http://www.chow.com/boards/28 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:10:27 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902661#8091489 Had dinner last night at Nobo, and it was delicious ! Service was excellent, presentation well done, and meal was delicious. Had veal bacon with arugula , Jerusalem artichoke soup, and the beer battered onion rings with our steak was so good. 4greatkds Thu, 23 May 2013 03:57:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902661#8091489 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902768#8090705 You know it just occurred to me, maybe I can put my hot water urn on a timer as well! MartyB Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902768#8090705 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902752#8090599 Whats even crazier is that the sourdough changes when it changes environment because it feeds of local bacteria. Hence the legend of the SF sourdough. superburns Wed, 22 May 2013 20:13:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902752#8090599 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902787#8089927 great suggestions. Thank you all. chicago maven Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902787#8089927 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902826#8089397 I am planning a trip to Montreal and would like to bring some Israeli spices from Jerusalem to give to friends. Any suggestions as to what would be interesting and exotic (something you can't find in Montreal -- at least not in kosher form). I'm thinking of: hawaijj za'atar smoked paprika nigella seeds various dried topping mixes for rice other ideas, please?? (I've checked the customs website, which says that it is permissible to bring dry spices into Canada.) almond tree Wed, 22 May 2013 03:56:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902826#8089397 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/805791#8086556 While you are there check out the simply organic brand alfredo sauce mix--we had it for shevuos and it was good.I miss the kosher Ronzoni alfredo mix which had cheese in it.This requires you to add your own parmesan. joebenjamin Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/805791#8086556 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901881#8084652 Bummer:( ThePrettypoodle Mon, 20 May 2013 00:40:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901881#8084652 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902503#8084439 Wow. I was at Costco today - good thing I didn't see it. I just started my Dr Bo's diet so most foods and all eating establishments are off my radar for a while. Oh the pain :( While I could order pastrami or turkey I am limited to 4oz and 8oz of vegies (potatoes not being one of them) with water or seltzer. Tough 30-40 days. I hope the next phase is better. Good find Berel, I hope it is still is around when I can "eat" again. MartyB Sun, 19 May 2013 22:39:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902503#8084439 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844653#8083761 Heading to AC next week. Is this place still open ? Any reccomendations ? georgeliot Sun, 19 May 2013 14:38:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844653#8083761 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/896171#8082840 Thanks for the information! Do you know of an ohayon family that hosts people for shabbat in Marrakesh ? zaplamm Sat, 18 May 2013 21:14:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/896171#8082840 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/757503#8082728 I tried emailing the ohayons the email bounced back. Anyone know how to get in touch with them ? zaplamm Sat, 18 May 2013 20:04:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/757503#8082728 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902296#8081583 According to DH, it's Distrikt. It's the only place he'll take business guests. I've had their catering and I was pleased. I like Eli's for meatloaf and mashed potatoes and anything they make themselves. The deli meat is the same stuff you can get at home. I dont know much about the suburbs because I dont live there. SoCal Mother Fri, 17 May 2013 23:07:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902296#8081583 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902332#8080814 Kosher Culinary in Orlando was the one place that always delivered to my hotel when I stayed in Orlando. A few weeks ago, I noticed that they were no longer advertising in the Jewish papers. Today, I tried to reach their web site and noticed that they no longer own the name or page. Does anyone know if they are still open or if they might have relocated? If they are no longer open, any suggestions for good quality meat and dairy meals that can be bought ready made and sent to my hotel? TAKEOUTISFORME Fri, 17 May 2013 16:41:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902332#8080814 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/623872#8080076 The strawberry cheesecake was 88oz, 5 1/2 pounds. I originally posted in 2009 that it was about 90 oz so if it shrunk it was by 2 oz. MartyB Fri, 17 May 2013 03:36:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/623872#8080076 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/740431#8079898 I'm excited about the sambal oelek. That stuff is hard to find outside of the Netherlands and I can only ask my mom to haul so much with her when she visits. CloggieGirl Fri, 17 May 2013 01:48:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/740431#8079898 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901851#8078546 If it's ok that meat is on the menu, definitely try Tommy's in Cleveland Heights. Classic Cleveland institution for vegetarian food. barryg Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901851#8078546 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901932#8075205 sorry, didn't see it on my mobile device. What size eggs are you using? Do you let them come to room temp before mixing in? With the density of potato blintzes, you might do well to inbcrease the eggs by 2 or use JUMBO eggs bagelman01 Tue, 14 May 2013 21:57:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901932#8075205 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901811#8073836 I wish someone sold ONLY the blintz without the filling. That is the annoying part to make, the filling takes a few seconds to make and is cheap. MartyB Tue, 14 May 2013 09:48:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901811#8073836 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901898#8073633 It's good for two yomtovs - Shavuot (for fish) and Rosh Hashanah (for random fruits), among other events. craigcep Tue, 14 May 2013 02:51:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901898#8073633 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897563#8073332 http://www.crcweb.org/spice_list.php teajoygreye Tue, 14 May 2013 00:04:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/897563#8073332 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901129#8073149 Red Beans & Rice is a great one. Make a big batch parve and freeze. If you get tired of the leftovers, it can be turned into a dairy dish with some nice grated cheese on top -- or throw in some leftover chicken or ground beef instead to make it meat. My mom's version: 4-6 servings 1 cup dried small red beans (or a mix of these& red kidney beans) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 6 baby zucchini, sliced in rounds (sub. 1 smallor 1/2 large zucchini, chopped) 2.5 cups chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup parve chicken broth or water (if usingparve chicken broth you may not want to add much salt) 1 cup brown rice 1 tbsp parve margarine seasonings: 1 tbsp parsley 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes a pinch of pepper DIRECTIONS: Total cooking time (excluding soaking beans):3-4 hrs The night before rinse beans then place in a bowl with 3-4 cups of cold water and leave on the counter to soak. At least 4 hrs before dinner drain the beans and boil on stove top for 2 hrs. Make sure that you stir them at least twice and they remain covered with water. Drain. While the beans are cooking chop veggies and begin sweating onions & garlic in second saucepan until onions become translucent. Add red peppers, 1/2 of the zucchini slices, tomatoes, brown sugar and seasonings, water or broth and bring to a simmer. When the beans have finished cooking drain &add to veggies. Simmer for another hour. Add the rest of the zucchini &simmer for at least one more hour. During the last hour cook the rice: Rinse 1 cup of brown rice, add to medium pot with 2 cups of water and 1 tbsp margarine. Bring to a boil, stir, turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 40 min. teajoygreye Mon, 13 May 2013 22:10:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901129#8073149 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901076#8073122 I'm making Eggplant Parmesan and a Creamy Greek Potato Salad... You should check out the Spice & Spirit cookbook - has a nice selection of dairy meals that aren't just desserts and light lunches. teajoygreye Mon, 13 May 2013 21:59:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901076#8073122 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901794#8073036 ZOINKS were Drake's answer to the Twinkie... only infinitely better tasting. I hated Twinkies ever since childhood, but someone once gave me one of these things and I liked it. I must shamefully admit that I even side-by-side tasted them years ago in silly exercise to see if it was just a palate shift with age. The ZOINK won, hands down for flavor, texture... everything. ZOINKS disappeared not so mysteriously when Hostess bought the Drake's brand(s). The Professor Mon, 13 May 2013 21:14:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901794#8073036 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901889#8072912 From their website: http://www.centralpaskoshermart.com/ itreu001 Mon, 13 May 2013 20:03:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901889#8072912 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901876#8072747 For Mother;s Day yesterday The Dairy had a lovely , super delish brunch buffett at Lower Merion Synagogue. Lucky me, my husband took me and it was wonderful! They had a full display of yummy brunch treats but some of my favs were the mushrom/swiss blinntzes (they made sweet ones too) ad the very best bagels I have ever eaten EVER and creamy, flavorful creme cheese with scalons, lemon/poppy twists and stunning desserts plus mimosas: and diet Coke:) And wonderful service and two interesting cooking demos too:) I was a HAPPY, Happy stepmommy yesterday! My Carnivore husband was a happy, happy man too:) . Both of us can not wait for The Dairy to open- I know we will be frequent visitors:) ThePrettypoodle Mon, 13 May 2013 18:49:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901876#8072747