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CNYEats A Taste of Utica Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars

You might be looking for Gelati and Lemon Ice posted by Pat DeCarlis on page 195 of our book A Taste of Utica. Since I made Gelati and Lemon Ice earlier in the year, I’ve skipped Pat’s recipe, although if it were summer time and the temperature outside was pushing 80, I would be enjoying Pat’s delicious cooling concoctions. I’ve provided links for my earlier versions found below and opted to make everyone’s favorite Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars. First, Gelati and Lemon Ice links: Gelati Florentine Clone and Lemon Ice, click on the links. Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars You will [...]

By Joanne|2012-12-09T14:16:39-05:00December 9, 2012|Taste of Utica|Comments Off

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Lindy’s Cheesecake Clone

Ted and I went to Brewfest at the Utica Zoo Saturday night. This was our second year enjoying the beer samples and the food. We saw “The Hammer”, Matt Hamill the deaf wrestler who has established himself in the Utica area. … and apparently enjoys the Beerfest. We took a break from the good food and great beer to enjoy some salty popcorn which only served to force more beer enjoyment. Walked around to see the animals (it bothers me that they are in cages and away from there natural habitat). They looked depressed. When we got home, Ted’s first [...]

By Joanne|2012-08-05T12:39:53-04:00August 5, 2012|Taste of Utica|Comments Off

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Ricotta Cake

This recipe is on page 176 of our book, A Taste of Utica, and posted by Mollie Katzen. The dessert is originally from the revised edition of Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. Italian Style Ricotta Cake Use a 10” Spring Form Pan flour or fine crumbs to coat bottom and sides or a buttered pan. 4 large eggs, separated 2 lbs part skimmed ricotta cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp orange rind 1/2 tsp lemon rind 2 TBS lemon juice (simply squeeze the lemon you just [...]

By Joanne|2012-07-30T18:20:11-04:00July 30, 2012|Taste of Utica|2 Comments

The Fall and Another CNYEats Taste of Utica Cheesecake

I had suspicions my long run this week was going to be a challenge. First of all, it was a “Carb Depletion Run”. I start by eating a banana but take only electrolyte drink with me on the run. No gels or other carbohydrate fuel. Second, Friday, while taking the dogs for a walk, I went longer than planned with no socks and consequently got 3 hefty blisters on my feet. I started out Sunday morning a little later than usual for a long run. It was already 62 degrees. Shane was with me as we ran through the trails [...]

By Joanne|2012-07-01T16:59:04-04:00July 1, 2012|Taste of Utica|10 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica NY Style Cheesecake

What a beautiful Saturday. It was perfect for an early morning run. 16 miles and negative splits for the last 8 miles. I’ll take it. The route was, once again, the Boilermaker route, leaving our house with Shane and running to the starting line. We ran back to the house because Shane can’t run 16 miles in summer heat, then I set out alone for another 12. In the golf course, a lady was being dropped off at the top of the hill. Coming out of the golf course, Ted met me on his bike and stayed with me for [...]

By Joanne|2012-06-24T15:13:19-04:00June 24, 2012|Taste of Utica|7 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Manny’s Cheese Cake Clone

If you lived in Utica, you remember Manny’s Cheesecake. By far the best cheesecake in Upstate New York. The story is sad. Manny’s burned to the ground in 2011. Chin up because 1. No one was hurt and 2. You can make Manny’s style cheesecake yourself because Julie posted a “clone” recipe in our book A Taste of Utica which can be found on page 162. I’ll give you the original recipe, as posted by Julie, but I’ll also give you my slightly healthier and lighter version. Believe me, you’ll love them both. Manny’s Clone Cheese cake by Julie (3) [...]

By Joanne|2012-04-09T07:36:58-04:00April 9, 2012|Taste of Utica|Comments Off