Nam Pla
Nam Pla is a thin brown fish sauce that is fundamental to Thai food. It’s made by fermenting small whole fish (usually anchovies) in brine and drawing off the liquid, which...
Jun 10, 2006
By Harvey Pearlman, The KITCHENer Rebbe
Rhubarb: The Diet Essential
Recently I returned home to England for March Break, and was astounded to find every food magazine or restaurant menu full of rhubarb recipes. It has really become very popular, is...
Jun 8, 2006
By Ashley Farnell, Culinary Magician
Apple Muffins at High Altitude
After many efforts to contact the company that makes the product, they finally returned my emails and phone calls, responding: “Please excuse the delay in our response. On behalf of Dr....
May 31, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
Shavuot… Such Dairy Good Memories!
Although Judi Permut lives in Israel and I live in Toronto, we share many common memories despite the fact that we’ve never met. We’re both originally from Winnipeg and we both...
May 25, 2006
By Norene Gilletz
Ashley Farnell: The Culinary Magician
Culinary Magician, Ashley Farnell, once described as the “King of Kosher”, shares his outstanding recipes, and entertaining stories of his adventures feeding the famous, and the not so famous. His credits...
May 12, 2006
By OU Staff
The Story of Me…and My Yorkshire Pudding Roots
Hi, My name is Ashley Farnell, a European trained, accomplished chef and “culinary magician.” Once a month I will fill this space with my experiences, food stories from the many places...
May 11, 2006
By Ashley Farnell
Vegetables and Chow Mein
4 servings Ingredients: 4 cups Pareve broth 2 cups Diced celery 1 cup Diced onion 1 cup Chopped cabbage (bok choy if available) 2 Tablespoons oil 1½ cups Sliced fresh mushrooms...
May 4, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
Memories of Matzo Balls: Chicken Soup for the Bowl!
My version of the song “Memories” is a bit different than the one Barbra Streisand made famous… Memories Of the chicken soup we ate Misty golden-colored memories, Of the “weigh” we...
Apr 6, 2006
By Norene Gilletz
Spicy Tuna for Sushi
Since Sushi is not one of my specialties, I consulted my nephew Chef David, who is a real Sushi fanatic. Here is his response. # # #Spicy Tuna is a funny...
Mar 10, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
Duncan Hines Yellow Cake
Here is a basic yellow cake recipe: Let me know if it works for you. I always like to hear from my followers. Ingredients: ¾ cup margarine, butter or shortening 1½...
Mar 10, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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