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OUR STANCE ON KITNIYOT (AN ENCORE KN PRESENTATION)

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OUR STANCE ON KITNIYOT (AN ENCORE KN PRESENTATION)

Posted on March 26, 2014

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 »

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE TORTE FOR PESACH

Posted on March 24, 2014

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 »

NEW BEN AND JERRY’S ICE CREAM MAY REVOLUTIONIZE ICE CREAM

Posted on March 21, 2014

FROM HUFFPOST TASTE (FEB.26, 2013) The new ice cream features a column running down the middle of the pint that is a core center of fudge, caramel or raspberry jam. It’s genius. You know when you can’t decide which pint of ice cream to buy, so you end up buying two and eating way too Continue Reading »

LOTS OF NEW PRODUCTS FOR PESACH

Posted on March 20, 2014

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 »

GABILA’S IS BACK!

Posted on March 14, 2014

FROM LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY A fire marshal Thursday cleared Gabila’s Knishes in Copiague to resume production of its mainstay product almost five months after a fire sidelined a key piece of equipment and resulted in a nationwide fried knish famine. Stacey Ziskin Gabay, executive vice president and general counsel for the family-owned business, said production Continue Reading »

REALLY EASY ALFREDO SAUCE

Posted on March 12, 2014

We love pasta Alfredo. Who ever Al was, we thank him! Here is the easiest recipe we have ever seen for Al’s famous sauce: Ingredients Original recipe makes 8 servings 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups grated kosher Parmesan cheese Directions In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter or Continue Reading »

NEW JELLY BELLY CAMO BEANS

Posted on March 11, 2014

Jelly Belly Expands Camo Beans Jelly Belly Candy Company recently pulled the cover off Jelly Belly Camo Beans, a package of jelly beans inspired by the art of camouflage. Now, the company adds a second colorful and trendy bag to the line with the introduction of Pink Camo Beans. For every bag of Camo Beans Continue Reading »

PEANUT BUTTER PIE (DAIRY)

Posted on March 5, 2014

FROM THE GOOD FOLKS AT REESE’S INGREDIENTS: (hdr) (hdr) PEANUT BUTTER CRUMB CRUST(recipe follows) 1-1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) REESE’S Minis Peanut Butter Cups, divided 1/2 cup REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen non-dairy whipped Continue Reading »

CANDY TREE: ORGANIC LICORICE

Posted on February 24, 2014

We have read about this product, but have not seen it. The licorice is from the Netherlands. Made with organic molasses and organic corn syrup, this product is geared to adult tastes and not children. The licorice is dense and chewy, and according to the company is fun to eat. Check out this list: No Continue Reading »

PEANUT BUTTER NOODLES

Posted on February 21, 2014

Ingredients Original recipe makes 2 to 4 servings 8 ounces spaghetti 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts only) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup hot water 1 tablespoon kosher cider vinegar 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Continue Reading »