I plan to be at Kosherfest tomorrow, so, keep your eyes peeled for exciting updates in the world of Kosher. Read More »

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. Read More »

Ruhlman provides his recipe for homemade pastrami , and in the first couple comments, offers his advice for serving at lunch on Shabbos. Read More »

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 HaYosher guarantees standards of fair pay, fair time, and safety for employees of certified stores and restaurants. Read More »

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 any particular variety fared from use to use. Read More »

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. Read More »

/> KBlog reader Emily sent in this shot – will have to check if Boston-area WFMs have this kosher item. Read More »

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 . Read More »

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 addition to the available kosher Indian appetizer options. Read More »

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 crackery-type that most of us are used to. He mentioned that it is perfectly kosher, but it is hard to find, except in Israel. I was intrigued. Read More »

My summertime is filled with bright and colorful food preservation projects. Colorful jams, crisp pickles & various relishes. Fall is the time for other projects, such as curing olives. During the winter, besides for eating my stored bounty, I focus on a different set of fruits and vegetables. Read More »

Let’s make it short and sweet. Lit candles and consumed fried foods. Fried Fish Filets Pre-requisite Latkes (grated & shredded) We need to work on our funnel-cake skills. Tired of debating your friends on the relative merits of Latkes vs, Hamantashen ? Debate no more, and feast your eyes on my new creation: The Deep-Fried-Hamantaschen-on-a-Stick. Read More »

As a long-time resident of Brooklyn, I’ve had the opportunity to see Kosher restaurants come and go. Some, like Kosher Delight or Jerusalem II Pizza have been around for decades. Kosher branches of Subway were a flash in the pan. There are the high-end places, like T Fusion Steakhouse and family-friendly eateries, like Carlos & Gabby’s. Read More »

Kosherfest 2010 begins tomorrow in New Jersey. I plan to attend. Please let me know if there is anything in particular you are interested in hearing about that you would like me to check out while I am there. Read More »

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Starting this month, Grow and Behold Foods will be offering its pastured chicken to customers in Boston, delivering to Hebrew College in Newton and Temple Emunah in Lexington on August 31. (Order by 6pm on Friday, August 27th. Read More »

Well, “Grape Leaves – Gourmet Glatt” to be complete. The Naggars took inspiration from all the submissions and came up with a name they felt best fit their store’s offerings – Grape Leaves being related to wine, meat (dolmades), and cheese (accompaniment to wine). Read More »

Our editorial team narrowed down the many submissions to several dozen with at least arguable marketing potential. (Of those who submitted more than six names, we included from only the first six.) Choose up to five names that you prefer. Morris and Joe Naggar, butcher proprietors, will consider the top-voted names for their new shop. Read More »

Haim over at Rami’s just contacted us with the news: I wanted to let you know that on Sunday, June 6, we will be hosting our official 20-year anniversary party. We have taken over the back parking lot and will be having music and outdoor seating! Also throughout the week (until June 7), we will be offering falafel sandwiches for only $5. Read More »

Our new “Brookline Butcher” needs a name, and owner Morris Naggar has authorized the Kosher Blog to officially launch the search! To submit an entry for the contest, post a comment here and make sure you provide your real first and last name and a working e-mail address so we can contact you if you win. Read More »