Savvima Review & Giveaway of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking

January 22, 2012  
Savvima Review & Giveaway of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking

UPDATE: Congrats to Rachel (comment #8) – winner of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking!! This post contains the following: A Savvima review of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller A Savvima giveaway of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller My kosher... Read more

The Kosher First Kitchen

December 14, 2011  
The Kosher First Kitchen

Reading the Times’ description of the Kashering process which took place in the White House kitchen for the strictly kosher annual Chanukah party brings two points to mind: 1. How thankful I am to be living in a country which respects our practices and beliefs to the extent that they will do an absolute overhaul of the First Kitchen to fully accommodate... Read more

Savvima Review & Giveaway of Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes for the Seasoned Palette

November 30, 2011  
Savvima Review & Giveaway of Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes for the Seasoned Palette

UPDATE: Congratulations to Rachel L. (comment #29), winner of this giveaway!! This post contains: A Savvima review of Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes for the Seasoned Palette by Rebecca Naumberg and Sori Klein. A Savvima giveaway of Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes for the Seasoned Palette by Rebecca Naumberg and Sori Klein. Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes... Read more

Savvima Review & Giveaway of The Royal Challah Pan

November 15, 2011  
Savvima Review & Giveaway of The Royal Challah Pan

UPDATE: Congratulations to Susie (comment #15), winner of the giveaway!! Whether you find braiding intimidating or you are simply pressed for time, the Royal Challah Pan will ensure you are not left out of this important mitzvah. This innovative new product from The Kosher Cook debuted at Kosherfest 2011 and won the new product competition. The unique... Read more

Savvima Review & Giveaway of Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking

November 9, 2011  
Savvima Review & Giveaway of Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking

UPDATE: Congratulations to ZK (Comment #21) winner of the giveaway!! This post features: A Savvima review of Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking by Leah Schapira. A chance to win a free copy of Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking by Leah Schapira! As a foodie, I confess, I’m easily excited by the release of a new kosher cookbook! It’s hard to predict... Read more

Sukkot Tablescape

October 10, 2011  
Sukkot Tablescape

Have you seen my latest tablescape featured in Joy of Kosher Magazine? Let me know which was your favorite featured item! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win a selection of the items featured on this page! Hurry the contest ends November 9, 2011.  Read More

Kosher Fresh Diet Review & Giveaway

August 16, 2011  
Kosher Fresh Diet Review & Giveaway

UPDATE: Congratulations to Joanne Klipper, winner of Savvima’s Kosher Fresh Diet Giveaway!! I just got back from a relaxing vacation. Okay, confession, those who know me off the web know that I haven’t actually left town at all this summer (yet). But I like to think of my recent trial of Kosher Fresh Diet, as a stay-cation of sorts. At least... Read more

As Chefs Become More Observant, Kosher Menus Go Gourmet

July 27, 2011  
As Chefs Become More Observant, Kosher Menus Go Gourmet

Devra Ferst has an interesting article in the Forward on how the cuisine at kosher restaurants is reaching a level of gourmet that rivals non-kosher restaurants. She attributes this to an influx of professional chefs and connoisseurs who have become religiously observant and are bringing their expertise to the kosher restaurant industry. Duck leg confit... Read more

Summer Tablescape

July 14, 2011  
Summer Tablescape

(Image via Centsational Girl.) You can kinda say this picture was my inspiration for this month’s Joy of Kosher tablescape. Except I found this picture after designing the magazine spread. You’ll just have to take my word on it. One of my favorite finds from the tablescape is the Le Cadeaux melamine dinnerware. These triple thick dishes... Read more

It’s 7/11, Go Get Your Free Slurpee!

July 11, 2011  
It’s 7/11, Go Get Your Free Slurpee!

Today is 7/11, and that means Slurpees are on the house. Here’s a list of the kosher flavors: The following Slurpees are Kosher pareve unless otherwise indicated. Some flavors may be repeated for easier identification purposes. If the product is certified Kosher, the DIET, ZERO and/or DECAF version are also Kosher. Slurpee Brand Recommended... Read more

{Bitayavon} Miso Marinated Rib Steak & Giveaway

July 6, 2011  
{Bitayavon} Miso Marinated Rib Steak & Giveaway

Congratulations to Sarah W., winner of the giveaway! Bitayavon Magazine, a gourmet kosher cooking magazine,  is all about celebrating kosher in an original and exciting way. It is geared to everyone who has an interest in cooking kosher, and readers feel as if they are receiving a cookbook with articles every time they purchase the magazine. Bitayavon’s... Read more

HELP Yourself

March 24, 2011  
HELP Yourself

Herbal teas, the combination of boiling water and dried fruits, flowers or herbs, have been around for centuries. What made us notice HELPS Teas, though, was the way they marketed their teas to help with specific life challenges. For example, HELPS has organic teas for Rest & Relaxation (available by the case!), Easy Digestion, Make It Easy (you... Read more

Matzah with a Twist

March 23, 2011  
Matzah with a Twist

With Pesach preparations beginning soon we were reminded of a new treat we saw at KosherFest called “Matzel Toff”. Matzel Toff, a gourmet twist to matzah, is matzah covered in scrumptious Toffee-Chocolate that comes in parve and dairy (not Cholov Yisroel) varieties and makes for a great treat for both kids and adults! The matzah used is Streits’s... Read more

Savvima Review & Giveaway of Persian Food from the Non-Persian Bride

March 22, 2011  
Savvima Review & Giveaway of Persian Food from the Non-Persian Bride

Congratulations to Mindle, winner of the giveaway!! This post features: A Savvima review of the just released cookbook, Persian Food from the Non-Persian Bride by Reyna Simnegar. A chance to be entered to win a free copy of Persian Food from the Non-Persian Bride by commenting below about your favorite foreign food. Reyna Simnegar, originally... Read more

What’s Your Pineapple-Coconut Score?

March 21, 2011  
What’s Your Pineapple-Coconut Score?

We’re unsure of the origin of the tradition of including coconuts and pineapples in mishloach manos baskets. While this “custom” may be mocked by some (under the age of 10) you should consider yourself lucky that your friend or relative made the wise decision to offer you something more nutritious than candy. Plus the flavors of these... Read more

Bee Happy, Its Adar!

March 6, 2011  
Bee Happy, Its Adar!

Inspired by our Rosh Hashana roundups (click here and here), Savvima reader, Ellen Berman set out to make a bee-themed Purim mishloach manos. She spotted this Honeycomb cake pan at her local Williams-Sonoma store (unfortunately it doesn’t seem to be available online). Building on the theme, one can add a jars of honey, honey candies, or even... Read more

Two New Kosher Cookbooks

March 1, 2011  
Two New Kosher Cookbooks

While the weeks between Purim and Pesach may have you eating out your freezer and running for takeout you’ll still want to check out these new cookbooks.  Afterall, a real foodie doesn’t actually have to cook to enjoy a new cookbook. Just put your feet up and relax after a long day of Pesach cleaning and enjoy these new cookbooks…... Read more

Kosher Cotton Candy

February 28, 2011  
Kosher Cotton Candy

Incorporate some flavored cotton candy (CRC Kosher Parve) into your Purim Mishloach Manos. Mexican theme? Try Hot Tamale flavored cotton candy. Dressing up like circus clowns? Add the Ringling Brothers pink vanilla and blueberry flavored popcorn to your Purim packages. There’s also Mike & Ike, Sour flavored, and colorful swirlz cotton candies.... Read more

Kosher Whiskey Dinner {Deal}

February 28, 2011  
Kosher Whiskey Dinner {Deal}

In the “spirit” of Adar, a Kosher Whiskey Dinner is being held this Sunday March 6, 2011 at 6 PM in the newly renovated West Side Institutional Synagogue at 120 West 76th Street, NYC. The event, hosted by Ari White of  Gemstone Catering and Skyview Wine & Spirits will feature an open bar of fine and rare single barrel malt scotches... Read more

Savvima Review & Giveaway of “Kosher Nation”

February 27, 2011  
Savvima Review & Giveaway of “Kosher Nation”

This post features: A Savvima review of Kosher Nation – Why More and More of America’s Food Answers to a Higher Authority by Sue Fishkoff. A chance to be entered to win a free copy of Kosher Nation by commenting below about a product you wish was certified kosher. Have you ever wondered how millions of pounds of Dole lettuce are checked... Read more

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