Today is October 27, 2026 / /
Today is October 27, 2026 / /
Jews and Foie Gras FROM JEWNIVERSE Foie gras is like fashion: one day it’s in, the next day it’s out. The state of California recently joined the list of places that have banned the production and sale of the gourmet favorite—which is made from the liver of a goose or duck that has been fattened Continue Reading »
Ode To The Egg Cream The mythical origins of the egg cream At some time, at some point, the egg cream was invented — it’s just unclear when and where that was. Some believe that it was invented in the 1880s, when a Yiddish actor asked a Lower East Side restaurant to make him a Continue Reading »
FIVE THINGS YOU PROBABLY NEVER KNEW ABOUT HONEY FROM BAKING WITH HONEY 5 things you never knew about honey Think you’re the expert on honey? Well did you know: Honey contains enzymes that help you digest food? It helps other bodily functions as well as providing a quick boost of energy from an all-natural source. Continue Reading »
All You Need to Know About Pasta Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger… 20 Fun Facts About Pasta By: Liz Flynn Pasta is one of the most well-known foods in Italian cuisine. It has become a staple food not only for the Italians but in homes across the globe. While pasta may seem like a Continue Reading »
Your Guide to Lox FROM THE NOSHER Have you ever ordered lox and wondered, wait, what exactly is lox? You’ll hear orders for lox and cream cheese on bagels, but it’s often not actually lox–it’s smoked salmon. If you’re confused about lox, you’re not alone. To start with, lox is brined salmon. It’s basically pickled. Continue Reading »
Who Pays the Mashgiach? Mashgiach- kosher supervisor, i.e., the person who sees to it that all the kosher rules are followed. In far too many cases, a mashgiach is paid directly by the business for which he gives supervision. This can create a whole host of problems, not the least of which is the honesty Continue Reading »
Kosher Salt- What Is It? There’s a little confusion over what kosher salt is and how it got its name. Kosher salt is used in the process of preparing meat according to Jewish customs. To make the meat kosher, it is first soaked in water and then rubbed down with coarse salt. Due to its large grains, Continue Reading »
The History Of Potato Kugel “Sunday potatoes. Monday potatoes. Tuesday and Wednesday potatoes. Thursday and Friday potatoes. But shabbos, for a change… potato kugel!” – Yiddish folk song The Ashkenazi kitchen includes many beloved foods. Kugel may be the most popular of all. Defined as a “pudding” (in the British savory side dish sense, not the American Continue Reading »
The Only Way To Store Mustard Where to Store Mustard For the definitive answer on the best place to store mustard once it’s opened, we checked in with Kevan Vetter, Senior Director Culinary, Executive Chef with McCormick & Company, Inc. “The best practice for mustard is to refrigerate after opening,” Vetter tells Allrecipes. “The date Continue Reading »
How To Clean Mushrooms The Basics: Should You Wash Mushrooms? Mushrooms that you purchase at a store are grown on sterile manure, that is the “dirt” that is clinging to them. And while it isn’t unsafe for you to consume, it isn’t delicious. If you have ever had a mushroom dish marred by grit, you Continue Reading »
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