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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Beaujolais is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée

Beaujolais is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) wine generally made of the Gamay grape which has a thin skin and is low in tannins. Like most AOC wines they are not labeled varietally. Whites from the region, which make up only 1% of its production, are made mostly with Chardonnay grapes though Aligoté is also permitted. Beaujolais tends to be a very light-bodied red wine, with relatively high amounts of acidity. In some vintages, Beaujolais produces more wine than the Burgundy wine regions of Chablis, Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais put together.

Also see: On-line Kosher Wine Store

The wine takes its name from the historical Beaujolais province and wine producing region. It is located north of Lyon, and covers parts of the north of the Rhône département (Rhône-Alpes) and parts of the south of the Saône-et-Loire département (Burgundy). While administratively considered part of the Burgundy wine region, the climate is closer to the Rhône and the wine is unique enough to be considered separately from Burgundy and Rhône. The region is known internationally for its long tradition of winemaking, uniquely emphasized the use of carbonic maceration, and more recently for the popular Beaujolais nouveau.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Quick & Kosher - Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing

Quick & Kosher - Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing

The only cookbook that wants to get you out of the kitchen!

This is the hilarious story of Jamie Geller, a spunky young TV exec who came into marriage and kosher cooking without knowing a spatula from a saucepan. Determined to master cooking, yet pressed for time, she was dismayed to find that most cookbooks consider an hour of preparation time quick, and presumed more culinary skill than many of us have. So Jamie set out to compile her own special collection of quick and easy recipes and Quick & Kosher is the result of her quest.

This one-of-a-kind cookbook contains more than 160 recipes requiring no more than 15 minutes to prepare, 120 full-color photos, clear step-by-step instructions, reliable prep and cooking times, tips and techniques, and advice on pairing wines with various dishes. Recipes range from traditional to exotic, and are well indexed and cross-referenced.

Several special sections such as Setting up Your Kitchen, Secrets of the 15-Minute Chef and Shopping Like an Expert are the result of extensive insider interviews with food professionals who helped facilitate Jamie's path to culinary mastery. These sections offer practical answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask: how do I buy meat, fish, produce, groceries, and wine?

Is this a cookbook? An autobiography? A kitchen handbook for brides? It is all of these and more, for Quick & Kosher will amuse, inspire and teach even skilled cooks a thing or two. I wrote Quick & Kosher says Jamie Geller, because you and I are in the same boat. We want to serve up something tantalizing for dinner, but between kids, careers, and carpools, we have no time to patchka!


Best price: Quick & Kosher - Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Principles of Maimonides and other Classical Sources

The Life-Transforming Diet

based on Health and Psychological
Principles of Maimonides and other Classical Sources

Having had the privilege, for the past decade, of working with people suffering from eating disorders, it is a particular simcha for me to see that David Zulberg has put out a monumental work entitled The Life Transforming Diet. Now thousands of our brethren who wish to know the Torah’s outlook on dieting and good health will have a clear and authoritative work that is well organized and user friendly…

I am confident that this book will be received and will replace secular books of this genre… -- Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser

Friday, September 18, 2009

Seasoned with Love


Seasoned with Love
Culinary Treasures from the Breman

Inside the pages of Seasoned with Love: Culinary Treasures from The Breman you will find:

  • More than 300 contemporary traditional kosher recipes.

  • Savory southern and multi-cultural Jewish culinary customs.

  • Poignant food memories and cooking tips galore.

Season with Love will tantalize your taste buds and season every holiday and meal with treasured recipes from the kitchens of Georgia's most talented cooks. This impressive cookbook filled with delicious dishes is definitely a gift worth giving, but be sure to give one to yourself first!

"What a fabulous collection ... a little bit hamish, a little bit Southern, a little bit fusion, a little bit fancy and every bit delicious." Maggie Glezer, award-winning author of Artisan Baking and a Blessing of Bread.

Holocaust Survivor Cookbook


Holocaust Survivor Cookbook
collected from around the world

According to Joanne Caras, each cookbook sold creates three "mitzvahs," or good deeds, namely raising money for charities, supporting the soup kitchen in Israel, and, perhaps most important, honoring all Holocaust survivors by keeping their stories alive for generations to come. The recipes include breads, Kugels and Desserts, in addition to traditional Passover dishes such as Matzo Dumpling Soup.

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Why not get a copy of this outstanding cookbook
for yourself and a friend....

Makes a great hostess gift!

Soup a Kosher Collection

Soup a Kosher Collection

Soup--A Kosher Collection
by Pamela Reiss
Paperback, 224 pages
(M. Evans and Company, Inc., February 2005)

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Editorial Review

This basic soup book imparts a host of creative new ideas and tastes that will make you think twice about kosher soups. In this collection of 75 soup recipes features great-tasting soups made with fish, cheese, fruit, and even chocolate.

Jewish Cooking

Jewish Cooking (Paperback) by Marlena Spieler
The Jewish Cooking
the traditions, techniques, ingredients, and recipes

Marlena Spieler

An insightful and evocative introduction leads you through the history of the Jewish people and their cuisine, their holidays and festivals, and the importance of food in everyday life. A comprehensive guide to Jewish foods explores the significance of each food, and the religious laws that govern what may and may not be eaten. Over 150 recipes have been drawn from the many and varied Jewish communities around the world, including Eastern Europe, the United States, the Middle East, North Africa, and India.

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