We recently attended an affair out of state. We met the mashgiach for the event and had a conversation with him. We commented on the fact that Vaad of Queens had posted a sign in a kosher store stating that because the salads were prepared in a meat kitchen on meat utensils, the salads (kugels, Continue Reading »
Rabbis Threaten Woman Over Lettuce, Kosher Claims Shmarya Rosenberg • FailedMessiah.com On Tuesday In Tiberias, just before Avigail Aharon was about to open her restaurant for the day, two uninvited guests arrived – representatives of Israel’s state-funded haredi-controlled Chief Rabbinate. The rabbis reportedly came to warn Aharon – threaten her, some would say. Why? Because Continue Reading »
Did you ever sit at your table and say to yourself, “Self, wouldn’t tahina in a squeeze bottle be really super?” No mess. No extra silverware to wash. Plus, it would fit nicely on the door of your fridge. Well, stop dreaming and run to your local kosher emporium and buy a bottle of SHANI’S Continue Reading »
Loyal readers know that our total fave in the world of kosher sausage are those sausages made by Jack’s Gourmet. We LOVE the sweet Italian. Cooking their brats in beer makes us feel so indulgent. Actually there is not a sausage they make that we do not like! Now comes FACON. What is it? It Continue Reading »
We grew up in New England where folks really celebrated Thanksgiving with both religious and secular fervor. Our town was a small town, surrounded by two other even smaller towns. On turkey day, everyone either went to church or synagogue to offer thanks for all the bounty that this country has given us. At one Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Fresh Herbs 101 Fresh herbs are located in the produce section, and are sold in small bunches (and sometimes in pots), used to add piquant flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. How to Buy: Should have clean, fresh fragrance; no wilting or black spots; intense green color (except sage, Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Winter Squash Varieties It’s the season of the squash. Those delicious and delightfully decorative squash varieties that are good for everything from soup to fall centerpieces and more. But for those of us simply heading to the supermarket for our pumpkins, winter squashes and gourds, here are some simple shopping Continue Reading »
New from Tabatchnick Fine Foods comes single serve frozen oatmeal. Apparently we can no longer add the water- nope we need to have the water pre-added. All we have to do is put it in the microwave for less than four minutes. Certified by the Kof-K, the product is made from steel cut oats, is Continue Reading »
Face it, you are tired of the same old same old when it comes to desserts. Looking for something that will wow your guests? So, how about Kane Candy Cups? These Star-D chocolate cups are all natural, all delicious and wonderfully easy to use. Just pick which cup you prefer and fill it with fruit, Continue Reading »
There is a brand new snack in town, one that is both good for you and tastes good, too. Called CRUNCHIES, these are freeze dried, 100% natural fruit and veggie crunchies. Each snack is organic, gluten wheat free, Kof-K kosher, non GMO and free of preservatives. All of the snacks we have seen are pareve. Continue Reading »
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