HARRIS POLL NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Ah, ice cream. Few treats conjure up a summer day memory as much as a dripping ice cream cone or digging into a sundae after a long day at the beach. But which flavor is always the big debate. Who doesn’t remember standing in front of Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (AUG. 8) Hushed Discussion about Possible Shortages on Rosh Hashanah New York…Spot shortages have become commonplace in the kosher marketplace in recent years, particularly during the Passover season. Consumers will remember such well-covered shortages as margarine, Barton’s chocolates, Tam Tam’s and even ketchup. Some categories of meat have also been in short Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY AUG 9, 2011 Kashrus Policy on Wine and Spirits Begins to Take Shape Chicago…So what is the kashrus policy on beer? Vodka? Sake? A sub-committee of the Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO) met recently to discuss a common policy by the kashrus organizations. Headed by Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, AKO’s Executive Director and Continue Reading »
July 22/Washington– The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released an advance copy of a proposed rule entitled “Common or Usual Name for Raw Meat and Poultry Products.” Under the proposed rule, raw meat and poultry products with added solution that do not otherwise fall under an established standard of identity would have Continue Reading »
We wish you an easy and meaningful fast. May we all be privileged to see the day when all Jews regardless of “stripe” love each other and respect each other. tzom kal
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU August 2, 2011 Chicken is a go to animal protein for many Americans; it is tasty and versatile and is employed by many cuisines as a staple ingredient. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the chicken is a descendant of the Southeast Asian red jungle fowl first domesticated Continue Reading »
By the time this appears, we should be in Eretz Yisrael, please God. This will be a quick trip- 10 days. Our first born grandchild, a boy, is having his “upsheren” for his third birthday. He is very excited about getting to wear tzitzit and kipah! We will update you on the restaurant scene in Continue Reading »
We recently had the great pleasure of finding this product from Honey Acres. Certification is by Rabbi Spero. Extra Virgin Honey™ – Direct from the Hive – 12 oz Heat, light and filtering adversely affect the natural goodness of honey; Extra Virgin Honey™ is never heated above 96 degrees Fahrenheit (the natural temperature inside the Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT- SUPERMARKET GURU Salt is sold in many different sizes and forms, depending on its intended use. Sodium chloride is the main component of all salt, but the texture and shape of the crystals also impacts taste and cooking. The three main varieties of salt are table salt, kosher salt and sea salt. Continue Reading »
Some beer-food pairings suggested for summer grilling parties: Beer & Mustard – a great compliment for dark ale are foods or sauces with mustard. The tangy and sour note of mustard melds with the hops acidity in beer, and is balanced by the thick malt residual sugars in ales. Beer & Cheese – not many Continue Reading »
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