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Kosherfest coming up 9 Nov 2011 | 10:49 am
I plan to be at Kosherfest tomorrow, so, keep your eyes peeled for exciting updates in the world of Kosher.
Kosher is the Hind 28 Oct 2011 | 03:34 pm
After years of hoping that someone would finally start performing nikkur aharayim (removal of forbidden fats and nerves from the rear of a kosher animal) in the US, it has finally happened. Quick bac...
Home-cured pastrami – for Shabbos! 11 Sep 2011 | 03:16 pm
Ruhlman provides his recipe for homemade pastrami, and in the first couple comments, offers his advice for serving at lunch on Shabbos. Neat!
Gordon & Alperin awarded Tav HaYosher 11 Sep 2011 | 03:07 pm
Gordon & Alperin, metro-Boston’s longest-running kosher butcher shop, has become the first establishment in Massachusetts to receive Uri L’Tzedek‘s Tav HaYosher ethical certification. The Tav HaYoshe...
Tasting Roasted Peppers 17 May 2011 | 10:47 am
Nothing beats a freshly roasted bell pepper, but the convenience of a jarred product can’t be underestimated. I tend to bounce between several different kosher products, never really remembering how a...
The origins of sweet kosher wine in America 18 Apr 2011 | 02:41 am
Yoni Appelbaum’s piece in the Atlantic is a must-read: The 11th Plague? Why People Drink Sweet Wine on Passover. Finally, a worthy article about sweet kosher wine.
Spotted: Star-K on Whole Foods Cheddar 4 Apr 2011 | 02:52 am
KBlog reader Emily sent in this shot – will have to check if Boston-area WFMs have this kosher item. Update: Found the Star-K’s letter of certification.
Yossie’s Pesach Wine Buying Guide 2 Apr 2011 | 04:34 am
A comprehensive set of recommendations from Yossie Horwitz, conveniently broken down into “Under $15.99,” “$16-29.99,” and “Moshiach” categories. Follow him on Twitter @yossieuncorked.
Kitchens of India frozen kosher meals 31 Mar 2011 | 04:36 am
Saw these at the Star Market in Central Square, Cambridge. Available in a variety of configurations, some with naan, rice, or both. Decent price for a whole meal (about $5) and the samosas are a nice ...
Baking soft matsah 10 Mar 2011 | 12:57 pm
I first heard of soft matsah when I was in high school, when my Talmud teacher, Rabbi Alan Brill, mentioned to us that the Syrian Jews have a tradition to eat matsah that is soft, rather than the crac...
