Drawing: Tickets for Alton Brown at Proctors
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
A little more than two weeks from now (April 30), Alton Brown will be at Proctors for a live show called Eat Your Science. We have a pair of tickets for the event and we're giving them away.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's something local that you're looking forward to eating this spring or summer?
It could be the first strawberry of the season. It could be a specific dish from a specific place at a specific time. It could be whatever. We'll draw one winner at random. That person will get the pair of tickets.
Here's some blurbage about the Alton Brown event:
Fans can expect more comedy, talk show antics, multimedia presentations and music (yes, he sings), but Alton is adding a slew of fresh ingredients including new puppets, songs and bigger and potentially more dangerous experiments. Brown has a knack for mixing together a perfect base of science, music and food into two hours of pure entertainment.
The show is Saturday, April 30 at 8 pm. Tickets are $40 and up.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 10 pm on Thursday, April 14, 2016 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Friday and must respond by noon on Monday, April 18.
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I always look forward to Jack's sliders (Wynantskill) and Kurver ice cream! (Fortunately I've had both already this past month!)
... said Valerie on Apr 13, 2016 at 10:56 AM | link
Looking forward to trying Peck's Arcade for the first time.
... said fuddley on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:01 AM | link
Toll Gate ice cream.
... said Evan on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:02 AM | link
Fruits and Veggies from Samascott's Pick Your Own!
... said Trish on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:08 AM | link
the produce from my csa share
... said Adam on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:11 AM | link
In light of their farmer's market appearance today: ramps!
... said Katie on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:14 AM | link
Fresh tomatoes - especially when my wife makes them into roasted tomato sauce, using the recipe from the Stonewall Kitchen!
... said r. on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:18 AM | link
My own asparagus. It's year 3 on this bed and I should have some harvestable spears.
... said chrisck on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:18 AM | link
Moxies
... said Ed on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:25 AM | link
The tomatoes I grow in my own backyard. It doesn't get more local than that!
... said Amy on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:33 AM | link
Garlic scapes cooked on my charcoal grill.
... said GJ on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:33 AM | link
Kay's Pizza!
... said Beth on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:38 AM | link
Asparagus from my garden. I planted it 3 years ago and it takes a while before you can pick more than a couple stalks so this year I hope I have it in abundance!
... said Kate on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:41 AM | link
I am really looking forward to eating Farmers' Market pizza: a homemade pizza topped with all of the fantastic fresh, local veggies we grabbed at the farmers market that weekend. It is SO good, and was SO missed during the winter months.
... said Nicole on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:56 AM | link
Anything fresh from Farmers' Market!
... said V. on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:57 AM | link
Tomatoes fresh from the garden. I can't even stop the kiddoes from eating them.
... said Melanie M. on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:59 AM | link
S'mores over the campfire!
... said Diana on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:01 PM | link
Indian Ladder PYO strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It has become a family tradition to be in the fields every year.
... said Shawn on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:04 PM | link
It's never officially summer until we get up to Martha's in Lake George for ice cream!
... said Stacey on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:06 PM | link
Straight-from-the-garden tomatoes.
... said theshakes on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:13 PM | link
I still haven't made my way over to the Snowman. I'm overdue!
... said Jennifer on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:25 PM | link
Picnic lunch at Thacher Park eating Via Fresca takeout.
... said rob on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:25 PM | link
Cherry tomatoes with fresh basil and moz!
... said Kelly on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:28 PM | link
Local corn. Knee high by the 4th of July.
... said bb on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:31 PM | link
I look forward to the strawberries from my garden, if the rabbits don't get to them first!
... said Rick on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:32 PM | link
ramps!
... said anthony on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:32 PM | link
Home grown veggies from the co-op!
... said Tiffany Z. on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:33 PM | link
Brew's brew sounds pretty good!
... said Chris on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:35 PM | link
garlic scapes
... said JES on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:46 PM | link
Garden tomatoes with basil and mozz from R&G....sprinkled with the awesome garlic salt we made at Oakwood Community Center over the weekend! Caprese salad is the ultimate summer food to me!
... said Kizzi Casale on Apr 13, 2016 at 12:53 PM | link
pizza made on the grill with fresh eggplant, tomatoes and basil from the garden.
... said Diana B. on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:03 PM | link
Tomatoes from my friend's garden.
... said Su on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM | link
fresh veggies from my garden!!!!!
... said Dave R. on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM | link
Each year I get a CSA share from the Patroon Land Farm, which I love. I'm extra excited this year because my son will be just be starting solid food and I can make baby food from the fresh veggies and fruit!
... said Caroline on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM | link
Rhubarb
... said JG on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:09 PM | link
Definitely all the food truck vendors that line up outside my job. That summer bod is never coming.
... said Amy on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:18 PM | link
The Healthy Cafe food truck - I like their Asian salad
... said Sabrina on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:27 PM | link
Tomatoes and corn
... said mg on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:29 PM | link
Jumpin Jack's Jack burger and ice cream!
... said Jeff on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:33 PM | link
Pea Shoots!
... said Lizzie on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:34 PM | link
Iron Gate brunch on the patio.
... said Kerry on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:35 PM | link
I know it has been open for a week...
BUT....
I am looking forward to my 1st JackBurger of the year !!!
... said mike on Apr 13, 2016 at 1:39 PM | link
Moxies and heirloom tomatoes
... said Carolyn on Apr 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM | link
Every year:
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012582-sugar-snap-pea-salad-with-radishes-mint-and-ricotta-salata
... said Kerosena on Apr 13, 2016 at 2:15 PM | link
Dairy-free artisan ice cream at Moxie's in Wynantskill
... said Liz on Apr 13, 2016 at 2:43 PM | link
Anything out of our CSA share from the Denison Farm! This will be our 5th year, and it is one of the highlights of our summer.
... said Katie on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:03 PM | link
Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries!
... said Anne on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:17 PM | link
Ramps
... said Uncle Leo on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:18 PM | link
Guptill's Ice Cream.
... said C. on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:45 PM | link
Definitely vine ripened tomatoes with fresh basil and quality mozzarella.
BBQ ribs always taste better to me in the summer too...
... said Jeff M on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:58 PM | link
Ice Cold Beer
... said Ron on Apr 13, 2016 at 4:39 PM | link
Snowman apple pie sundae
... said Ryan H on Apr 13, 2016 at 5:56 PM | link
Local, fresh, strawberries. Yum!
... said Don on Apr 13, 2016 at 6:49 PM | link
Totally forgot the question. I change my answer to ice cream at the snowman.
... said Josh on Apr 13, 2016 at 8:53 PM | link
the first fresh stuff from my garden
... said Megan m on Apr 13, 2016 at 9:22 PM | link
When the Barber Farm truck (that parks near Passano Paint in Guilderland) finally has corn. so good.
... said Rebecca on Apr 13, 2016 at 9:31 PM | link
For me, two things: Garlic scapes and ramps. We already have watched the garlic in our garden emerge, but the old snap has slowed the progress down a lot. Here is hoping for seasonable temps again!
... said Bob on Apr 13, 2016 at 9:58 PM | link
Meals with friends, either on our patio or their porch... :) or both!
... said Andy on Apr 13, 2016 at 10:10 PM | link
Pizza from Kay's!!!
... said Megan Collins on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:21 PM | link
Jumping Jacks burgers and shakes :D
... said Elizabeth Collins on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:23 PM | link
I'm looking forward to strawberry picking at Altamont Orchards and ice cream from Guptil's.
... said TechyDad on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:12 AM | link
Brews Brew!
... said Ben on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:10 AM | link
Ice cream at Scoup's
... said MikeH on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:18 AM | link
garlic scapes
... said llcwine on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:35 AM | link
CORN! and fresh caprese
... said Sarah on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:58 AM | link
Freshly foraged Chantrelles
... said Mike on Apr 14, 2016 at 10:22 AM | link
Local sweet corn. Definitely sweet corn!
... said Al on Apr 14, 2016 at 11:23 AM | link
The first fresh tomatoes - the best.
... said Pam on Apr 14, 2016 at 11:24 AM | link
Can't wait to have my favorite local anything-Dairy Frost ice cream!!! Being pregnant doesn't help that craving either ðŸ˜
... said Samantha Montgomery on Apr 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM | link
Eagerly awaiting the Troy Farmers Market (outdoor edition) !!!
... said Chris on Apr 14, 2016 at 11:31 AM | link
Fresh raspberries and nectarines!
... said alex on Apr 14, 2016 at 11:33 AM | link
Many ice cream cones at SNOWMAN'S in Troy
... said Rich R on Apr 14, 2016 at 12:14 PM | link
Grilled steak, chicken and veggies on the outdoor patio.
... said Michelle on Apr 14, 2016 at 12:21 PM | link
Snowman in Troy and Mac's Drive-in in Watervliet. Love the soft serve
... said Toote on Apr 14, 2016 at 12:43 PM | link
New World's new menu!!!
... said Michele O'Sullivan on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:06 PM | link
Ethiopian food at Umana!
... said Katrina on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:26 PM | link
I'm looking forward to the first produce coming out of my community garden plot (lettuce and radishes) and of course for the first official bbq of the season!
... said Amanda Kopet on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:28 PM | link
Looking forward to the ramps about to come out!
... said Josiah on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:28 PM | link
Looking forward to walks with the dog and my boyfriend
... said Megan on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:32 PM | link
Fresh fruit and veggies that i pick from the many farms with PYO!
... said tammy on Apr 14, 2016 at 2:26 PM | link
Looking forward to all of the amazing farmers markets! I love produce and homemade baked goods!
... said Stephanie on Apr 14, 2016 at 3:11 PM | link
Fresh corn on the cob from a local farm.
... said Ellen on Apr 14, 2016 at 3:31 PM | link
I love everything I can find at the Troy market, especially ramps (too short of a season!) and strawberries.
... said Robyn on Apr 14, 2016 at 5:19 PM | link
Micro-local: fresh red raspberries direct off the bush from my raspberry patch.
Walking-Distance Local: Scoring a rare table on the front porch, and dining on the the 50/50 burger and whatever-craft-beer-piques-the-interest at Mohawk Tap Room in Scotia.
... said Tanya T. on Apr 14, 2016 at 5:54 PM | link
Fresh tomatoes!
... said Marshall on Apr 14, 2016 at 6:20 PM | link
First corn from Sheldons!
... said john nevins on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:06 PM | link
Tomatoes! ?
... said Tia on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:21 PM | link
Morels
... said Pamela on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:24 PM | link
Garlic scapes made into pesto
... said Erin on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:46 PM | link