This ad is about a non kosher product. Whew! At least we don’t have to worry about buying it!! When we saw our first bag of Dill Pickle flavored potato chips, we were sort of negative about the whole idea. After some weeks of seeing it on the grocer’s shelf, we bought a bag. They Continue Reading »
We have been here for two weeks now, and we feel no rush to leave. Alas, today we return to the USA. We did want to take this opportunity to single out some very special people at the hotel: Natalie Shalom handles guest relations, among other tasks. Every morning, Natalie is in the dining greeting Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY New Labeling Standards to Affect Kosher Food Industry New York…by Tani Cohn…As reported in major news outlets this past week, the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute have devised a new set of standards pertaining to food package labeling. Due in part to the anti-obesity campaign championed by First Lady Continue Reading »
Long time readers of this blog know that the last time we went to Lucianna (over a year ago), we were positive we would never go back. The experience was just so unacceptable on so many levels, we felt that we had no reason to ever go there again. On a scale of one to Continue Reading »
Tonight a few of us had take out from Sushi Rehavia. For starters, the egg roll (with chicken in it) was one of the very best we have ever had. The outside was crispy and the interior was outrageously delicious. We are not big on sushi, but our fellow diners said theirs were quite fresh Continue Reading »
Long time readers know that the Dan P is our Jerusalem home. We love staying at the Dan P and we stay here several times each year. Recently the hotel redid the lobby and the dining room and the lobby bar. Wowzers! What a job they did! The place is amazing. The decor is fantastic Continue Reading »
By the time you read this, we will have landed in Eretz Yisrael- please God. We are on a trip to visit our grandchildren and their parents, too! One funny thing, when we go to Israel, the kids ask us to bring all sorts of goodies that they supposedly can not get (or else is Continue Reading »
Follow these tips for buying and cooking chicken: – Make sure chicken is fresh by checking the “sell-by” date, which is seven to 10 days after the chicken was slaughtered. If properly refrigerated, the chicken will remain fresh two to three days after the “sell-by” date. – Tightly wrap chicken to keep it from drying Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Making conscious decisions in the fish department of your local supermarket or in a restaurant is getting easier and easier, as an increasing amount of supermarkets and restaurants alike are choosing to only stock sustainable sources. Still there are times when we need to be reminded of the best choices Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Eggs are an American dietary staple because they’re a great source of inexpensive, adaptable, protein; these days some brands are also being touted as a good source of another nutrient: omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are a hot topic because of their proven beneficial effects on heart and overall health. The Continue Reading »
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