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PUMPKIN INFO

Posted on October 18, 2007

This comes courtesy of the “I’m Not Martha” column: Pumpkins are fruit. According to the University of Illinois, 90 percent of the pumpkins grown in the United States are raised within a 90-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois. Pumpkins are grown primarily for processing with a small percentage grown for ornamental sales through you-pick farms, farmers’ Continue Reading »

TOP SECRET RECIPES

Posted on October 16, 2007

We found a web site that is truly da bomb!! It is called Top Secret Recipes. Chef Todd Wilbur clones restaurant menu items so that you can cook them at home. THIS IS NOT A KOSHER WEB SITE. HOWEVER, an incredible number of the recipes can easily be made in a kosher kitchen. Some require Continue Reading »

NEW SUDS DEAL

Posted on October 15, 2007

Coors, Miller Brew Up Partnership OCTOBER 12, 2007 — The makers of Coors and Miller Lite plan to combine their U.S. brewing operations in an effort to compete better against industry leader Anheuser-Busch, reports the Associated Press. The joint venture announced Tuesday will be known as MillerCoors and will have responsibility for selling brands including Continue Reading »

GO GONZO WITH PETROLEUM JELLY

Posted on October 9, 2007

This list appeared on AOL on Sunday, Oct. 7th. We thought it was worth repeating here. Twentytwo uses for Vaseline………… Water Rings on Wood Furniture: Rub petroleum into damaged area with your fingers and let stand for a few hours or if possible overnight. In the morning remove excess jelly with a paper towel and Continue Reading »

A GAZILLION KOSHER SYMBOLS

Posted on October 8, 2007

Well, ok, not a gazillion. But close to a thousand is a real number! Kashrus Magazine just published its annual list of kosher symbols. This year, they published it in a separate volume- a real nice touch. The book is a wonderful resource. It is also very helpful: it tells you which rabbis/v’adim are Conservative Continue Reading »

CHOCOLATE AND KISSING……. WHICH IS BETTER?

Posted on September 26, 2007

Which sets the heart a-fluttering more: Chocolate or a kiss? Posted: Sep 19th 2007 11:20PM by Martha Edwards Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Healthy Habits, Healthy Relationships What excites you more — chocolate or a passionate kiss? It’s a purely subjective matter but technically speaking, the correct answer is chocolate. According to SELF Magazine, the Continue Reading »

SUKKOT AT NORMAN'S IN J'LEM

Posted on September 25, 2007

Readers of this blog know that we love Norman’s Steak and Burger. We always have a super time when we eat there. We wish we could be there for Sukkot instead of here in the States, but as we can’t, we will just look at their Sukkot take out list and drool……….. NORMAN’S STEAK’N BURGER Continue Reading »

SHANA TOVA- GMAR CHATIMA TOVA

Posted on September 11, 2007

We will not publish on Weds, erev Rosh Hashanah. Therefore, we want to take this opportunity to thank you once again for being a reader and supporter of this blog. It is hard to believe that the Kosher Nexus Newsletter has been around for over 14 years, and that this blog has already been around Continue Reading »

PEACHY KEEN

Posted on September 6, 2007

Avoid peaches that are hard as a rock and/or have hints of green. This usually means they were picked too early and will never fully ripen. • The skin and flesh should range from light pinkish-white to reddish-yellow. The amount of redness is determined by the variety and is not an indicator of ripeness. • Continue Reading »

NORMAN'S PREPARES FOR A THREE DAY HOLIDAY

Posted on August 29, 2007

All of our Israeli friends and family are complaining like crazy over the fact that they have to celebrate a three day yom tov (two days Rosh Hashanah followed by shabbat) just as we do here in the Diaspora. Hahaha- they finally get to understand Jewish life as we live it out here in the Continue Reading »