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Archive: November 2007

TWENTY USES FOR OLD PANTY HOSE

Posted on November 16, 2007

Got some old pantyhose loaded with holes, runs and the like? Don’t throw them away! Here are twenty good suggestions- Cut the legs off and use to keep all those odd bits of soap that tend to get left in the bathroom. Tie the end and keep it beside the sink for hand washing. Put Continue Reading »

REESE'S WHIPPS

Posted on November 14, 2007

This just in from Kosher Today: “New Reese’s Whipps from Hershey’s Reese’s, part of the Hershey’s candy empire, is expanding yet again, following the success of the Crispy Crunchy Bar introduction. The new bar is called Reese’s Whipps Candy Bar and it features a light and fluffy peanut butter nougat. The nougat gives the Whipps Continue Reading »

A TRIBUTE TO MOLLIE B

Posted on November 13, 2007

Last January when we were in Israel, we got a phone call that we still have difficulty accepting. Our beloved Mollie B had passed away on Shabbat while we were in Jerusalem. Long time KN readers know that we loved Mollie B, and spent many a wonderful Thanksgiving at her house with the whole family Continue Reading »

CRANBERRY NOTES

Posted on November 12, 2007

Here you go: just in time for Turkey time, all the things you need to know about cranberries plus one recipe: CRANBERRY TIPS: * When washing, look for bright, plump cranberries and pick out any soft, crushed, or shriveled berries. * Peak season is September through December. * Fresh cranberries will keep in the refrigerator Continue Reading »

BROCCOLI SALAD DELIGHT

Posted on November 9, 2007

Broccoli Salad Delight From AJ’s Fine Foods 1/2 pound broccoli florets 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped red onions 1/4 cup roasted cashew pieces Pinch granulated garlic Pinch white pepper Drop broccoli into boiling water for 4 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Continue Reading »

NEW SUBWAY STOP IN MANHATTAN

Posted on November 8, 2007

This just in from Kosher-NY KosherBites QuickBite: Jason Schwartz, Owner/Operator of the new kosher Manhattan location, confirms that the Glatt Kosher Subway restaurant will be located on Broadway between West 78th and 79th Streets. In addition, the website: www.GlattKosherSubwayNYC.com will be up soon with further details. The owner’s press release says: “Coming soon to NYC Continue Reading »

WHAT'S A ZIONIST TO DO?

Posted on November 7, 2007

The Chief Rabbis in Israel have ruled that each local rabbi may decide which approach he will take to shmitta. Some may decide that the famous Rabbi Kook approach (sell the land of Israel to a non Jew for the year). Others may depend upon sale of the land to the beit din. Most of Continue Reading »

BAKING SODA- WHO KNEW??

Posted on November 6, 2007

Everyone knows that baking soda is aces at keeping fridges smelling fresh, but who knew just how many other things it could do around the house? A pinch of baking soda in a gallon of freshly-brewed iced tea takes out bad-tasting tannins and prevents cloudiness. When you’re soaking dried beans or cooking cabbage, add a Continue Reading »

NEW WINES

Posted on November 5, 2007

KosherWine.com features these new wine selections. We thought some of them looked worth a try. Sensei Sake Using premium polished rice and the purest water, Sensei Sake is fermented at a low temperature and produced using a process that dates back three centuries. This sake is produced under the strict scrutiny of the brewery Sensei Continue Reading »

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

Posted on November 2, 2007

Ingredients Crust: 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour Pinch salt 6 Tbsp. cold, unsalted butter/margarine, cut into thin pats Tbsp. About 3 to 5 ice water Filling: 1-1/3 cup pecan halves or large pieces 4 eggs, graded “large” 1 Tbsp. instant espresso powder (it MUST be instant!) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed light Continue Reading »