The magical return of Bubbie Jeanne’s brisket sauce is something to celebrate.
Well, it’s baaack! Yes, Bubbie Jeanne’s Brisket Magic All Purpose Cooking Sauce has returned to the shelves, folks.
Created by longtime Pikesville resident and late-in-life cooking sauce entrepreneur Jeanne Oliner Schlossberg — who died in 2020 at age 98 — Bubbie Jeanne’s is the recipe she made for every occasion that her family sat down for her signature brisket. (FYI, her beaming countenance graces the product’s label.)
The back story is that Schlossberg was attending the bar mitzvah of her eldest son, Mark, at Temple Oheb Shalom in 1960 and asked the caterer there for his brisket sauce recipe because she enjoyed it so much. Then, she commenced tinkering and experimenting with the recipe.
After decades of enjoying his mom’s brisket, Schlossberg’s son, Lee, thought it would be fun to manufacture her culinary creation for others to enjoy. He contacted Lee Cohen at Avenue Gourmet, who helped bring it to market.
Fast-forward, the product was off the market for a while but Lee Cohen decided to bring back the magic sauce.
Bubbie Jeanne’s is a traditional (kosher-style and gluten-free) brisket sauce with carrots, peppers, celery and spices, and it’s super-easy to use. Just pour it over brisket and put it in the oven.
The sauce is available at such local establishments as Farm Chicks Corner Market, Eddie’s of Roland Park, Santoni’s and Graul’s markets. (For information, visit bubbiejeannes.com.)
Put A Spell on You
HEX Ferments, a Baltimore-based fermented foods company, creates unique kraut, kimchi and kombucha: living foods, with enzymes and probiotics, sourced from local organic farms to bring you fresh, delicious artisan ferments.
If you’re unfamiliar with fermented foods, they provide several health benefits as they are anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and good for the gut.
Although their Belvedere Square store has closed, HEX now offers pick-up, shipping and deliveries from their nearby production space. They also sell their culinary creations in stores and farmer’s markets in the greater Baltimore-D.C. area, and you can find them online at Amazon Prime and Whole Foods. hexferments.com
Just Say Yes!
Yes Chef! is a Baltimore-based, seasonal meal delivery service specializing in fully prepared, balanced meals crafted by skilled chefs using fresh local ingredients.
The family-owned business was founded by husband-and-wife team Clint and Jodi Roze, both experienced culinary and hospitality professionals.
Unlike many other meal delivery companies, Yes Chef! doesn’t have subscription fees or minimum order requirements, so customers can purchase as much food as they want, as often as they like. They also offer drop-off catering and virtual cooking parties. Delivery is currently available to homes and businesses in the greater Baltimore and Annapolis areas, including Columbia, Towson and Owings Mills.
Yes Chef! offers a convenient, nutritious and tasty option for today’s busy families and young professionals. It’s like having a restaurant in your refrigerator.
Meanwhile, the company is expanding with the soon-to-be-opened Yes Chef! Marketplace, a retail location set to launch around November. They’ll offer grab-and-go meals, sandwiches, prepared foods and products from other hometown vendors, including HEX Ferments, Michele’s Granola (small batch from scratch granola), and Popsations (gourmet popcorn). yes-chef.com
More Restaurant News
After 90-plus years in Highlandtown, G&A Restaurant has relocated to White Marsh. So if you’re craving the eatery’s signature Coney Island hot dogs, take note! gandarestaurant.com
Chef Ashish Alfred’s Fells Point restaurant, Duck Duck Goose, is now the catering partner for The Admiral Fell Inn, located right next door. Three spaces that are available for special events within the venue include Duck Duck Goose’s private backyard patio, “The Stone Room” (reminiscent of a French wine cellar), and the rooftop of The Admiral Fell Inn, which has an amazing view of Fells Point. ddgbaltimore.com
Tersiguel’s, Ellicott City’s iconic French restaurant, which was closed since the start of the pandemic, has reopened. Escargot, fromage and pate — Oh my! Go show ‘em some love. tersiguels.com
The Gourmet at Kenilworth (an offshoot of Catonsville Gourmet) recently opened at The Shops at Kenilworth (where Trader Joe’s is located), offering fresh seafood in a casual, Nantucket-like setting, including a raw bar and an outdoor patio. thegourmetatkenilworth.com
Randi Rom is president of RJ Rom & Associates. She is a freelance columnist and writer who represents some of the region’s top restaurants and food-related events. Contact her at randirom@comcast.net.
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