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HEADACHES FROM LIGHT BULBS

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HEADACHES FROM LIGHT BULBS

Posted on January 4, 2008

We thought that this piece was important enough to reprint here, even though it is not at all about matters kosher………….. Energy-Saving Bulbs Causing Migraine Headaches Posted Jan 2nd 2008 10:08AM by Tim Stevens Filed under: Green Tech Compact fluorescent bulbs, the twisted looking replacement lights that use as little as one fourth the power Continue Reading »

Posted on January 3, 2008

From Uncluttered.com- Uncluttering your refrigerator’s crisper Apples: According to the Purdue Horticulture Dept., apples are best stored in plastic bags with air holes in a 30-32ËšF refrigerator. They recommend putting them on shelves instead of the crisper drawer to permit proper circulation and humidity. Do not freeze. Bananas: From Chiquita Banana, “To slow the ripening Continue Reading »

QUICK SOUPS

Posted on January 2, 2008

The following is from KOSHER TODAY (Monday, Dec. 31) Time Quick Cook Soups From Manischewitz By Eda Kram… With the launch of Time Quick Cook Soups, Manischewitz dry soups can now be prepared in only 20 minutes instead of the two hours. Each package is specially sealed with foil lining to keep the contents fresh, Continue Reading »

FELAFEL IN ALASKA!

Posted on January 1, 2008

The following appeared on YNET and on the JTA on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 Selling falafel to Eskimos Think it’s impossible to sell ice to Eskimos? Try selling falafel in Alaska? Tovit Nayzer Published: 12.31.07, 13:44 / Israel Culture If you compare Nadav Weiss, 30, to a salesperson selling ice to Eskimos, he will laugh. Continue Reading »

CORN FRITTERS

Posted on December 31, 2007

When we were growing up, we twice lived in Idaho while the father unit worked on a nuclear reactor located out there. While in Idaho, our mom started to make corn fritters. It has been the better part of a life time since we had corn fritters, but we found a recipe, made some and Continue Reading »

OH WE GOTTA SAY GOODBYE…… TO COKE BLAK

Posted on December 28, 2007

From AOL: Introduced to much fanfare in 2006, Coke Blak was Coca-Cola’s attempt at mixing Coke with coffee. An eight-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola Blak contained 46 milligrams of caffeine. In late August, after just one year on the market, it was announced that Coca-Cola will discontinue the drink once supplies run out. **************** Hey, whoda Continue Reading »

A MORTGAGE FOR MEAT

Posted on December 27, 2007

We do not go to the butcher store very often. We don’t eat a lot of meat, so it is often some time in between butcher store visits. Well, talk about “sticker shock!” We stopped in a busy butcher store in Queens, NY and almost fainted at the price of meat. When we were growing Continue Reading »

KOSHER FOOD AT THE HOCKEY ARENA

Posted on December 26, 2007

The following article appeared in Kosher Today on Dec 24th. Conservative Rabbi Prevails in Securing Kosher Food at Hockey Games Margate, FL… Rabbi Paul Plotkin, the rabbi of the Conservative Temple Beth Am, is a passionate fan of the NHL team the Florida Panthers. For the past 4 years, he has made steady gains in Continue Reading »

A SHOT OF IRISH WHISKEY

Posted on December 25, 2007

The following just came in from the London Bet Din: Irish Whiskey should only be consumed if it has a Hechsher or has been Rabbinically approved. The following brands are now approved: Midleton Powers Paddy Jameson Tullamore Dew The LBD continues to allow all types of Scotch Whisky. LBD Kashrut Division www.kosher.org.uk

LATE JULY ORGANICS

Posted on December 24, 2007

The Late July company makes a lot of really neat, organic products. Certification is OU-D. The taste is superlative! Check it out! The following is from the company’s web page: Organic Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Late July is a moment in time when life is simple, pure and good. It’s watching your child laughing and Continue Reading »