Happy Purim!

What a wonderful time to be happy and make others happy, too!
 
Mishloach manot is a wonderful opportunity to tell a good friend, parent or relative "I'm thinking of you, I care about you". It is also the perfect way to say thank you to a valued customer or client, employee or co-worker.
 
At Brend's we are thinking about you! I am pleased to offer special, pampering Mishlochei manot.
You can download the different options as PDF file here.
Please place your orders by calling 050-9410400 or email me at Brenda@brends.co.il (deliveries available).

Brenda
PS
Please forward this email to anyone you know who loves a great Mishloach manot!
If you need a Hebrew menu you can find one here.

Passover Menu – Kosher for Passover, Kitniyot free

Passover Menu – Kosher for Passover, Kitniyot free

                

Seder plate – hard boiled eggs, horseradish, haroset, romaine lettuce leaves,

 potatoes, 1 shank bone (for 6 people)                                                                                  85 NIS

Appetizers

1. Gefilte fish – topped with carrot slice (carp), made to order. please specify

 sweet, peppery, etc.                                                                                                         12 NIS/piece    

2. Gefilte fish loaf (6-8 portions)                                                                                         72 NIS

3. Fillet of salmon in a delicate sweet and sour sauce with raisins and walnuts

 (served cold)                                                                                                                       27 NIS/portion

5.Spicy Moroccan fish (Buri) slices in a tomato sauce   (Hreime)                                     24 NIS/portion

6. Chicken liver pate' with onion and cherry tomato jam    (6-8 portions)                         80 NIS

7. Vegetarian chopped liver  - tastes  just like the real thing

    (6-8 portions) contains nuts                                                                                            60 NIS

8. Haroset – dates, apples, raisins, nuts, cinnamon and wine    (5-6 portions)                   30 NIS

Soups (1 litre=3-4 portions)

1. Chicken soup -  just like grandma made                                                     36 NIS

2. Spring vegetable soup – 8 fresh seasonal vegetables in a light  vegetable broth             40 NIS

3. Creamy  leek and potato soup                                                                                           40 NIS

4. Knaidlech – 6 fluffy balls                                                                                                 36 NIS

Main courses

1. Pan roasted chicken breast stuffed with broccoli and mushrooms                                   32 NIS/portion

2. Fresh shoulder roast of beef – marinated for 24 hours in a red wine sauce,

slowly oven roasted with carrots, onions and celery to ensure a moist, tender roast           45 NIS/portion

3. Cornish hen stuffed with dried fruits and nuts (1-2 portions)                                          48 NIS

4. Chicken breast piccata in white wine and lemon sauce     with mushrooms –

    an elegant. Lowfat dish                                                                                    32 NIS

5. Rack of baby lamb chops with a crispy coating of garlic and herbs, served with

    fig, honey and rosemary confit    (2-3 portions per rack)                                               180 NIS/kg.

6. Rolled turkey breast stuffed with matzo, fennel, celery, parsley and dried

    cranberries (6 portions)                                                                                                   160 NIS

7. Chicken thighs in date syrup and fresh sage                                                                     26 NIS/portion

     

Side dishes (4-6 portions)

1. Matzo kugel with assorted mushrooms, onions and celery                                               40 NIS

2. Roasted new potatoes with coarse salt and fresh rosemary                                               29 NIS

3. Grated carrot loaf with almonds, raisins and cinnamon                                                    40 NIS

4. Baby asparagus in orange sauce with pistachios                                                               50 NIS

5. Mixed julienne vegetables with garlic and olive oil                                                          40 NIS

6. Grilled zucchini and cherry tomatoes with basil and garlic                                              40 NIS

7. Mashed potato pancakes filled with chopped meat  mixture –

    6 Passover knishes                                                                                      80 NIS    

Desserts - Pareve

                                                                                                               

1. Queen of Sheba – chocolate and ground almond torte covered

      in Belgian chocolate glaze (12-16 servings)                                                             140 NIS

2. Chocolate mousse cake – 2 layers of soft chocolate sponge filled with

     a rich Belgian chocolate mousse covered in whipped cream (12-16 servings)          160 NIS                         

 3. Sabra dacquoise – layers of almond meringue filled with Sabra chocolate

    mousse and orange cream                                                                                           160 NIS

4. Heasvenly bits – coconut, walnut and chocolate chunk  torte filled with

    mocha cream and glazed with Belgian chocolate (12-16 servings)                            160 NIS                                                                                   

5. Strawberry pie – strawberry mousse in a coconut crust  (8-10 servings)                    90 NIS

6. Apple tart with soft meringue topping  (12 servings)                                                120 NIS

Please place your orders by March 30, 2012. Call 050-9410400 or email us at :

Brenda@brends.co.il

.

 Delivery charges: Raanana, Kfar Saba 25 NIS, free for orders over 600 NIS

Herzliya, Ramat Hasharon 40 NIS, Ramat Aviv, Northern Tel Aviv  60 NIS,

Ramat Gan, Petach Tikva, Kiryat Ono, Tel Aviv, Netanya 75 NIS

Happy Purim!

                                                    

Fulfilling the mitzvah of Mishloach manot on Purim is one of the best parts of the holiday for me. I love baking all kinds of sweet treats and sending them to family, friends and colleagues.

At Brend's we are happy to bake and deliver for you!

Below is our selection of baked goods and Mishloach manot baskets.

                                   

Ozney Haman made with a butter based cookie dough and any of the following fillings:

Poppy seed

Chocolate

Maraschino cherries, walnuts and raisins

Dates, walnuts and orange

Apricot

Halva and pistachio nuts      

                                                                     80 NIS/kg.

Large Mishloach manot basket containing:

Assortment of hamentashen(ozney haman), poppy seed torte with a bittersweet Belgian chocolate glaze (24 cm.) or chocolate fudge torte (24 cm.), mini pecan tartlets, mini meringue shells filled with lemon filling, brownies, honey almond and chocolate almond biscotti, cream cheese dough rugelach filled with raisins, walnuts and cinnamon, white and dark chocolate dipped dried apricots, a bottle of red wine (Har Hermon) from the Ramat Hagolan winery – all in a fancy wicker basket

                                                                                     280 NIS                                                                                                                              

Medium Mishloach manot basket containing:

Assortment of hamentashen (ozney haman), poppy seed torte with a bittersweet Belgian chocolate glaze (20 cm.) or chocolate fudge torte (20 cm.), mini pecan tartlets, mini meringue shells filled with lemon filling, brownies and a bottle of red wine (Har Hermon) from the Ramat Hagolan winery – all in a fancy wicker basket

                                                                                     200 NIS

Small Mishloach manot basket containing:

Assortment of hamentashen (ozney haman), individual poppy seed torte covered with a bittersweet chocolate glaze, white and dark chocolate covered dried apricots, brownies and cream cheese dough rugelach filled  with raisins ,walnuts and cinnamon and a small bottle of red wine – all in a fancy wicker basket

                                                                                  150 NIS

Poppy seed torte with a bittersweet Belgian chocolate glaze

26 cm.                                                                       120 NIS

24 cm.                                                                       100 NIS

Cream cheese dough rugelach

Raisin, walnut and cinnamon filling

Chocolate and almond filling

                                                                                          38 NIS/box

Biscotti (pareve)

Honey almond

Chocolate almond

                                                                                         38 NIS/box

Brownies 

Brownies  with walnuts and white chocolate chunks

                                                                                        34 NIS/box

Tarts

Pecan tart (26 cm)               

                                                                                        80 NIS

Lemon meringue tart (26 cm.)

                                                                                        75 NIS

Festive menus available for Seudat Purim.

Please call Brenda at 050-9410400 or email us at brenda@brends.co.il to request menus or to place an order.

Delivery charges: Kfar Saba, Raanana 25 NIS

Herzliya, Ramat Hasharon, Tel Mond 35 NIS

Ramat Aviv, Northern Tel Aviv 50 NIS

Ramat Gan, Petach Tikva, Kiryat Ono, Tel Aviv, Netanya 75 NIS

Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Tu B'Shvat

The holiday of Tu B'Shvat is first mentioned in the Talmud and Mishnah, where it is named the New Year of the Trees. It is a time of reawakening and renewal.

Tu B'Shvat traditions include eating the seven species, native to the land of Israel, and especially dried fruits. This tradition dates back to the days before refrigeration was available. Dried fruits were the only way Jews of the Diaspora could partake of fruits of the "Holy land" on the holiday.

During my childhood in New York, where I grew up, I remember being given dates, raisins and carob (boxer) in the synagogue. I was unfamiliar with the dates and carob. Tu B'Shvat was the only time of year that we ate these fruits.

Brend's Catering stars on the holiday of Tu B'Shvat. Throughout the year, I incorporate fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables in my dishes, from appetizers to desserts. For Tu B'Shvat, I incorporate the seven species and dried fruits, as well as other seasonal fruits in the menus I offer. This provides you with a simple way to enjoy special dishes on the holiday.

Tu B'Shvat Seder

The Tu B'Shvat seder is a tradition that began in the 17^th century in Safed. It was intended to instill in the Jews of the Diaspora,  a love of the land of Israel. Rabbi Benjamin Halevi described how to mark the holiday in his book "Hemdat Yamim". He compiled a seder that included a festive meal with 30 species of fruit native to the land of Israel.

Today there are different versions. They all include four glasses of wine, like the Passover seder. However, the Tu B'Shvat seder includes both red and white wine.

• A glass of white wine represents the cold winter.
• A glass of red wine mixed with a small amount of white wine represents the spring awakening.
• A glass of red wine represents the warmth of summer.
• A glass of white wine mixed with a small amount of red wine represents autumn.

Brend's Catering offers both dairy and meat menus for Tu B'Shvat.

Brend's Catering Dairy and Meat menus for Tu B'Shvat.

 Brend's Catering offers both dairy and meat menus for Tu B'Shvat:

Tu B'Shvat Dairy Menu

Salads and Appetizers

1. Couscous salad with fresh peas, roasted red peppers, dried figs and almonds in a citrus vinaigrette

2. Melange of lettuces and baby leaves with pink grapefruit sections, avocado, red onions and creamy herb dressing

3. Melange of lettuces with grilled pear slices, blue cheese, dried cranberries and spiced pears with a raspberry vinaigrette

4. Slivered fennel salad with orange slices, avocado, black olives and fresh mint leaves.

5. Fig and olive tapenade – the ultimate Tu B'Shvat spread, combining olives, figs, pomegranate molasses and walnuts

6. Baby artuichokes stuffed with basmati rice and dried apricots

7. Stuffed onions with basmati rice, fresh mint and raisins in a pomegranate sauce

Main courses

1. Baked bass with almond butter and kumquats

2. Fillet of salmon with a crispy coating of almonds and whole mustard seeds, with a lemon cream sauce on the side

3. Pear and walnut quiche with Roquefort cheese

4. Sweet potato and beet quiche

5. Roasted red pepperand goat cheese quiche

6. Mushroom quiche, Onion quiche with rosemary, broccoli and cheddar quiche

7. Apple and camembert cheese ravioli in a pumpkin sauce

Desserts

1. Dried fruit tart

2. Lemon meringue tart

3. Apple crumb tart

4. Pecan tart

5. Pear and almond tart

6. Carob cake

7. Carrot cake

Tu B'Shvat Meat Menu

Salads and Appetizers

1. Couscous salad with fresh peas, roasted red peppers, dried figs and almonds in a citrus vinaigrette

2. Melange of lettuces and baby leaves with pink grapefruit sections, avocado, red onions and creamy herb dressing

3. Melange of lettuces with grilled pear slices, dried cranberries and spiced pears with a raspberry vinaigrette

4. Slivered fennel salad with orange slices, avocado, black olives and fresh mint leaves.

5. Fig and olive tapenade – the ultimate Tu B'Shvat spread, combining olives, figs, pomegranate molasses and walnuts

6. Baby artuichokes stuffed with basmati rice and dried apricots

7. Stuffed onions with basmati rice, fresh mint and raisins in a pomegranate sauce

 8. Dried figs,  prunes and apricots stuffed with chopped meat and almonds in a red wine sauce

Main courses

1. Cornish hens stuffed with basmati rice, dried fruits and pecans

2. "Steak pargit" – grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated in olive oil, pomegranate molasses and garlic

3. Rolled turkey breast stuffed with fennel, celery and dried cranberries

4. Assado marinated in cranberry juice on a bed of couscous with roasted vegetables, dried fruits and almonds

5. Pastiya – layers of phyllo dough stuffed with  chicken, dried fruits and almonds.

Desserts

1. Dried fruit tart

2. Pear and almond tart

3. Lemon meringue tart

4. Apple crumb tart

5. Pecan tart

6. Carob cake

7. Carrot cake

Call Brenda at tel: 050-9410400 to receive a price list and to place your order.

Hag Sameach!