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Orange You Glad I Did Not Say Banana?

Posted on December 27, 2018

RANGE YOU GLAD I DIDN’T SAY BANANA? We recently had seudah shlishit at a friend’s house. Prominently displayed in the middle of the table was a salad the likes of which we had never seen. It was a cucumber and orange salad. We gotta tell you, it looked a tad strange, and the taste had Continue Reading »

Kosher and Theoretically Kosher

Posted on December 26, 2018

This article originally appeared in the March 11, 2004 edition of the Kosher Nexus. It still applies as much today as it did then. A magazine devoted to matters of kashrut recently offered the following advice:“Pouring boiling water over every single inch of your stainless steel sink would make it theoretically kosher for passover, but Continue Reading »

Tastykake Winter Limited-Time Offerings

Posted on December 25, 2018

Available through March 8, 2019, Tastykake’s limited-time winter offerings include the Chocolate Mint Glazed Pie, available in individual 4.5-ounce packages for a suggested retail price of $1.79; and Maple Sweet Rolls, available in 14.4-ounce boxes (six rolls per box) for a suggested price of $2.99. The seasonal treat lineup also includes Red Velvet and Salted Caramel Mini Continue Reading »

Sans Sucre Sugar- Gluten Free Baking Mixes

Posted on December 20, 2018

Sans Sucre offers gluten-free and sugar-free mixes that require only a few ingredients and minimal time to prepare. Products include:  Gluten Free & Sugar Free Baking Mixes – These gluten- and sugar-free mixes are low in cholesterol and sodium, and made in small batches with quality, hand-selected ingredients including all-natural Stevia. The mixes are available in both Continue Reading »

Twix Triple Chocolate Cookie Bar

Posted on December 19, 2018

New Twix Triple Chocolate Cookie Bars from Mars Wrigley Confectionery are said to offer three times the chocolate flavor of traditional Twix bars. The bars are a combination of chocolate cookie bars and chocolate caramel enrobed in milk chocolate. The bars retail in two sizes: 1.41-ounce Singles packs and 2.82-ounce Share Size packs.  Kosher, of course.

Hint Unsweetened Fruity Water

Posted on December 18, 2018

Hint – the unsweetened flavored water brand whose mantra is “drink water, not sugar” – has a new line of kid-friendly drinks intended to end the “age of sugar”: 200-milliliter Tetra boxes of unsweetened, fruit-flavored beverages that contain no sugar or artificial sweeteners. Available in Watermelon, Cherry, Blackberry and Apple flavors, the no-calorie drinks are intended Continue Reading »

New From Mars (No, Not The Planet)

Posted on December 13, 2018

MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY A number of new varieties for classic brands are on the way from Mars Wrigley. Such items include the Twix Triple Chocolate bar; the Creamy Snickers bar, featuring peanut butter, almond butter or maple butter; and Birthday Cake 3 Musketeers pieces.

Be Sure To Vote In The Upcoming Hershey Election!!

Posted on December 12, 2018

THE HERSHEY CO. Product innovation, candy competition and line extensions are in the cards for Hershey. Building on its Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cups, which combine two of its most popular products, the company will crossover different brands and release a Hershey bar with miniature Reese’s Pieces candies inside as a permanent item. Reese’s will also get Continue Reading »

Cheese Quesadillas (A Traditional Mexican Chanukah Dish)

Posted on December 10, 2018

Ingredients 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, room temperature (or 1 tablespoon oil) 12 8-inch tortillas 3 cups shredded cheese – cheddar/Monterey Jack/mozzarella, or a mix Directions Lightly spread margarine or butter on one side of each tortilla. Heat a frying pan over low heat. Place one tortilla, margarine/butter side down, in the pan. Sprinkle surface Continue Reading »

Chinese Latkes With Tangy Dipping Sauce

Posted on December 9, 2018

INGREDIENTS FOR LATKES 2medium potatoes 3green onions, finely chopped 1egg 1 1⁄2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoon salt 2tablespoons vegetable oil FOR CHINESE DIPPING SAUCE 1teaspoon sesame seeds 1clove garlic, minced 1green onion, finely chopped 4tablespoons soy sauce 2tablespoons white vinegar 2teaspoons sesame oil 1teaspoon sugar DIRECTIONS Grate potatoes and mix togehter with green onions. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs; stir in cornstarch and salt. Continue Reading »