Today is November 27, 2024 / /
Today is November 27, 2024 / /
We don’t know about you, but we love egg nog. A good egg nog with an appropriate alcoholic addition is perfect for those long winter nights in front of a blazing fire, particularly after an evening spent on the local pond ice skating………. Egg Nog From Southern Living Magazine 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 Continue Reading »
Shortly after we arrived home after havdallah, the phone began to ring. It kept on ringing until the wee hours of the morning. People from literally all over the world were phoning with questions about Rubashkin’s shechita and the scandal caused by the PETA video. We told all and sundry to give it another day Continue Reading »
A Great New Way to Celebrate the Joys of Frying for Hanukah! Zuchini Latkes Ingredients: 5 zuchini, washed and grated 1 onion, grated 4 to 5 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg Rinse the grated zuchini in a colander. Squeeze out the excess water. Put in large bowl. Add grated onion, Continue Reading »
It seems that the large kosher certifying agencies can’t resist putting their symbol on everything and anything, regardless of actual need of certification. Many years ago, the head of one such agency said to me in response to my question about certifying laundry detergent, “Should a baalebusta wash her shabbat table cloth, the table cloth Continue Reading »
We found a great recipe for baked (not fried!) apple latkes. We made some. They were delicious. Our guests loved them. In fact, they accused us of buying them. We finally showed them the recipe. Now you can have it, too. 2 apples, cored and grated 1 1/3 c all purpose unbleached flour 1/3 c Continue Reading »
We received the following press release from SOLO restaurant. Frankly, we think it looks wonderful! Sunday Brunch at SOLO: Starting Sunday December 12th we will be serving a special Sunday Brunch from 10:30am-2:00pm. Included on the menu will be items like steak and eggs, veal sausages, and waffles, as well as fresh house baked rolls, Continue Reading »
Sometimes a story comes along in the news that is just too good to let go by. Here is one that we found in the internet version of Prepared Foods Magazine. Coffee’ll Put Hair on Your Chest Prepared Foods November 29, 2004 enewsletter Caffeine products can stop men from going bald, according to a German Continue Reading »
We had the opportunity to eat at the Prime Grill over the long Thanksgiving weekend. The Prime Grill is the most expensive kosher restaurant in NYC now that the Box Tree closed. So, what did we get for our money? There’s good news and there’s bad news. Let’s start with the seating arrangements. Tables in Continue Reading »
It is that time of year when New England comes alive with the smell of hot buttered rum, mulled wine and mulled cider. We grew up in New England, and we find the smell of mulled cider to be an instant trip to nostalgia land. From the Spice Hunter comes KSA certified HOT BUTTERED RUM Continue Reading »
We grew up in an Italian/Jewish neighborhood. Pasta sauce was something that was the pride of both Jewish and Italian homes. No one would admit to even occasionally buying store made sauce! In fact, in our home we would laugh at those unfortunate folks who thought spaghetti with ketchup was a meal. (We still shudder Continue Reading »
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