FROM KOSHER TODAY, MAY 24, 2010 US Food Chains Ignore Americans; Sources Say Tel Aviv…The closure of the Burger King franchise in Israel left many Americans living in Israel wondering if the chain did its marketing homework. Burger King joined Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and Wendy’s as failed franchises in Israel. The reason given for the Continue Reading »
On Shabbat, some of us were sitting around and the discussion turned to the custom of eating dairy on Shavuot. One person insisted that we should only eat dairy on Shavuot. Another said, it was only a custom and not halacha (Jewish law). One person said that he eats dairy right after shul and then, Continue Reading »
CUMIN SPICED BURGER WITH HARISSA MAYO 3 pounds chopped meat (chuck is best) Kosher salt freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup plus two teaspoons of harissa 2 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 red onion sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup mayo Continue Reading »
Fizzical Fruit is out in stores now! Fizzical FruitTM has finally simplified soda: sparkling water, lightly flavored with a refreshing splash of real physical fruit. When we say Blood Orange, you get only Blood Orange, not filler juices (like apple or pear) and no added sweeteners. You can now enjoy a bubbly drink without the Continue Reading »
Fettuccine With Sweet Onion and Mint by Meghan Pembleton The Arizona Republic 12 ounces dry fettuccine 1 medium sweet onion 1 handful fresh mint leaves 1 lemon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, peel and chop onion, chop mint and grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon . Drain Continue Reading »
Avocado is an unusual ingredient in this fondue with smetana and Edam cheeses. Fondue is an impressive dish, yet incredibly easy to make. You must try it. If you do not have access to smetana cheese, you may substitute thick sour cream. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: Continue Reading »
Here’s a Whopper: Burger King leaving Israel May 11, 2010 JERUSALEM (JTA) — Burger King will shut down its Israel stores this summer. The 55 Burger King fast food restaurants will be renovated and reopened as Israeli Burger Ranch restaurants, the Israeli business daily Globes reported. Orgad Holdings, the company that owns franchise rights to Continue Reading »
Have our prayers been answered? From Kosher Today (Mon,May 10, 2010) Gourmet Pizza: The Culinary World’s Hottest Trend Goes Kosher New York…by Tamar Ross…One of the more notable trends in food nowadays is the upscaling of “ordinary” foods to gourmet. Pizza was certainly never thought of as anything but a quick bite on the cheap Continue Reading »
Sharp Rise Expected In Israeli Meat Prices Beef Roast Retailers estimate prices to rise by up to 20% due to global shortage, Argentina government’s decision to halt exports of meat. Sharp rise expected in meat prices Retailers estimate prices to rise by up to 20% due to global shortage, Argentina government’s decision to halt exports Continue Reading »
The Kosher Nexus sent this letter to Rabbi Eidlitz (West Coast, Kashrus Conscience). After three weeks, we sent a follow up letter. To date, we have had no response. We did mention in our follow up letter that, absent, a response, we would feel free to publish our original letter. Lichvod Harav! Moadim l’simcha. I Continue Reading »
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