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The Flavor of Memory
Food maven Norene Gilletz will be sharing food memories, recipes and recollections in her new column, The Flavor of Memory, a new feature in our newsletter. We hope they will stir...
Mar 10, 2006
By Michael Krondl
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Purim Pleasures Fit for a Queen (or a Jewish...
The quest for a recipe for Mohnlach began several weeks ago with a phone call from my mother’s cousin Roy. “Norene, maybe you can help me? I keep thinking about the...
Mar 10, 2006
By Norene Gilletz
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Apple Pie Spice
McCormick makes an Apple Pie spice mix. However, you can use the following blend to get the same flavor. For 1 teaspoon of Apple Pie spice mix: 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon...
Feb 23, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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Kitke Recipe
Here is a great recipe. It is not very sweet, but it has a great texture. Ingredients: 2 oz. dried yeast 5 cups water ½ cup sugar 3 eggs ½ cup...
Feb 15, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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Large Cholent Bags
There is a product on the market that comes in rolls, like foil and saran, which is the same as the product that the bags are made of, allowing you to...
Feb 14, 2006
By Harvey Pearlman, The KITCHENer Rebbe
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Vanilla Sugar vs. Extract
Most recipes that call for vanilla extract are usually sweet one. Although I’ve never made the exchange, I don’t see it making too much of a difference. I always say….experiment, experiment.
Feb 14, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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OU Kosher Response: Sesame Oil & Olive Oil
OUKosher response: Sesame oil needs supervision, and pure olive oil also needs supervision unless it is “extra virgin”.
Feb 14, 2006
By OUKosher
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Sodium in Kosher Meat
I don’t know of any place to look for “counts”. I don’t think that when it comes to meat kashering that you need to worry about salt content today as you...
Feb 14, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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Pareve Ice Cream
Try this recipe out. As far as salmonella, if you are working with fresh eggs, you will not have a problem. Meaning, if you start with fresh eggs, and freezing the...
Feb 13, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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Oyster Sauce
As far as I know, there is not, since oyster sauce contains Extract of Oyster. OUKosher note: The following OU certified companies make kosher artificial flavor oyster sauce (as listed on...
Feb 13, 2006
By Shelomo Dobkin
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