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Today is October 27, 2026 / /
How To Choose a Perfect Watermelon The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by picking it up to look for a yellowish spot underneath. “It should be dull in color and the belly or underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot,” says Carter. “This is where the watermelon sat Continue Reading »
Tootsie Rolls Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tootsie Rolls? Tootsie Rolls were created by an Austrian immigrant named Leo Hirschfield, who started selling the candies in Brooklyn in 1896 for just 1 cent each. In 1905, Hirschfield opened a factory in New York City, but the candies were still delivered via horse Continue Reading »
Wise Potato Chips Do you ever wonder who first thought of Wise Potato Chips? In 1921, grocer Earl Wise, Sr. found himself with a surplus of potatoes. Frugal and enterprising, he decided to use them to make potato chips. He did all of the work manually and sold his chips at his store, packaged in Continue Reading »
Knowing The Kosher Code Words Knowing the Kosher Code Words Fear of law suits has made all of the kosher agencies very careful in what they say about other hashgachot (supervisions). The phrase NOT RECOMMENDED is their way of saying they believe the product is not kosher, or, at least, not acceptable to them. This Continue Reading »
What To Avoid When Buying Pre-cut Watermelon If you see pre-cut watermelon that is unrefrigerated, without ice, or not stored in a cooler case, it’s best to skip it. Pallian explains, “Cut watermelon is a ‘Time/Temperature Control for Safety’ food,” and once the rind is removed, the moist, sugary flesh, along with warm temperatures, create the Continue Reading »
Pickled Onions Ingredients 1 large onion red or sweet, sliced 1/2 c Waxing Kara Honey 1/2 c water hot 1/2 c vinegar white balsamic Instructions Slice onion as thin as you can. Mix honey and hot water add vinegar and stir well to combine Place sliced onion in a non-reactive (glass) container that has a tight-fitting lid, and pour dressing over sliced onion. Top with lid Continue Reading »
Hebrew National Beef Franks are Kosher all-beef dogs with classic ballpark taste. To be certified Kosher, meat has to meet several criteria. For example, they can’t contain pork or shellfish, non-kosher ingredients or additives, or dairy. Lots of shoppers, not just those who follow Kosher diets, swear by them. “My favorite hot dogs. There is no Continue Reading »
The Ultimate Guide To Juicy Chicken This One Ingredient Will Give You Juicy Chicken Every Time Don’t settle for dry, boring chicken breasts. One simple ingredient will add flavor and keep them from drying out every time: mayo. You read that correctly, mayonnaise isn’t just for sandwiches and macaroni salads. Oh no, it’s great for Continue Reading »
On This Day in History Coca-Cola Changed Its Recipe. image source: via Vox On April 23, 1985, The Coca-Cola Company announced that the formula used to make the beloved soda would be changed for the first time in 99 years. Coca-Cola had been facing increasing competition from Pepsi and leadership hoped to reinvigorate the brand Continue Reading »
Here are five American snacks not allowed in Europe due to food laws. NOT ALL OF THEM ARE KOSHER Lucky Charms General Mills Lucky Charms are heavily restricted if not completely banned in parts of Europe due to containing artificial dyes Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. Those dyes are used in the bright, Continue Reading »
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