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Not your average Christmas Cookie.
Hi there,
I have a cookie recipe that I have had for about 10 years. I don't know where it came from, but it is a "must have" for my Christmas cookie platter. I call it Coconut/Cranberry Roll Cookies and they are the most requested Christmas cookie I make. Enjoy!
1 1/2 C butter
2 C sugar
1T grated orange peel
2t vanilla
3 1/4 Cflour
1 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 1/2 C dried cranberries
1 1/2 C sweetened flaked dried coconut
Beat butter, sugar, orange peel and vanilla ntil smooth. In another bowl mix flour, baking poeder and salt. Add to butter mixture and beat on low until dough comes together (about 5 minutes). Mix in cranberries and coconut. Shape the dough into rolls and refrigerate. (I've even frozen it at this point) Slice off rounds about 1/2 " thick and bake at 350 for 8-11 minutes. Watch closely and take out just when the edges begin to brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
Oregonian Diner Issue?
Hello Portland 'hounds,
Does anyone know the date of the Oregonian's Diner issue this year? Are we close?
Many thanks,
salemjan
Looking for someplace for Father's Day Brunch in Salem - moved from Metro Portland board
Hi,
Brunch spots are not a highpoint in Salem. Busick Court offers a great breakfast, but it is often pretty crowded. La Capital, a French Bistro, opened this year and it did have a brunch. I haven't gone, but it would be great if they offer it. Old Europe offered a brunch over Mother's Day and that is a great place too. Good luck and let us know what you think!
salemjan
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Busick Court Restaurant
250 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Eating our way thru Istanbul
We had a wonderful lunch at Ciya! It was fairly easy to find and the trip on the ferry was very nice. I had an eggplant/lamb meatball/tomato dish that was out of this world. My friend had iskander kabob. He said it was the best he had ever tasted. I had a pumpkin/walnut/tahinni dessert that was amazing. I'm now in a serious search for a good Turkish cookbook written in English. Any suggestions???
Thanks,
salemjan
Eating our way thru Istanbul
Hi all,
A friend and I are in Instanbul for about 10 days and we have used many of your suggestions, especially Istanbuleats. Thanks to all the posters who have done research for us prior to our visit!
We are going to try Ciya Sofrasu today. We are very excited about it. Hamdi's is a favorite of ours too. We have already eaten there two times. The view is fantastic with the 3rd floor being the best. We would also like to recommend the small restaurants on Hocapasha Soaka near Sirkaci Station. There are many small places that are top-notch. Our number one favorite place is Kesap Osman for Iskander kabab. There is a place kitty corner from that where we have had lentil chorba twice and it also has outstanding firin sutlac.
Thanks and enjoy!!!
salemjan
Eating our way thru Istanbul
Hi all,
A friend and I are in Instanbul for about 10 days and we have used many of your suggestions, especially Istanbuleats. Thanks to all the posters who have done research for us prior to our visit!
We are going to try Ciya Sofrasu today. We are very excited about it. Hamdi's is a favorite of ours too. We have already eaten there two times. The view is fantastic with the 3rd floor being the best. We would also like to recommend the small restaurants on Hocapasha Soaka near Sirkaci Station. There are many small places that are top-notch. Our number one favorite place is Kesap Osman for Iskander kabab. There is a place kitty corner from that where we have had lentil chorba twice and it also has outstanding firin sutlac.
Thanks and enjoy!!!
salemjan
Turkish Cookbooks
Hi to all 'Hounds!
A friend and I are currently in Istanbul and having a great time eating our way through the city! We too have been looking for a Turkish cookbook that might compare to Madhur Jaffrey's take on Indian cooking. PLEASE help us if you can!
An aside regarding great food, if you haven't already tried Hambi's it is a great place with a fantastic view (3rd floor is the very best).
Thanks for any help you could give,
salemjan
Meathead are you out there?
Hi,
You posted in February of 2009 that you were moving to Salem from Boston and were a little nervous about it, foodwise. Have you made the move? How are you adjusting? Those of us in Salem would love to know!
Salemjan
Scared about Salem
Hello and welcome to Salem!
We've lived here for a long time and love lots of things about it. I admit that I have the best of both worlds in that we have a small loft in The Pearl District of Portland, so I can get my Whole Foods, TJ's, fine dining etc fix easily. However, there are lots of good places to shop. LifeSource on Commercial is wonderful, Roth's for many things (altho it is expensive) and I like WinCo for staples. It is inexpensive and the produce is great! The turnover is huge and things there are very fresh. We have THE BEST fishmarket around, called Fitts Seafood on 13th Street in South Salem. The best Farmer's Market (in my opinion) is the oldest, on Rural Street in South Salem. It is open all year and features wonderful fruits and veggies!
Restaurants that have been mentioned are very good...La Capital, a new French Bistro is wonderful, as is the Wild Pear. Rudy's has excellent steaks, Amadeus, Da Vincis and Old Euorpe have good continental cuisine. There are some excellent ethnic restaurants in town, and as people have mentioned, the wine country is very close.
What brings you to Salem? Have you purchased a home yet?
I lived in Hingham as a kid and spent summers on the Cape in Harwichport. I'd love to meet up with you and your family to welcome you offically! Let me know when you arrive.
Again, WELCOME!
Jan
Restaurant Help for Seattle
Hi and thanks for the reply! One restaurant we are interested in is called Serafina on Eastlake Avenue E. Another is Quinns and the last one we've heard good things about is Matt's. What do you think of our choices? We'll have 2 dinners and 2 lunches to explore. I look forward to hearing from you.
Again, many thanks!
Restaurant Help for Seattle
Hello,
A group of three of us (two from Oregon, one from Rhode Island) are visiting Seattle and staying at the Residence Inn on Fairview Avenue North. Is this considered the University District?
We are interested in fresh seafood, Italian and Asian restaurants close by. I've read thru the boards and find several names mentioned more than once, but I have trouble figuring out where they are located.
Your help will be greatly appreciated!
salemjan
Make ahead mashed potatoes
Thanks very much! This is just the recipe I was looking for!
Salemjan
Make ahead mashed potatoes
Hi all,
I need some help finding a great recipe. I've lost a recipe for make ahead mashed potatoes that calls for either creamed cheese or sour cream. Does anyone have the recipe? Can you share it?
It is a fabulous recipe to have on hand during the holidays as the casserole can be made a few days ahead and then just warm up in the oven.
I'll anxiously await a response!
Thanks a million,
salemjan
tea kettle question?
Hi,
I have a Dacor gas range with 6 burners. It has lots of power and I've just about ruined a Oxo teakettle with the high power from the burners. I'm planning on replacing it with a Le Creuset brand. I've been online doing some scouting work and I find their "Halo" kettle interesting. It uses the words "heat resistent" in the description. Does anyone have any info about it? What about the idea of a Le Creuset teakettle with my powerful range? Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Any help would be gratefully appreciated!
Thanks,
salemjan
bbq or soul food in Portland
We second (or third) the recommendation for Russell Street! The brisket is wonderful, the smoked turkey great, but the greens are out of this world!
salemjan
Salem, OR: Where shall we eat?
When did you have dinner at Caruso's? We ate there over a year ago and it was horrible. There were 3 of us and every dinner was over cooked, rubbery and made with plastic cheese. Hopefully, that was just an blip. Was your experience recent?
Jan
Salem, OR: Where shall we eat?
We have a small apartment in the Pearl and have loved walking and exploring the neighborhood. We really like Sungari Pearl, Wildwood, pub-grub at Bridgeport Brewery, Silk, Elani (spelling?), Paley's Place is amazing, Ken's Artisan Bakery for sandwiches, pizza on Monday night, and we love his morning rolls, DF for Mexican, we love Russell Street BBQ....I could go on and on!
How about you?
Jan
Salem, OR: Where shall we eat?
Salem isn't the hot spot for eating that Portland is, that is for sure. Rudy's at Salem Golf Course has wonderful steaks, Amadeus has very good continental cuisine, White's has great breakfasts, Busick Court has wonderful breakfasts and lunch, Burger Basket makes killer burgers, Christos is wonderful pizza, JRs has yummy Mexican, a wonderful Vietnamese place on Silverton Road and Lansing who's name I can't remember, and a fabulous Lao-Thai place on Commercial called Lanxang.
Let us know what you think of the places you try!
salemjan
'Northwestern Food' in Salem
I agree with most of the recommendations...Silver Grille and the Bistro are among the th best in the Salem area. I'd like to add Old Europe Inn on Liberty South and Amadeus Cafe on Skyline South. Both take local fresh ingredients and make some great dishes with them!
For "funkier" types...Off Center, Busick Court, Whites, Court Street Dairy Lunch are among our favorites.
Please keep us posted on what you try and what you like!
salemjan
Best Commercial Hummus
I like Costco hummus....altho once again, we don't know where it comes from!
salemjan
No Knead Bread - 1 Year Later
I've been making this bread for over a year and we LOVE it! My husband is thrilled that it is now fall in Oregon and I don't have to watch the weather report to find two days in a row that are not hot!
I love the suggestions of using rice flour and/or non-stick spray for the step that has continued to confound me...the rise on the floured towel. I, too, have thrown out more than one cotton towel! The siltpat, parchment paper/wax paper/non-stick aluminum foil and colander are ideas I may also try.
Thanks for starting this thread, I love refining the great concept!
salemjan
containers/boxes for holiday toffee
Hi Nissenpa,
Any chance of getting your recipe for toffee? Thanks!
Salemjan
containers/boxes for holiday toffee
I like to make candies and cookies to give away during the holidays too! Would you consider sharing your toffee recipe?
Thanks in advance,
Jan
Pacific Northwest Hounds exploring Lanaudiere and Montreal [Moved from Canada board]
Thank you very much. The two husbands especially enjoy beer! I know we will visit this place. Any other suggestions????
Jan
Pacific Northwest Hounds exploring Lanaudiere and Montreal [Moved from Canada board]
Thanks for the recommendation. How far is Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson from Sainte-Ambroise de Kildare? The menu looks great! Would you consider it on the expensive side? I saw no prices on the menu.
Thanks again,
salemjan
Pacific Northwest Hounds exploring Lanaudiere and Montreal [Moved from Canada board]
I have some more information! We are staying in a small village called Saint-Ambroise de Kildare. Does that help narrow down the search? Thank you VERY much for any help you can give us!
salemjan
Pacific Northwest Hounds exploring Lanaudiere and Montreal [Moved from Canada board]
We are doing a home exchange with a couple who live in a small village outside of Joilette...I can't remember the name right now. We are adventurous eaters...love ethnic food and fresh food. Our price range is open, but probably more to the moderate end. One over-the-top dinner would be great, but more recommendations in the moderate range. I'll check with our friends for the exact name of the village and get back to you, okay? Thanks for your help!
salemjan
Pacific Northwest Hounds exploring Lanaudiere and Montreal [Moved from Canada board]
Hello,
Two couples from Oregon are heading to Lanaudiere and Montreal driving from Portland, Maine. We are all very adventuresome eaters and would love some suggestions for local spots not to miss. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
salemjan
At What Temperature Does Pyrex Self-Destruct? (moved from Home Cooking)
Hi to all the Pyrex People out there!
I made a wonderful find when I was looking for the proper container to bake Mark Bittman's no-knead bread which requires a 450 degree oven with heating the container and lid for 30 minutes prior to baking. I found a glass loaf/bread pan WITH a lid at a Thrift Store in Portland, Oregon. It is obviously old and I just love it, especially since the price was only $7.00. I guess I just assumed it was Pyrex. I just looked at it and it does not say Pyrex, the only mark is a W that is underlined. It has baked numerous loaves of bread at the high temp and I really love it! Any ideas on what brand it might be?
salemjan
