FROM PHIL LEMPERT- SUPERMARKET GURU What are root vegetables? Roots or plant parts that grow underground, and are edible. Root vegetable categories include tubers, rhizomes, taproots, corms and bulbs. How to buy: Look for smooth-skinned choices with few blemishes that are firm to the touch. Some roots like turnips, beets, fennel or celery, also have Continue Reading »
IN THE LIGHT OF THE TERRIBLE SITUATION IN ISRAEL RIGHT NOW, WE FELT IT MOST IMPORTANT TO POST THIS ARTICLE FROM THE NEW YORK BOARD OF RABBIS: “The Torah’s ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace.” (Proverbs 3:17) As leaders of a rabbinic organization that broadly reflects the diversity of the Continue Reading »
Needless to say, we have never been to IHOP restaurants. We see their ads on the telly all the time, but alas there is no kosher version for us. Tant Pis! Well, pancakes are probably pancakes. We guess it is what goes on top of the pancake that makes the difference. Now you can have Continue Reading »
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE A&P COMPANY Expanded “All Things Kosher” Selection Now Available at the Newly Renovated Bergenfield, New Jersey, Pathmark Store Certified Mashgiach on Staff to Oversee the Bakery and New Kosher Meat, Deli & Seafood Departments Bergenfield, N.J. – – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) today announced the completed Continue Reading »
WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE SAY IT AGAIN- WE LOVE JACK’S GOURMET SAUSAGES! In the past, we have waxed eloquent about the Sweet Italian Sausage. We eat those puppies ALL the time. We like them any way we make them. And boiling the Brats in beer is also a big gustatory treat at our Continue Reading »
Chocolate Doughnut Hot Chocolate by J.M. Hirsch AP Food Editor Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 4 2 cups whole milk 1 glazed or sugar coated chocolate doughnut 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Pinch salt In a blender, combine the milk and doughnut. Puree until very smooth. This could take a minute or longer. Transfer Continue Reading »
We have never had a sweet potato biscuit before, but having tried this Star-D (NCYI and Star-K) mix for pancakes, we figure that biscuits should be great, too. We LOVED the pancakes! Ate way more than we should- they were that good! Here is what the company says about its product: You don’t have to Continue Reading »
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Cool nights and warms days are helping Florida open its strawberry season to a strong start. Doug Ohlemeier Florida growers in early and mid-December were harvesting strawberries like these near Plant City, Fla. Growers report the state’s strawberry season opening on a strong note. The Dover-based Florida Strawberry Growers Association reports Continue Reading »
December 6/Melbourne, Australia/The University of Melbourne — Too much of sugar may be creating health problems for many, but a new type of sugar developed by a team of researchers in Australia seems to be what is needed to keep a human heart healthy, according to new research on cardiac failure. Scientists at the University Continue Reading »
Here is our final installment on the fine products imported by Oxygen Imports. Even so, with three blog entries this week, we have not covered it all. We simply listed the ones we found interesting. It is up to you to find the rest. EXTRACTS: Coconut Flavor, Mango Extract, Rum Flavor, Chocolate Flavor, Lime Extract, Continue Reading »
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