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How To Clean Mushrooms

Posted on August 8, 2022

The Basics: Should You Wash Mushrooms? Mushrooms that you purchase at a store are grown on sterile manure, that is the “dirt” that is clinging to them. And while it isn’t unsafe for you to consume, it isn’t delicious. If you have ever had a mushroom dish marred by grit, you know that you do Continue Reading »

How To Store Cucumbers

Posted on August 5, 2022

Should Cucumbers Be Refrigerated? No matter the variety — whether it’s slicing, English, Persian, Japanese, or mini snacking — cucumbers are subject to what’s called “chilling injury,” says Trevor Suslow, vice president of food safety for the Produce Marketing Association. This means that when they’re stored for more than a few days at typical home refrigeration Continue Reading »

Who Makes The Costco Brands?

Posted on July 29, 2021

Kirkland Coffee     Star Bucks Kirkland Jelly Beans   Jelly Belly Batteries   Duracell Tuna   Bumble Bee Foil Wrap    Reynolds wrap Water bottles   Niagra Water Mattresses   Sterns and Foster

Twelve Ways To Use Cornstarch

Posted on March 26, 2020

1. Thicken Sauces Okay, this one goes without saying. To thicken sauces and other liquids, mix a bit of cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create what’s called a “slurry.” Then whisk the slurry into the liquid you want to thicken as it simmers. 2. Coat the Fruit in Pies What’s the secret Continue Reading »

Applicants for Mashgichim Soar

Posted on February 14, 2020

Applicants for Mashgichim (Kashrut Supervisors) Soar Chicago…The number of people seeking to become kashruth supervisors (mashgichim) continues to grow as kashruth agencies respond with an intensified training program. Many of the major kashruth agencies sponsor such training programs as does the Association of Kashrus Agencies (AKO), according to Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, its executive director. The Continue Reading »

Meat Labels 101: A Guide to Decoding 20 Common Claims

Posted on January 31, 2020

1. Air-Chilled Typically referring to poultry, this is a method of cooling chicken to the required 40˚F after slaughter. It chills chicken in a cold-air chamber or by blasting it with cold air, rather than in the cold-water bath typically used, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Because it doesn’t absorb water, Continue Reading »

The Status Of Oreo Cookies

Posted on January 24, 2020

What is the status of Oreo Sandwich Cookies? Do they contain actual dairy ingredients? January 7, 2020 At the present time the following Oreo Sandwich Cookies do not contain dairy ingredients, although they are manufactured on dairy equipment: – Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies – Oreo Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies – Triple Double Oreo Sandwich Cookies Continue Reading »

More Than 80 Percent of Israel’s $20 Billion Food Industry Is Kosher

Posted on January 23, 2020

More than 80% of Israel’s $20 Billion Food Industry is Kosher Tel Aviv…Israel’s food industry is largely kosher despite a growing segment of non-kosher retail stores. Despite its growing food manufacturing capacity, Israel still imports large quantities of food, according to the USDA division in the American Embassy. It is one of the reasons why Continue Reading »

We Are Back!

Posted on November 25, 2019

After a seven month hiatus, we are back.  We apologize for the absence, but now we are back.  In the days and weeks ahead, we expect to bring you good news, exciting recipes, and much good info. Stay with us!

Man Kosher Brands Hope To Be The Next Sabra

Posted on March 13, 2019

Bentonville, AZ – Sabra Hummus is available at most supermarkets but also at airports, train stations and even stadiums. Many other brands that initially made a foray into kosher have managed to go mainstream. The kosher industry looks at Sabra which is now owned partially by PepsiCo as the ideal model of a brand that Continue Reading »