Cousin Belles Pickled Herring in Sour Cream

ByPaula Klausner,Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue

My cousin was not one to share recipes though I had asked for many years. Finally, in 1995 during Rosh Hashanah, she gave me the recipe on a card. She said, "I know you always wanted to get this and you thought I would just die and not give it to you, but I love you and want to share it with you in person while I still can." Shortly after, she went into hospice. So, this is a very special recipe for me, with many wonderful memories!

INGREDIENTS

1 Jar of Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce

1 Small Bunch of Raw Carrots

1 Sweet Onion or Vidalia Onion

2 TBSP. of Mayonnaise

1 Pint of Sour Cream

1 Package of Rye Rounds or Crackers

DIRECTIONS

1. Drain jar of herring fi llets and wash all of the liquid off .

2. Discard the onions in jar and dry the herring on paper towels.

3. Shave raw carrots and thinly slice fresh onions.

4. Mix onions and carrots with herring.

5. In seperate bowl, mix mayonnaise with sour cream.

6. Mix ingredients together and marinate for several hours or overnight.

7. Serve on rye rounds or crackers.

FRESH PRINTS PET LODGE & DAY RESORT

By Mitzi Saul, Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

Steve Cantor, of blessed memory, had a passion for all animals and animals naturally gravitated to Steve. All animals loved him. Known to his family as the dog whisperer, Steve would easily make friends with pets who weren’t necessarily comfortable around humans. So, it was no surprise to his family and friends that after working part-time for a pet store, he and his father, Robert, would open Fresh Prints Pet Lodge & Day Resort in 1997. At that time, there weren’t a lot of places that off ered boarding services in a loving and caring atmosphere versus having one's pet pent up in a cage many hours of the day at a local veterinarian or dog boarding facility.

Their family business was diff erent. Steve knew dogs needed to be socialized and knew that pets needed to get out every two hours. He also knew that dogs like to play in the grass and cool off in their baby pools after their daily activities. His philosophy—at Fresh Prints, every pet is treated as part of the family.

The fi rst year, they were in a small building off Southside Boulevard where they off ered dog boarding and a little bit of grooming. Business quickly boomed and soon they were putting clients on a waiting list. After quickly outgrowing their space, they moved down the street to Beach Boulevard and Peach Drive, one block behind the Beach Boulevard T-Rex. They continued to grow and in 2017, they opened Fresh Prints Pet Spa in St. Johns on Everest Lane and Race Track Road. They off er full bathing and grooming services and spa packages including blueberry facials, medicated shampoo baths, fl ea baths, teeth brushing, coconut paw massages, and more.

Then the pandemic happened, and sadly on July 9, 2020, Steve lost his battle with cancer. No one was traveling or boarding their animals. People were working from home with their pets at their side so there was no need for boarding services.

There were a few silver linings. The grooming side of the business fl ourished and kept the business afl oat during most of 2020. And Steve’s family—Dad, Mom and brother Billy—wanted to honor him by keeping the business going. Co-owner Billy said,

“Steve’s dream wasn’t going to die when he did. I think it made my brother happy and gave him some peace knowing that the business would go forward.”

Now that people are back to traveling, Fresh Prints is doing great. They’re booking people two to three weeks out and sometimes must turn people away for boarding.

The Cantors are a strong, philanthropic family with a strong work ethic. Jewish values that run throughout Fresh Prints. Along with running a successful business, they volunteer for two childhood cancer foundations, donate auction items to nonprofi ts, and provide drop-off locations for holiday drives. As Billy says, “It’s important to support the Jewish community and keep traditions going so it doesn’t fade out. It was important to Steve and it’s important to us.”

Fresh Prints Pet Lodge & Day Resort has a 5-Star Google rating for pet grooming and pet boarding services. Go to www. freshprintspetresort.com to learn more and make a reservation.

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