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*NEW* Las Delicias Gluten Free Bakery - Better than the "real thing"?

I am delighted to announce the arrival of yet another excellent line of gluten-free baked goods at Zabars!  This time the spotlight shines on Deborah Brenner’s Las Delicias Bakery.   

Deborah learned to bake at her Italian grandmother’s and mother’s knees in Buenos Aires, where elaborate  entertaining and spectacular culinary feats of derring-do were commonplace in her home.  So, when she began baking for a husband with Celiac disease, it was natural for her to refuse to settle for results that were merely close in texture to the “real thing”.  We are so thrilled that she is so driven, because these are truly wonderful, delicious treats made with top-quality ingredients that you will never notice are gluten-free.  Attention to detail, especially in the sourcing of ingredients and all along the path from concept to  end result, makes these products really stand out.    

Note that Las Delicias baked goods are made right here in New York and reflect Deborah’s strong commitment to local, organic, and sustainable ingredients.  They are also kosher!  Zabar’s carries the Caramel Fleur de Sel Brownies (my personal favorite-sweet and salty together is the bomb!), Triple Chocolate Brownies, Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies, and White Chocolate Macadamia Brownies, pluse the Extraordinary Carrot & Pecan Muffins, Banana & Fresh Ginger Muffins, and Corn & Sweet Paprika (also awesome!) muffins.  Brownies $3.29, Box of two muffins is $5.98.  They’re already flying off their shelves just to the left of the bread counter, so check them out the next time you’re in the store.

Purim Holiday Ideas

This year Purim begins on March 19th. Zabar's hassome gifts and treats to help you celebrate the holiday.

Zabar's Purim Basket (Kosher)
We have filled this willow basket with chocolate babka, cinnamon rugelach, schicks hamantashen, Sheffa Nut snacks, New York Fortune Cookies, Koppers fruit cordials & Koppers blue & white almonds. Now, get out your masks and noise makers...Let's celebrate! $95 price includes shipping

 

Zabar's Mixed Hamantashen
These triangular shaped cookies are filled with apricot, raspberry, prune and poppy. A special treat anytime, especially on Purim.

And as always a wide assortment of Kosher Items are available at Zabars.com.

Kosher Cheese at Zabar's

"CS" from The Kosher Scene: Ruminations for the discriminating kosher palate recently paid a visit to Zabar's Cheese Counter, specifically to the Kosher Cheeses we cary. We're glad you visited and thanks for the review!

Visit the site, read the entire review.

There were selections from Israel, France, Spain, Italy, UK, New York State, Wisconsin, etc, etc….. She had tasted every one and had much to say about each. The rich selection was comprised of both cholov Yisroel and non cholov Yisroel types. Made from cow’s milk, goat milk, raw milk, some were very pungent, some were very sharp, some were mild in taste and smell.

"Two partial views of Zabar's Kosher Cheese showcase" photo from The Kosher Scene

A look at a Video featuring Zabar's Kosher Cheese Collection

Looking for something new in the Kosher cheeses?  Maybe some great cheese that will travel well on your adventures.  Cheeses that will be versatile and please everyone?  Well, we have picked three cheeses from our vast Kosher cheese selection that will do all those things.  Take them on a picnic or to a friend’s house so everyone can enjoy.  Use the leftovers for a wonderful sandwich, salad or in your cooking.  And best of all you can do this without worry because all of these are kosher and vegetarian.  So go ahead and enjoy the creaminess of the Camellia, the nutty, flakiness of the Tnuva Feta-Style cheese and the wonderful sharpness of the Redmond Cheddar!

The Shiksa reviews Kinishes

The Shiksa in the Kitchen (A Fresh Approach to Jewish Cuisine and Culture) is a blog I just came across with a recent review Tori (the Shiksa) has done for NYC delis and knishes. 

She, like me and many people I know, is a fan of the knish - though she takes her interest in them to a wonderfully thorough place. Reading her review of 7 kinishes, including one here at Zabar's, you get a real sense for the state of the kinish in Manhattan today.

Here's an excerpt about her Zabar's experience:

Zabar’s knish selection is the largest I’ve ever seen. They are truly “gourmet” knishes...

It was flaky, delicious, divine—the perfect pastry, a flavorful filling, a wonderful way to start my deli day.

From The Shiksa in the Kitchen,
"Manhattan Delis and the Art of Kinish - Part 1"

Read the full article

 

Kosher Mother' s Day Gifts

If you haven't shopped our Kosher Department then now's the time to do it. We have some wonderful Kosher Gifts perfect for celebrating your mom on Mother's Day.

Here are just some of our Kosher Mother's Day Gift Ideas:

Timeless Creative Kosher Cuisine Cookbook
An invaluable culinary resource for every kosher cook and any creative kitchen, TIMELESS offers four distinctive recipe collections in one remarkable volume. Everything's here - from the well-loved recipes you remember to today's fresh, innovative cuisine, specially organized to be your indispensable companion for the holidays and every day.

Zabar's Chocolate Chip Cookies (Kosher) Box
In the great cookie debate, we come down on the side of crisp and light, generous on the chips. We'll send you a whole pound of our best chocolate chip cookies - ready to dunk in a cold glass of milk.
 

Rigoni di Asiago Italian Honey (Kosher)
We know honey is beneficial for the body - from soothing sore throats, to providing an instant energy boost with long lasting effects - but the fact that is tastes really good is all it takes for us to consider it an essential for your pantry! Try Rigoni Organic Honey drizzled over Greek Yogurt, use to sweeten homemade granola, stir into tea, or use in marinades for meat and chicken. Flavors include: Acacia, Lime, Orange, Chestnut, and Forest Honey.

Junior's Most Fabulous Cheesecake (Kosher)
From the Flatbush Avenue's landmark restaurant, Junior's cheesecake is sometimes called the one "that made Brooklyn great." Dense and creamy. Velvety smooth. With a barely there graham cracker crust. A slice of heaven on a plate. 

News of Note at Zabar's Store

New in the Cheese Department: 
- Evans Farmhouse Dairy 

- Poly Meadow Farm 

- Maple Hill Creamery 

- Hawthorne Valley Farm

- Goose Eggs are back! Huge, white eggs, equivalent of 4 chicken eggs! Ask one of our staff about them. 
 

Candy Department 
We have Kosher desserts for Passover: an assortment of small cakes, tarts and meringues all kosher for Passover. 
 

Food To Go
- Easy, cut vegetables! Prepared, cut and ready to eat! 8 Varieties plus more coming soon!

- Visit our new fruit stand with more to choose from and easy to find. Sorted and set up by our wonderful Henry from groceries.  

- Also next to the fruit, we have the Nicoise Salad now with fresh tuna!

Coffee Department
- We have a Sale on Kenya AA. Take 50 cents of a pound. 

- Rainforest Alliance is now $1.00 off per pound. If you like living organic, healthy and green, this coffee is perfect, now at a reduced price.

 

Great quick party ideas from Zabar's!

Just because the holiday’s are over doesn’t mean we all stop throwing parties!  It just sometimes means more intimate gatherings and quicker preparations are in order.  So in a matter of moments (either online or in our store) you can have everything you need for a get together.  Just add your drinks of choice and send out the invitations.

Plan a party today:

Zabar’s Mini Knishes
Fully cooked, just heat them up and serve them. Available in potato, spinach and mushroom (kosher).

Cheese Indulgence Collection
Including three decadent cheeses (La Tur, Redwiid Hill Farms’ Camellia and La Roche Bleu) a beautiful jar of Spanish Wild Lavender Honey, a box of Fine Cheese Company's Crackers for Cheese, four pretty cheese plates, a serving board and cheese knife - all shipped with a helpful Zabar's tote.

Zabar's Blintzes
Subtly sweet, light and fluffy. Available in Apple, Blueberry, Cheese, Cherry and Strawberry. Yum!

Greek Mixed Olives
A great crowd pleaser… looks great and lets your guests enjoy their favorites or try something new!

    

 
 
 

Visit Zabar's Cheese Department today for a Free tasting from our Kosher Cheese Collection

3 PM & 5 PM
at Zabar's
80th & Broadway

Or Shop Online at Zabars.com

Watch the Kosher Cheese Collection video & learn more about this cheese collection.

Zabar's Kosher Collection Video - Zabar's Cheese Plate of the Week

Looking for something new in the Kosher cheeses?  Maybe some great cheese that will travel well on your adventures.  Cheeses that will be versatile and please everyone?  Well, we have picked three cheeses from our vast Kosher cheese selection that will do all those things.  Take them on a picnic or to a friend’s house so everyone can enjoy.  Use the leftovers for a wonderful sandwich, salad or in your cooking.  And best of all you can do this without worry because all of these are kosher and vegetarian.  So go ahead and enjoy the creaminess of the Camellia, the nutty, flakiness of the Tnuva Feta-Style cheese and the wonderful sharpness of the Redmond Cheddar!