The Deli Dish

  • Street Ched from Urban Stead

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Exceptional New Clothbound Cheddar from Cincinnati Way back in the summer of 1991, I was the president of the then far, far smaller than it is … Continued

  • Garrotxa Goat Cheese from Catalunya

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Garrotxa makes its return to Ann Arbor after a multi-year absence One of my longtime favorites, this marvelous semi-matured goat cheese from Spain has just come … Continued

  • The Beauty of Brown-Butter Tomato Toast

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A simple snack to make at home! It’s probably 10 years ago that someone told me to try brown butter on tomatoes. I’m sorry I didn’t … Continued

  • German Challah Debuts at the Bakehouse

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A nod to traditional German-Jewish cuisine Most American Jews—and for that matter, most Americans—are familiar with egg-enriched challah, the traditional bread baked for Sabbath and holidays. … Continued

  • Jamwiches at Home

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews Zinglish Muffins, Creamery Cream Cheese, fresh fruit, and jam make a magical combo Here’s an easy dish to make at home for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or … Continued

  • Burundi Kibingo Natural Process Coffee

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews From the great lakes of East Africa all the way to Ann Arbor If you check rankings based on coffee production volumes by country, Burundi will … Continued

  • Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese

    Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews An amazing original from Southwest Wisconsin comes to Washtenaw County For nearly 30 years now, one of the best cheeses in the world has been made … Continued