New York
Related: About this forumThe upstate vote, by food
Jimmy Vielkind
Expect Andrew Cuomo to wolf down a few Michigans this summer, and look for Rob Astorino at Binghamtons Spiedie Fest.
Upstate New York is going to play a key role in this years gubernatorial election, especially for Astorino, the Westchester County executive, as he tries to overcome the odds and unseat Cuomo, the Democratic incumbent running for his second term.
Experts expect the counties north of Rockland and Westchester to account for 45 percent of the vote, and if Astorino has any chance at making this election competitive, hell need to win that part of the electorate by an overwhelming margin.
Its simplistic and misleading, though, to block off upstate as a single area, especially since its southern border is itself a subject of continuous debate. (To New York City residents, Poughkeepsie is upstate; to the Michigan-eaters of the North Country, Poughkeepsie might as well be New York City.)
http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/06/8546243/upstate-vote-food
wandy
(3,539 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)I can't eat Pizza outside of NY in peace because it is just not the same.
wandy
(3,539 posts)Mushy string smothered in barbecue sauce.
Thank gawd me 'mudder made me learn how to cook.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)wandy
(3,539 posts)SPEDIE SAUCE
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INGREDIENTS.
1 Cup white or red wine.
1 Cup white vinegar
1/4 Cup lemon juice
3 Tablespoons olive oil.
3 Tablespoons dried chopped parsley.
2 Tablespoons dried chopped basil.
2 Tablespoons dried chopped oregano.
2 - 3 Tablespoons garlic powder. (should
NOT be garlic salt)
2 Tablespoons grated parmesan or romano
cheese (fine grade)
1 Tablespoons onion powder or 2
Tablespoons dried chopped onions.
1/2 Teaspoon of Fennel
1/4 Teaspoon of Italian dried red pepper
(to taste)
MEAT PREPARATION.
Cut up 2 to 3 pounds of chicken, beef, pork, lamb
or venison into bite-size chunks. Chicken should
be skinless and boneless. Chuck steak works well
for beef.
PREPARATION.
In a bowl large enough to hold all the meat,
combine all of the above ingredients except the
lemon juice. Stir until well mixed, then if pos-
sible heat in microwave on high for about a minute
or until lukewarm. Then add lemon juice. Stir
again, then add meat. Stir the meat until it has
been evenly covered with marinate. Add additional
wine or vinegar (or both) until meat is covered.
Stir again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12
hours, according to taste. (Meats such as lamb or
venison require longer marinating time). Thread
on skewers and grill. Retain remaining marinate
and brush on meat as it is cooking.
And by the way......