FROM THE NY TIMES Food and Drink April 12, 2013, 6:24 pm Comment Kosher Food Maker’s Inventory Seized Over Rodent Infestation By LUKE HAMMILL V.I.P. Foods, whose Queens headquarters were infested with rodents, according to federal authorities, sells its products under several brands, including KoJel.Screengrab from V.I.P. Foods Web site. V.I.P. Foods, whose Queens headquarters Continue Reading »
Back in Nov, 2012, we told you about the really fancy chocolate cups, etc, available from Kane Candy. The products make for some really fancy desserts with which you can really wow your friends. All products are Star-D (dairy). The company has added four new products to their already impressive line up. White Chocolate Winter Continue Reading »
Our last article dealt with a Government allegation of very real ethical lapses at a kosher business. An investigation is under way, and it appears as if the owners of the company will be found guilty of some serious ethical problems. For us, the question is “Is the meat they sold still kosher?” The simple Continue Reading »
FROM FAILED MESSIAH (VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES) Drought is decimating US farmers, especially cattle, goat and sheep growers. And barring a shift in government policy, that will eventually mean your food – already priced higher than ever – will go up in price even more. That could mean that kosher meat prices will skyrocket, Continue Reading »
A most fascinating article about hashgacha and kashruth in general appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Weds, March 20, 2013. At one point in the article, a Rabbi Tabibi says that he does not just wash the veggies, he checks them under a 60X microscope. He is quoted saying, “A tiny piece of dirt Continue Reading »
We just found out that last fall and winter, Nabisco had limited edition, special Oroes. For Halloween they had Candy Corn flavored Oreos. (OUD) For the so called holiday season, they had Gingerbread Man flavored Oreos. (OUD) Will they be back again? How did we ever miss them? Hmmm, maybe we should actually walk down Continue Reading »
LOEB’S ONION CRUNCH OU certified, pareve. The Loebs take sweet onions, cut them, batter them and lightly fry them in vegetable oil. Then they season them. These crunches are NON GMO, have a roasted onion flavor and ideal for sprinkling on top of salad. They also go well with cooked veggies. Or, you can saute Continue Reading »
Hacham Yehonatan Elazar Shalom rabbotay, I am proud to announce the launching of a new heksher–CKA (Caribbean Kashruth Authority). We will be issuing kashruth certification in the Caribbean and Central America. Our headquarters is based out of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, led by myself and an advisory board of Hakhamim. I will let Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHERTOPIA Chagall Bistro – Park Slope French food reasonably priced is the aim of a new restaurant in Park Slope Brooklyn. Koshertopia has confirmed that Chagall Bistro located at 332 5th St. Brooklyn has opened and is under the Supervision of the OK. The menu created by Executive Chef Jean-Claude Teulade, a veteran of Continue Reading »
Daiya Foods has contacted us and quoting their FAQ… “All Daiya products except for our pizzas are OU Kosher certified.” http://www.daiyafoods.com/our-products/faqs [Webmaster modified: 2013-08-15 2:05 PM] DAIYA VEGAN PIZZAS Cheeze Lover’s Pizza -finally, a pizza for everyone New Daiya Pizzas are the first brand of dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free pizza! Available in four delicious flavours: Continue Reading »
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