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Archive: February 2014

WINN-DIXIE BETS ON KOSHER IN A BIG WAY

Posted on February 28, 2014

FROM THE FORWARD NEWSPAPER Boca Raton, Fla. — (JTA) — Stroll past the kosher section of most large supermarkets in America and you could be forgiven for thinking that Jewish diets consist mainly of jarred gefilte fish, unsalted matzahs and Tam-Tam crackers. Not so at the Winn-Dixie supermarket in this affluent South Florida suburb. There’s Continue Reading »

CATELLI BROTHERS SLAUGHTER HOUSE GIVEN OK TO REOPEN

Posted on February 27, 2014

FROM FAILED MESSIAH Shrewsbury, NJ February 4, 2014: Tony Catelli, Catelli Brothers President and CEO, today issued the following statement regarding the company’s response to USDA’s approval of Catelli Brothers corrective actions and reopening of the plant. CATELLI BROTHERS REOPENS SHREWSBURY PLANT Company underscores commitment to animal welfare, humane handling “We are pleased that USDA Continue Reading »

KOSHER CHECK

Posted on February 26, 2014

FROM FAILED MESSIAH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Nov. 20, 2013) – Apart from their appeal to Jewish consumers, Kosher foods are embraced by a diverse community world-wide. Studies have shown part of that broad appeal is due to the fact that a large segment of Jewish and non-Jewish consumers alike, buy Kosher certified foods based Continue Reading »

SOMETHING ROTTEN IN DENMARK

Posted on February 25, 2014

FROM YNET Denmark outlaws kosher slaughter Danish minister enacts regulations banning kosher slaughter, saying ‘animal rights come before religion’ Denmark has effectively outlawed kosher slaughter with new regulations signed into law and expected to go into effect Monday. Denmark’s Agriculture and Food Minister Dan Jørgensen approved a new regulation which stipulated the slaughter of animals Continue Reading »

CANDY TREE: ORGANIC LICORICE

Posted on February 24, 2014

We have read about this product, but have not seen it. The licorice is from the Netherlands. Made with organic molasses and organic corn syrup, this product is geared to adult tastes and not children. The licorice is dense and chewy, and according to the company is fun to eat. Check out this list: No Continue Reading »

PEANUT BUTTER NOODLES

Posted on February 21, 2014

Ingredients Original recipe makes 2 to 4 servings 8 ounces spaghetti 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts only) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup hot water 1 tablespoon kosher cider vinegar 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Continue Reading »

TEA BREWING GUIDE

Posted on February 20, 2014

FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Tea Brewing 101 Recently got into drinking tea? Or want to learn how to brew the perfect cup? Here are the basics on brewing tea… February 10, 2014 During the colder months we’re all looking for soothing hot beverages that are tasty and healthy. Tea is an excellent choice and Continue Reading »

OU WILL CERTIFY PESACH PRODUCTS WITH KITNIYOT

Posted on February 19, 2014

FROM KOSHER TODAY (FEB.10, 2014) The OU will, for the first time, issue a Kosher for Passover certification for “kitniyot” foods. Kitniyot is a category of foods that were forbidden by Ashkenazic custom during Passover because they might be confused with forbidden grains. Included in this group are: beans, buckwheat/kasha, caraway, cardamom, chickpeas, corn, fennel, Continue Reading »

CHOCOLATE SCHWARMA COMES TO ISRAEL

Posted on February 18, 2014

FROM TABLET MAGAZINE Shawarma is one of Israel’s most popular street foods, and a new confection, Chocolate Shawarma or Choco-Kebab, is taking that obsession—and Israelis’ newfound love of chocolate—to the next level. The concept is simple: The giant rotating meat stack is replaced by an Italian chocolate stack with layers of milk and white chocolate, Continue Reading »

HOME MADE AMERETTO

Posted on February 17, 2014

1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 hot water 1/2 cup corn syrup 1.5 cups vodka 1 tbs almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract melt the two sugars in 3/4 cup very hot water, add other ingredients, and chill. Note: you can vary the strength of the mixture depending upon the strength Continue Reading »