Air Fryers: Make The Food You Want, Just In A Healthier Way
Air fryers are becoming ever so popular in many households. Sales are on the rise, as they offer a nearly oil-free cooking experience. NPD, a market research firm, released a study that they had conducted from late May 2017 through mid-March 2019 indicating that close to 10 million items were sold, 4 million of which […]
Two OU Kosher Restaurants Enduring The Covid-19 Stress: Papagaio In Jerusalem And Dougie’s In Woodbourne
Some of the best years of my life took place at summer camps in the mountains and yeshivas in Israel. Part of those experiences included going to bustling restaurants in Woodbourne, where pizza, knishes and hot pretzels were always part of the trip and in Israel where I would meet family and friends at overcrowded […]
Six Thirteen: An OU Kosher Restaurant In Stamford, Connecticut
In our continuing series of visiting OU Kosher restaurants during Covid-19, I spoke with Six Thirteen, a restaurant in Stamford, Connecticut. With many states experiencing a spike in cases, it’s ever relevant to know that where you are going to dine is safe. On the subject of eating out, New York Times restaurant critic Tom […]
An Inside View of Burnt Offerings: An OU Kosher Restaurant in Las Vegas
In this week’s installment of our series of visiting OU Kosher restaurants throughout the country operating under the stress of Covid-19, we speak to the owner of a restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada. The story behind the creation of the restaurant Burnt Offerings is one of serendipity. Two women hailing from two different continents meet […]
OU Kosher Restaurants: Mike’s Bistro NYC and La Gondola, Beverly Hills
Kosher restaurants like many businesses, continue to navigate through a morass of uncertainty. And every community has its own array of rapidly changing policies. In this series, we’ll be connecting with OU Kosher food establishments around the country to see how they’re handling the new realities of running their businesses under the stress of Covid-19. […]
Understanding Kosher Flavored Coffee
The Roots of Coffee Coffee, the second largest commodity traded in the world, second to oil, has its roots in Ethiopia and Yemen. In the mid-1500’s it was spread throughout many regions by the Ottoman Empire and by the 17th century spread quickly throughout Europe. After the Boston Tea Party the New World turned to […]
Reducing Food Waste And OU Kosher’s Food Lifeline’s Food Availability Site For COVID-19
According to Feeding America, 52 billion pounds of food from United States manufacturers, grocery stores and restaurants with a worth of $218 billion end us in landfills. Though this is a mere fraction of the waste generated by consumers, who are responsible for close to 85%, it’s still substantial. The FDA estimates that “between 30-40 […]
Understanding The Kosher Plant-Based Market
The Birth Of Plant-Based Products In 1971, author Frances Moore Lappe published “Diet For A Small Plant” which can be credited as the source of the plant-based movement. Now the plant-based industry is thriving and OU Kosher supports this revolution, as its kosher stamp can be seen on a diverse array of products in this […]
Understanding Kosher Wine
The Birth Of Kosher Wine Ever since the founding of the first winery in Israel in 1890, prompted by Baron Edmond de Rothschild’s company, Carmel, currently certified by the OU, which named it the Zion Wine cellars, the modern kosher wine market has enjoyed rapid growth. Now, it’s a mainstay in the global market with […]
Etrog Jam & Schnapps Are Recipes For the Righteous
One of the quintessential symbols of the holiday of Sukkot (Festival of Tabernacles) is the Etrog (citrus fruit). Often yellow or greenish in color, it is primarily imported from Israel, Italy, Greece, Morocco, or Yemen. The holiday of Sukkot falls out after Yom Kippur for good reason. After reaching levels of angelic purity we return to a holiday […]