tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post7198331204930595407..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: Zingerman's Deli & EmpireHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-46118279692972438452012-04-18T09:54:55.960+02:002012-04-18T09:54:55.960+02:00Oh I love it too, Carol and thank you for your won...Oh I love it too, Carol and thank you for your wonderful response. Zingerman's is amazing on so many levels but it also reflects the diversity of A2 in such a wonderful way. But now you have me curious about Charlie's! Wow. We aren't food snobs in my family, we'll eat in a shack (and have) for good eats. Wishing your son all the best as he graduates next week and heads out into the world!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-21222867433067071852012-04-18T03:30:04.218+02:002012-04-18T03:30:04.218+02:00In the "better late than never" category...In the "better late than never" category, I'd like to thank you for the wonderful posts about A2. We love our Maize & Blue city!<br />Three years ago, a friend in Tokyo entrusted her daughter to my care for several months so she could take accelerated English classes at a language institute in A2. Being of college age, she lived during that time in a house with some UofM undergrad students. When it came time for her to leave, I asked her to pick a place for a farewell dinner, somewhere that would be a special memory of her last day there. She chose Zingerman's. We sat on the deck outside and ate (delicious!) and talked for over four hours. I hope her memory of that evening is as sweet as mine is. <br />Ann Arbor is about to provide me with a bittersweet memory when my son graduates from the University of Michigan next week. We plan to celebrate as we did his sister's graduation two years ago: sandwiches and cold drinks on the patio at Charlie's, a place you'll never read about in any fine (or even a little bit sorta fine) dining guide, but a great place for peoplewatching and celebrating milestones on a spring day.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263715209269995128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-38204568572680545232012-03-20T18:14:44.759+01:002012-03-20T18:14:44.759+01:00Gustia, that made me laugh! And you knew that it w...Gustia, that made me laugh! And you knew that it would too...And I hear you, it does feel good to be guilt free about actually staying indoors! We are spoiled folks, aren't we?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-8949243299615916962012-03-20T17:55:55.490+01:002012-03-20T17:55:55.490+01:00Glad I could help and thanks for your subscription...Glad I could help and thanks for your subscription too! Sadly, it's grey here in Monaco but it's a good chance to stay indoors to bake and blog. If you have trouble finding the buttermilk I can mail you some. As you know, the post here in France is really fast...Gustiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602047432864589953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-18077007849977053112012-03-20T14:42:51.412+01:002012-03-20T14:42:51.412+01:00Yay Gustia!! Thank you SO much--for taking the eff...Yay Gustia!! Thank you SO much--for taking the effort to come here and find me, for giving me that magical answer AND subscribing! Whew. And I couldn't agree with you more, so I signed up for both of your blogs and am looking forward to reading more. <br /><br />And now I have a little treasure hunt to look forward to. I'll be aiming for the Elben Lacteor (and truly, thank goodness you piped in because there is no way that I would have ever, ever figured this out otherwise) but will keep an eye out for the Malo as anything that is richer is sadly, what I will choose. Sigh.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted but I think that they will have to wait until Sunday brunch this weekend...<br /><br />I hope that you are having a sunnier day in Monaco than we are here...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-74997906338393487242012-03-20T12:45:44.431+01:002012-03-20T12:45:44.431+01:00Hi Heather! I spotted your question about buttermi...Hi Heather! I spotted your question about buttermilk substitutions in France on the Smitten Kitchen blog post for Carrot Pancakes. I have the answer! I've lived in Monaco for 12 years so when I first arrived I had to use trial and error for all of the products I was used to in Canada! There are 2 French buttermilk products that I use here all the time: The first is "Lait Ribot" from the company, "Malo" It's in a white plastic bottle about 8" tall. The second is "Elben Lacteor, Lait Fermenté Maigre" in a tall, square, waxed cardboard container like the standard quart-sized containers that milk is usually sold in in North America. Both work perfectly in recipes that call for buttermilk. The Malo is a bit richer and more expensive but the Elben Lacteor is cheaper, more acidic and available at Casino, Marché U etc. The Malo I buy at Lafayette Gourmet. I've just subscribed to your blog. We North Americans must stick together. Let me know how your pancakes work out!Gustiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602047432864589953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-62140202994227819702012-03-19T14:38:18.458+01:002012-03-19T14:38:18.458+01:00OH my - I would be in serious trouble here!! Looks...OH my - I would be in serious trouble here!! Looks fabulous! I'm with Debra - haven't even had my coffee and now starving!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-16502166104973530612012-03-19T09:40:58.540+01:002012-03-19T09:40:58.540+01:00I grew up in Michigan but never have made it to Zi...I grew up in Michigan but never have made it to Zingermans. My mother and father were both graduates of the University of Michigan but obviously Zingermans was not around when they were in school or maybe I would have made it there. Sounds like the kind of place I love to go to. Thanks for sharing the pictures.Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084254959003451085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-69153880758307680552012-03-18T19:53:59.442+01:002012-03-18T19:53:59.442+01:00For certain, dude loves what he does and your resp...For certain, dude loves what he does and your response is just further proof that he is the real deal. I got wimpy about expounding on his "empire" but he has taken something that is already great and made it even better. Zingtrain? He even has a Camp Bacon--need I say more?<br /><br /> I am wondering if you are going to be a part of his Italy tours this Fall...?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-86841838775707229572012-03-18T19:04:29.118+01:002012-03-18T19:04:29.118+01:00No no! The selection is all Ari. In fact, I've...No no! The selection is all Ari. In fact, I've learned more from going around talking to food artisans with Ari than I can remember.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058199207093775237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-86055213078693786922012-03-18T10:21:08.781+01:002012-03-18T10:21:08.781+01:00Oh Liza! If I had such an awesome deli I would bra...Oh Liza! If I had such an awesome deli I would brave the line--just not it the cold! And not on a weekend. :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-16899335475752577172012-03-17T20:53:11.835+01:002012-03-17T20:53:11.835+01:00Ahh good old Zingerman's. I hardly ever go! ...Ahh good old Zingerman's. I hardly ever go! That line deters me every time, but when I do wait (usually with visitors from out out town ;), it's of course worth it. Glad you enjoyed your time in A2.Liza in Ann Arborhttp://provenceinannarbor.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-9789784580806979372012-03-17T17:49:39.052+01:002012-03-17T17:49:39.052+01:00Right back at ya Miss! And yes, that brunch would ...Right back at ya Miss! And yes, that brunch would have been right up your alley, Debra!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-4593706141189965112012-03-17T12:26:15.846+01:002012-03-17T12:26:15.846+01:00I haven't had breakfast yet and this last dish...I haven't had breakfast yet and this last dish looks fabulous! Yes please we'll one have plate of the above since the husband and I can split most plates. Looks like a great deli and would love to visit!<br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's Day!<br />Debra~Acquired Objectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-79619727180492798022012-03-17T11:46:25.024+01:002012-03-17T11:46:25.024+01:00Je t'en prie! Wondering when you are next goin...Je t'en prie! Wondering when you are next going to by at your French Work in Progress...?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-76719983713369678052012-03-17T11:45:00.219+01:002012-03-17T11:45:00.219+01:00Me too, V. Bread and cheese are my true peché mign...Me too, V. Bread and cheese are my true peché mignon and I am grateful to have access to incredible examples of both! I am surprised you don't make your own bread. Now, I know that I can't because I would just eat it all immediately but I think that you have more restraint than I do...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-67852013137645193802012-03-17T11:42:40.586+01:002012-03-17T11:42:40.586+01:00Hee hee, careful Contessa or there won't be an...Hee hee, careful Contessa or there won't be anything left!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-44845306413450034542012-03-17T11:41:49.492+01:002012-03-17T11:41:49.492+01:00Ah, of course! Ann Arborites have YOU to thank for...Ah, of course! Ann Arborites have YOU to thank for the Italian section--that totally makes sense actually. :) I only met Ari once--he was bussing tables at the Roadhouse! Now THAT is an entrepreneur...And yes, I think that you would loose your mind in Zs. It is just so wonderful.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-43483633808029679692012-03-17T11:39:15.108+01:002012-03-17T11:39:15.108+01:00Hello friends--this deli actually reminds me of yo...Hello friends--this deli actually reminds me of your favorite Brighton spot, minus your perch in the window!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-89136029884905006442012-03-17T07:44:00.714+01:002012-03-17T07:44:00.714+01:00I've enjoyed this dining experience at Zingerm...I've enjoyed this dining experience at Zingerman's .......... there is always a place in the world for those with passion and commitment. Thank you for taking us home with you and allowing us to share some of your joy and pleasure.<br />BisuosElizabeth at Eiffel Tellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054977148823539576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-62841653744079790732012-03-17T05:43:27.720+01:002012-03-17T05:43:27.720+01:00You can tell, just from looking, that the bread wo...You can tell, just from looking, that the bread would taste amazing! Such a glossy finish....ooh I am a sucker for fresh, really, really good bread. It's late Saturday afternoon in Melbourne, so now I am starving thank you very much Heather.... and I can feel a trip to the bakery & cheese grocer coming right up...xGlamour Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651174250292927988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-870352065559275972012-03-16T23:56:30.056+01:002012-03-16T23:56:30.056+01:00I"M STARVED NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good thing I spe...I"M STARVED NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good thing I spent this rainy day in the kichen cooking!Think I'll go dive into something that is really for the SONS but I better sample first!LA CONTESSAhttp://www.vintagehenhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-88103433965889178012012-03-16T23:03:28.788+01:002012-03-16T23:03:28.788+01:00While I've wandered all over Italy with Ari (t...While I've wandered all over Italy with Ari (the owner) tasting things like those little sixteen dollar artichokes, I've never actually had the pleasure of visiting Zingerman's. Lucky you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058199207093775237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-39031510493780270662012-03-16T22:07:05.473+01:002012-03-16T22:07:05.473+01:00Hello Heather:
What an amazing place and, once ins...Hello Heather:<br />What an amazing place and, once inside having survived that queue, we doubt very much that you would have been able to drag us out before closing time. Now something like this store surely represents the very best of what can be achieved but, as you point out, it is the result of years of punishing hard work and not, as would be imitators imagine, a nine day wonder.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com