The word from the left coast is that this year we will see an incredible abundance of cherries. Herewith, a short primer on cherries: Sweet Cherries Sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are the most commonly available types of cherries in the United States; with their high sugar content, they are perfect for eating out of hand. Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (JUNE 17,2013) With One-Third of Americans Gluten-Free, Kosher Industry Ready for a Leader on Gluten By Feigie Leitman, KT Features Editor NEW YORK — LA Times journalist Mary MacVean recently revealed that an estimated one-third of all Americans try to avoid gluten, about the same number that own a tablet computer or Continue Reading »
Nestlé Adds Premium Brand in Still Water Arena By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN DRINKING tap water is essentially free, but even during the economic downturn, consumers have sprung for bottled water, with sales in the United States increasing 6.7 percent in 2012, to $11.8 billion, according to the International Bottled Water Association. Americans on average drank Continue Reading »
Empire Kosher Fined Almost $100,000 For Repeat Environmental Violations Shmarya Rosenberg • FailedMessiah.com America’s largest kosher poultry producer, Empire Kosher Poultry located in in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, was fined $99,000 by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection for repeated violations that began in 2008, the JTA reported. The violations included chemical spills, discharge of untreated industrial Continue Reading »
FROM ISRAEL 21C Top 12 new fruit and vegetables species developed in Israel Israeli innovation isn’t just limited to high-tech, it also extends to the development of some of the world’s most popular new fruits and vegetables. By Abigail Klein Leichman May 28, 2013, Since the first half of the 20th century, Israeli agricultural wizards Continue Reading »
FROM MY JEWISH LEARNING Ingredients 1 cup Israeli cous cous 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup water 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced 1 scallion, white and green parts diced 2 Tbsp diced red onion 3/4 cup diced cucumber 3/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (MAY 20) Tofurky, a manufacturer of vegetarian products, located one mile east of Oregon, is looking to the lucrative kosher market to continue to expand its rapidly growing line of Tofurky deli products as well as those made with Tempeh, a cultured cake of beans and/or grains that has been a staple Continue Reading »
There’s a new product in the freezer department. Totally organic. Totally tasty. Totally good for you. Stonyfield introduces Greek Frozen Yogurt. Certification is OU-D. Check out these flavors: Vanilla Chocolate Honey Blueberry Super Fruits Mango These are fat free, 100% organic, contain 6 grams of protein, 5 live and active cultures, and they come in Continue Reading »
Sigh. It had to happen sooner or later. After all, we have spinach hummus, garlic hummus, lemon hummus, so why not this new offering from Sabra? ASIAN FUSION GARDEN HUMMUS Traditional flavors of Asian cuisine join a classic Mediterranean dip. Bold ginger and delicate sesame are folded into the creamy hummus, and then garnished with Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY APRIL 22, 2013 Kosher Company Says it Continues to Produce Quality Products Despite Seizure By Staff Reporters QUEENS, NY — A kosher manufacturer of a host of products that was accused of producing the products in a plant infested with rodents would not comment on the accusations because of the ongoing investigation Continue Reading »
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