In an article that screams g’neivat hadat, the OU (OU Guide to Passover 5770/2010, Page 14/15) tells us that a) not eating gebrokts is a popular minhag b) all on its own, the minhag has become so popular that natural, market born forces are behind the generally disappearance of gebrokt products. Gebrokts are mixtures of matzah [...]

In Jewish Action (volume 70, no. 3) there is an informative article on kitniyot. Here is an excerpt from Page 74, paragraph titled KOSHER LEPESACH OILS: A SLIPPERY SLOPE Q: I’ve heard that it is permissible to eat the oils of legumes on Pesach. Is this true? A: “Some posekim such as the [...]

Roland FoodsSM launches Vegetable Tray Packs - Convenient, ready-to-use vegetable packs make easy appetizers, side dishes or meal accompaniments – NEW YORK – Roland FoodsSM is pleased to announce the launch of Vegetable Tray Packs, which contain all-natural, kosher vegetables that are packed in sunflower oil and are ready-to-use straight from the tray. The Vegetable Tray Packs can be served [...]

Although our telephone hot line will not open for a few weeks, our email “hot line” is open for business. Send your Pesach questions to any of the following: OP@utj.org Operationpesach@utj.org Operationpassover@utj.org Answers will be provided as quickly as possible. As we enter the pre Pesach frenzy, your friends at the KN will be here to help [...]

This group cites UN-NAMED “EXPERTS” as the basis for their ban. Harumpf! Just one question? Are there ANY fish we can eat???????? *********************************** Rabbinical Council of California In the recent weeks the Kashrut world has been preoccupied with the issue of worms in fish. The Anisakis worm penetrates the stomach and from there it travels and lives inside [...]

FROM THE O/U: MEMORANDUM Date: Feb 1 2010 FROM: Rabbi C. Goldberg TO: RCs CC: Rabbi Genack Rabbi Elefant RE: OU Policy on Worms in Fish Rabbi Eli Gersten arranged a conference call for Rav [...]

FROM KOSHERTOPIA QUICKBITES Teaneck has one, and now Manhattan has one with Dakshin II opening earlier this week. Dakshin II is Manhattan’s first Glatt Kosher certified Indian restaurant. Dakshin II is located at 1154 First Avenue (between 63rd and 64th Street) and is supervised under the OK (Organized Kashrus Laboratories). Dakshin II brings you upscale Indian [...]

Bagel, no lox? By Michael Orbach • THE JEWISH STAR Salmon Anisakis, a roundworm, typically does not grow to more than two centimeters long and about the width of a human hair, but the parasite may cause big problems for kosher fish lovers. [...]

KOSHUS NEXOR Rabbi Ichweis Alles of Yeshivat Trumbinik recently announced that he will no longer allow students at his yeshiva to read any books. Saying that reading is zilzul zman (a waste of time), the rabbi said, “Hence forth, our students will not sully their young, impressionable minds with the worthless dribble of thousands of [...]

We recently had the opportunity to eat at Goldberg’s during a brief visit to Baltimore. Located at 1500 Reistertown Rd, and certified by the Star-K, the restaurant is a most interesting place. Upon entry, there are two counters- one for just buying baked goods and the other for ordering food. Once you [...]

From the Feb 22 edition of Kosher Today: Record Number of New and Improved Passover 2010 Products to Hit Supermarket Shelves New York…by Eda Kram…As supermarkets around the country open their Passover 2010 sets, consumers will find an unprecedented array of new foods and wines that will make this holiday “more interesting than in recent years,” according [...]

Poached Pears With Brandy Sabayon Feb. 15, 2010 04:55 PM Chef Carol Blonder of Sur la Table 5 cups unsweetened apple juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons mild-flavored, light molasses 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 firm but ripe large Bosc pears, about 9 ounces each, peeled, halved, cored 4 large egg [...]

El Al’s publicity claims that it is “hachi babyit ba-olam- the most at home in the world.” We believe that motto really applies to the Dan Panorama Hotel in Jerusalem. Long time readers of this blog know that we always stay at the Dan P when we are in Jerusalem. It is [...]

This Asian restaurant located in the heart of restaurant row on Emek Refaim, Jerusalem is an amazing place! The decor is subdued and quite pretty. The lighting is soft. The wait staff is quite attentive and service is prompt. The food is fantastic! We went for the business special lunch [...]

First the good news: The food there is fantastic! Beyond that, there is almost nothing to recommend the place. We went to Luciana twice this week with two different groups of people. After the first time there, we should have known better, but we figured that they deserved a second chance. [...]

We love jambalaya. We liked the song by Hank Williams, and we love the food. Kosher jambalaya is a gift! Here is a recipe that uses our favorite sausage- kosher Andouille. Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine 1/2 pound chopped andouille sausage 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 3 boneless, [...]

Located on Shlomtzion St, center city, Black’s is a great bar! Seating is generous. The bar features a humongous TV screen featuring beer ads and music videos on the night we were there. The screen is over 100 inches and is like looking at a movie screen. We LOVE the food [...]

A diverse new wave of kosher in Teaneck Sunday, February 7, 2010 Last updated: Sunday February 7, 2010, 1:34 PM By ELISA UNG RESTAURANT REVIEWER Comment on this story Kosher isn’t just for those who keep kosher. Just look at some of the newest additions to Teaneck’s dining scene. On one corner of Queen Anne Road, there’s MochaBleu, a new bistro [...]

Are rotten tomatoes going to be a thing of the past? Scientists in India said they have created genetically modified tomatoes that will stay fresh a full month longer than regular tomatoes, Sky News reported. Researchers said they modified the tomatoes by manipulating two enzymes involved in ripening the ubiquitous fruit, which allows them to extend [...]

Anheuser-Busch With mountains of deep-fried chicken wings and enough guacamole to turn you green, the Super Bowl is the day when diets die a cholesterol-choked death. But while your waist may balloon, who says you need to sport a matching beer belly too? This week marks the release of Anheuser-Busch’s Select 55, a light beer that’s barely [...]