Today is November 23, 2024 / /
Today is November 23, 2024 / /
OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT OUR POSITION ON KITNIYOT DERIVATIVES KITNIYOT Perhaps no issue stirs as much debate as the debate swirling around kitniyot- generally translated as legumes. According to Ashenazi custom and law, we are not allowed to eat kitniyot on Pesach. Rabbi Yosef Karo, the creator of the Shulchan Aruch called the custom of Continue Reading »
“Concerning peanuts, which were called stashkes in Europe—they have been accepted as being permitted on Pesach and are not considered kitniyos (legumes that are forbidden on Pesach) because all the reasons for the prohibition of kitniyos do not apply to peanuts. Peanuts are not sown in fields (with grain), and even if they were there Continue Reading »
FROM THE SOUTHERN UTJ TEST KITCHEN, CHEF ANDREA PRESENTS: Viennese Chocolate Torte The cake is very rich. A small piece goes a long way. 10 eggs, separated 10 heaping Tablespoons sugar (about 1 cup) 8 ounces walnuts, finely ground 2-1/2 Tablespoons matzoh meal 6 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate Combine egg yolks and sugar. Add chocolate Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (FEB. 24, 2013) SPECIAL PASSOVER PREVIEW By Eda Kram, Editor, New Product Showcase & Staff Reporters NEW YORK — The decision by the Orthodox Union (OU) to certify products that include kitniyot (legumes) will have an immediate impact on grocery shelves this Passover season. Kitniyot, which is a category of food that Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (FEB.24, 2013) NEW YORK — Coca Cola with its distinguished yellow caps will once again be available for this coming Passover (eve of April 14th thru April 22nd), according to the Orthodox Union (OU) that certifies the special run of certain Coke and Sprite products. The products are expected to be on Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (FEB.10, 2014) The OU will, for the first time, issue a Kosher for Passover certification for “kitniyot” foods. Kitniyot is a category of foods that were forbidden by Ashkenazic custom during Passover because they might be confused with forbidden grains. Included in this group are: beans, buckwheat/kasha, caraway, cardamom, chickpeas, corn, fennel, Continue Reading »
1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 hot water 1/2 cup corn syrup 1.5 cups vodka 1 tbs almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract melt the two sugars in 3/4 cup very hot water, add other ingredients, and chill. Note: you can vary the strength of the mixture depending upon the strength Continue Reading »
FROM THE JEWISH PRESS (1/28/14) Snack food manufacturers are increasingly turning to the Orthodox Union for kosher certification to expand their markets during the Passover holiday. Classic Foods announced last week that the company and its branded snack products will be kosher for Passover, under the certification of the OU, which will put Kettle Classics, Continue Reading »
With a fanfare lacking only trumpets and drum rolls, the OU breathlessly announced that this year they will offer OU Pesach certified Quinoa. Here at the Kosher Nexus, we have long stated that Quinoa is automatically kosher for Pesach. And, if you buy your quinoa before Pesach, you certainly have no Pesach worries. In the Continue Reading »
Product is OK-D Pretzel Perfection announces their new gourmet, holiday clusters. Check these out: SALTED CARAMEL CLUSTERS: Salted caramel clusters begin with gluten free pretzel sticks covered in chocolate and caramel, topped with dark chocolate chips and sea salt. EGGNOG CLUSTERS: Gluten free pretzel sticks covered in a creamy infused white chocolate finished with white Continue Reading »
Recent Comments