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Today is the LAST DAY to get a free Tea Caddy

Today is the LAST DAY to get a free Tea Caddy when you purchase a Tea Pot by Price Kensington at Zabars.com:

These classic teapots have been reintroduced by the legendary Price Kensington company. Excellent for hot and cold items but mainly meant for a delicious cup of tea for two. They come in a variety of vibrant colors. The perfect companion to the Price Kensington tea bag and spoon holder.

Cheese Department Super Specials now - May 3, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK: Blue Castello
One of the more luxurious blues, this pasteurized cow milk wheel is a triple-crème, so expect incredible creaminess. The gentle blue flavor develops as it ripens, but it will never shock with anything approaching intensity. Rather, it stays pleasant and voluptuous. It's a fine way to introduce someone new to the world of the Blues!
On Sale this week for $6.98/LB - Reg. $12.98/LB

Italian Ricotta Salata
Sale $3.98/LB

Dutch Goat Gouda
Sale $7.98/LB

Aged Gruyere
Sale $9.98/LB

Danish Fontina
Sale $5.79/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Boursin Garlic & Herbs
Sale $2.98/LB

* Check out our Goat Gruyere aged exclusively for Zabars *

In store specials only - While supplies last

Tracey Zabar's Brisket recipe at The Jew & The Carrot

There are as many ways to cook brisket as there are people cooking it. Here's a great recpe from Tracey Zabar appearing on The Jew & The Carrot (Jews, Food & Contemporary Issues). 

"I spent the first two years of my marriage begging everyone who came to my wedding for recipes. It’s how I taught myself to cook. Imagining that we had to eat something different every week, my repertoire grew quickly. My husband fondly remembers disasters like Chicken Chips (totally burnt cutlets), Banana Goo (cake under-baked and inedible), and Horrible Ugly Mess (a most delicious meatloaf that just looks horrid). But what he really wanted was brisket."
Read the full article.

I spent the first two years of my marriage begging everyone who came to my wedding for recipes. It’s how I taught myself to cook. Imagining that we had to eat something different every week, my repertoire grew quickly. My husband fondly remembers disasters like Chicken Chips (totally burnt cutlets), Banana Goo (cake under-baked and inedible), and Horrible Ugly Mess (a most delicious meatloaf that just looks horrid). But what he really wanted was brisket.

Read more: http://blogs.forward.com/the-jew-and-the-carrot/155176/shabbat-meals-tracey-zabars-brisket/#ixzz1t9zPTUH3

This week's 50% OFF Zabars.com Deal of the Week

50% off savings on a different Zabar’s product each and every week!

This Week's Deal
Wusthof In-Drawer Knife Organizer

NOW JUST $19.99 - Regularly $19.98
Through Sunday 4/29, at Zabars.com

Wusthof In-Drawer Knife Organizer, 7 Slot. The perfect way to store and protect all your cutlery from Wusthof. This safe, convenient way to store knives also saves valuable counter space. 4-1/4" wide x 3" high. Holds 7 knives. Requires 17" drawer depth, front-to-back. While supplies last.

And don't forget - if you live within Zabar's Home Zone and order $49 or more your shipping is FREE! Find out if your shipping address is within Zabar's Home Zone on our home page.

 

A New Recipe for Oven Roasted Asparagus

A recipe by Andrea Watman

Go to the recipe.

I have to admit it – I love asparagus. Growing up we rarely had asparagus – they were expensive and difficult to cook. My mother finally came up with the idea of cooking them in our white 12 cup corning percolator. She would stand them in the coffee pot – add water, put the cover on and boil them until they were done – actually over done! Then she would drain them by pouring the water out – and the cooked asparagus were served.

This procedure always led to a fight, my father, Nathan, loved hot strong coffee and felt that his favorite coffee pot should be reserved for brewing coffee. My mother, Pearl, felt asparagus were elegant and that there was nothing wrong with multi tasking.

Working at Zabar’s she certainly could have purchased as asparagus steamer. But, our kitchen was small, storage space was an issue, and she really enjoyed the fight over the corning coffee pot. Both my parents are gone – but the corning coffee pot has survived – so, I guess my mom was right. Sorry dad.

There are such beautiful green asparagus in the market – I hope you’ll give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Go to the recipe.

Cheese Department Super Specials Now - April 26, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK: SWISS AGED GRUYERE
It's got BIG, well-balanced flavor: fruity, milky, mildly pungent, with toasted-caramel-nutty notes. The semi-firm, toothsome paste has a little bit of crunch from amino acid clusters.It's a solid cheese, one of the fondue "classic three," and is also delicious grated over buttered, boiled potatoes. Made of raw cow's milk.
On Sale this week for $9.98/LB
Reg. $11.98/LB

Also on sale:

Italian Ricotta Salata
Sale $3.98/LB

Dutch Goat Gouda
Sale $7.98/LB

Dutch Yellow Wax Gouda
Sale $3.98/LB

Danish Fontina
Sale $5.79/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Italian Saracino
Sale $5.98/LB

* Check out our Goat Gruyere aged exclusively for Zabars *

Sales in store only - While supplies last

Free knife sharpening on Saturday at Zabar's

Join us on Saturday, April 21st, 2 - 4 PM in Zabar's Housewares Mezzanine for a Free Knife Sharpening Clinic.

Chef's Choice will be joining us to demonstrate their knife sharpeners (which you can pick up at Zabar's Mezzanine) and will be sharpening any two knives you bring in for free. 

So join us, shop and leave with an improved tool for your kitchen. And if you don't already own quality knives you can pick up Zabar's knives with a fantastic 20% discount!

Note: They won't be sharpening any serrated knives and won't be held responsible for any damages that occur to knives. Sale excludes items already on sale. 

Tracey Zabar knows donuts - not just cookies!

From "The Many Beauties of Fried Dough" by Ralph Gardner Jr.
Published 4/16/12 in The Wall Street Journal

I'll bet this has never happened to you: You're on your way to Brooklyn to visit a donut shop whose donuts Tina Fey has compared to sex when, of all things, you receive an email from Tracey Zabar, a cookbook author and member of the first family of gourmet epicureanism, praising the donuts at the Doughnut Plant in Chelsea and suggesting a visit be scheduled as soon as possible. "Just make sure you eat the crème brulee donuts upside down!"
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This week's 50% OFF Zabars.com Deal of the Week

50% off savings on a different Zabar’s product each and every week!

This Week's Deal
La Gastronomia Fini Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

NOW JUST $5.49 - Regularly $10.98
Through Sunday 4/22, at Zabars.com

Monini Originale Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Good Housekeeping's Taste Test Winner! The perfect all-in-one oil. Italy's #1 EVOO. Versatile & Balanced. 100% Italiano. 1 qt./ 1.8 fl. oz./ 1000 ml.

And don't forget - if you live within Zabar's Home Zone and order $49 or more your shipping is FREE! Find out if your shipping address is within Zabar's Home Zone on our home page.

Cheese Department Super Specials Now - April 19, 2012

FEATURED CHEESE OF THE WEEK
Ricotta Salata

This aged sheep's milk cheese has a mild, slightly salty-tangy flavor with a clean, sweet finish. Good for grating or cubing into salads, it also makes a delightful table cheese when served alongside salami, olives, and fruit. From Italy.
On Sale this week for $3.98/LB Reg. $4.98/LB  

Swiss Aged Gruyere
Sale $9.98/LB

French Chaumes
Sale $5.98/LB

French Tomme De Chevre
Sale $5.98/LB

Natural Smoked Gouda
Sale $3.98/LB

French Mild Emmental
Sale $6.98/LB

Italian Saracino
Sale $5.98/LB

In store only - while supplies last!