FROM PHIL LEMPERT- SUPERMARKET GURU What is it about the late afternoon, around 4 or 5 pm, that changes many of us from rational, in control, efficient, clear thinking, energetic people into grumpy, irritable and exhausted — and the only cure seems to be carbohydrate rich foods – like sweet or starchy snacks. Well both Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY FEB. 28, 2011 Tootsie Roll’s Expansion into Kosher is Proof of Strength of Kosher New York…Fans of Tootsie Roll were elated that the company has now added kosher certification by the Orthodox Union (OU) to its Junior Mints, Blow Pops, Tootsie Roll Pops, Caramel Apple Pops, Charms, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies Continue Reading »
We grew up eating a lot of organ meat. It didn’t kill us. In fact, we miss some of it. Some of it we don’t miss at all! Miltz- spleen A soft meat, sliced thin and eaten with the usual over cooked veggie side dishes Lungen- lungs We ate it, but no memories of it Continue Reading »
We found the greatest blog out there (except for this one, natch). But, hey, don’t take our word for it. Listen to what Marlene has to say about her blog: The Jewish Hostess “Ever wished domestic divas like Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray would turn their attention to Jewish food and holiday prep? Yep, me Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY, FEB 14, 2011 Vodka Producers Find Value in Kosher New York…The list of major vodka brands sold in the US without kosher certification is dwindling to a precious few. Crystal Head Vodka, created by entertainer Dan Aykroyd and American landscape artist and portraitist John Alexander, became the latest major vodka brand to Continue Reading »
We shall be off line for a few days. We expect to be back on line on Feb 21 (Monday). We are sorry for the interruption.
The CRC offers this guide to what is permissible at Starbucks: http://www.crcweb.org/starbucks_list.php
This ad is about a non kosher product. Whew! At least we don’t have to worry about buying it!! When we saw our first bag of Dill Pickle flavored potato chips, we were sort of negative about the whole idea. After some weeks of seeing it on the grocer’s shelf, we bought a bag. They Continue Reading »
We have been here for two weeks now, and we feel no rush to leave. Alas, today we return to the USA. We did want to take this opportunity to single out some very special people at the hotel: Natalie Shalom handles guest relations, among other tasks. Every morning, Natalie is in the dining greeting Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY New Labeling Standards to Affect Kosher Food Industry New York…by Tani Cohn…As reported in major news outlets this past week, the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute have devised a new set of standards pertaining to food package labeling. Due in part to the anti-obesity campaign championed by First Lady Continue Reading »
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