Helen Keller, Friend of Jews

Great article in The Jewish Daily Forward newspaper about Helen Keller. A new exhibit will open on May 7th at New York City’s American Foundation for the Blind and unveils Keller’s largely unknown involvement with Jewish and Israeli communities.

We're on a roll... an Egg Roll

Delicious! Easy! Made with faux crab, chicken or tofu. KosherEye signature egg roll recipe.

Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits

We are thrilled — kosher, ready-to-bake Buttermilk Biscuits by Trader Joe's. So easy...just peel off the label, press a spoon against the canister's seam and, presto, the canister pops open and they are ready to bake. The "dough boy" couldn't have done a better job! OU-dairy. In the refrigerated section.

A Cookbook that does Good!

Maternal Instincts, 200 kosher recipes from our mothers and grandmothers by Judy Petel. Cookbook sales benefit Merkaz Rachel (מרכז רחל) – Rachel's Center – Children's learning program in Jerusalem. To order a cookbook or learn about the needs of the child development center, visit their website.

Homemade Herb–Infused Water, So Refreshing

We love to add fresh herbs to our water – the taste is refreshing, it looks beautiful and it is impressive. If you grow your own herbs, this is a must.  We are sharing one of our favorites, Herb–Infused Spa Water. There are so many combinations. Share your favorite herb–infused water suggestions with us.

Enjoy this Chocolate Marshmallow Roll

Easy, NO Cook, Yummy and Luscious! Martine’s Chocolate Marshmallow Roll.

 Manischewitz Cook-Off Winning Recipe

Congratulations to Sarah Freedman-Izquierdo..winner of the 2010 Manischewitz Cook-Off  for her creative new recipe Mandarin Dumpling Soup! We can't wait to try it...

Luscious Kosher Desserts

KosherEye Friend Susie Fishbein, author of the Kosher by Design cookbook series, has created a trio of new, delectable, dessert recipes especially for Kolatin Real Kosher Gelatin. Wow your guests with Strawberry Mousse, a delightful parve or dairy dessert. Love chocolate as much as we do? Try the following chocolatey, yummy Chocolate & Vanilla Mousse Parfait or Chocolate-Banana Panna Cotta.

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KosherEye Passover Links & Tips

Have a Passover question? Here is a convenient link to the three top kashruth sites for answers: CRC Passover 2011 Guide, Star-K Passover 2011 Guide and OU Passover 2011 Guide.

Passover for Less Tips: (Consult with your Rabbi)

• Heinz wine vinegar, Heinz garlic wine vinegar certified OU-P (certification must appear)
• Coffee any plain, unflavored beans; grinder must be clean. Instant requires certification
• Any dishwashing soap
• Pure frozen concentrate orange juice- any
• Frozen fruit-acceptable if not sweetened or cooked, and contains no additives
• Raw Pecan halves or wholes are acceptable without Passover certification. Also, other raw nuts that are not blanched or roasted and free of bha/bht are also acceptable
• Kirkland and Trident salmon – OU (no special Passover certification necessary)
• Quinoa – be sure it is pure
• Soaps – any
• Styrofoam - any
• Real lemon in bottle – OU (no special Passover certification necessary)
• Tea bags – any unflavored
• Bigelow, many varieties
• White sugar – any without additives, Brown sugar must have Passover certification
• Make your own vanilla sugar
• Make your own noodles
• Make your own stawberry jam -- sugar, lemon, strawberries
• Baking soda -all kosher without certification
• Extra virgin olive oil – all kosher without certification
• Cocoa –any 100% pure no additives such as Hershey's

The Center for Kosher Culinary Arts

Want to WOW family and friends? KosherEye friend, CKCA, is sharing this incredible, Flourless Chocolate Cake with Spiked Berry Coulis recipe. Do try it!