Consumer Kosher Articles
Pas Yisroel List For 5785 – 2024
Updated September 26, 2024 – Elul 5784 The Tur (Orach Chaim, Siman 603), based upon the Talmud Yerushalmi, cites the custom for Jews to be stringent during the Aseres Yimei Teshuva to eat exclusively ‘Pas Yisroel’ bread. Even those Jews who generally do not exclusively eat ‘Pas Yisroel’ are encouraged to accept this practice during […]
The Pistachio Chocolate Bar
Known as the Dubai bar, this pistachio-creamed milk chocolate bar is gripping the country. Easy to make, this shredded phyllo dough mixed with pistachio paste encased in milk chocolate, achieves a marked taste. Israeli-based, 7th Heaven, certified kosher by the OU, produces a dairy-free option. In terms of health, both chocolate and pistachios are filled […]
Crispy Rice Sushi Squares
Crispy rice is trending and can give your made-at-home sushi a new taste and crunch. Rabbi Chaim Goldberg, the OU fish expert, explains the kosher parameters of buying salmon in this video, and for other fish, here. In this way, you can spice up your favorite fish to be enjoyed on a crispy fried rice square. […]
Back-to-School Snack Bars
As children return to school, parents are seeking wholesome snacks to serve. Snack bars for children are a convenient option as they are manageable in size. Two OU kosher-certified companies, Kind and MadeGood, offer flavorful, nutritious and allergen-free snack bars. Their names speak to their respective values, to create a “kinder” society and “make good” […]
Grounded Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin pie spice, or pumpkin spice, was introduced to the general public by McCormick in 1934; however, its true origin dates back 3,500 years to the Spice Islands. The spice is a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves and only received its name due to the fact that these spices were a good […]
Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast, also known as “nooch,” is laden with breakthrough properties, especially a delectable pareve cheese aroma. It’s a deactivated yeast that’s “nutritionally” packed with protein, fiber and vitamins. OU kosher-certified Harmony House Foods offers various sizes. Popcorn, pasta and lamb will never taste the same once this enchanted yeast is mixed together with them. […]
A New Restaurant and the War
It’s not often that you meet a restaurateur who has a double major in psychology and enjoyed success in the fashion industry. But Naftali Abenaim is that person. He is launching Nomé. With other restaurants already under his belt, like Mocha Bleu, he notes that specifically those two experiences readied him for his current career. […]
A Blintz Hack
In a moment of serendipity, my wife discovered that she could make blintzes from pancake mix. Often perceived as an arduous task, she discovered that she could simplify the process by manipulating the ratio of pancake mix to milk and adding an egg. A blintz hack out of pancake mix doesn’t move so far from […]
What is a Mashgiach?
A Mashgiach supervises kosher food production to ensure compliance with halacha (biblical laws), serving as a crucial link between dietary commandments and modern food production techniques. Kosher supervision involves checking multiple aspects of food production. This includes reviewing the ingredients used, watching over how food is cooked, and making sure that the equipment used is […]
Passover Egg Crepes
We’ve discussed the tortilla wrap hack and Yemenite breads – both flour-based – in the past, but with Passover approaching there’s an exciting alternative that fits the gluten-free theme. This option manifests itself in the form of egg crepes that are simple to make and encourage creative fillings. An added health benefit originates from the […]