Monthly Archives: October 2009
Hot Smoked Salami
“Send a Salami, to your boy in the Army” that sign still hangs over the meat counter at Katz’s deli. Only in New York could those two words rhyme. I love salami, I love its texture, its fatty mouth feel … Continue reading
Chopped Chicken Liver
Liver. In popular American culture this word is usually accompanied by a child making a face of disgust and followed by a sneer of “yuck”. Being the unusual child that I was I have always loved liver although I didn’t … Continue reading
Filed under Ashkenazi, Bread, Deli, Meat, Snout to Tail
Kasha Varnishkes (with color!)
There might not be a more boring Asheknazi dish out there. Kasha Varnishkes (or just Kasha as my Mother calls it) is bowtie pasta with buckwheat. The tan of the noodles, with the brown of the grain, along with the … Continue reading
Filed under Deli, Jewish, Other Stuff, Parve, Pasta and Grains
Rye Bread
Rye bread may be the quintessential Jewish bread. I know some people may argue that it is challah, but rye is the glue that holds so many Jewish lunches together. The reuben, pastrami sandwich, chopped liver, the patty melt … … Continue reading
Schnecken, really old school snails
Schnecken, is a German word for snails. This spiral shaped sweet bread is the grandfather of the pecan roll, the morning bun and even those awful Pillsbury cinnamon biscuits that come in the cardboard tubes. As an aside, according to … Continue reading
Beets
Borscht (beet soup), beet salad, and pickled beets are classic Ashkenazi dishes but in order to make these you need to start with simple cooked beets. I personally love beets and really love them roasted. I tend to believe that … Continue reading
Filed under Fruit and Vegtables
Yet another addition… Marc
Well, I have to say thank you Amiee, Gordon, and Dafna for inviting me to write. It is a real honor to be among such a distinguished group of foodies. Undoubtedly, I will bring a new flair to the group … Continue reading
Filed under Kashrut, Other Stuff
It’s Like Butter
“Its like butteh” -Linda Richman So Amiee told me that she is working on a line of baking projects and that got me to thinking about the ingredients we use and where they come from. Since we are dedicated to … Continue reading
Filed under Other Stuff
Roast Chicken #1 (Honey-lemon)
“Why the number 1?” you might ask. Well roast chicken is such an integral part of the Jewish family kitchen I am confident that the heathens will produce multiple roast chicken recipes. Roast chicken is a staple of Friday night … Continue reading
Filed under Gadgets and Gear, Kashrut, Meat, Shabbat
On a scale of -5 to 5 ….
I’ll give him a 5…! The heathen’s are again awash in awesomeness. The incomparable Marc L. has agreed to grace our humble blog with his wealth of Jewish food knowledge and burgeoning gourmand credentials. Marc will definitely take the kashrut … Continue reading
Filed under Other Stuff
