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Archive: December 2004

NUTS TO YOU!!

Posted on December 17, 2004

Nutritionists say you can eat those glistening Marcona almonds, crunchy blistered peanuts, spicy walnuts and even big fat Brazil nuts without fear of artery-clogging paybacks down the line. In fact, nuts can actually make you healthier. And, unless you gobble handfuls on top of your usual chow, they won’t make you fat. “The data on Continue Reading »

FLAVORED WATERS ARE COMING

Posted on December 16, 2004

ATLANTA (Reuters) – Since the 1990s, bottled water has become a fixture in American health clubs, offices and sports stadiums, emerging as one of the most popular and fast-growing drinks on the market. Now, Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc. and Nestle are betting that flavored water will find a sweet spot among U.S. consumers who find Continue Reading »

MATZAH BALLS, CINDERELLA’S BALL, & BOURBON BALLS

Posted on December 15, 2004

We love bourbon balls, and this recipe from Saveur magazine makes making them really quite easy. BOURBON BALLS 1 cup finely crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 2 ounces of kosher bourbon 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup Combine vanilla wafer Continue Reading »

KOSHER ALERT

Posted on December 14, 2004

TROPICANA 100% GRAPE JUICE is NOT certified by the OK. The OK on the label is a mistake. 14 OZ bottles were distributed in the NY, Washington/Baltimore and Atlanta areas. On the other hand, the following products are kosher: Pepsi Holiday Spice, Pepsi Edge, Mountain Dew Pitch Black and 7-UP Plus. Crystal Lite Orange Pineapple Continue Reading »

LE BISTRO REVISITED

Posted on December 12, 2004

Recently we had occasion to visit one of our most fave restaurants: Le Bistro, in Great Neck, NY. This up-scale restaurant never lets us down. The food there is always most delish, well presented and served, and the wait staff is attentive and excellent. For starters, how can you hate a place where you can Continue Reading »

HOME MADE EGG NOG

Posted on December 10, 2004

We don’t know about you, but we love egg nog. A good egg nog with an appropriate alcoholic addition is perfect for those long winter nights in front of a blazing fire, particularly after an evening spent on the local pond ice skating………. Egg Nog From Southern Living Magazine 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 Continue Reading »

JUST TELL ME- CAN I EAT THE MEAT OR NOT?

Posted on December 8, 2004

Shortly after we arrived home after havdallah, the phone began to ring. It kept on ringing until the wee hours of the morning. People from literally all over the world were phoning with questions about Rubashkin’s shechita and the scandal caused by the PETA video. We told all and sundry to give it another day Continue Reading »

Zuchini Latkes

Posted on December 8, 2004

A Great New Way to Celebrate the Joys of Frying for Hanukah! Zuchini Latkes Ingredients: 5 zuchini, washed and grated 1 onion, grated 4 to 5 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg Rinse the grated zuchini in a colander. Squeeze out the excess water. Put in large bowl. Add grated onion, Continue Reading »

KOSHER CLEANERS

Posted on December 7, 2004

It seems that the large kosher certifying agencies can’t resist putting their symbol on everything and anything, regardless of actual need of certification. Many years ago, the head of one such agency said to me in response to my question about certifying laundry detergent, “Should a baalebusta wash her shabbat table cloth, the table cloth Continue Reading »

BAKED APPLE LATKES

Posted on December 6, 2004

We found a great recipe for baked (not fried!) apple latkes. We made some. They were delicious. Our guests loved them. In fact, they accused us of buying them. We finally showed them the recipe. Now you can have it, too. 2 apples, cored and grated 1 1/3 c all purpose unbleached flour 1/3 c Continue Reading »