Comments for Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:28:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Real Doner Traditional Turkish Food (Petaluma, CA) by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/07/01/real-doner/#comment-9299 admin Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:14:14 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=765#comment-9299 I probably will after a couple times eating there. Because the allergy issues are pretty detailed I want to be sure I know all the right wording so it's done properly, especially if the female owner isn't the one taking the order. Cyndi I probably will after a couple times eating there. Because the allergy issues are pretty detailed I want to be sure I know all the right wording so it’s done properly, especially if the female owner isn’t the one taking the order.

Cyndi

]]> Comment on Real Doner Traditional Turkish Food (Petaluma, CA) by Carys http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/07/01/real-doner/#comment-9293 Carys Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:03:13 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=765#comment-9293 Oooh, the falafels and kebabs looks especially yummy to me. Can you call ahead to have food ready when you get there? One of the takeaways in Hayward did that, and it made it much easier to go to. Oooh, the falafels and kebabs looks especially yummy to me.

Can you call ahead to have food ready when you get there? One of the takeaways in Hayward did that, and it made it much easier to go to.

]]> Comment on Cashew Cream by SmarterFitter Blog » Blog Archive » Family Recipes: Pumpkin Pie http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/11/30/cashew-cream/#comment-8169 SmarterFitter Blog » Blog Archive » Family Recipes: Pumpkin Pie Wed, 20 May 2009 15:33:30 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/02/01/cashew-cream/#comment-8169 [...] can’t back this up, but at least it looks like pumpkin pie should. As for whipped cream, this cashew cream at Norwitz Notions looks pretty damn good and I could even be convinced that this stuff is even [...] [...] can’t back this up, but at least it looks like pumpkin pie should. As for whipped cream, this cashew cream at Norwitz Notions looks pretty damn good and I could even be convinced that this stuff is even [...]

]]> Comment on Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/05/17/catering-lessons/#comment-8121 admin Tue, 19 May 2009 02:29:32 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=754#comment-8121 Thanks :-) I had to do the breakdowns to get reimbursed anyway. It wasn't that much more work to put it into a blog. And, ya know, I've been wanting to do this for ages. Remember all those articles last year about feeding a family on food stamp money? $3 per day per person. And so many writers who couldn't do it at all because they didn't understand about buying in bulk and cooking ahead and so forth. And because they didn't know how to cook from scratch. My meal was over budget for that but still was dirt cheap for what it was. And don't forget to double (or triple) the costs if you're actually paying for labor and overhead, as in a restaurant. But still, it's a deal. Cyndi Thanks :-)

I had to do the breakdowns to get reimbursed anyway. It wasn’t that much more work to put it into a blog.

And, ya know, I’ve been wanting to do this for ages. Remember all those articles last year about feeding a family on food stamp money? $3 per day per person. And so many writers who couldn’t do it at all because they didn’t understand about buying in bulk and cooking ahead and so forth. And because they didn’t know how to cook from scratch.

My meal was over budget for that but still was dirt cheap for what it was. And don’t forget to double (or triple) the costs if you’re actually paying for labor and overhead, as in a restaurant. But still, it’s a deal.

Cyndi

]]> Comment on Shabbat Dinner for 20 by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/05/17/shabbat-dinner-for-20/#comment-8120 admin Tue, 19 May 2009 02:25:12 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=747#comment-8120 :-) Oh I don't mind sending people home with leftovers. It's just the budget. I spent more than the dinner ticket fees we brought in (not hugely). Would have come in way under budget had I made the right amount. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for under 5. It's a good learning experience though. Cyndi :-) Oh I don’t mind sending people home with leftovers. It’s just the budget. I spent more than the dinner ticket fees we brought in (not hugely). Would have come in way under budget had I made the right amount.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for under 5.

It’s a good learning experience though.

Cyndi

]]> Comment on Shabbat Dinner for 20 by Anne http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/05/17/shabbat-dinner-for-20/#comment-8119 Anne Tue, 19 May 2009 00:43:13 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=747#comment-8119 Don't feel bad about over-feeding, or over-cooking, and having too much food. That's what Jews do: Eat with lots of nosh to take home as leftovers. LOL Don’t feel bad about over-feeding, or over-cooking, and having too much food. That’s what Jews do: Eat with lots of nosh to take home as leftovers. LOL

]]> Comment on Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 by Anne http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/05/17/catering-lessons/#comment-8118 Anne Tue, 19 May 2009 00:41:30 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=754#comment-8118 Great post, love the breakdown of charges. Wow, that in itself was time-consuming. And I think it's amazing that you fed all these people for under 5 dollars a head. My god, 5 dollars. I havent eaten fast food in 20 years, but isn't like McD more than $5 a head for garbage? Job well done, Cyndi! Preggers and all! Great post, love the breakdown of charges. Wow, that in itself was time-consuming. And I think it’s amazing that you fed all these people for under 5 dollars a head. My god, 5 dollars. I havent eaten fast food in 20 years, but isn’t like McD more than $5 a head for garbage? Job well done, Cyndi! Preggers and all!

]]> Comment on Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 by Shabbat Dinner for 20 | Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/05/17/catering-lessons/#comment-8098 Shabbat Dinner for 20 | Norwitz Notions Sun, 17 May 2009 22:34:40 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=754#comment-8098 [...] Receive blog posts via email Enter your email address:Delivered by FeedBurner ← Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 [...] [...] Receive blog posts via email Enter your email address:Delivered by FeedBurner ← Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 [...]

]]> Comment on Chili & Cornbread Casserole by Shabbat Dinner for 20 | Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/09/17/chili-cornbread-casserole/#comment-8097 Shabbat Dinner for 20 | Norwitz Notions Sun, 17 May 2009 22:34:22 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=448#comment-8097 [...] Menu: Chili-Cornbread Casserole Roasted vegetables (red beets, golden beets, rutabaga, & leek with rosemary) Green salad [...] [...] Menu: Chili-Cornbread Casserole Roasted vegetables (red beets, golden beets, rutabaga, & leek with rosemary) Green salad [...]

]]> Comment on Cashew Cream by Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 | Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/11/30/cashew-cream/#comment-8096 Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 | Norwitz Notions Sun, 17 May 2009 22:31:53 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/02/01/cashew-cream/#comment-8096 [...] Strawberries with Cashew Cream [...] [...] Strawberries with Cashew Cream [...]

]]> Comment on Amaizing Masa, Primavera Style by Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 | Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/08/02/amaizing-masa/#comment-8095 Catering Lessons: The Cost of Cooking for 30 | Norwitz Notions Sun, 17 May 2009 22:31:37 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=364#comment-8095 [...] and picked the morning of the dinner).  The masa is organic and made from whole corn in Sonoma by Primavera.  The olive oil for cooking is Star from Costco and the olive oil in the salad dressing is an [...] [...] and picked the morning of the dinner).  The masa is organic and made from whole corn in Sonoma by Primavera.  The olive oil for cooking is Star from Costco and the olive oil in the salad dressing is an [...]

]]> Comment on Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Tofu & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/04/24/stuffed-portabella/#comment-7512 admin Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:03:04 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=739#comment-7512 Thanks Monica! Yeah, if I were making it with a filling that needed more cooking time, I wouldn't pre-cook the mushrooms either. But this filling only needed heating and the pre-cooking made the mushrooms perfect (could cut them easily with a fork) without overcooking the filling. Cyndi Thanks Monica!

Yeah, if I were making it with a filling that needed more cooking time, I wouldn’t pre-cook the mushrooms either. But this filling only needed heating and the pre-cooking made the mushrooms perfect (could cut them easily with a fork) without overcooking the filling.

Cyndi

]]> Comment on Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Tofu & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Monica http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/04/24/stuffed-portabella/#comment-7496 Monica Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:57:57 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=739#comment-7496 Copying my comment here as requested... Actually, I do this with a meat filling, even though it's not fully cooked. I don't pre-cook the mushrooms at all, either. The meat and the mushrooms shrink together. ;-) My filling usually has about a pound of ground beef, a cup of almond meal or cooked rice, chopped cilantro, chopped onions, the mushroom stems, and seasoning (salt & pepper, maybe garlic powder). They're yummy! I may have to try sundried tomatoes next time. Copying my comment here as requested…

Actually, I do this with a meat filling, even though it’s not fully cooked. I don’t pre-cook the mushrooms at all, either. The meat and
the mushrooms shrink together. ;-)

My filling usually has about a pound of ground beef, a cup of almond meal or cooked rice, chopped cilantro, chopped onions, the mushroom stems, and seasoning (salt & pepper, maybe garlic powder). They’re yummy!

I may have to try sundried tomatoes next time.

]]> Comment on Family Update at 14 Weeks by Carys http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/04/28/family-update-4-28-09/#comment-7494 Carys Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:51:42 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=743#comment-7494 Oh, my goodness, I am all asquee over you hitting your 2nd trimester and doing so well and Miriam the Midwife! In short sleeves! :) :) :) Many blessings and much love headed your way! and of course *HUGS* ~Carys Oh, my goodness, I am all asquee over you hitting your 2nd trimester and doing so well and Miriam the Midwife! In short sleeves! :) :) :)

Many blessings and much love headed your way!

and of course *HUGS*

~Carys

]]> Comment on Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms by Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Tofu & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/07/06/pesto-stuffed-mushrooms/#comment-7347 Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Tofu & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Norwitz Notions Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:17:03 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=356#comment-7347 [...] often use criminis to make pesto stuffed mushrooms but I wanted to use these portabellas for a main [...] [...] often use criminis to make pesto stuffed mushrooms but I wanted to use these portabellas for a main [...]

]]> Comment on Homemade Gluten-Free Passover Matzoh by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/04/26/homemade-matzoh/#comment-6713 admin Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:12:45 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=269#comment-6713 Hi Benjamin, if you look at the article again, you'll see that I already have a link to this site. And that it runs upwards of $35 a box, plus shipping if you're not local to a retailer. I'm a do-it-yourself type of person when it comes to food (we're making our own gefelte fish again this year too) and especially when we save so much money. We use regular oats (since we're not celiac and don't react to the wheat contamination) so the cost for a box's worth is a couple of bucks. Use the certified gluten-free oats and the cost maybe goes up to $5 or $6. I'm sure the Rabbi has a lovely product, but my article is for those who want to make their own. It's not just economical, it's fun! -Cyndi Hi Benjamin, if you look at the article again, you’ll see that I already have a link to this site. And that it runs upwards of $35 a box, plus shipping if you’re not local to a retailer.

I’m a do-it-yourself type of person when it comes to food (we’re making our own gefelte fish again this year too) and especially when we save so much money.

We use regular oats (since we’re not celiac and don’t react to the wheat contamination) so the cost for a box’s worth is a couple of bucks. Use the certified gluten-free oats and the cost maybe goes up to $5 or $6.

I’m sure the Rabbi has a lovely product, but my article is for those who want to make their own. It’s not just economical, it’s fun!

-Cyndi

]]> Comment on Homemade Gluten-Free Passover Matzoh by Benjamin rosenfeld http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/04/26/homemade-matzoh/#comment-6614 Benjamin rosenfeld Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:32:49 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=269#comment-6614 Rabbi E Kestenbaum, of the UK, manufactures Oat Matzah from Israel grown oats. http://www.glutenfreeoatmatzos.com/ Rabbi E Kestenbaum, of the UK, manufactures Oat Matzah from Israel grown oats.

http://www.glutenfreeoatmatzos.com/

]]> Comment on Nut Burgers by RaiulBaztepo http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/03/11/nut-burgers/#comment-6550 RaiulBaztepo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:48:38 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=732#comment-6550 Hello! Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource! PS: Sorry for my bad english, I'v just started to learn this language ;) See you! Your, Raiul Baztepo Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language ;)
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo

]]> Comment on Nut Burgers by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/03/11/nut-burgers/#comment-6158 admin Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:38:17 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=732#comment-6158 Thanks, Sheryl! Cyndi Thanks, Sheryl!

Cyndi

]]> Comment on Nut Burgers by Sheryl http://norwitz.net/blog/2009/03/11/nut-burgers/#comment-6157 Sheryl Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:27:03 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=732#comment-6157 I love your blog! Keep it up! I am a "lower" carb vegetarian (following The Insulin Resistance Diet), and I love your ideas/recipes. Great blog. Thanks! I love your blog! Keep it up! I am a “lower” carb vegetarian (following The Insulin Resistance Diet), and I love your ideas/recipes.

Great blog. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Vegan Fettucini Alfredo by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-6034 admin Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:41:29 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-6034 Hi Bill, you're right that most "soy pasta" is actually wheat pasta with some soy in it. The one I use, Nutrition Kitchen, is really 100% organic soy. Gluten-free. They have angel hair style only and it comes in 3 colors: yellow, green, and black. The colors are from the soybean used, not anything added. They taste pretty much the same. -Cyndi Hi Bill, you’re right that most “soy pasta” is actually wheat pasta with some soy in it. The one I use, Nutrition Kitchen, is really 100% organic soy. Gluten-free. They have angel hair style only and it comes in 3 colors: yellow, green, and black. The colors are from the soybean used, not anything added. They taste pretty much the same.

-Cyndi

]]> Comment on Vegan Fettucini Alfredo by bill beck http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-6027 bill beck Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:25:04 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-6027 Hi: Just getting started in changing our eating plan. Trying to follow the blood type plan;. I am A; wife is AB. u mentioned soy pasta. Is there such a thing as 100% soy pasta - or does it have some wheat in it? Today we are going to attemptt bread making w/o any wheat. TX - we need all the help we can get. Bill Hi: Just getting started in changing our eating plan. Trying to follow the blood type plan;. I am A; wife is AB. u mentioned soy pasta. Is there such a thing as 100% soy pasta - or does it have some wheat in it? Today we are going to attemptt bread making w/o any wheat. TX - we need all the help we can get. Bill

]]> Comment on Homemade Corn Dogs by Irene http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/11/14/homemade-corn-dogs/#comment-5638 Irene Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:38:44 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=625#comment-5638 Very yummy looking! Very yummy looking!

]]> Comment on Foodlab Gathering: Los Angeles, CA, 3/17/08 by Anne http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/04/01/foodlab-gathering-la-2008/#comment-4991 Anne Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:13:00 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/04/01/foodlab-gathering-la-2008/#comment-4991 What great fun, thanks for linking these pics to your recent Foodlab post! What great fun, thanks for linking these pics to your recent Foodlab post!

]]> Comment on Vegan Fettucini Alfredo by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-4667 admin Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:32:36 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-4667 I haven't done the calculations yet but will post them when I do. Though if anyone else wants to, I'm glad to post the results. Believe it or not, this is my most popular recipe, and it's the only one without pictures or good step by step directions. On my to-do list is making it again from scratch, with a camera and careful notes. At that point, I'll go ahead and calculate the carbs, etc. The sauce itself is pretty lowcarb though the cashews add a few. You can make it with other nuts but when I've tried I haven't gotten the texture right. Cyndi I haven’t done the calculations yet but will post them when I do. Though if anyone else wants to, I’m glad to post the results.

Believe it or not, this is my most popular recipe, and it’s the only one without pictures or good step by step directions. On my to-do list is making it again from scratch, with a camera and careful notes. At that point, I’ll go ahead and calculate the carbs, etc.

The sauce itself is pretty lowcarb though the cashews add a few. You can make it with other nuts but when I’ve tried I haven’t gotten the texture right.

Cyndi

]]> Comment on Vegan Fettucini Alfredo by Nicci http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-4666 Nicci Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:17:58 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/01/26/vegan-fettucini-alfredo/#comment-4666 Just wondered if you knew how many g carbs and protein in the whole receipe if you were to do the basic recepie with the soy angelhair noodles? x Just wondered if you knew how many g carbs and protein in the whole receipe if you were to do the basic recepie with the soy angelhair noodles? x

]]> Comment on Todai (Asian Buffet, Daly City, CA & elsewhere) by Gourmet Garden (Petaluma, CA) | Norwitz Notions http://norwitz.net/blog/2007/12/30/todai/#comment-4621 Gourmet Garden (Petaluma, CA) | Norwitz Notions Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:57:43 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2007/12/30/todai/#comment-4621 [...] else is usually open, though that’s changed in recent years).  Normally we go down to Todai, a chain of buffets with huge amounts of decent sushi and other Japanese and Chinese food.  But [...] [...] else is usually open, though that’s changed in recent years).  Normally we go down to Todai, a chain of buffets with huge amounts of decent sushi and other Japanese and Chinese food.  But [...]

]]> Comment on What’s Up with French Meadow Bakery? by admin http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/03/30/french-meadow-bakery/#comment-4619 admin Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:34:18 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/03/30/french-meadow-bakery/#comment-4619 Margo, how wonderful to get a comment from you. I can't tell you how much I miss those tortillas. I'm really loving the ones I make from fresh masa but corn is high in carbs and low in protein so I can't indulge too often. Yours had all the right nutrition and were practical and yummy too. Please let me know when your new line is coming out and how to get it. My blog is small but I'll promote you to the hills and back and I am sure word will travel fast. I go to Expo West every year and would gladly publish an interview, pictures, promos, etc, if you plan to be there. Cyndi Margo, how wonderful to get a comment from you. I can’t tell you how much I miss those tortillas. I’m really loving the ones I make from fresh masa but corn is high in carbs and low in protein so I can’t indulge too often. Yours had all the right nutrition and were practical and yummy too.

Please let me know when your new line is coming out and how to get it. My blog is small but I’ll promote you to the hills and back and I am sure word will travel fast. I go to Expo West every year and would gladly publish an interview, pictures, promos, etc, if you plan to be there.

Cyndi

]]> Comment on What’s Up with French Meadow Bakery? by Margo http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/03/30/french-meadow-bakery/#comment-4615 Margo Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:38:07 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/03/30/french-meadow-bakery/#comment-4615 I formulated the tortillas, and am sad they are gone too. I plan to come out with my own line soon, and am trying to reprioritize my life so I can take it on, it's a huge project, that I have been through before. Seeing the blogs in regards to the tortilla, warms my heart, and inspires me to try again. They were conceived in my little natural foods store, when customers were looking for wheatfree gluten free, and the only offerings were rice... The polish Mother in me, started to cook, and create...Adding nutrition as I went, trying to provide as much value as possible into the tortilla, hence the well rounded, balanced nutritionals. I haven't talked to anyone about it, as after the deal was done, I moved on in my life. Now that they are gone, I am being called back into service...I just need to aquire resources, and devote myself to the project once more...There are many more products up my sleeve. Looks like I better get busy. Happy Holidays ~ Margo I formulated the tortillas, and am sad they are gone too. I plan to come out with my own line soon, and am trying to reprioritize my life so I can take it on, it’s a huge project, that I have been through before. Seeing the blogs in regards to the tortilla, warms my heart, and inspires me to try again. They were conceived in my little natural foods store, when customers were looking for wheatfree gluten free, and the only offerings were rice… The polish Mother in me, started to cook, and create…Adding nutrition as I went, trying to provide as much value as possible into the tortilla, hence the well rounded, balanced nutritionals.
I haven’t talked to anyone about it, as after the deal was done, I moved on in my life. Now that they are gone, I am being called back into service…I just need to aquire resources, and devote myself to the project once more…There are many more products up my sleeve. Looks like I better get busy.

Happy Holidays ~
Margo

]]> Comment on Miriam’s Photography by lion face coloring book | Digg hot tags http://norwitz.net/blog/2008/12/20/miriams-photography/#comment-4614 lion face coloring book | Digg hot tags Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:56:58 +0000 http://norwitz.net/blog/?p=708#comment-4614 [...] Vote Miriam’s Photography [...] [...] Vote Miriam’s Photography [...]

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