Aloha Bread Lovers – This Sunday we will be serving up our dear Uncle Yosef. For those who may not remember, we are talking about a flat bread that is filled with three types of cheese and some spinach. When you order it, we crack an egg over it and bake the whole thing until both egg and flat bread are ready (see picture below). It gets a nice dousing of olive oil, some green onions – c’est tout!
Motek is happy to announce that we have introduced a new item to our repertoire- the panini. This of course begs a little history. As it turns out, the panini is first mentioned in a 16th century Italian cookbook. The modern version is said to have originated in Lombardy and then gained popularity in Milan in in the 70’s as a quick, filling lunch for Milanese workers. The idea is simple – good bread, good filling and a toasting machine. Ours is served Israeli-style where it is simply known as “Toast” or if “Toast Gevina” which means cheese toast. At Motek we have been serving it with aged cheddar, Gruyère cheese, tomato slices, a sprinkle of zatar (a middle-eastern spice from the oregano family). It is both gooey and good.
Some of you have asked to hear about the adventures of Ed and Gail at their assisted living facility in Kona. All is good. The needle on the Ed & Gail Complain-O-Meter has been trending lower lately which is a good thing. My father has managed to total his walker – no small feat. Apparently, his nemesis has been the gap between at the elevator doors which has managed to trip him up twice.
Me: “What happened Dad? –They told me that you had a fall.”
Dad: “Well, I don’t know….this never happens to me – it was a freak accident.”
Me: “Actually, this is the second time in 10 days. You have to be more careful.”
Dad: “Crappy walker…”
Me: “Well, I understand that you somehow managed to total it and now have a new walker.”
Dad: “Oh yeah, the new one is much better – bigger wheels, much safer.”
Me: “Well, you used to have that one but you violated the speed limit and endangered other residents so you had to use the simple, less sophisticated walker. Where are you in such a hurry to go anyway?”
Dad: “No hurry. I am perfectly in control and do not endanger anyone. When are you coming to visit, my computer is screwed up.”
And so it goes.
Mahalo – David and Yael
P.S. – A Joke: WARNING – CLICK ON THIS LINK AT YOUR OWN PERIL: https://www.oldjewstellingjokes.com/2019/01/07/marvin-nissenbaum-traffic-stop/
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