The latest edition of the Kosher Nexus is available at the UTJ web site. Go to www.utj.org/Kitchen/knexus/knv11n5.pdf . Enjoy!
We got the bestest gift today. Yuppers- the very bestest!! What was it? Brownies. But these were not run of the mill brownies. Nope. These were the ne plus ultra of brownies. FAIRYTALE BROWNIES makes a product that will leave you with a Jones for more, more, more! Here is how they describe their product: Continue Reading »
We confess: we have an inordinate fondness for chef’s clothing. With the possible exception of surgical scrubs, nothing is ever as comfortable as chef’s wear. In the Kosher Nexus test kitchen facility, we favor chef wear over just about anything else. Put a pair of chef’s clogs on your feet, and see if your poor, Continue Reading »
We have always been partial to Petites Madeleines. There is just something about them that we really, really like. Not to mention that they were the snack of choice while “A La Recherche Du Temps Purdues” was being written. So, imagine our pleasant surprise when we found packaged Madeleines at a warehouse club recently. Certified Continue Reading »
It ain’t only mama’s little children who love shortening bread (see yesterday’s entry); we do, too! There is little that can beat the convenience of picking up a package of Walkers Pure Butter Short Bread or even the Almond Short Bread. In short, we love shortening bread. Just today, we had the chance to try Continue Reading »
BETH’S BAKING BASICS make baking simple. Even a baker wannabe can bake magnificent cakes and cookies using Beth’s products. Beth offers Chocolate Cake mix, Harvest Lemon Cake mix, Heirloom Spice Cake mix, The Mix (ie, pancake, waffle, muffin, biscotti mix), and a whole line of super cookie mixes, too: Triple Ginger Snaps, Chocolate Chip, Mint Continue Reading »
Two of our favorite food groups are peanut butter and chocolate. Put those two together, add a little whipped topping, and, “Heaven, we’re in heaven….” Here is one of our fave peanut butter recipes: NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER PIE Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/2 Continue Reading »
How many times have you sighed in frustration and said, “Oh, if only I had a can of almond paste/pistachio paste/marzipan/almond butter, I could bake some really neat stuff?” Yeah, not us either. BUT, if indeed the lack of said things did stand in your way, you will be thrilled to know, “not no more!” Continue Reading »
Kornfections is a company that markets amazing pop corn confections and nuts packages. Check each package carefully- not everything they make is kosher. Kosher certification is by the Ko. Kosher products include: Golden Butternut, Chocolate Pecan, Macadamia Coconut, Almond Pecan, Toffy, Korn Krunch, Mixed Nuts in a jar, Popping Corn, and more. The taste of Continue Reading »
When I was in Texas a few weeks back, I had occasion to read Southern Living magazine. I totally forgot that I had cut a recipe out of the mag and brought it home. Well, I found the recipe the other day and I tried it out. It was wonderful. I suspect you will like Continue Reading »
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