SausageFest 5764!
After two transcontinental flights (mmm…first class good) and a week in (rainy) Southern California, I have successfully imported to New England a special treat, or should I say bag full of treats — gourmet sausages!
So, coming soon to KosherBlog, a full review of Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory of Los Angeles. Keep your eyes peeled and posted to the blog for the complete report by TeamKosher’s crack taste-testers, including a couple of special guests who bring a real Treif Eye for the Kosher Guy.
Although I can’t say I imported them myself, samples have arrived at our leader’s office from Neshama Gourmet Kosher Sausage, so we’ll be reviewing them too. As a third comparison, we’ll be picking some sausages up from the local butcher to include in our taste-testing extravaganza!
Have you ever had the sausage made by Le Marais’ butcher, or are they still available?
. . . anyone in the NYC area want to taste test with me?
Meredith, Beerhound: The folks at Neshama mentioned that their products are distributed in the "Greater New York area"… if you can find their chicken, turkey, or merguez sausages, try ‘em out.
Why isn’t it Kosher Eye for the Treif Guy?
OK, you folks taste, enjoy and review. As a long time Jeff’s fan I want to say how lucky you are! I really like all the products that I’ve tried. The smoked apple chicken, merguez, and cajun chicken are excellent. We had the cajun Monday night in a chicken jambalaya in honor of Mardi Gras. (OK it’s a little complicated being kosher and originally from New Orleans) Happy eating.
Mike– it’s a little of both. I try to take my non-Kosher experiences and apply them to my (now) Kosher lifestyle. I remember what things are "supposed" to taste like, so I can say if the Kosher version is true to the original. Hence, the "treif eye."On the other hand, I like to show the treif world that you don’t have to miss out on much if you’re Kosher. You may have to work a little harder, but you can enjoy the same flavors. Plus, the spiritual benefits are a good perk. Hence, "Kosher eye."Take your pick!
PolishItalianMergezIn that order.End of story.BTW, Jeffs ships, although his FedEx pricing is astronomocal. Better to hook up with someone who flies to LA frequently for business
The Neshama sausages arrived today, five varieties to review. Stay tuned.
How do you get Neshama products? They’re web site isn’t really active. Aside to Ardbeg78: Did you try the smoked chicken apple? It’s pretty tasty.
Jon: We’ll have full details about Neshama’s availability with our SausageFest coverage. The short answer is: within the next few months they expect to have online sales.
Jon:Call Gourmet Guru, Neshama’s distributer in NY at: 718-842-2828. Ask for Peter.
Neshama sausage are available at Fairway at 125th street in NYC.
Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage will be profiled on Food TV’s BBQ with Bobby Flay. The show airs Wednesday night December 1st. It’s a Channukah special.