I believe that the book you are referring to is “Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South” by Marcie Cohen Ferris. My understanding is that the recipe for “Matzoh Ball Gumbo” is actually a... (2 replies, last updated by speyerer April 9, 2008)

's cut and paste for ya... MATZOH BALL GUMBO: CULINARY TALES OF THE JEWISH SOUTH BY MARCIE COHEN FERRIS (2 replies, last updated by jek1979 March 24, 2008)

Look for books or articles by Hasia Dinner of NYU and Marcie Ferris Cohen of UNC-Chapel Hill. Both have examined American-Jewish foodways in depth, Cohen focusing in particular on the South. You can also try contacting the Museum... (3 replies, last updated by Bride of the Juggler August 20, 2007)

chicken soup from scratch and it stll tasted like water. They may need a different recipe or a new cook. Some dill never hurt, either. I can also strongly recommend the book “Matzoh Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish... (4 replies, last updated by ejmatl March 18, 2007)

Creole Matzo Balls Yield: 12 matzo balls Recipe from “Matzah Ball Gumbo: Culinary Tales of the Jewish South” by Marcie Cohen Ferris. Ingredients: • 2 Tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil • ¼ cup onion, chopped fine... (43 replies, last updated by amymsmom April 12, 2008)

Take a short 15 min. ferry ($3.50) over to Peaks Island to eyed Gull – you’ll have an excellent dining experience and see the Portland skyline from another view. Food and service is fabulous. Even if you go for lunch... (10 replies, last updated by the_MU December 7, 2006)

Four of my favorites within walking distance of your hotel (not in any particular order and definitely not exhaustive): 1. For breakfast I love Marcy's a block down from the Art Museum. Great homemade muffins, not as crowded as... (5 replies, last updated by Joanie September 6, 2005)

St, near the Longfellow House. Marcy's Diner, Oak St. - Generic diner food, very friendly clientele Kid-friendly - Flatbread Company – near the ferry on Commerical St. It’s actually decent pizza (for those inclined... (6 replies, last updated by Keefer Lucas November 23, 2006)

Hi KR- I suggest using the Sonoma County farm trails map (www.farmtrails.org/) for seasonal specialties. There’s usually a little grid of what’s ripe when and where it’s available. Call first. Oak Hill Farm in... (9 replies, last updated by Columba April 16, 2008)

Friday night four of us dined at Skipper’s, a newish (4 months or so?) African place on Bay Street in Clifton. My SI geography skills are minimal; I’m told we were near Willow Ave, and that one could get there on a... (3 replies, last updated by Tony Z March 8, 2003)

Can you recommend a good place to eat that is not too expensive? (50 replies, last updated by Mawrter August 11, 2009)

/food/views/Sort-of-Sephardic-Sweet-Potatoes-and-Squash-40001 And I’m making Marcy Goldman’s honey cake for the first time, even though I feel guilty not using my mom’s recipe!... (77 replies, last updated by Diane in Bexley September 24, 2009)

review show on KVCR (Inland Empire) called Table for Two. It was a great show, entertaining give and take between Alan and David (the hosts). Unfortunately there was some kind of struggle over control, and David Cohen was pushed... (19 replies, last updated by collsie March 3, 2008)

I agree w/ Hot Suppa and Porthole as breakfast options but another option which is close to Children’s Museum is Marcy's...a good “greasy spoon” type place w/ diverse crowd. (11 replies, last updated by solargarlic October 16, 2009)

Oh my goodness, take a 15 minute ferry over to Peaks Island (only $3 something roundtrip) and a short walk from the ferry landing to a fabulous place and wonderful view called “eyed Gull”. For any meal. We just spent... (20 replies, last updated by foodquest November 12, 2006)