Help with a few days in Emilia-Romagna this summer

Folks,

Two mid-aged couples looking to spend three days in Emilia-Romagna in early August. Looking for some ideas on places to stay (B&B, agriturisimo, small hotel) probably in the Parma, Modena area, though open to suggestions. Also, will most restaurants in the area be open at that time?

Thanks in advance.

spedprof in Italy

Bialy's on South Shore of Nassau County?

Does anyone eat Bialys?

spedprof in New York State (exc. New York City)

Bialy's on South Shore of Nassau County?

Folks,

I live in Long Beach and I'm looking for good bialy's in the nearby towns? I was able to find a pack of Kossar's a year or so ago, but forget where.

Any help on fresh bialys or packaged Kossar's?

Thanks

Spedprof

spedprof in New York State (exc. New York City)

B & B with good Food in VT, NH?

I suppose that we are looking for good dinners for the few days that we are there... Dinner is the priority, although I might guess that good dinners are connected with at least pretty good breakfasts, although not necessarily the reverse.

Thanks

spedprof in General New England Archive

B & B with good Food in VT, NH?

Folks,

Planning ahead, can you recommend some B&Bs with wonderful food for the New Years holiday? Food the priority, accommodations a bit less so.

Thanks.

spedprof in General New England Archive

Return chilled white wine to room temperature?

Folks,

I'm sure this has been answered but I could not find the correct search string.

Can a chilled white, unopened, be returned to room temperature?

Thanks and my apologies for asking what is likely an old question.

Spedprof

spedprof in Wine

Baked Frozen Gefilte Fish Loaf

Thanks. I made 7 loafs and they were all delicious... I appreciate the input but I'll ry to just remember my basic recipe next year or for Rosh Hashanah. I finally found it online, although there are not too many references to the recipe. As a final test, i checked the internal temp of the fish just when I took it out and it was about 152 degrees, so I know that it cooked.

spedprof in Home Cooking

Baked Frozen Gefilte Fish Loaf

Folks,
The fish is frozen with the paper around it and cannot be removed while in the frozen state. I don't believe it inhibits the absorption of water, but even if it does, it's my opinion that the fish needs the hot water that surrounds it. After all, the recipe that comes with the loaf tells you to place the loaf, with paper around it, in boiling water and simmer for 90 minutes.

A for the consistency, I, and everyone who has tasted fish prepared this way, believe that the fish is far less watery then that taken from a can or jar that is sitting in liquid for weeks. The moist, yet firm consistency is just right.

I'm still looking for the recipe on line......

Thanks

spedprof in Home Cooking

Baked Frozen Gefilte Fish Loaf

Bzdhkap,

What I have done for the past 5-8 years is take a frozen loaf of the fish (There are different brands, although I have settled on A & B as the best) and place it in a loaf pan still wrapped in the paper that is frozen around it. I put water in until it reaches within an inch or so of the top. I've added sugar to the bottom of the pan and surround the fish with cut up carrots and onions. I wrap it tightly in aluminum foil so that the water won't evaporate. I recall putting in the oven at 375 for 90-120 minutes (Lately since I've made about 6-8 loaves at a time, I leave it for the full 2 hours). After the 2 hours, I carefully unwrap the foil and empty the water, saving the carrots for garnish. The fish is still in the paper, but I gently unwrap the loaf while placing it in a container and refrigerate.

Simple, no smell and delicious.

However, every year, I search for and find the recipe online to verify my memory. I was unable to find it this year so i wrote to this Board to see if anyone else can confirm it.

Anyone?

Thanks.

spedprof in Home Cooking