We Jews offer thanksgiving to God every single day in our prayers in many different ways. There are some people, therefore, who see Thanksgiving as superfluous from a Jewish point of view. We demur. We grew up in New England where Thanksgiving was a very special day. Not a day of shopping, but a day Continue Reading »
FROM KRAFT FOODS Turkey cooking times If this is the first year you are the host for Thanksgiving, you probably have a host of questions. At the top of the list of turkey questions we can answer: turkey cooking times. Because turkey cooking times are dependent on many variables, we have a lot of information Continue Reading »
FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Ralph Gardner Jr. Who among us hasn’t wondered, at some point or another, where the mustard and ketchup comes from that blanket our hot dogs at ball games? Or the horseradish we dab on our roast beef or stir into our Bloody Marys? Or, come to think of it, Continue Reading »
Just after this eatery became kosher (Vaad Harabonim Riverdale), we ate there and wrote about our less than positive experience. Lo, these many years later, we gave it another try. We were very pleased. The tables are far enough apart so that you can have a private conversation. Waiters do not hover, but they are Continue Reading »
HONEST TEA IS OU KOSHER BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HONEST® Tea, the makers of the nation’s top-selling organic bottled tea, is now offering Unsweet Lemon Tea nationally. Brewed with USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified™ tea leaves from India, the unsweetened, zero calorie beverage is flavored with organic lemon extract and is available in 16.9 oz. PET bottles. Continue Reading »
Located on Nome Ave at Richmond Ave on Staten Island and under the Vaad of Staten Island, this is yet another entry into the fast food schnitzel restaurants that popped up in so many places. The decor is bright and plastic- plastic tables, plastic chairs, plastic silverware, cups, etc. One of us had schwarma on Continue Reading »
Ingredients Original recipe makes 5 servings 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix 1 cup French dressing Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken in 9×13 inch baking dish. Mix cranberry sauce, soup mix and salad dressing Continue Reading »
LOOKING FOR A NEW FRIED FOR CHANUKAH? Original recipe makes 4 servings 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt, to taste Directions Rinse and pat dry the broccoli. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the crushed red pepper Continue Reading »
For those of us who have at least one dairy meal during Chanukah, here is an amazing dessert recipe: Ingredients Original recipe makes 1 – 9 inch cheesecake Change Servings 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons Continue Reading »
FROM SUPERMARKET GURU Top 5 Fall Produce Picks SupermarketGuru loves the variety that each season brings to the produce aisle. Making a conscious effort and taking a closer look at what foods are in season – meaning they are produced closer therefore in the ground longer – means our meals will be fresher, more nutritious, Continue Reading »
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