You know, I'm going to repeat Allyson's advice: take Nilly shopping with you. We bought some kosher macaroons but they were the Wrong Kind (which we ate with some delight). I think Deb has the sheet of proper kosher symbols, but it's a tricky business for us goyim.
For the rest, as Hec says, just take Nilly to the grocery store, and she'll pick up what she feels like having.
Nora is going to do this. I am just bringing over a bottle of wine to Tom and Nora's, in the I-was-dragged-up-right by-my-folks way, and it's nice to bring something everyone can have, should they so choose.
Deb, if there is a specific hechsher to look for on wine, please let me know. If not, I'll see what one is on the Maneishevitz.
I got Nilly the Concord Grape Maneishevitz for Seder and that was fine. The Blackberry Maneishevitz was not. She only uses a wee bit, so unless you love sweet wine, get the little bottle.
This is good to know, thanks.
Matt, are you driving in? Flying in? I probably can't meet you early, because my getting-to-Nora&Tom's time is up in the air (depending on when Scott gets home). I'm just nosy. Do you know your way around Somerville? When do you expect to get into town? Where are you staying?
I'm flying in, theoretically arriving at Logan at 5:44 pm. Hopefully that'll give me enough time to get to Back Bay, freshen up, and make it to Somerville by the time the party gets underway. I think I should be able to make it out there unassisted with Nora's directions, but I may throw myself on the mercy of a Sommervillian for a ride back if the proceedings go on late enough that the subway's not running.
hey-
just checking- I *think* we have proper kosher party goodies (but delicious for everyone else if not the case- but I had the sheet and checked against the TJ's list) but will of course be Shopping With Nilly this afternoon.
Also, just wanted to double (or possibly triple) check that it is OK to serve stuff out of glass bowls. Just trying to work out hostessing issues.
Nora! Where are you? A parking space has been procured. Probably best to meet me at my office. What's the best way to get you details?
e me at yahoo or rainoftoads.
I am at work at MIT. So, I'd be hopping on the train at Kendall.
Make her an omelet. That works very well indeed.
Don't have a kosher omelett pan. But, deb, what of glass vessels for serving party goodies?
Don't have a kosher omelett pan.
Can't you just clean it and dip in into a big pot of boiling water, or something? Nilly will Know.
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OK. Let me just finish stressing out about having people over tonight and organizing 14 people for dinner tomorrow night, then I can turn my attention to kashering my kitchen ware.
All I want to know is if I can serve kosher hummus and tropical salsa dip out of glass bowls, or if I have to send Tom to the store to buy plastic wear, which, frankly, I'd like to avoid if possible. And since I have to tell him to do it by lunch time, then... any advice would sure be swell.
