Comments on: Matzoh’s on the Menu

By: Jonell Galloway

Jonell Galloway — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:45:40 +0000

What a lovely piece, Kerrin. “Call your grandmother to ask her when to add Love.”

Love is such an important element of good food. Food that is cooked with love will always taste better to us, and that in turn gives you a stronger psychological and emotional base.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

By: Julia @ Mélanger

Julia @ Mélanger — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:01:56 +0000

I just adore the handwritten recipe. What a treasure that is!

So I definitely MUST try this recipe. I’m not sure if I’d go sweet or savoury. I would have to taste test maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, and smoked salmon – separately, of course. Do you eat this with salmon and cream cheese (giggled at the tub of Temp Tee in the shot – that was my favourite whipped cream cheese in the US!).

When you soak the Matzoh, how soft is it before cooking?

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:59:19 +0000

That is soooo lovely and sweet and funny. What great grandparents you have and apparently a wonderful couple! Mazel Tov!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:41:20 +0000

Love your grandfather’s hands in the pictures… and his hand-written recipe! So sweet and special.

By: Catherine M.

Catherine M. — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:19:38 +0000

Thank you for sharing this! Makes me miss New York and the Jewish diners I used to frequent…..

By: Robert Aguilera

Robert Aguilera — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:28:00 +0000

I did not grow up with matzah, but you get to know it quick in the Boston suburb of Brookline. Anywho, your recipes for matzah brie give me reason to think of a dish I did grow up with that uses left-over tortilla chips from the last evenings fiesta. It’s called “chilequiles”, and it is basically the leftover tortilla chips added to caramelized onions and garlic in a skillet, smothered with jack cheese and then a smooth & spicy chile sauce that gives it a kick. Sometimes ground beef is added to the mix, but it is a matter of preference. I think matzah could stand in for the tortilla chips here, but that’s just me. What do you think?

By: Rachel Sztul

Rachel Sztul — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:06:26 +0000

Nothing makes me happier than my father’s Matzah Bri! Even though it is the only thing he cooks, it is amazing!
I always need my sweet, very sweet!
Enjoy your next trip!
R

By: Stéphanie

Stéphanie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:38:31 +0000

Merci de partager tout ça!!!! Je vais devenir incollable sur la culture juive :d
La recette de ta mamie…. j’adore!!!!

By: Kerrin

Kerrin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:16:21 +0000

Sarah, matzoh in the microwave… really? Even though Passover just ended, I have to try that! Meanwhile, I hope you are no longer home sick, and you’ve already treated yourself to that delicious and nostalgic bagel & lox !

Kelleyn, great question. Whether you are asking about what is on the official Seder plate (including haroset, which is the apple and nut mixture you’re referring to), or what is typically on a Passover seder table, here’s a great site to look at with your children. Tons of information, every question answered for sure and loads of fun stuff for kids. Recipes too: http://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/default_cdo/jewish/Passover.htm

Lani, I could not agree more. Passover – and all Jewish holidays – are about family for me. Traditions. Family recipes. Glad you enjoyed this post. And I also totally agree with you that matzoh with butter is certainly addicting!

Marina, I am sorry you could not find matzoh in Costa Rica. But one thing’s for sure, you’ll have no problem stocking up in NYC next year! Good idea to put your parents on the mission!

Uncle Beefy, my apologies. If only I knew about your true love (read: obsession!) for whitefish salad! Seems that we’ve got a serious barter in the works… your delectable cupcakes versus my matzoh buttercrunch. And now I’ve upped the ante with whitefish salad! How about you throw in your Kugel recipe too?! I bet you do make a mean one, and I’d love to try it! How fascinating that your partner might convert to Judaism. Looking forward to following along in your Jewish culinary discoveries then… Oh, and even without my grandmother’s phone number, how did your matzoh brie turn out?? Do let us know…

By: Uncle Beefy

Uncle Beefy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:22:23 +0000

Okay, Kerrin…I’m a little upset with you. You cannot mention whitefish salad around me! It makes my mouth instantly water and now people at work are asking me about the river running from my lower lip! Plus I live on a little island where I have no access to whitefish salad! UGH! The torture!

Will have to give this a try! Especially if my partner converts to Judaism I’m going to have to brush up on my Jewish culinary repertoire since I’m the cook in the family! But I’ve been told I make a pretty mean Kugel. So not too bad for the Irish Catholic guy!

I’ll let you know how this turns out for me! Oooh…but I need your grandmother’s phone number!