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I saw you on Windy City Live last week and was interested in your Gluten-Free mashed potatoes. I also know someone with Celiac. I went to their web site and the recipe didn't look right. I watched the video of your segment and you talked about using almond milk and chicken stock. The recipe posted on the same page says to use milk and/or cream, without even saying an amount. I also did not find the recipe on your site. Could you send it to me, or post it on your site, or get WCL to correct what they posted? I would be very grateful. Thank you for your help and Happy New Year.

January 02, 2012 | Asked by Bill, Schaumburg, IL

Hi Bill, So glad you tunned into the Windy City Live episode and it's always great to hear from… Continue »

Hi Carlyn! Thank you for getting back to me on the rouladen last month! Also, it was a pleasure meeting you after lunch at The Berghoff Restaurant the day after Thanksgiving. Since you and the restaurant took part of the 'center stage' in this year's Christmas letter, which was mailed to 300 people, mostly USA, but also 6 other countries as well as posted to Facebook, I thought you might enjoy a copy. http://greghaas.com/files/227151/HAPPYHOLIDAYS2011.pdf Thank you also for posting the recipe! I phoned my butcher today and will be picking up the meat tomorrow! Guess what we're having for dinner tomorrow?! I look forward to my next trip to Chicago ...and you can count on my giving you 2 weeks advance notice so you can plan for rouladen on the menu! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! Greg Haas :-)

January 02, 2012 | Asked by Greg Haas, San Jose, CA and Wheaton, IL

Hello Greg! Thanks so much for the kind email and your Christmas card. What an honor it is to… Continue »

Carlyn, My wife has celiac disease, so it was interesting to hear you talk about celiac cooki ng yesterday on the WGN noon news show. Prior to being diagnosed in 2007, we went to The Berghoff on a regular basis. She always had your weiner schnitzel, but she couldn't any longer. After she was diagnosed, going out anywhere to eat became an issue due to all of the gluten in so many products. It is so great that you are incorporating more gluten-free items on your menu. We are looking forward to the publication of your gluten-free cookbook. When is it expected to be out?

December 23, 2011 | Asked by Joe Sebek, Shorewood, IL 60404

Hi Joe, I'm so glad to hear you liked the segment and it's always great to hear from fellow family… Continue »

Carlyn, I am 3rd generation growing up on The Berghoff. I buried my grandfather who started this tradition with a Berghoff mug. I was under the impression that the restauarnt was closed as I knew it. After 37 years of celebrating Christmas here with family it seems it may be possible again? I went to the extreme of using your cookbook to replicate a Berghoff dinner for the family last year. It has always had such a place in our heart when Christmas rolls around. Nothing would be better than to be there again. Warmest Regards, Tom Becvar

December 19, 2011 | Asked by Tom Becvar, Lombard, IL

Tom, What a wonderful story of Berghoff Tradition! Your resourcefulness and legacy is… Continue »

Help!! I need the rindsrouladen!! (sorry, sp?) Will you bring it back? Thanks from a loyal customer! Greg :-)

November 30, 2011 | Asked by Greg Haas, Wheaton, Illinois and San Jose, California

Hi Greg, I think you are referring to our Beef Rouladen, which has not been on the menu for a few… Continue »

I'm from Virginia and was visiting Chicago on 11/21/11 for lunch with my sister. We had your November Pumpkin Pie Martini which was outstanding! Would you share the ingredients and recipe????

November 30, 2011 | Asked by Nancy Sprinkel, Fairfax, VA

Hi Nancy, I'm so glad you were able to fit Berghoff into your visit and enjoyed the Pumpkin Pie… Continue »

Would you share your recipe for the Pesto Cheese Cake with me ? Please

November 30, 2011 | Asked by Karen Heinstra, United States

Karen, I have added the recipe for Pesto Cheesecake to our website, under Carlyn's Corner/Recipes.… Continue »

Do you sell your spaetzel? I'm having a dinner party and I'd like to buy some uncooked.

November 17, 2011 | Asked by Julie Feldy, Evanston.Il0201

Hi Julie, We could definitely sell spaetzel uncooked, however we don't ship any type of food. My… Continue »

Do you ship your apple strusel? If you do how do I order some? Thank you

October 24, 2011 | Asked by Robert Chelberg, Paris, Tn

Hi Robert, Unfortunately we do not ship our apple strudel. It's just too hard to guarantee it… Continue »

Hi Carlyn, Just a followup question on Berghoff Bourbon:Can it be bought by the bottle at the Berghoff? And if so can you quote a price? Thank you and Best Regards, Bruce

October 14, 2011 | Asked by Bruce Gadansky, USA

Hi Bruce, The Berghoff Bourbon from past years is no longer available, however we do have two… Continue »

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