New apple variety, Cosmic Crisp, ready for production Developing a new variety of apple tree takes 15-18 years, so Friday’s public sale of the Cosmic Crisp, bred by Washington State University scientists specifically to thrive in Eastern Washington, is a pretty big deal. By Cheryl Schweizer WENATCHEE — A lottery for the first sales of Continue Reading »
FROM OUR TEANECK TEST KITCHEN, COMES THIS RECIPE FROM KN EDITOR AND CHEF, DEBORAH WENGER: Couscous/Mango/Cucumber Salad 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup water (or amount needed [with the broth] for the couscous, per directions on the box) 1 box (approx. 6 oz) Israeli couscous (I prefer whole wheat) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C., health advocacy group sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture for not doing enough to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistant strains of salmonella in meat. The Center for Science in the Public Interest filed a lawsuit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia asking the USDA to respond to Continue Reading »
With beach weekend long behind us, what could be more current for the picnic and BBQ season than macaroni salad? Ingredients Original recipe makes 10 servings 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 2/3 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon Continue Reading »
THE FOLLOWING APPEARED ON KASHRUT.COM AS QUOTED FROM AN ARTICLE BY THE OU: “The Finish Jet Dry Rinse Agent (these exact words), is certified kosher even when not bearing the OU symbol. It is generally assumed that dishwashing detergents are not edible entities, and Halachically they do not have a non-kosher status even if they Continue Reading »
FROM RACHAEL RAY Here is a different kind of cole slaw with no mayo! Safe to take to a BBQ. Ingredients 1/4 cup kosher red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, eyeball it 1 sack, 16 ounces, shredded cabbage mix for slaw salads 1 teaspoon salt Salt and pepper Directions Continue Reading »
We have always said that the Dan P was our temporary home in Israel. Once we moved to Israel in 2013, we pretty much did not need to stay at the hotel anymore. We did not, however, forget about that magnificent hotel. After staying there 19 times, almost always in the same room, by the Continue Reading »
The OU has just announced that they have certified an injectable medication. Below is the story. BUT, we must ask: what’s next? Certified blood transfusions? Certified anesthesia? This medication is INJECTED! No hechsher is needed. Absolutely none. Now look back up at the title of this piece! PFIZER INC. RECEIVES KOSHER CERTIFICATION FOR ELELYSO™ (TALIGLUCERASE Continue Reading »
The new True Source Certified Program enables North American beekeepers to help fight the threat of illegally shipped honey from China and support the U.S. and Canadian honey industries, by registering their operations. True Source Certified now represents about one-third of honey sold in North America. Almost 200 beekeeping operations have already registered with the Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU COMES THIS REVIEW: No or Low Fat No or Low Sodium No Added Sugars No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives Gluten Free Soy Free Peanut Free Milk Free Tree Nut Free Wheat Free Kosher Vegetarian Vegan The whole trend of freeze dried fruit has been around for Continue Reading »
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