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Trying to use less butter
As others have said before me, butter is most definitely your friend. Just keep in mind that all butters are not created equal:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2007/05/why-butter-is-so-much-better-than-you.html
Cook the Book: Noodle Kugel
I make noodle kugel often enough and hope to pass it on so that it never becomes extinct. Like debbiek, I must take issue with serving a dairy kugel with brisket. A lovely rich and cheesy kugel like this one, shines alone.
Baking with Whole Wheat Flour
WickedGoodDinner sums it up well. However if you check out recipes on on Heidi Swanson's site:
you will find astoundingly good recipes using a variety of healthy flours.
I have had great success with this recipe which is made of entirely whole wheat flour. True it is denser than a regular scone but mighty tasty nonetheless. I also recommend Whole Foods Brand Whole Wheat Pastry Flour which is definitely lighter than traditional whole wheat flour.
http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/03/complete-whole-wheat-goodness-maple.html
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Plane Snacks
@gypsykid: three hours plus time to and from the airport could mean 5 hours. A selection of snacks is most certainly a necessity when traveling. Most behavioral problems stem from lack of appropriate foods, protein etc.
Trying to use less butter
As others have said before me, butter is most definitely your friend. Just keep in mind that all butters are not created equal:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2007/05/why-butter-is-so-much-better-than-you.html
Cook the Book: Noodle Kugel
I make noodle kugel often enough and hope to pass it on so that it never becomes extinct. Like debbiek, I must take issue with serving a dairy kugel with brisket. A lovely rich and cheesy kugel like this one, shines alone.
Baking with Whole Wheat Flour
WickedGoodDinner sums it up well. However if you check out recipes on on Heidi Swanson's site:
you will find astoundingly good recipes using a variety of healthy flours.
I have had great success with this recipe which is made of entirely whole wheat flour. True it is denser than a regular scone but mighty tasty nonetheless. I also recommend Whole Foods Brand Whole Wheat Pastry Flour which is definitely lighter than traditional whole wheat flour.
http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/03/complete-whole-wheat-goodness-maple.html
Tea shops in Manhattan?
Tea and Sympathy in the West Village has always been my favorite. Cozy and quirky with real British attitude.
How do you serve Gefilte Fish?
Curious to see if you like it. The stuff in jars is not especially tempting!
Can anyone recommend a good store-bought preserve/jam?
I second Trappist Raspberry Jam, though I prefer with seeds. The Trader Joe's organic is pretty good too, both raspberry and blueberry.
Passover Puff Pastry?
Funny how people don't read the fine print. Having a nut allergy at Passover is difficult though I agree with the posters who say that giving up your dream of Tarte Tatin would be the way to go. Tarte Tatin does not go with Passover at all.
Why not make these coconut-chocolate chip macaroons (coconut is not usually included with nut allergies but do check to be sure).
Some type of apple crisp with matzoh meal topping might work, or just make David Lebovitz's incredible chocolate-covered matzoh:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2007/04/let-my-people-and-yours-eat.html
You can't go wrong with that!
Passover Menu for the week
I make plenty of Seder food so that we have it throughout the week. We gave the usual suspects like Matzoh Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish and Brisket.
As for ordinary food, lunches will be turkey roll-ups with romaine lettuce leaves, omelets, egg salad, smoked fish etc. One thing that I plan to eat more often is Matzoh Pizza which is so simple and delicious:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/04/eating-this-is-no-hardship-matzoh-pizza.html
Each year I make a new discovery as far appropriate Passover dishes so hopefully I'll come up with something new soon.
Fancy Restaurants Should Implement an Early 'Baby Seating'
It is not surprising that most of the naysayers do not have babies or have grown children and have since forgotten the challenges of having young children and a life. Just because one has children does not mean one is destined to only eating at home. Adding a babysitter to an evening out can add a good $50 or $60 to a meal, thereby making it cost prohibitive. And who are you to tell parents what there priorities should be.
I am most astonished by those with young children who don't believe they should be dining out. It does depend on the child and it is up to the parent to determine if and when their child can handle a restaurant-going experience. Yes. Manners do begin at home but a restaurant experience is different and children behave differently in public venues. It is only through repeated exposure can children learn how to behave appropriately. There is a method to getting this to work.
http://www.izzyeats.com/2007/10/out-to-eat-lessons-and-advice.html
So Proud!
Love to hear that! Where did he come up with the garlic/feta duo? Is that something you typically eat? Or was he being inventive? My five year old just went through a pizza is boring phase, which was going to ruin my easy Friday dinner plans;
http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/02/pizza-night-is-not-for-everyone.html
I am happy to report that the phase seems to be short-lived. Pizza is coming back into favor. Though I doubt it will have feta on it. I don't even think they offer that at our pizzeria.
Baked
Definitely worth the trip, even from Jersey City!
Honey: Safe on a daily basis?
Honey is actually healthy for adults and older children. It makes for an excellent homeopathic cough medicine and also helps prevent allergies.
Who Put That Burger On Your Plate?
Also not sure why you can't click on the link to reach the site.. Let me post it again and see if it works here:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/02/who-put-that-burger-on-your-plate-these.html
Who Put That Burger On Your Plate?
Ribster: Thanks.. Hope more people will watch the video. It is truly wonderful to see elementary school students learning about eating well.
Food storage disaster
We had our freezer give out around the holidays and it was a true disaster read about it here:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/12/bloody-holidays-literally-and.html
Bloody meat everywhere. Not much was salvageable. Most of the items in your freezer will not take well to refreezing..start offering it to friends now or else it will go to waste.
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
Canned trout
Organic Raspberry and Blueberry Jams
Pop-up Sponges
All Manner of nuts and dried fruits
Union Square Falafel Battle: Maoz, Pita Joe, Moshe's, and Rainbow
Have always been a fan of Rainbow but will have to check out Maoz next time. What about Chickpea? Or has it disappeared?
Cook the Book: 'Baking Unplugged'
I left out the sugar in a strawberry cheesecake and served it for a friend's birthday, not realizing the error until I tasted it. People still raved that it was good which now leads me to believe that people are just liars or have no taste...
Recipe Request: Best Brisket Recipes
Glad to see that you decided to make it yourself. Which recipe are you going with? If you still need one I have a very basic recipe with red wine and onions.
Hey, Jerzee: I Want to Make Cannoli
@Jerzee. That is quite a recipe but I am frightened of cannoli shells. Do you use a deep fryer?
NYC: Upper West, Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Here are some ideas...We really liked Nice Matin.
http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/01/brunch-stress-upper-west-side.html
Best Brisket in NYC?
Haven't had it but what about Sammy's Roumanian. Why can't you make it? Easy dish to prepare in advance and probably better than what you can buy.
What Time Is Brunch?
I say brunch can be served from 11-3, which is often when it is served in restaurants. That would work perfectly for your wedding!
How Do You Eat Your Bagel?
I come from Brooklyn, where one of my fondest childhood memories is the daily walk I took with my father and uncle to the neighborhood bagel bakery (in Boro Park).
I now live in California, after living 20 years in Massachusetts. I have never been able to find a Brooklyn-style bagel, and I wonder if they still exist.
My childhood bagels were hard and chewy, there was no way to make a sandwich from them. I ate them radially, schmearing the exposed end with cream cheese and eating my way around.
At the company cafeteria today, everyone was talking about bagels, and all but one person laughed at me for eating bagels the way I did. The one person who concurred with me, was a Bulgarian. He was a true Bagel maven.
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
I love pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and I will eat butternut squash right out of the rind once it's roasted. I bake pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie in autumn, not really for the holidays so much. I generally love squash. I once made pies from a squash in Peru just because it was a novelty. These squashes/gourds are so big it takes two people to carry one. It's important to remember that pies aren't just a desert - they are often the main course, filled with meats, vegetables, and spices. My family usually has pumpkin pie around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we also get tired of traditional holiday foods. Frequently, for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we will decide to have something different at the table. Last year we had an incredible Italian dish that my father prepared for Christmas, and I smoked chicken and baby back ribs for Thanksgiving. It didn't change the spirit of the holidays at all for us. So, I guess the important thing is that you enjoy what you cook and eat during the holidays.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
@lemonfair, totally, if you imagine a 9X13 dish parcelled into 12 servings. It's really decadent.
I served this the other day with chili. In making the mac and cheese, I realised I was out of white bread, and substituted some jalapeno cheddar bread I'd bought on a lark at the grocery earlier in the week. The result was awesome! ANd the jalapeno flavour really echoed the peppers in the chili.
I was convinced this would be too much sauce, but somehow, those noodles drank it up.
Homemade yogurt -- my first attempt
I've never used powder for my yogurt. Just leaving it in the incubator for a long time (8+ hours) does the trick for me. Try this recipe! It's the easiest and tastes amazing.
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/Fankhauser/Cheese/yogurt_making/YOGURT2000.htm
Do you blog? What's your URL?
Cocina Savant
http://cocinasavant.blogspot.com/
Weekly pictures, recipes, and thoughts from a husband and wife who love books and cooking for each other.
50 Blogs from 50 States
Hello Wisconsin. Wisconsin comfort foodie blogging from http://www.simplecomfortfood.com The domain name pretty much states it, however no deep fried cheese curds. There is the Friday night fish fry though
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
pdmako: ...sorry, this is not Ina Gartens mac and cheese recipe! Check your facts...recipes are all on line and available. Ina is terrific but MS's mac and cheese is an original and the best ever!
Eating for Two: How Do You Love Sardines, Tell Me All the Ways
Well, it has been a year, but I got one more. I bet even Marvin from Burnt Lumpia doesn't know about this. When I get my hands on some green (unripe) mango (traditional craving for pregnant Filipinas), we get some which start to get soft but still green. We (our family) scrapes it with a fork/chops it very fine and serves it with sardines and tomato sauce and rice. Sometimes we saute it a bit, but mostly we don't bother.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
Well, right back attcha, Chiff. If you're using the Chat N Chew one, I'm going to try that now.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
Now you've piqued my interest. I always used the Chat N Chew Mac & Cheese recipe but with an endorsement like Adam's who can resist?? The C&C recipe also makes a ginormous batch and I frequently change up the cheeses somewhat.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
I'm surprised that 1 pound of pasta really makes enough for 12. Do those of you who make it think this is an accurate serving size?
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
I have made this mac and cheese dozens of times. Several times, when I've had fancy dinner parties, I make this for the kids but the adults just can't resist it.
I also use it as a clean out my cheese drawer recipe and I've put up to 8 different kinds of cheese that were getting to the ends of their lives -- even goat cheese. And I totally agree with the nutmeg suggestion - and must add. I'm salivating just writing about this.
The Best Jewish Delis: What's Your Favorite?
Oh man, I think I am going to plan a Deli tour of NYC. I am from Vancouver, BC and we have Kaplans which has been around since the 50's I believe, but it is not so good, not anymore. Other than that we have NOTHING here. As for the comment about Montreal, I don't agree that Montreal bagels are the best, I don't like them chewy I like them the way I grew up with them which are more doughy. Also we don't have smoked meat in Vancouver, but rather corned beef.
Anyway I did go to Artie's when I was in NY three years ago as well as Katz' and preferred Artie's by a longshot.
I am sad that I have missed out on all the great deli's from a bygone era, I may never get to experience the atmosphere and tastes that I grew up yearning for.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
I'm not surprised to hear that Ina Garten was the originator of Martha's recipe. I don't like watching Ina on TV, but I love her recipes (try her French Potato Salad, it's wicked good).
Once we tried this M&C, there was no debate--just a natural consensus within the family that this was The One. My wife's notes indicate she always substitutes Swiss for the Gruyere/Romano. She always uses freshly grated nutmeg (it really does make a BIG difference), If you like lots of crust (we do), cook it in a broad, shallow casserole dish. And regarding freezing, it can be stored in the freezer cooked or uncooked. It's so good, it'll make your tongue smack your mama!
The Best Jewish Delis: What's Your Favorite?
I live in Jersey and so far the best Jewish Deli is in Cherry Hill. It's called the Kibitz Room. The Matzo ball soup is to die for, the liver knish is one of the best I have ever tasted. When I need a Kibbitz "fix" I go for the pastrami sandwich with chopped liver on pumpernickle, a liver knish and matzo ball soup and their pickles and green tomatoes. The matzo ball soup and the knish get eaten later for dinner. The sandwiches come half or whole and they also have a humongous sandwich called the g.b.m.f. It is insane. It took four of us to eat it. Next time anyone is in Jersey and close proximity to Cherry Hill, try them. The deli guys are a riot and they do kibitz with you and the waitresses are funny.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
No blasphemy there, galadiman. Why don't you try both and let us know!
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
Pardon my blasphemy, but would Shells be better than elbow macaroni?
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
Is the Pomegranate Glaze really discontinued? My mom tried to buy it in Atlanta but they didn't have it. Can it be found elsewhere???
Cook the Book: Pressed Pig's Ear
I found this on sale in a farmer's yard somewhere in the French Pyrenees many years ago, and fell in love with the curious texture and delicious taste. In England, finding pigs ears is nigh-on impossible - even if you go to a butcher. Here in Germany, they are sold alongside regular cuts of pork, so I figured I'd give it a go. I'm just brining the ears now, and I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done.
Dinner Tonight: Deviled Sardines
not sure how to sprinkle worcestshire sauce onto the sardine and cracker without the cracker getting soggy. so i just mushed the sardines, pepper, sauce and mustard together and dolloped it onto crackers. quite tasty.
Plane Snacks
While keeping the kiddos happy is one goal, something else to consider is the fact that someone else will be sitting in those seats very shortly after. So try to keep in mind what the cleanup will be like. Cheerios can be swept up, but blobs of peanut butter or jelly on the headrest is going to be unpleasant for the next passenger.
Plane Snacks
Cheerios(or some type of cereal that could be eaten dry), goldfish, gummi bears, carrots and celery sticks. A pack of baby wipes would be great to clean off sticky fingers and dirty faces. Maybe a some coloring books and crayons would be nice, too.
Plane Snacks
Definitely some fresh fruit and yogurt. You would want to give your kids something healthy and refreshing on a long plane ride.
Plane Snacks
I've found that variety counts more than anything. Keep things in small portions - like a half handful of raisins rather than a ziploc baggie full - because boredom is your enemy on the plane.
Trying to use less butter
today was bread baking - a splash of olive oil, a squeeze of honey, and no sugar or butter.
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@gypsykid: three hours plus time to and from the airport could mean 5 hours. A selection of snacks is most certainly a necessity when traveling. Most behavioral problems stem from lack of appropriate foods, protein etc.