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48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
I was in Montreal last month and posted about the Atwater Market too! I think ate at least a dozen bagels in one weekend. Yum!
Ratings Watch
There's no contest - Top Chef is such a better show! I can't believe TNFNS could be more appealing to anyone who actually likes to cook! I'll stick with Top Chef, thank you very much!
'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,' The Movie
I love when they go sledding on the butter pats!! This is so exciting! It's one of my favorite childhood food books, rivaled only by If You give a Mouse a Cookie...
Giordano's, a Stuffed Pizza Classic in Chicago
Funny timing - our blog just went into the kitchen at Lou Malnati's (another Chicago pizza institution) and watched them make it. You can see the whole video here.
@Kerosena - one slice of Giordano's can easily fill up a "normal" person! They are huge slices and - as you would imagine - very heavy. I've been known to do 1 1/2 slices on a very hungry day :)
What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Food?
Stuffing! My grandma makes two kinds: bread-based and corn-meal based and both are amazing! My boyfriend's family is Russian, so not only do they have a turkey, but they have lots of traditional Russian food - it's fantastic!
PS we asked lots of bloggers this question on Chew on That for the November Monthly Mouthful - responses (and recipes!) will be posted on Wednesday. :)
When you have a lot of cream cheese, you should make ____.
Noodle kugel! This was the first thing that came to mind (before cheesecake, even!): http://www.recipe4living.com/Recipe/25082-CecesKugel.aspx. Seriously rich but totally worth it and a great way to use up your cream cheese!
America's Best Hot Dog Town: Cast Your Vote
B. Chicago. No contest. There's absolutely nothing like a Chicago hot dog charred to perfection.
Voluptuous Veg and Prurient Protein
I have a hard time paying Whole Foods' prices, but they do have the best selection by far. Thanks for all the links to local Chicago butchers and fish markets - I bookmarked them all for future reference! :)
Montreal Bagels Exposed
I have a lot of close family in Montreal and whenever we visit, we never leave without armfuls of bagels (and tummies full of smoked meat!). I think we're comparing apples and oranges here. As it's been said, Montreal bagels are sweeter, slightly chewier, skinnier and seedier. Personally, I think they require more cream cheese as well, but I'd take a Montreal bagel any day!
Organizing all those recipes
I'm a need-to-be-organized-in-files type of person, so I have file folders for categories and the cut/torn out recipes sorted into those. If I were to start over now, I'd definitely move it all online! It's so much easier to reference!
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48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
we went to Montreal on our honeymoon and went to almost everyone of the places you listed!
Giordano's, a Stuffed Pizza Classic in Chicago
Correction to the article: I met with Leo Spizzirri today, who's the GM and Executive Chef at Giordano's. I learned a lot of good pizza info, but wanted to correct one thing here: There is no shortening in Giordano's crust. There is no butter in the dough, but a good amount of butter goes in the pan before the dough is added.
A couple of other good nuggets: they use different sauces for the stuffed and thin crust, with the stuffed version being much chunkier; the cheese is whole milk mozzarella; and the dough is prepared 3-4 days in advance of cooking.
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
Many years ago (1970's) I used to go through Montreal on my way to ski in the Laurentians. My favorite restaurant was La Fado or Fadeux at 423 Rue St. Claude in Old Montreal. Does anyone know if it still exists? In addition to great continental food, their wine cellar was spectacular. They also had barrels of brandy and cognac that they had acquired in the early fifties and sold cheaper than the popular brands like Remy and Hennessey. I'd love to know if they are still in business.
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
Well done, Zach! Way to do it up right. Man, I can't wait to get back there....
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
wonderful pix + choices! my husband recently went + had a super cozy meal at le club chasse et peche - highly recommended as well! oooh, + hotel gault was quite nice...
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
Good review! Although St-Viateur bagels are definitely superior. Fairmount are undercooked and doughy... Bon appétit!
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
Everyone should go to www.chezcora.com to see what they've been missing. NOM NOM NOM NOM
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
Yeah, Cora's! That place was awesome. There are like 5 of them in Montreal and really really tasty breakfast/ brunch food. Much better than IHOP. They should expand down to NYC. Thanks Amazon!
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
I spend a few weeks a year in Montreal and while Schwartz's is amazing, I also love Snowdon Deli (www.snowdondeli.ca). I try to have lunch there at least once when I'm there!!
48 Hours in Montreal: A Guide to Eating
This is perfect- my fiance and I will be in Montreal for a mini-moon of 2 days after our wedding in 2 weeks! Thanks for the tips!
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