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Archive: May 2012

VOCABULARY WORD

Posted on May 16, 2012

One of our hobbies is compiling chrestomathies of linguistic curiosa. In simple words, we like compiling lists of odd words. We recently found a word, a real honest to goodness word, that seems to sum up Pesach very neatly. ABLIGURITION: spending an unconscionable amount of money on food. Yup- that pretty much sums it up!

SPRING STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Posted on May 15, 2012

Ingredients 1 bunch spinach, rinsed 10 large strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup kosher white wine vinegar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions In a large bowl, mix the spinach and strawberries. In a blender, place the sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, and blend until smooth. Stir Continue Reading »

CHICKPEAS- A REAL GIFT!

Posted on May 14, 2012

FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans are a legume many of us are familiar with, in fact they are the most widely consumed legume in the world, but do you know the many nutritional benefits they have? Originating in the Middle East, chickpeas have a firm texture with a flavor somewhere between Continue Reading »

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DESSERT

Posted on May 11, 2012

With warm weather here, many folks start to eat cold, dairy meals from time to time. Here is a dairy dessert recipe perfect for Shavuot. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DESSERT 2 c. cold milk 2-3 tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 pkg. (4 oz. size) vanilla instant pudding mix 1 1/2 c. thawed Birds Eye Cool Whip Continue Reading »

WE’VE GOT READERS!

Posted on May 10, 2012

Our monthly report came in recently, and we were most pleased to see that in the weeks before Pesach, our readership jumped quite a bit. We had readers from 74 countries! Included in the list were: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Australia, Germany, South Africa, Brazil and Panama. We were pleasantly surprised to note how Continue Reading »

MATT’S MUNCHIES

Posted on May 9, 2012

We recently had a new treat that left us weak in the knees and praying that the company will be around for a long, long time! Matt’s Munchies are a premium fruit snack. They are Heart-K certified and certified vegan and gluten free as well. The taste is to die for!! We near to fainted Continue Reading »

SOARING INTEREST IN MATTERS OF KASHRUTH

Posted on May 8, 2012

FROM KOSHER TODAY, APRIL 30, 2012: Kashrus Agencies Take Advantage of Soaring Interest in Kashrus LAKEWOOD, NJ — Hundreds of kosher consumers are participating in seminars sponsored by the major kashrus organizations on topics ranging from checking vegetables for insects to preparing the home for Passover. While many of the seminars are for both men Continue Reading »

EAT PISTACHIOS- THEY ARE GOOD FOR YOU

Posted on May 7, 2012

Study Confirms Release of Key Antioxidants in Pistachios Research Continues to Connect Health Benefits to Pistachio Consumption FRESNO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Results of new research presented at the American Society of Nutrition in San Diego contributes to the increasing amount of scientific evidence that underscores the health benefits of eating pistachios on a daily basis. “These results Continue Reading »

LADINO TAPAS BAR AND GRILL

Posted on May 4, 2012

A new kosher restaurant has opened in midtown. Located at 940 8th Ave (Columbus Circle at 56th Street), LTBG is under OU certification. The restaurant features fusion foods. Prices seem fairly reasonable, especially for Manhattan. LUNCH: Tapas $6 to $14 Apps $7 to $12 Mains $9 to $32 DINNER: Tapas $6 to $15 Apps $7 Continue Reading »

HONEY MUSTARD GRILLED CHICKEN

Posted on May 3, 2012

Ingredients 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon steak sauce 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions Preheat the grill for medium heat. In a shallow bowl, mix the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and steak sauce. Set aside a small amount of the honey mustard sauce for basting, and dip the Continue Reading »