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Andrea’s (Almost) Famous Cholent

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Andrea’s (Almost) Famous Cholent

Posted on February 4, 2005

I keep getting requests for my recipe, so I’ll do the best I can. This is actually a very delicious cholent. Don’t be afraid to play with the ingredients. The night before you make the cholent, or first thing in the morning, soak 1-1/2 Cups of beans in water (I use a combination of lima Continue Reading »

THIS JUST IN……

Posted on February 3, 2005

TRADER JOE’S FUDGE BROWNIES bears a mislabeled Star-K. The product is Star-D certified, a non-cholov Yisroel certification of the National Council of Young Israel administered by the Star-K. Future packaging will be corrected.

EMPIRE CHICKEN RECALL

Posted on February 3, 2005

A New York firm is recalling about 5,760 pounds of chicken products because of possible listeria contamination, the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Monday. Schreiber Processing Corp. of Maspeth has received no reports of illness, the recall said, but to be safe, the product is on recall. The products were produced on Continue Reading »

PECORINO CHEESE

Posted on February 2, 2005

Recently we had a special treat at a friend’s house. We were treated to some imported pecorino cheese from Italy. Certified Kosher Cholov Yisroel by Rabbi Sholom Elmaleh of Milan, Italy, the cheese was a gustatory delight! Pecorino is a sheep’s milk cheese. It has a most hearty flavor. We had PECORINO SARDO- a flavorful Continue Reading »

LA GUTA RESTAURANT

Posted on February 1, 2005

La Guta 18 Rivlin St., Nahlat Shiva, Jerusalem. Tel. 02-623 2322 Fine French-Oriental cuisine Kashrut: Rabbanut Yerushalayim This is one of Jerusalem’s finest restaurant. Service is exceptional, the food is too! Located a block off the midrochov, this restaurant is easily accessible to all. The decor is sort of a cross between old Jerusalem and Continue Reading »

WARM RICE PUDDING

Posted on January 31, 2005

COCONUT RICE PUDDING 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted cooked rice 3 cups whole milk 1/2 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Garnish: sweetened flaked coconut, toasted Simmer rice, milk, coconut milk, sugar, and salt, uncovered, in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, Continue Reading »

SUSHI METSUYAN- QUEENS

Posted on January 27, 2005

Recently we had the opportunity to dine at Sushi Metsuyan in Queens, NY. In addition to the sushi, the restaurant is also a Japanese steak house. As we were a group of hard core carnivores, it was the meat that beckoned to us. What an incredible experience we had. For starters, we have to say Continue Reading »

Wonderful Pareve Chocolate Cake!

Posted on January 26, 2005

This is a wonderful chocolate cake, it’s pareve and doesn’t have any eggs either! Amazingly good! DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE 1-2/3 cups all purpose four (do not use self-rising) 1 cup packed brown sugar or granulated sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Continue Reading »

WHAT?? PASSOVER ALREADY??

Posted on January 25, 2005

Believe it or not, now is the time to order your special needs matzah for Passover. If you need 100% organic wheat, whole wheat or spelt shmurah matzah, now is the time to place your order so you don’t miss out. Contact Chicago Shmura Matzah Factory at 8235 North Christiana, Skokie, IL 60076. The phone Continue Reading »

Eggplant Dip

Posted on January 24, 2005

A creamy eggplant dip that has no tomatoes! Something light and different for a change! Great dipping for pita pieces, veggies, bread squares or crackers. Eggplant Dip Olive oil 1 eggplant 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic 1 cup yogurt 1 3-oz package cream cheese 1 tablespoon Continue Reading »