FROM KOSHER TODAY Italy Wins First Olive Oil Competition in Israel Jerusalem…by Idele Ross, KT Israel Bureau Chief…Italy took first place in a first-ever international Terra Olivo Mediterranean olive oil competition that took place last week at Jerusalem’s luxurious Inbal Hotel. The three-day conference and competition brought together scores of food industry executives, medical and Continue Reading »
FROM THE SUPERMARKET GURU Even the most dedicated coffee drinker can fall into a rut, get a little sloppy, or bored of the same routine. To perk up your coffee brewing and renew your affection for the finest, perfectly brewed cup, here’s a “Refresher Course 101” to inspire. After all coffee contains compounds that increase Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY, AUG. 2, 2010 Whole Foods Takes its Kosher Program to the Next Level New York…by Tova Ross…Whole Foods, the mega-store filled with organic and natural food products, is stepping up its kosher program with the introduction of a new line of kosher spreads and dips – under the labels VeggieDip and VeggieSpread Continue Reading »
With Locusts And Deer, Jerusalem Dinner Shakes Up The Kosher Kitchen (AP reports:) Hasdai Locust Cropped When 240 observant Jews sat down to the 18-course dinner earlier this month, they were served a veritable zoo of animals that were unlikely candidates to be eaten under traditional Jewish dietary laws, known as kashrut. More than matzo Continue Reading »
Watermelon “Steak” Au Poivre is served at Highpoint Bistro & Bar and is reprinted with permission. The restaurant is not kosher, but we saw the recipe and liked it. This recipe makes 2 restaurant servings and takes 15minutes to prep and 20 minutes in total. Watermelon “Steak” Au Poivre, Jicama Slaw and Grapefruit Essence Ingredients: Continue Reading »
Sorry for the lack of articles of late. We were unexpectedly hospitalized at a very fine local medical center. We had MON CUISINE for lunch and dinner each day. First of all, if you do not like green beans, do not go to a hospital that serves MON CUISINE to the kosher crowd. Green beans Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT: Is MSG Aggravating Your Allergies? July 23, 2010 SupermarketGuru has noticed that MSG is popping up on an increasing amount of food labels, and decided that this food additive definitely needed some more investigation. You might be surprised what we found out – especially if you suffer from allergies. First, let’s make Continue Reading »
Some years ago, someone gave us a recipe for chicken cutlets made on the BBQ grill that involved the use of vanilla. We were skeptical, but it was a real eye opener. As a result, we went on a vanilla kick. Here, then, is some good advice: NEVER, EVER cook carrots with vanilla. It was Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY, MONDAY, JULY 20, 2010 The Kosher Symbol: A Seal of Trust for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Food Purists New York…by Tova Ross, Feature Editor…As people around the globe continue to move towards a healthier diet, many vegetarian, vegan, and health-oriented food companies are also increasingly obtaining kosher certification. The reason is that many Continue Reading »
6 egg yolks 1/2 cup roasted garlic 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lemon, juiced 4 cups soybean oil 2 tablespoons water 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Place the yolks, garlic, salt and cayenne in a food processor. Turn on processor and slowly drizzle in the lemon juice. Slowly add the soybean Continue Reading »
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