7/31/09
note from hux's grandma.
Peace truly has descended: after another week of endless driving and hassle, life looks to be settled at last, and everything is working out. I have a new little niece in Massachusetts, who was a little shaky at first, but is now fine.
Miss you; Hux!
Much love,
Yayayayayayayayayaya
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choco halva crust pie!
okay so the choco halva crust pie?
it's way over the top, and easy 2 make and impresses the heck out of everyone.
here's the free association recipe 4 u 2 covet. u'll need 2 tweek it here and there, but just here and there, and it'll be perfect. and dont just use the recipe 4 a pie, think: bars, custards, cakes... it's endless really. subtract and add different flavors 2 ur hearts desire.
but 2 begin.
1. go get urself a good lb of vanilla halva, kalustyan's foods, nyc.
2. place halva in2 large stainless steel bowl, put on food-safe gloves, add drizzles of water and a healthy sprinkling of medium dessicated coconut 2 the bowl, turn halva mix in bowl w hands til dough-like.
3. oil pie round, 10" spring-form or tart shell, (pictured above: the halva choco torte in chow's walk-in w beer lines in background) cut out a parchment round 4 a non-stick bottom, oil parchment as well, sprinkle w coconut, press halva in2 shell til well-formed.
4. blind bake @ 350 4 10 minutes, place on rack. tip: if halva has shrunk a bit in2 the shell, gently push in2 place w fingers while hot.
5. meanwhile, in2 a separate bowl, squeeze & mash 1 lb of firm tofu w all fingers til ricotta-like. place in2 food processor.
6. melt 3/4 lb of dark chocolate chips. place choco chips in2 dry stainless steel bowl, cover w plastic wrap. punch holes in2 plastic wrap w fork tines about 4-5 times. place bowl on top of pot w 3 cups of boiled water. let heat 4 10-15 minutes.
7. now add1/2 cup cane sugar 2 processor,
8. w 1 T vanilla x,
9. and 1 can of coconut cream, only cream not milk, roland's is great, vegan, kosher and creamy. kalustyan's.
10. process til completely creamy, a good few minutes.
11. take plastic off choco chips, mix well w spatula til totally chocolaty creamy, add 2 food processor. process all til well-combined.
12. pour in2 shell, fill 2 top, shake in2 place. put extra in2 frig 4 frosting cupcakes, smoothies...
13. bake @ 350 4 25 minutes.
14. chill well. a couple of hours in frig, less in freezer.
ah, delicious. indulge!
gluten free y'all!
perfect w a dollop of coconut creme fraiche, one glazed raspberry and a spring o' mint.
serves 8.
7/30/09
freedom
7/29/09
read reb zev!
http://nyrabbi.blogspot.com/
7/26/09
the sweetest sinner bar
communication is key.
7/23/09
Celiac Disease Center
The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University hosted a Thought Leader’s Program in June which included the following presentations:
Peter Green, MD
Suzanne Lewis, MD
Christina Tennyson, MD
morally invigorating
Other Popular Restaurants
What do you do when New Yorkers recommend some restaurants, clubs, hotel and other fine places over and over again? Why make a list, of course, and get the word out. Which is precisely what our A List is all about. It's a compilation of the places people keep recommending because these favorites deserve their consistent popularity. So go on and Enjoy! And if your faves aren't on the list, why not start making your own recommendations whenever people ask. You may be nominating a future A List pick.
Pizza Places
Co., Chelsea, 230 Ninth Ave.
Lombardi's, SoHo, 32 Spring St.
Grimaldi's, under the Brooklyn Bridge, 19 Old Fulton St.
John's, 278 Bleecker St between 6th and 7th Ave (or W. 44th St between 7th and 8th Ave)
Delis
Katz's Deli, Lower East Side, 205 E. Houston St.
Carnegie Deli, Midtown, 854 7th Ave. near 55th St.
Italian Restaurants
Ballato's, SoHo/Little Italy, 55 E. Houston St..
Becco, Midtown, 355 W. 46th St between 8th & 9th Ave.
Max, 51 Ave. B between 3rd and 4th St.
Supper, 156 E. 2nd St between Ave A and B
"Ethnic" Restaurants
Meskerem, Midtown/Hells Kitchen, 468 W. 47th St. between 9th & 10th Ave., Ethiopian food
La Caridad, 2199 Broadway at 78th St, Cuban/Chinese/Caribbean food
Pongsri Thai Restaurant, Chinatown, 106 Bayard St.
Sushi Samba 7, SoHo, 87 7th Ave. South, Brazilian/Japanese/Latin/American
Sushi Zen, 108 W. 44th St between 6th Ave and Broadway
Restaurants for Kids
Mars 2112, Midtown, 1633 Broadway at 51st.
Chat n Chew, Union Square area, 10 E. 16th St.
Peanut Butter and Co., Greenwich Village, 240 Sullivan St.
Cowgirl, 519 Hudson St at 10th St.
Milon Restaurant, 93 First Ave between 5th and 6th St.
Seafood Restaurants
Blue Water Grill, Union Square area, 31 Union Sq. West
Fresh, Lower Manhattan, 105 Reade St.
Redeye Grill, Midtown, 890 7th Ave. at 56th St.
Steak Restaurants
Peter Luger's, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 178 Broadway, right over the W'burg Bridge
Gallagher's, Midtown, 228 W. 52nd St.
Keen's Chophouse, Midtown, 72 W. 36th St.
Porcao Chururascaria, 360 Park Ave South at 26th St.
Special Occasion/Formal
One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Greenwich Village, 17 Barrow St.
River Cafe, under the Brooklyn Bridge on Brooklyn's waterfront, 1 Water St.
Le Bernardin, Midtown, 155 W. 51st St.
Four Seasons, East Midtown area, 99 E. 52nd St.
Restaurants for Brunch
Teddy's Bar & Grill, Williamsburg, 96 Berry St. at N. 8th (L train to Bedford)
Sarabeth's, 40 Central Park South,
Copeland's, Harlem, Gospel Sunday brunch buffet, 547 W. 145th St.
Iridium Jazz Club, Midtown, 1650 Broadway at 51st St.
Other Popular Restaurants
Central Park Boathouse, in Central Park
Sacred Chow, Vegan restaurant, 227 Sullivan St. between W. 3rd & Bleecker.
Cafe Noir, SoHo, 32 Grand St.
Tocqueville, Union Square, 15 E. 15th St.
Balthazar, SoHo, 80 Spring St.
Cafe Deville, East Village, 103 Third Ave at 13th St.
Freeman's, Lower East Side, End of Freeman Alley off Rivington, between Chrystie and Bowery
http://www.askanewyorker.com/alist.php
so delicious
7/22/09
7/20/09
Consistency is key
rebecca e.Brooklyn, NY, 7/19/2009
I work near Sacred Chow and have been ordering delivery from them for the past year and a half, up until last weekend. Their food is great don't get me wrong, but their management sucks. As a restaurant manager myself I feel I have the experience to know. - After receiving my order 1 1/2 hours after I had ordered it (which is the norm), I noticed that I was over charged for my Gym Body Shake, in addition the proportion I received for the Better Than Biscuits and Gravy was suddenly cut in half but still cost $11. When I called to complain, the hostess said that she was sorry but the menu prices needed to be updated and the portion I received for the BTBG had been the correct proportion as it was the owner who was in the kitchen that afternoon. Consistency is key for loyal customers, and when you screw up, you should fix it, it's basic customer service. Too bad they screwed up so bad they lost one of their most loyal, and made no attempt to repair the damage. I'll miss their food, but I won't miss getting stepped on.
post note from sacred chow: thank u rebecca 4 letting us know! and u r 100% entitled 2 a sunday brunch on the house. sacred chow apologizes 2 all of our loyal, fine customers who have experienced any lack in sacred chow's consistency. let us know, and we'll repair. sacred chow loves u rebecca!
chew, make climate change.
Flavors burst in their dishes
June 23, 2009 - I Like Sacred Chow - Great tasting, bold, spicy dishes with textures of your choice...mushy or snappy. Flavors burst in their dishes and the best thing? cheap! The service was wonderful!
7/19/09
be fair.
claim ownership 2 the veil of tortured souls b4 u. there is zero immunity. be fair, and go on your way, where ever u are going.
consume local plant proteins.
7/17/09
"people smoke marijuana."
"The word addiction is so fungible in our society, and cannabis just doesn’t fit that tidy definition, though it can be abused.”
“Science really has proven, if anything, that cannabis is likely one of the safest substances we can interact with.”
"Many people smoke marijuana every day without ill effects, advocates say, just as many casually drink wine in the evening."
"These marijuana users do not meet the clinical definition of addiction, which includes an inability to stop using the drug, an uncontrollable obsession with it and increased tolerance. It is used in many situations for stress relief.”"Marijuana withdrawal is not nearly as severe as withdrawal from most other drugs. Giving up drinking can cause fatal seizures. Heroin users vomit and sweat for days; sudden withdrawal can be fatal."
"In fact, some doctors specializing in treating addicts would rather prescribe marijuana for anxiety and insomnia than sleeping pills or Valium and Xanax, which are highly addictive."
“People are dying from alcohol, stimulants and opiates. Marijuana may be an up and comer, it may be transforming into something that will become a bigger problem in the future, but not at the moment.”sink those teeth in!
harmonize equal
7/15/09
read reb zev!
http://nyrabbi.blogspot.com/
good food vibe
Good food vibe, poor delivery service
sacred chow has such a good food vibe-a little over priced but sacred chow is quality and freshness. I suggest eating at the place, because ordering is a bit of a nightmare. Every time I place an order it has taken well-over an hour for the food to arrive. Such a shame because when I can't go in person it is very discouraging to want to have delivery, especially when the food is so good!
note from chow: dear darling, thx 4 letting us know!
7/14/09
Rockin' Out for Farm Animals!
Dinner Location: Sacred Chow, July 16, 2009 @ 5:45PM
coffee smoothie, and wheat free scones
- http://www.blogger.com/profile/14889014189054762234 said...
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i want a sacred chow coffee smoothie tomorrow.
i love sacred chow. i love wheat free scones! WOW HUNGRY!
favorite restaurant
7:51 PM Jul 11th
7/12/09
less predator, more moral order
dear niece, the idea of making sacred chow 100% hardcore came 2 me after i had finished reading & watching a n.y. times online review about candle 79, written by frank bruni. (see, Not Missing the Meat (Mostly))
in the video review, he was asked by one of his meat-eating guests: "do u think the restaurant would appeal 2 hardcore meat-eaters'? he sort of snickered and said: " i don't think this or any other vegan food would."
what i read and heard seemed odd and peculiar, in a jurassic kind-of-way. i know most of us view animals as henry the 8th viewed his wives, but i thought, "u must be a better man mr. bruni! think: animal protein= high carbon calories; think: less predator, more moral order; think: a good balance of well-crafted plant proteins makes less carbon, and tastes great; think: i will help build the new low carbon frontier; think: how fortunate i am 2 have the ability 2 do so in such a nourishing way; think: 2day!"
other splendorous n.y. times writers consume high on the carbon calorie chain 2. and it's shocking that during such ominous times, especially after 9-11, that they point their noble quills @ others and boldly articulate: u Betray the Planet and Humanity ! hey guys, take an index finger, and point it between ur eyes, look @ that finger, and say: first, first, first: heal thyself!
hardcore?
think: heart attacks, cruelty, violence, death 2 the planet!
i think of fairness, always - over and over, and over again, in every situation. thinking fair is my ballast. my physical being sails on a perfect sea-breeze in deep blues, fluffy whites and bright yellows.
so the hardcore meat-eater comment got me aching 2 be hardcore about not Betraying the Planet and Humanity. it's my # 1 goal.
it didn't feel rigid, it felt liberating!
it feels as i am channeling 100% hardcore in2 sacred chow, the mantra: "make climate change happen." navigate w fair words & deeds, and let them move through like wild winds.
sacred chow makes climate change, and that's amazing!
urs!
lower the count 2day!
2gether w all creation i pledge 2 reduce earth's carbon calorie count.
lower the count 2day!
7/10/09
lovely brunch!
This dish would be so easy to make at home too! I'll definitely have to experiment with it.
july 4th, 2009, posted by: eleanordashwood.blogspot.com/
save-the-planet
let's go 2 the forest, and pow wow fairly about everything, harmonize as one, and pray: we will save-the-planet. next, let's devour our delicious plant protein meals prepared by master magical. and after that, we will pow wow in2 the deep, deep earth, and chant: low-carbon being transforms creation.
yes 2 100% hardcore transparency!
sweet love,
THE MOTHER SHIP.
7/9/09
transgess the issur dorasa!
see, low carbon living also see, the veggies are very well checked for bugs... and know "...even in your hidden ways be together with the morality of G-d."
the veggies are very well checked for bugs...
the veggies are very well checked for bugs...
Checking for bugs is an arduous time consuming task. Hard to accept that vegans checking equals that required by Halacha. Also, I don't see how the fact that vegans don't like to eat bugs which is a personal preference issue equates to a Issur Doraysa [Torah transgression].
p.s., the veggies are very well checked for bugs...
by the way, where does the Torah say that it is an "arduous Time consuming task"? "hard to accept"? is that halacha too?
and, the veggies are very well checked for bugs...
Checking for bugs is an arduous time consuming task. That's a practical reality. Made more so with the volume of veggies in a vegan store. Halacha requires super careful checking not to be nicshol [make a mistake]. If your contention is the guys at a vegan rstrnt are as careful and dedicated in their search day after day as one who is afraid of transgressing the Issur Dorasa [Torah transgression] you may want to seriously verify this. There is the problem of Lifnei Iver. [causing people to sin}
read slowly, the veggies are very well checked for bugs...
Have you ever been in the kitchen of a vegan restaurant? You haven't even spoken to me.
It's a dangerous thing to be motivated by (mistaken) assumptions and emotions rather than actual Halacha. Perhaps YOU are not concerned with Halacha but only with being contentious and assumptive? Please call me when you have the chance and I will clarify your concerns one by one.
oh, and by the way, the veggies are very well checked for bugs...
excerpted from: Another Kosher conversation - An email DiscussionTuesday, July 7, 2009, http://nyrabbi.blogspot.com/
7/8/09
"...even in your hidden ways be together with the morality of G-d."
7/7/09
spinach & shiitake salad
6:07 AM Jul 3rd
7/6/09
Kyle of the Colorado
7/3/09
ideal destination for a fine gastronomical experience.
Sacred Chow, New York is one of the finest places to eat in this city in the US state of New York. New York City is the largest city in the United States. A renowned international tourist destination, the city of New York is visited by millions of tourists every year. An experience of dining and wining in this city is what many tourists look for. Sacred Chow, New York is an ideal destination for a fine gastronomical experience.
Sacred Chow, New York is one of the best places to eat and drink in this city. Enjoy a wonderful dining and wining experience at this vegan restaurant.http://travel.mapsofworld.com/restaurants-of-the-world/vegan-restaurants/sacred-chow-new-york.html
I ate a big bowl of sunshine and happiness
Rachel
hey rachel,
wow! thx so much 4 that!!!
let's talk about thinking bigger, it can make climate change!
seriously amazing food 4 thought!
and maybe, just maybe, lots and lots of sunshine and happiness!
it's worth the effort.
cp
Posted by darling on 07/11/2009