Kosher Wine 101
We’ve begun to see an increase in boutique wineries interested in OU Kosher certification. So we decided to go back to the basics in understanding the primary types of kosher wine and what they are best paired with. OU Kosher Consumer Disclaimer: Please note, when making kosher wine purchases make certain to look for the […]
Checking Fruits & Vegetables: Halachic Positions of Rabbi Chaim Yisroel Belsky zt”l
Buy the new 5th Edition Guide to Fruits and Vegetables 1. One is obligated to inspect fruits and vegetables that commonly contain insects prior to use. A 10% likelihood of infestation is a guidepost to help assess what is considered common. If people generally expect to find insects in certain fruits or vegetables, infestation is […]
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There’s no denying it – I’m addicted to Instagram food posts. It’s like a little window to the world I can hold in the palm of my hand. One of the hottest sources of inspiration for my food choices and recipes comes from Instagram. Like a lot of people, I’m always thinking about, “What am […]
The Brew on Kosher Kombucha Tea
OU Kosher Certification recently began to see a trend in brands interested in producing and certifying kosher kombucha tea. Kombucha tea is made by fermenting kombucha and bacteria with black tea, sugar, and other natural ingredients. Because of the bacteria involved in the fermenting process of OU kosher kombucha, the OU does not advise that […]
OU Kosher Trends from the Winter Fancy Food Show 2018
OU Kosher Trends from the Winter Fancy Food Show 2018 OU Kosher had so much fun at the Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Food Show 2018. We came, we saw, we sampled. (Okay, we sampled a lot.) It was great to meet with all the OU Kosher-certified companies. Here’s the kosher scoop as to what’s […]
Build a Better Kosher Smoothie Bowl
2018 food trends aside, kosher smoothie bowls are here to stay PLEASE CONSULT THE OU’S GUIDELINES FOR CHECKING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Smoothie bowls entered the foodie scene, not as a way to replace the smoothie in a cup, but rather to enhance it. Instead of drinking your entire smoothie in a few short gulps, the smoothie bowl allows for […]
Much Ado About Munching
One can scarcely calculate the amount of comforts and conveniences that constantly pepper our lives. The light bulb. The automobile. The dishwasher. We rarely, if ever, think about the work-hours and brain-power that went into creating these items. Could Einstein have known that the revolution he wrought in understanding the universe would affect how the […]