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In Search of a Cup of Coffee

by JA Mag | March 1, 2013 in Kashrut

What are my options for getting a cup of coffee at work on Pesach? Can I use the office coffee machine since it is only used for coffee? Read more

Got a Kashrut Question? Ask the OU Kosher Consumer Hotline

by Bayla Sheva Brenner | March 1, 2013 in Inside the OU

In the days leading up to Pesach, as Rabbi David Polsky, the man behind the OU Kosher Consumer Hotline, enters his office, the phones are already ringing. Read more

Filling, Not Fattening Dishes for Pesach

by Norene Gilletz | February 25, 2013 in Passover

Many of us think that because we can’t have bread, rice, pasta or grains on Pesach, we need to offer our families lots of starchy side dishes. Why not try a healthier alternative? Simply include fresh… Read more

Super Soups

by Norene Gilletz | January 27, 2013 in Recipes

Soup, glorious soup! It fills your tummy, nourishes your soul and brings you back for more. When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing more comforting than a steamy bowl of hot homemade soup. Soup… Read more

Cut Fruit at the Office

by JA Mag | January 26, 2013 in Kashrut

Q: Often at business functions, I can only partake of the fruits and vegetables since the rest of the food is not kosher. Most of the time, the fruit is already cut. In such a scenario, is it… Read more

Happy New Year! (Tu B’Shevat)

by JA Mag | January 17, 2013 in Recipes

In agricultural-based ancient Israel, Tu b’Shevat—the traditional new year for trees—was a meaningful occasion celebrated with singing and dancing. Read more

Hearty Dishes for Hearty Appetites

by Helen Nash | December 6, 2012 in Recipes

With winter approaching, hearty foods are satisfying and delicious. Pea Zucchini Soup 6 servings A lovely thick soup of Italian origin, this recipe calls for non-seasonal ingredients. The soup freezes… Read more

Chanukah Delights

by Norene Gilletz | November 19, 2012 in Chanukah

In honor of Chanukah, it is traditional to eat foods fried in oil, including luscious latkes and sufganiyot (Israeli-style donuts traditionally filled with jam). Dairy dishes, especially those made… Read more

Latkes…Lots of Luscious Latkes

by Norene Gilletz | November 18, 2012 in Chanukah

Although potato latkes are a traditional Chanukah treat, why not experiment this year by making latkes with other vegetables? With the recipes below, you can enjoy a different kind of latke every… Read more

Cooking on a Budget: Chanukah Recipes for Less Gelt

by Norene Gilletz | November 17, 2012 in Chanukah

If you’re looking for ways to stretch your food budget, especially when entertaining, here are some simple solutions to help you prepare delicious dishes for Chanukah—or any special occasion—that… Read more

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