Today is May 3, 2024 / /
Today is May 3, 2024 / /
PASSOVER PROLOGUE Now that Purim has passed, the Kosher Nexus turns it attention to Pesach. For the next month- right up to Yom Tov- almost all of our articles will focus on the coming holiday. We also wish to remind you that any questions you have regarding Pesach can be sent to rebrapp@gmail.com. Questions will Continue Reading »
There are posqim who believe that applying an ointment on the body is (rabbinically) considered the same as drinking. Those who espouse this point of view, therefore, believe that soaps and cosmetics must be kosher for Passover. There is much more to the story, however. Many posqim maintain that the rabbis only equated using an Continue Reading »
The Koshus Nexor Purim 5799 With the Israeli flag proudly perched upon the moon, a group of Jerusalem rabbis have declared that Kiddush Levana (blessing the new moon) has now been removed from the prayer book, and other books where it might be found. The rabbis declared the moon flight an abomination, and the Continue Reading »
If we could get eggnog here in Israel, we would totally make this drink! INGREDIENTS 3ounces eggnog (your favorite brand of regular non-alcoholic) 1ounce rum ice nutmeg (for garnish) DIRECTIONS Mix egg nog and rum in Shaker with Ice. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle with ground Nutmeg, or do a Nutmeg rim.
Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, described as the world’s largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, has observed an increase in not only the number of kosher for Passover products available, but also the sheer variety of what can be bought today. Interestingly, these in-demand products go beyond the usual holiday items like matzo, brisket Continue Reading »
This article originally appeared in the March 11, 2004 edition of the Kosher Nexus. It still applies as much today as it did then. A magazine devoted to matters of kashrut recently offered the following advice:“Pouring boiling water over every single inch of your stainless steel sink would make it theoretically kosher for passover, but Continue Reading »
Ingredients 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, room temperature (or 1 tablespoon oil) 12 8-inch tortillas 3 cups shredded cheese – cheddar/Monterey Jack/mozzarella, or a mix Directions Lightly spread margarine or butter on one side of each tortilla. Heat a frying pan over low heat. Place one tortilla, margarine/butter side down, in the pan. Sprinkle surface Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS FOR LATKES 2medium potatoes 3green onions, finely chopped 1egg 1 1⁄2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoon salt 2tablespoons vegetable oil FOR CHINESE DIPPING SAUCE 1teaspoon sesame seeds 1clove garlic, minced 1green onion, finely chopped 4tablespoons soy sauce 2tablespoons white vinegar 2teaspoons sesame oil 1teaspoon sugar DIRECTIONS Grate potatoes and mix togehter with green onions. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs; stir in cornstarch and salt. Continue Reading »
A perfect dairy dessert for a Chanukah dairy meal What You’ll Need: 1 (19.9-ounce) package brownie mix 1 (6-serving-size) package instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups milk 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped assorted candy bars, with 1/2 cup reserved for garnish 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed What To Do: Prepare Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar for dusting Special Equipment a deep-fat thermometer PREPARATION Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a Continue Reading »
Recent Comments