-22T12:32:13.323-04:002015-05-22T12:32:13.323-04:00I didn't realize Upstate New York had such reg...I didn't realize Upstate New York had such regional foods! And I'm glad you explained what turkey joints are. LOL! Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.com