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As any followers of Matt’s Meals know, I LOVE deli! And while Michael’s in Brookline is the King of Corned Beef and makes knishes like you’ve never seen or tasted before, there are other elements that make this culinary category tops. Among these are such things as pickles, bagels, and, especially this time of year, gefilte fish.
That is why I am so looking forward to a new online presentation from the folks at The Gefilteria in New York! Called “Inside the Pickle Barrel,” this three-part course and seminar series will look at the history of some of the most famous elements of deli and also offer tips on how to make them at home!
As the title suggests, the first hour-long online class (which will take place on Tuesday, April 13) will cover pickles. Part two (on April 20) will discuss bagels. Part 3 (on April 27) will close out with knishes. Along the way, particpants will also discuss the history and cultural significance of these and other deli-cious foods (such as pastrami, lox, rye bread, and others) and of deli itself. All three sessions will also include cooking demonstrations that guests can follow in their own kitchens and open Q&A sessions. Weekly emails will also offer recipes and more info so you too can become a deli maven!
So even though you may not be allowed into New York, you can still get a solid feel (and taste) for the historic Lower East Side through this dilly of a class.