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Mesh Cafe Nov 29, 2016

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MESH Nov 29 2016

From Captain Linda Ariel:

Our MESH cafe met on a raw, rainy night, and we had nineteen guests, including one child. I understand that some of our regular guests have jobs for the holidays and were not able to come, but I anticipate that we will be back to our usual number of guests as the winter progresses.

Chefs Sarita Eisenberg and Sarah Steindel prepared a hearty meal of corn salad accompanied by bread and butter, warm chili on rice with broccoli on the side, completed by dessert of clementines and chocolate chip cookies. Continue reading →

Only Skin Deep

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6893935081_3510592c12_zA couple of weeks ago, Sarita and I went to see a documentary called “Hate” about the rise of neo-fascism in Europe. The film was made by an Israeli TV journalist, Nadav Eyal, who was here to cover the election (Remember the election? Eyal actually reported back to Israel that Trump would win). The film was quite disturbing, showing anti-Semitic and anti-Islam sentiment in Europe, particularly Germany. Continue reading →

Mesh Cafe Sept 20, 2016

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From Captain Linda Ariel:

MESH 920161On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 24 hungry guests were served at the MESH Cafe at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. The chef, Sarah Steindel, was assisted by Sarita Eisenberg and Charles Steindel.

There were many people helping with serving, clean up, and washing the pots and pans. They included volunteers Erin Berman and Lou Hammerman and teens Amalia, Siona, Sebastian, Sam, Rachel, and Matt.  There were also four MASH staff who collaborated  in making the evening a smooth, welcoming environment. Continue reading →

Mesh Cafe June 14, 2016

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From Captain Linda Ariel:

We had a diverse group of guests at MESH Cafe on Tuesday, May 14th. Our cook, Sarita Eisenberg, noted that in addition to some familiar faces, there were many new people whom we welcomed this week as well. Our twenty-four guests responded enthusiastically when the menu was introduced, which was both delicious and filling. In addition to Sarita in the kitchen, Sarah Steindel prepped and cooked during the morning. This coordination between Sarita and Sarah allowed this wonderful meal to be ready when the guests entered Shomrei at 6:30 p.m.

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Mesh Cafe Mar 1, 2016

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Tonight we served twenty-eight guests with delicious nutritious food prepared by chefs Sarita Eisenberg and Sarah Steindel. The menu comprised minestrone soup, salmon croquettes on buns with a side of MESH 2 2016 Mar 1salsa, a melange of grilled vegetables, pasta salad, and couscous salad, a desert of chocolate tartes, cookies, and fruit salad. We had fifteen enthusiastic volunteers to plate, serve. and clean up, many of whom are Shomrei teens, four of whom were part of Sarita’s entourage – Lou Hammerman, Marvin Hammerman, Matt Rosen, and Charissa Wijaya – and four of whom were from Montclair State University. Continue reading →

Cooking is underway!

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John Lasiter cooking mushrooms

Cooking has started for the Shomrei Celebrates dinner this Saturday, Feb 20, honoring Aileen Grossberg. John Lasiter has planned an amazing menu for hors d’ouvres, dinner, and desert. The cooking started on Wednesday Feb 17  with the big cooking days being Thursday and Friday, Feb 18-19.  It’s great fun, with music, conversation, and chopping (lots of chopping!).  Take a peak at what’s happening in the Shomrei kitchen. Continue reading →

Mesh Cafe Jan 26, 2016

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MESH 1 jan 26 2016Report from Captain Sarita Eisenberg:

It was a full house at the MESH café. Team SAR served dinner to 26 guests and packed meals to go for a family of seven who were not able to make it on time.

Sarah Steindel was the menu planner and top chef for the evening, assisted by Charlie Steindel, Susan Anderson, and myself. Servers were Lou Hammerman, Marvin Hammerman, and Matt Rosen, assisted by MESH staffers Adrianne and Rah, and our extraordinary teens Siona, Amalya, and Matt. Lou also did his usual outstanding job of cleaning up. Continue reading →

Mesh Cafe Nov 24, 2015

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Report from Captain Sarita Eisenberg:

Another successful evening at Shomrei’s MESH Café! Our 19 guests were fed a delicious meal prepared and served by Team SAR.  Sarah Steindel planned the menu, shopped, and cooked assisted by Sarita Eisenberg, Charlie Steindel, and one of our teen helpers, Aviva. Continue reading →

Mesh Cafe June 23, 2015

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MESH June 23 2015Despite high humidity, thunder showers, and Montclair High graduation, Shomrei’s MESH Cafe performed with its usual skill and panache, serving dinner last night to eighteen appreciative guests. Sarita Eisenberg and Sarah Steindel cooked it all and helped serve and clean up. Linda Ariel served as head waiter. Lou Hammerman was chief grocery shopper, pot scrubber, and bottle washer.

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