Kashrut Scene

The coffee bean has an interesting and varied history.

Our journey through the culinary delights of kosher brings us to R.A.B.

Two of the most interesting and exhausting days of the year come every November when representatives of every facet of the kosher food industry gather at Kosherfest.

What do a young chassidishe woman from Williamsburg, a Modern Orthodox mom from the Upper West Side and a non-Jewish mother of three from Connecticut all have in common?

         Jam- a type of fruit preserve made by boiling fruit with sugar to make an unfiltered jelly           Jelly- Combination of fruit juice and...

In 1893 the last and largest of the 19th century's world fairs, the Columbian Exposition came to Chicago.

One of my favorite memories from childhood is eating my grandmother's sour pickles.

Journey back to ancient Canaan where famine reigns. Jacob sends his sons down to purchase food in Egypt, the only place that has grain.

One of my family's favorite Pesach treats is blintzes - potato or cheese - we're not picky.

I have found that most people handle mishloach manos in one of two ways: some people come up with a theme and then run around to find baskets, bags, and food to fit.

In my home supper during the cold days of winter is not complete without a few bowls of hot soup.

* First produced in Sarasota Springs in the 1850s, the potato chip has become as American as baseball and apple pie.

On the day after the elections, many of us gathered in the old editorial office to watch John Kerry concede to George W. Bush.

Tastebuds' delight - Esther's Best (Kehilla Kashrus, parve) has created a line of dressings that will makes salads mouth-watering delicious.

Sabra Salads (Blue and White Foods, OK and Rav Weissmandel, Pareve) a name already synonymous with Middle Eastern fare, has a relatively new line of dips and spreads that are mouth-watering delicious.

Amongst the delicious treats that have found their way to our office over the past few weeks are two items sure to thrill Chalav Yisrael/Pas Yisrael eaters.

One of the most delightful aspects of Kosherfest is the opportunity to meet and converse with people from across the kosher food spectrum.

Fish: Our old friends at Dagim are showcasing a new line called Sea Treats.

As Jews celebrate their 350th year on American soil, Kosherfest '04 will pay tribute to the Lower East Side, home to waves of immigrant Jews, with a special exhibit on its history.

In 1654, 23 Jews fleeing persecution in Portugal landed on the shores of New Amsterdam.

More than 40 different Israeli food and beverage companies, representing hundreds of products were on exhibit at the 2004 KosherFest show.

Now that we are done with Pesach and Shavuos, it's time to look for summer snacks - you know, things you can take to the country, send the kids in camp packs or bring along when you are invited away for the weekend.

With just two weeks left to Shavuos, our minds begin to turn to cheesecake.

For many of us, the focus in the days after Pesach has been the Pesach weight gain.

Sometime in the early 1980's, the kosher snack world was changed in a very fundamental way - Entenmann's became kosher.

In the Northeast we have been experiencing one of the coldest winters on record, with temperatures regularly below freezing, and periods of snow, ice and heavy winds.

Baruch Hashem, every week brings us new products from Israel.

An exquisitely set table with fine china, dazzling stemware and beautiful flowers - we create perfect settings for the perfect meal.

Most people will agree that one of the joys of Chanukah is the excuse to eat potato latkes.

If your family is anything like mine, the first thing we discuss when planning a gathering is whatwe're serving.