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What Is Eggnog?

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What Is Eggnog?

Posted on February 20, 2023

Where did eggnog come from? While its exact origin is disputed, eggnog—as the majority of Americans know it—most likely came from Europe centuries ago. Its etymology is unclear, but common theories for the origin of the word “nog” point to both “noggin,” a type of cup, and “grog,” a historic term for watered-down rum. English settlers brought Continue Reading »

Romanian Government issues landmark law to protect shechita

Posted on February 10, 2023

The Romanian government issued a landmark law to protect shechita (kosher slaughter) during a meeting with rabbinic leaders of the Conference of European Rabbis, the umbrella organization representing hundreds of mainstream Jewish communities across the continent. CER rabbis were invited to the Romanian Parliament, where they met with Marcel Ciolacu, president of the Chamber of Deputies Continue Reading »

Cucumber Mint Iced Tea

Posted on February 9, 2023

INGREDIENTS UNITS: US 4green tea bags 1cup lightly-packed mint leaf, plus 12 sprigs for garnish 1cucumber, unpeeled, cut into 1/8-inch slices 1⁄4cup honey DIRECTIONS Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags, mint leaves and half the cucumber slices. Cover and let steep Continue Reading »

Warm Winter Whiskey Sour

Posted on February 7, 2023

4 ingredients 15mlOrange Juice 15mlLemon Juice 7.5mlSugar Syrup 60mlBourbon  Method Add the bourbon whisky, sugar syrup, orange juice and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake hard. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of orange peel and serve.

Kosher Salt- What Is It?

Posted on January 19, 2023

There’s a little confusion over what kosher salt is and how it got its name. Kosher salt is used in the process of preparing meat according to Jewish customs. To make the meat kosher, it is first soaked in water and then rubbed down with coarse salt. Due to its large grains, the salt does not fully Continue Reading »

Sahale Snacks Glazed Mix Valdosta Pecans

Posted on January 18, 2023

Roasted · Kosher · Low Sodium · Candy Non-GMO Project  Verified Certified Gluten FreeSnack  Better Kosher  DairyCranberries Black Pepper Orange Zes tPer 1/4 Cup160 Calories1 g Sat Fat 5% DV75 mg Sodium 3% DV11 g Total Sugars Sahale Snacks are crafted in Seattle, Washington using thoughtfully sourced ingredients.We hope they inspire you to live adventurously and savor every moment in life. Continue Reading »

Bob’s Red Mill Organic Amaranth

Posted on January 17, 2023

USDA Organic Gluten FreeNon GMO Project VerifiedCirca | 6000 B.C. The Traditional Grain of MexicoA Staple Food of the Ancient AztecsGluten Free and a Source of Complete Protein.  Delicious As Hot Cereal.   In Baked Goods and Granola Certified Organic by QAI Reasons to Love Our Organic Amaranth:  Kosher Pareve  Dear Friends, At Bob’s Red Mill, Continue Reading »

THE FOLLOWING DRIED FRUITS DO NOT REQUIRE CERTIFICATION

Posted on January 16, 2023

Apricots Nectarines Dates Pears Figs Pineapples Goji Berries Prunes Figs Raisins (domestic without oil) Mangoes Peaches

Products That Do Not Require Kosher Certification

Posted on January 13, 2023

Air Freshener Antibiotics Apple Sauce (Unflavored) Isopropyl Alcohol Aluminum Foil Aluminum Pans Aluminum Cupcake Holders Ammonia Baking Soda Baking Powder Beer (Unflavored) Bleach Bran (No Additives) Buckwheat (No Additives) Candles Carob Powder (Pure) Castor Oil Charcoal Briquets Cocoa (pure, with no additives) Coffee (pure, without flavoring) Coffee substitute from grains (pure grains only) Coffee Filters Continue Reading »

The Best Way To Store Potatoes

Posted on January 12, 2023

How Long Do Potatoes Last at Room Temperature? When stored in a cool, dark place, (warmer than the fridge but colder than the average temperature of your kitchen) whole, uncooked potatoes can last up to two months. At room temperature, on the counter, for example, potatoes will last up to two weeks. Undoubtedly, the best way to Continue Reading »