June 11, 2016
Jim,
Just made a small donation and wanted to send you my very best wishes for a full recovery. As fate would have it, I too, am named "Jim Cohen" and am a jazz musician living in Philadelphia. Our paths crossed (online) about 10+ years ago when my wife and I decided to start an annual New Year's "Toast & Jam" party at our home, inviting a lot of our jazz musician friends and others to Toast the new year and Jam the night away musically. I wanted to cook something special for the occasion but wasn't much of a cook at the time (well, I'm still not...) but we have a lot of Ashkenazi Jewish friends so I decided to look for a brisket recipe. Though Jewish, I didn't grow up eating brisket because I'm Sephardic and we, as you know, eat lamb instead, right? Well, I went onto Google and did a search for brisket recipes and what was the VERY FIRST recipe that came up?? You guessed it: "Jim Cohen's Sephardic Brisket Recipe"!!! Well! This one had my name all over it, and it was even for us Sephardics! I couldn't believe the serendipity. Naturally I had to make this recipe and it was a HUGE hit! I made it for several years running before I started to tweak the recipe myself here and there, you know, kind of making it my own. (You'd be proud.) In any case, I just stumbled upon your page here and read about your stroke, for which I'm very sorry. I just wanted to say 'thank you' from someone you've never met but who shares you very name and your taste in Sephardic brisket and let you know that your name has been mentioned - and this story told - in our home every New Years for the past decade or more. Once again, my very best wishes for your health, Sir!
With thanks,
The other,
Jim Cohen
www.jimcohen.com (got it before you did. ;)
Jim Cohen
January 25, 2016
Jim famous chef at The Wild flower Lodge at Vail
I am the French ski instructor who came for diner many times with my clients and appreciate everything in your menu and we met
I came to see you at your restaurant you opened in Louisville
I hope you can recover very quickly Sorry to hear what happened to you
Be strong
Franck Biasca
January 14, 2016
Chef,
Sending you all my love & positive thoughts! The aging process can sure take a toll on us, but like myself, you are a strong, determined soul~ I have every confidence in you to roll with the punches that are yet to come & keep your spirit lifted. Best wishes to you on this journey of recovery~ Be kind & allow compassion for yourself as you heal. Hope to see you soon. Love, Joanna
Joanna Albright
December 30, 2015
You are in my thoughts, Jim, here's to a speedy recovery!
Kristin
December 27, 2015
We wish you a continued speedy recovery, and hope when we come to visit in August 2016we find you as good as new. Until than just hang in there.
Silke & Hans
December 22, 2015
Jim, To your incredible continued improvement from the Farringtons, Chris, Cay, Hilary, Betty and Bob.
Chris Farrington
December 19, 2015
sending much healing love your way! xo
nancy levin
December 14, 2015
Very honored to know Jim. You are doing very good my friend.
Patrick
December 13, 2015
Huge thank you to Jim's team at Craig. Looking good, Jim!
Jennifer
December 11, 2015
lots of love and hugs to you all from san francisco! xoxox
kate levin aks
December 2, 2015
We're so very proud to be your friend and to be a part of the greater Cohen family. Sending our love and strength to all of you.
Donna Duggan, Sam and Ben plus best dog, Annie
December 2, 2015
Stay strong and smiling!
Sam
November 26, 2015
Looking forward to seeing you again down at the Empire! Heal fast!
Lisa Kusmin
November 24, 2015
We're rooting for you, Jim and Connie.
Ellen Unher
November 21, 2015
We hope for daily progress and send our most positive thoughts and affection.
Arthur and Judith Judelsohn
November 21, 2015
Your great smile is the same, as I'm sure are your big heart and spirit!
Much Love and Healing...
Barbara Cooke
November 21, 2015
Lots of love! Watching your progress on Facebook. Rooting for you!
paul and aliza martin
November 21, 2015
Sending you love, hugs and strength for your recovery. We miss your wonderful spirit in downtown Louisville!
Brent & Jackie Friesth (Bolder Insurance)
November 21, 2015
Sending you so much love and the Biggest hug! my brother Bill also suffered a stoke left arm paralyzed and has made great strides with rehab and determination and support One day at a time ..
Love Susie (your best next door babysitter)
November 20, 2015
Jim,
The Kleeberg/Stein clan are sending you happy thoughts and love!!!!
Lisa
November 20, 2015
You were one of the very first great Chefs I worked for. The things I learned from you will stay with me forever. I wish we had gotten to work together for much longer. My thoughts are always with you.
Tad Herrin
November 20, 2015
Everyday you give it your best. I always knew you were a tough son of a bitch;-) I too, love you Jim. I think we should put together a bike ride or run to raise money for this fund. I'm looking into it!
Laura Graziano
November 20, 2015
Thinking of you Jim.
David and Madeleine
November 20, 2015
Jim,
We're rooting for you! Lexi is doing a great job at The Empire -- you trained her very well!
All our best,
Tom & Maryan
Maryan & Tom
November 20, 2015
Your tough as nails Jimbo, if anyone can pull through you can.
I learned a lot working for you, and wouldn't take any of it back.
We all are hoping you a speedy recovery Chef!
Tyler Callanan
November 20, 2015
You're working so hard and getting results! Can't wait to see your progress at the next facility—one step closer to home! You're in our hearts and thoughts every day.
Jacque Zaremba
