FROM KOSHER TODAY (Monday, Jan 5, 2009) Hospitals Cope With Growing Demand for Kosher By Raffi Rosenzweig, New York…In the Tri-State area’s giant hub of kosher food, an industry that is a major kosher-food provider often gets overlooked. Yet the main hospitals in New York City, as well as hospitals in other major markets, are Continue Reading »
The article on the possible collapse of kosher continues with : “Fact: Shochtim are being pressured to work unrealistic hours.” Yup, it is true. Of course, “unrealistic” is a relative term. The article conveniently forgets to tell us just what that means. Do they have to work a longer day? Are work periods longer and Continue Reading »
We once commented that at Kashrus (sic) magazine, they live for each crisis that comes along. In a more cynical moment, we even claimed that they once noted that the current crisis was that there was no crisis! Well, boys and girls, thank goodness, this time around Chicken Little has her wings full, because the Continue Reading »
The article we referenced yesterday, also contains the following tidbit: “Fact: Two Manhattan kosher restaurants just went non kosher. There were not enough customers to warrant keeping them kosher and paying the mashgiach for his services.” This presages the collapse of Kosher? Puhleeze! In Bergen County, a restaurant once closed for Pesach and reopened as Continue Reading »
NuGo Nutrition offers three wonderful treats. All of them are OU certified, pareve and vegan. They contain no gluten and are dairy and soy free. So what do they offer? How about the DARK CHOCOLATE CRUNCH bar? Or the DARK CHOCOLATE TRAIL MIX? Or the CARROT CAKE? On the web, you can find them at Continue Reading »
Some of you may need this today: Here’s the classic Bloody Mary recipe. Enjoy! 1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) vodka 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Worcestershire sauce to taste Tabasco to taste 1 celery stick for garnish 1 lemon wedge for garnish Combine the vodka, the tomato juice, the lemon juice, Continue Reading »
Perfect for any non working day morning when it might be tough to open the eyes! 7 ounces of cream cheese 2 heaping tablespoons of white horseradish (store bought) 1/3 cup of milk 1 tablespoon of sugar Place all the ingredients in either a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with Continue Reading »
Someone gave us a great gift of Hoboken Eddie’s sauces and condiments. On the box, we saw a recipe for a noodle dish that looked delish. Sooooo- we tried it. It’s true, it’s true. It was delish. 2 hefty tablespoons of peanut butter 1 cup of Hukilau Hannah sauce Heat in a saucepan over low Continue Reading »
This is from the JTA: With new name, ethical kashrut seal can appear alongside the O.U. By Ben Harris · December 26, 2008 NEW YORK (JTA) — In a move that paves the way for a new ethical certification to appear on food products alongside the Orthodox Union’s kosher label, the Conservative movement has chosen Continue Reading »
Hey, there is a new game in town. Kosher, hydroponically grown fresh spices direct from the green house to your house. Under at least two hashgachot (one is the OU), these spices will be a major hit in your kitchen, because they are fresh, not dried and in a jar. Chives, Mint, Oregano, Cilantro, Marjoram, Continue Reading »
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