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Prepare for the Unexpected

On the way is a cornucopia of new kosher products

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Ethel Hofman, JE Feature

"Kosher is suddenly better." That's the word from American consumers. And that's not just in the Jewish communities. More than 3.5 million Muslims and those representing other religions eat kosher. Others associate health and safety with kosher food. To satisfy the demand and to find out what's new in the kosher food world, 6,000 buyers recently converged on Kosherfest, the...

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Kosher Cafe Becomes Hot Property at Temple

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Deborah Hirsch

Almost exactly a year after Temple University unveiled the brand-new Rosen Hillel Center, students and faculty gathered at the three-story facility last week to celebrate the grand opening of a New York-style kosher deli housed inside the building. The kosher eatery, dubbed Cafe 613 as the result of a student naming contest, has been in the works since plans for...

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New Books Provide Culinary Voyages to Exotic Places

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Ethel Hofman, JE Feature

It used to be that we depended on parents and grandparents for on-the-spot kitchen instruction. Now, as changing lifestyles and the necessity of multitasking transform our society, we look elsewhere. But in our complex, fast-paced world, it seems that plain-old "recipe-only" cookbooks just don't cut the mustard. Today, home cooks are hungry for practical information, while armchair culinary enthusiasts want...

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Watch Those Hearty Helpings!

Holidays are filled with good cheer and good food. But for many, the holiday season can lead to unwanted weight gain. Members of TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), know that making conscious food choices and practicing portion control can prevent excess weight gain. Healthy, well-balanced meal planning is a key element to successful and lasting weight-loss and maintenance...

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Move Over, Granny

Smith, that is. And make way for the perfect pear!

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Eileen Goltz, JE Feature

I've been Granny Smithed and Red Delicioused to death these past few weeks. Everyone is apple pie this and apple cider that. I say, let the pear have its day; after all, it's in season, too. So why not make it front and center in your menu? Pears, like apples, are incredibly versatile. In addition to being delicious served raw,...