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WHAT GOES WITH VANILLA?

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WHAT GOES WITH VANILLA?

Posted on July 26, 2010

Some years ago, someone gave us a recipe for chicken cutlets made on the BBQ grill that involved the use of vanilla. We were skeptical, but it was a real eye opener. As a result, we went on a vanilla kick. Here, then, is some good advice: NEVER, EVER cook carrots with vanilla. It was Continue Reading »

CHARLOTTE’S GOT KOSHER- GO FIGURE!

Posted on July 19, 2010

The following dispatch was filed by Deborah Wenger, Publications Editor at the UTJ, and Contributing Editor of the Kosher Nexus. If you’re traveling in the Charlotte, NC, area, make sure to drop in at Gleiberman’s Kosher Mart & Restaurant for both lunch (they’re open for dinner only on Sundays) and takeout food. I visited them Continue Reading »

COPPER MOON COFFEES

Posted on July 2, 2010

This OU certified coffee maker proudly presents some incredible varietal coffee blends. Here is what the company says about itself: “For centuries, mankind has been fascinated by the precious beauty of the rarely seen copper moon. A phenomenon so rare, it occurs only momentarily when the earth, sun and full moon are aligned in a Continue Reading »

REALLY WEIRD POTATO CHIP FLAVORS

Posted on June 10, 2010

NONE OF THE FOLLOWING ARE KOSHER. We run this list only for its enjoyment value. Here are some really weird potato chip flavors from around the world. Some of them sound interesting and others sound…….. well, let’s just say we are glad they are not kosher so we don’t ever have to worry about eating Continue Reading »

BECAUSE FRESH BREATH IS SO IMPORTANT IN A BAD ECONOMY!

Posted on June 8, 2010

According to some research presented by Mintel International (based in Chicago, they are a global supplier of consumer info, etc), fresh breath is a growth industry! Hey, you never know when you might lose a job because your breath smells like a polluted lake! According to Mintel, the market for breath fresheners has grown over Continue Reading »

THE WORLD’S WORST ICE CREAM FLAVORS

Posted on June 7, 2010

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT NON KOSHER ICE CREAM. WHY ARE WE RUNNING IT? READ IT AND YOU WILL SEE. PREPARE TO LAUGH OUT LOUD! The Japanese have long taken pride in their ability to adopt, adapt and improve on customs, practices and styles from other countries. Having succeeded globally with cars, electronics and even Continue Reading »

LOOK HOMEWARD ANGEL

Posted on June 3, 2010

We had a visitor recently who was treated to a bunch of rabbis sitting around and discussing the burning issues of the day. At lunch time, we broke long enough to order in some lunch from one or another kosher take out place. Our visitor said, “I think the hardest thing must be to keep Continue Reading »

FROM AN OLD KOSHER NEXUS NEWSLETTER

Posted on June 2, 2010

We were strolling in the Garden of Kosher Nexi past, when what should appear before our eyes? A cute article from Vol 3, #6, Summer, 96. Take a look: SO WHAT’S IN A NAME, ANYWAY? From Lukas Confections, comes one of the all time great product names. You may never actually eat this product yourself, Continue Reading »

A BRAND NEW LAW RE EATING DAIRY ON SHAVUOT???

Posted on May 25, 2010

On Shabbat, some of us were sitting around and the discussion turned to the custom of eating dairy on Shavuot. One person insisted that we should only eat dairy on Shavuot. Another said, it was only a custom and not halacha (Jewish law). One person said that he eats dairy right after shul and then, Continue Reading »

THE END OF HAVING IT YOUR (KOSHER) WAY??

Posted on May 14, 2010

Here’s a Whopper: Burger King leaving Israel May 11, 2010 JERUSALEM (JTA) — Burger King will shut down its Israel stores this summer. The 55 Burger King fast food restaurants will be renovated and reopened as Israeli Burger Ranch restaurants, the Israeli business daily Globes reported. Orgad Holdings, the company that owns franchise rights to Continue Reading »