Today is November 23, 2024 / /
Today is November 23, 2024 / /
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 »
Brunswick Sardines in Olive Oil – A consumer reported fi nding krill, a small crustacean similar in appearance to a small shrimp, in some cans of Brunswick Sardines in Olive Oil. The product code of the cans in question is 0215CB Best By Aug 2015. Sardines are a small herring and are a natural seafood Continue Reading »
Kashrus Magazine has a web site that lists non Orthodox hashgachot. We get it- we really do. Yet, on another level, we are bothered by the notion. Labels are very convenient and serve useful purposes. But labels can also be used to obfuscate. It seems to us that the purpose of listing non Orthodox supervision Continue Reading »
FSIS unveils humane handling enforcement measures By Lisa M. Keefe • Meatingplace.com The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced several measures to better enforce humane handling laws for cattle slaughtered at FSIS-inspected facilities. Among the new measures the agency announced are: • Inspection personnel are instructed to condemn and promptly euthanize all non-ambulatory Continue Reading »
PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU,HAS LISTED HIS WORST PRODUCT LIST. WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT FIND IT INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT GOES ON OUT THERE IN THE WIDE WORLD OF TREFE! December 23, 2010 With more than 17,000 new food products introduced to consumers annually, Phil announced his top 10 new product Hits and Misses of 2010. Continue Reading »
THIS ARTICLE IS FROM PHIL LEMPERT- SUPERMARKET GURU. ALTHOUGH IT IS FOR THE “HOLIDAY SEASON,” WE THINK HIS ADVICE IS WORTH NOTING. Healthy Holiday Tips December 22, 2010 How to stay in line with your holiday healthy eating plan – here are a few of the SupermarketGuru’s trustworthy tips: Try not to get seduced by Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU: Splendid spuds? Yes were talkin’ Yukon gold, russet, fingerling, long white, red, yellow, Nordland and more! Potatoes were the main staple of indigenous populations in the Andean region of South America for centuries. The Spanish conquistadors brought potatoes with them back to Europe, along with tons of gold and silver. Continue Reading »
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