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Hmm, keep it on the radar. Maybe I'll see if one of my friends wants to make a girls day of it. Thanks, AlisonA

Thanks for the link. Good news is that I at least know where that is! Here is where I was looking, they have a sort feature for kosher wines, I'll just have to check to text for passover listings: Wine Library Springfield I know where this is too. Still deciding what to do. AlisonA

I'll ask at preschool tomorrow - JCC West Orange. I've only been here since July so this has not come up before. Thanks again, AlisonA

Thanks everyone! I've made some notes and will keep tabs on this thread . Off to read the Katie Loeb article, hoping some of the wines mentioned are still available. May just have to pick up that Bon Appetit. AlisonA

Essex County, NJ. Looking to go to the Wine Library on Morris Tpk. AlisonA

I am looking for a Kosher for Passover not sweet/not dessert wine to serve (saw the ice wine thread). I am a bit of a wine novice but my FIL is not so I would like to have something reasonably priced but nice (less than $30 a bottle would be good, around $20 would be GREAT if that seems reasonable) . If it helps he is currently on an Australian red wine kick (something with a pun in the name maybe?) - not much info but some. Me, I like merlots and zinfandels. Right now I am going to serve either leg of lamb or brisket or roast turkey. I know - diffferent wines, but help with both would be great, much more likely to go with a red than a white. Thanks! I hope this is enough info. AlisonA

Congratulations you all. These were great fun to read! AlisonA

Frank Le-Perfect More Frank than Sense Frankly Eating Doggie Digs Weinerama Dogs, Weiners and Franks Dig that Dog Franks First Foremost Franks Weiner Winners Just a note - there are those who do not consider anything made with items other than pork and/or beef hot dogs. Sausages of a different type. Good Luck. AlisonA

So, how did it go????? AlisonA

This is promoted on the packaging, althought I do find it hard to believe. I guess I will just have to pick some up now that I have some ideas on how to use it. Roasted Potatoes for sure. Probably a Chicken Saute. Ooh, I'll check to see - maybe in matzah kugel, hmmmm. I'll keep checking back for other ideas. Thanks, AlisonA

Oooh, Duck Fat. I just saw it at the store wanted to get it but forced myself to hold off until I had some ideas for uses. So I came here. I found some good ideas on this thread but was wondering if anyone has other suggestions on uses for Duck Fat. Specific things you have made would help me to get an idea of uses. Thanks! AlisonA

Sorry, meant to post this when it happened. Last time we had their food it was delivered and it was not as good as when we had dine in on a Saturday night. I thought the inconsistency might have been delivery vs. dine in but now, reading Rosie's post, I am just thinking they are simply inconsistent. I'd try them again on a Friday or a Saturday but am more likely to try Oriental Kitchen first. AlisonA

Not quite on topic but I look forward to a new batch of Passover goodies each year. But then I have a son who is allergic to corn so these are special treats for him . I am particularly excited this year as there seems to be much more diversity in general kosher food here in Jersey which I hope carries over when Passover comes. But I have to agree about the blue fruit slices. No one, not even my then 7 year old who loves blue foods would touch them. I think they were supposed to be sour raspberry. AlisonA

← No, because I used to watch her make it. She would by the Armour dried beef that came in the jar, rinse it and basically add it to a white sauce. It was one of my favorite things as a child. It is really pretty simple to make, but I am the only one in my family who likes it, so I always look forward to it when husband and kids are hunting. ← Hey maybe we are related becuase this brought forth some potent memories of my mom doing the exact same thing (the jar, the white sauce, toast, yum). As for fav. convenince foods: Frozen Edemame, peas, squash Progresso Split Pea soups (both kinds) Frozen Perogies Frozen Pot Stickers Maple Grove Farms Buttermilk Pancake Mix. AlisonA

Hey! Not to complain or anything, well yes I am, why have you changed the deadline to 2/28 on the topic for entries??? Clearly by the timing of the posts several people were working with the original of 2/16 as a deadline. IMHO it does not seem 'right' to extend the deadline. My two cents. In the end it is your forum, do what you want. AlisonA (who has also been blown away by the entries. Good stuff there.)

Being a former southsider I'd have to say David Berg. AlisonA

Them there's fightin' words, EqualMark!! A hot dog is mighty tasty with pickles, tomatoes, onions, relish, sport peppers & celery salt. Nestled into a poppy seed bun, I might add, is the best way to serve said doggie. ← I always wondered why chicagoans were so afraid of actually tasting the hot dog by covering it up with all that crap. You might note that in the epicenter of hot dog gustatory - NNJ - that most people use at most 2 condiments. (I use one) ← Yeah, and in NNJ they are also known for deep frying them Can't be any worse than adding the sport peppers - which, although Chicago Born and raised, even worked in a (then famous) Hype Park deli for years - I never got. Thus begins our paen to regional differences, etc., etc. All jokes aside we should keep this thread on Baja - type take out, right? Here is a general discussion on Hot Dogs: General Hot Dog Topic AlisonA

I've always heard these chains - Baja, La Salsa, Desert Moon, etc, - refered to as "California Mexican" or "California Fresh Mexican". I'd hazard a guess that they are referred to this way because . . . actually I won't go there but someone else is welcome to. One thing to remember is that these are not examples of regional mexican cuisine, if you are looking for that you are going to hate it. If you are looking for decent "quickly prepared" tacos - say without nacho cheese sauce and soy fillers - these are pretty good. They definately fill a niche in the conveniece food market. As for rice in burritos, being a Chicago native I always thought it odd when rice was not offered as an option to put in burritos. Figured it was a regional difference in cuisine. That is US regional. One thing I'd love them to start making is Tortas, but given the current trend away from starches I don't see that happening. One side note - Dessert Moon does not make fish tacos, but they do have a shrimp one. AlisonA

Sue the important question is are either of these 2 places any good? I'm craving good chinese take out, but it's probably cuz I can't stop thinking about The Egullet dinner tomorrow at China 46!! ← We have had good luck with Joy Luck. Here is the thread: Joy Luck Thread Again, be sure to ask for the 'other' menu. AlisonA

The ground siekena kielbasa sounds close. I'll look for that. Thanks for all the suggestions. It might be a couple of weeks but I'll let you know what I find. AlisonA

I dont' know, but I can check. Is there one in particular in Bayonne you can recommend? Then I will MapQuest it to see how far it is. Thanks, Alison

Any one have a lead on a sandwich sausage similar to a Polish(Chicago) or Mett (Cincinnati)? I've also heard them called smokies but the ones I have had are a bit different. They are skinless, smoked and spiced but not hot. Think akin to a bun sized keilabasa if that helps (but they aren't ) Anything like this in the Millburn/Livingston/Montcalir or even Summit/Chatham area? Thanks. I appreciate your helping out this newbie. AlisonA

I find myself stopping at Kam Man everytime I am on route 10 to pick up some dumplings or buns to nosh on. Their leek and pork dumplings are pretty good. Don't bother to get there before 10:30 though, they usually aren't ready. On the grocery side I have had mixed luck, but mostly because I would benefit from some guidance on what to get and look for. One day I'll drag my friend out to shop with me. AlisonA

Over two decades ago I worked in a deli with many Thai nationals - some who had imigrated so recently they did not speak much english. I remember one of my first meals with them, I was eager to show off my chopsticks skills. When we sat down to eat I saw only a fork and a spoon at the place setting, no chopsitcks. Curious I asked where they were. I was told something along the lines of 'only country bumpkins who can't afford silverware use chopsticks. Civilized people from the cities use a fork and spoon.' Recently lamenting the lack of chopsticks at our local chinese restaurant my husband pondered if this attitude had prevaded other mainland asian cultures in the past twenty years. Who knows. AlisonA ← The attitude hasn't prevaded other mainland Asian cultures nor has it Japan. Thank goodness, because it's one the most ridiculous, snooty things I've ever heard. ← Different cultures, different attitudes about utensils not to mention table ettiquette as others have pointed out. Good to know that this dogma has not become wide spread though given it's negativity to rural culture. AlisonA

Over two decades ago I worked in a deli with many Thai nationals - some who had imigrated so recently they did not speak much english. I remember one of my first meals with them, I was eager to show off my chopsticks skills. When we sat down to eat I saw only a fork and a spoon at the place setting, no chopsitcks. Curious I asked where they were. I was told something along the lines of 'only country bumpkins who can't afford silverware use chopsticks. Civilized people from the cities use a fork and spoon.' Recently lamenting the lack of chopsticks at our local chinese restaurant my husband pondered if this attitude had prevaded other mainland asian cultures in the past twenty years. Who knows. AlisonA