Dolmades

Does anyone know of anywhere in Louisville I can buy Dolamades in 10 - 13oz cans or ever 2kilo cans. I have found two or three sites online, but they want $2.29 - $2.99 per can to ship them and the cans only cost $2.99 each!!! I can't see paying more for shipping than the product, that is just crazy.

I think I might have seen them at Restaurant Depot but I'm not for certain.

Agree with Dan. I'm pretty sure I've seen them at Rest. Depot.

[Robin Garr]

Canned dolmades?

Just curious ... I wouldn't think canning would do this handmade goodie any favors.

Canned dolmades?

Just curious ... I wouldn't think canning would do this handmade goodie any favors.

I've had canned ones that are better that homemade ones. Some brands are better than others.
They are very labor intensive (pain in the ass) to make which would only add to the expense and the menu price if I were to sell them that way. For a small operation like Alison's it would seem to make a lot more sense. She has no pretense of emulating a white tablecloth establishment.

Besides, they are not like tamales or egg rolls where you can make a big batch of them at once and freeze for use later because they do not freeze well at all. The grape leaves get stringy and the rice gets gritty. I know I've tried.

Plus if you were to make them yourself, the grape leaves to make them with are sold in cans and jars anyway so you can never really get rid of that "tinny" flavor from the briny liquid they are packed in.

Dan, exactly. I am completely pretentiousless
Seriously, that is why I want the 10 oz cans, usually there are around 12 dolmades in them and that is 3 servings. I used to use the big cans and freeze portionsk, but as you said it doesn't work too well. I will definitely check out Restaurant Depot. Thanks,

Canned dolmades?

Just curious ... I wouldn't think canning would do this handmade goodie any favors.

I've had canned ones that are better that homemade ones. Some brands are better than others.
They are very labor intensive (pain in the ass) to make which would only add to the expense and the menu price if I were to sell them that way. For a small operation like Alison's it would seem to make a lot more sense. She has no pretense of emulating a white tablecloth establishment.

Besides, they are not like tamales or egg rolls where you can make a big batch of them at once and freeze for use later because they do not freeze well at all. The grape leaves get stringy and the rice gets gritty. I know I've tried.

Plus if you were to make them yourself, the grape leaves to make them with are sold in cans and jars anyway so you can never really get rid of that "tinny" flavor from the briny liquid they are packed in.

I went to Restaurant Depot this morning to join and picked up a case of dolmades. While I was looking around I couldn't help but buy a whole stilton cheese. I have no idea what I am going to do with it as I really am trying to lose weight. I just couldn't resist it though. Gave a piece to one of my employees Devin, unfortunately, judging by his reaction and his rush to the nearest trash can, he is not a blue cheese fan. Ah well, all the more for me then.

(Off-topic)... To all my Hotbytes friends that frequent Restaurant Depot: if a tall skinny guy with a "can do" attitude named Jake helps you to your car with your purchases, tell him "hi" from his sister! And then stop by next door to say "hi" to me!

(Off-topic)... To all my Hotbytes friends that frequent Restaurant Depot: if a tall skinny guy with a "can do" attitude named Jake helps you to your car with your purchases, tell him "hi" from his sister! And then stop by next door to say "hi" to me!

I'm there a lot and will look for Jake. I didn't know you were next door.

(Off-topic)... To all my Hotbytes friends that frequent Restaurant Depot: if a tall skinny guy with a "can do" attitude named Jake helps you to your car with your purchases, tell him "hi" from his sister! And then stop by next door to say "hi" to me!

I'm there a lot and will look for Jake. I didn't know you were next door.

My brother is such a sweetie, and I can only hope that everyone he services thinks so, too. And yes, we've been there for about 5 months. Fancy digs!

Jackie,
Your brother Jake is awesome! I'm there a couple of times a week so I know the staff pretty well. I enjoy talking with him very much, he's very sweet and helpful.