August 2012 STAR-K CERTIFIED SCHACH Some companies are claiming to sell Star-K certified Schach, however the only schach Star-K certified is the monofilament bamboo schach manufactured by National Sukkah Outlet and only when bearing the Star-K Letter of Kosher Certification. ************************** What kind of sauce do you put on schach? Should it be a lemon Continue Reading »
FROM THE READY STORE With West Nile virus and mosquitoes being prominent in the news lately, we’ve had a lot of requests to talk about how to avoid the incessant insect. In order to help you stay safe and have an enjoyable outing on the patio, we’ve put together a list of ways to avoid Continue Reading »
FL Sued by Feds Over Kosher Prison Meals By Deanne Katz, Esq. on August 24, 2012 Florida’s prisons stopped serving kosher meals to inmates several years ago but now the federal government is taking notice. The state was sued in federal court over its decision to stop providing kosher meals to inmates in the general Continue Reading »
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From Kosher Today (Aug 20, 2012) NEW YORK — Although many retailers are denying it, industry sources say that kosher consumers will definitely face price increases this holiday season. KosherToday last month broke the story of a possible shortage of poultry due to the sudden closure of the Mehadrin poultry plant (which included the Vineland Continue Reading »
All Natural No GMO Vegan Gluten-Free OU Pareve ” Today, we need to wade through the marketing and hype to find foods that are actually real foods, not manufactured in a chem lab, and worry whether non-organic foods are going to redirect our child’s learning curve south of Harvard and into loser-dom forever. The pressure! Continue Reading »
FROM THE READY STORE 1. Clear dirt off PCs and electronics Your computer, printer, fax machine, and other home office gear will work better if you keep them clean and dust-free. Turn off your machine and wash with a mix of equal parts white vinegar and water. Wash with a cloth, not a spray bottle. Continue Reading »
7-Eleven Opens First Kosher Grill Monsey, N.Y., store grill blessed by rabbi, manned by trained chef CSP Daily News | August 7, 2012 MONSEY, N.Y. — After more than a year in planning, 7-Eleven Inc. has opened its first kosher grill at a 7-Eleven store in the small New York hamlet of Monsey. The store Continue Reading »
Recently, we saw five letters (count ’em-five!) which came from various meat and poultry distributors/suppliers who serve the Metro New York City area. Each letter said the same thing: AS OF AUGUST WHOLESALE PRICES ON MEAT AND POULTRY WILL RISE 15%. Two chicken suppliers have gone out of business. Although no one expects a shortage Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU What is Buffalo? The meat from the buffalo (bison), the largest animal of the bovine family. Tastes similar to beef in texture but is milder, with sweet edge. How to Read the Label: Most US buffalo are raised in pastures; look for grass-fed, pastured (non-confined) sources that are humanely harvested, Continue Reading »
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