The Deli Dish

Author: Judah Greenberg

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    Turanici Pasta from the Marche

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An ancient wheat makes its way from the Middle East to the Midwest It’s been a couple years since I first tasted the pasta of the … Continued

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    Harissa-Roasted Plum Tomatoes

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A terrific addition to your early September suppers! I’m all about putting the season’s bounty of ripe tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market to good use in … Continued

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    Gubbeen Cheese from the Ferguson Family

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A washed-rind cheese from the southwest of Ireland This lovely, washed-rind cheese has been tasting super terrific over the last few weeks, and the people behind … Continued

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    Chestnut Baguette – Special Bakehouse Bake!

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A beautiful and delicious bread to brighten your day James Beard once said: “Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread … Continued

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    Iberico Bellota Chorizo

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews The world’s most highly prized pork makes for a seriously amazing cured sausage Thirteen years ago, I wrote in Zingerman’s News: A year ago, December, we had … Continued

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    Ortiz Bonito Tuna from Basque

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews So good, we’ll sell over 50,000 tins this month alone! That stat is no joke! The Ortiz Bonito tuna has long been the biggest seller in the … Continued

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    Goutis “Bitter Gray” Olive Oil

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A rare olive varietal and some really fine flavor One of the most delectable, exceptional new olive oils to arrive at the Deli in a long … Continued

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    Cheesecake from the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A Zingerman’s classic in the making This classic cheesecake from the Bakehouse has earned its spot on my “classics in the making” list. It is so, … Continued

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    Peanut Butter Crush Bars

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Shaved peanut brittle and dark chocolate make for a world class candy bar An excerpt from my forthcoming list of “Zingerman’s Classics in the Making”: The … Continued

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    Vegan Muffin with Dark Chocolate and Millet

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Dark chocolate and some toasted millet make for a seriously marvelous vegan muffin By name, these muffins may sound strange—millet and chocolate would hardly make a … Continued

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    Watermelon Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A pairing of two of the season’s super tasty red fruits The other evening Tammie mentioned something to me about putting tomatoes and watermelon together in … Continued