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Page 22 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July-August 2009 Kosher Affairs I t’s summer, and Atlanta’s kosher selection is hot! Kosher Gourmet continues its focus on catering and takeout. The store is now stocking Israel’s Pereg Gourmet spices and products, including the hard-to-find za’atar spice. (Rub olive oil and za’atar on chicken; roast or grill, and pretend you are in Yerushalayim.) Although still under construction, the Toco Hill Kroger has remodeled and enlarged its kosher department. In addition to a full parve bakery, there is an expanded selection of catered foods and salads, fish, and meat. Many of the items are made inhouse. And, while you’re there, pick up some Chai Peking Chinese takeout. Return to Eden has a delicious new product. I am already addicted. It is Wax Orchards’ classic fudge sauce, sweetened with fruit juice. The product is parve and especially great for topping dairy-free ice cream. I plan to try the other Wax Orchards fudge flavors as well. Sign up for Return to Eden’s kosher products e-letter at return@eden.com, or visit the store at 2335 Cheshire Bridge Road. Kudos to Trader Joe’s for offering so many kosher and Israeli products, especially in the wake of a targeted propaganda campaign by those unfriendly to Israel. BY Roberta Scher Trader Joe’s is known to offer superb products at value prices, and happily, many of these are kosher and some from Israel! If you enjoy shopping there, and like their selection, do let them know. Goodfriend’s Grill is now open at the MJCCA. Off Broadway meat restaurant has closed. Broadway dairy restaurant has expanded and moved across the street. Whew—lots happening in Hotlanta. BOOKS FOR COOKS Whipped cream, custard, chocolate mousse, meringue—everything rich, gooey and delicious can be found in the 60 recipes of this sweet new cookbook, Mrs. Rowe’s Little Book of Southern Pies by Mollie Cox Bryan (Ten Speed Press). The legendary Mrs. Rowe was known as the Pie Lady of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. She died in 2003 at the age of 89, but the recipes for her handmade pies continue as a cherished family tradition. The cookbook presents simple instructions and tips for making delectable pie fillings a n d piecrusts. But keep in mind, if you have no time to make a crust, just buy one! We met on Twitter (yes, I said Twitter), and now I am truly a fan of her cookbook. Pam Reiss’ Soup—A Kosher Collection is a comprehensive, simple-to-follow cookbook on making just about any type of soup you can imagine. This Toronto-based author provides 150 varied recipes, even one for chocolate soup! I guarantee that you will find a soup appropriate for just about any season, meal, or occasion. By the way, soup can be a very budget-friendly, healthful meal all year long. Think about cold soups in summer (gazpacho, fruit soup, borscht) and more hearty soups in colder weather. But who can think about cold weather right now? Soup can be ordered at Amazon.com. Pam is currently working on a Passover cookbook. So, how is my organic garden growing? Please check out the photos. The salad table is flourishing; although I have had to share some of the bok choy and arugula with a few resident insects, we certainly are enjoying salads straight from the raised Our flourishing salad table Topsy Turvey tomato planter salad table. As for the raised garden bed created with Farmer D soil—the buzz has started, and I have had visits from local “tourists” who are amazed at how tall the veggies have grown and how prolific they are. The tomato plants are taller than I am; squash leaves are tropical in size, and the remainder of the veggies— peppers, cukes, and eggplant—seem very happy. See KOSHER AFFAIRS, page 34
July-August 2009 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 23 Kosher Korner AKC Approved WHAT’S NEW IN KOSHER ATLANTA? THE JUNE 2009 “KOSHER WITHOUT A SYMBOL” LIST Whenever possible, it is always best to purchase items with reliable kosher supervision. However, there are many items that are kosher even if they lack a symbol, although some may require additional checking for insect infestation. The following items are currently and generally assumed kosher (when there are no other additives) and can be purchased even if they don’t bear a kosher symbol. This list is subject to change. FOOD ITEMS Applesauce—unflavored Baking powder Baking soda Barley Beans—dry Beer—domestic, unflavored Buckwheat (kasha) Caramel color Cocoa—plain Coconut Coffee—plain or decaf, unflavored Cornstarch, corn grits, corn syrup, and cornmeal Couscous—unseasoned and uncooked Dextrose Edamame Eggs—raw, whole, and unprocessed. However, they should be checked for blood spots. Farina—raw Flaxseed Flour—without enzymes Food additives—citric acid, EDTA, high fructose corn syrup, potassium sorbate, riboflavin, sorbitol, sodium benzoate, sodium bisulfate, sodium citrate, sulfur dioxide Food colors—F.D. & C. colors with propylene glycol Fruit, canned—without added flavors, colors, or grape juice. (Note: Fruit cocktail needs reliable kosher supervision, because some brands contain carmine, a non-kosher natural color derived from the cochineal insect.) Fruit, dried—the following are acceptable with no certification when there are no additional oils or flavors listed: sliced, diced, or whole apricots, dates, figs, peaches, nectarines, pears, prunes, BY Rabbi Reuven Stein and domestic raisins. Fruit, frozen—without added flavors or coloring. (Some berries require special checking for infestation.) Honey Juices, fresh or frozen—100% orange, apple, grapefruit, pineapple, and lemon. (Tomato and grape juices need supervision.) Maple syrup—mass-produced. Private farms need to be checked individually for use of animal fat in production. Milk—In the U.S. and Canada, Vitamilk, buttermilk, and chocolate milk need supervision. Molasses Nuts, raw—with no oil or additives (some contain gelatin), unflavored, including blanched almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, and walnuts. Dry roasted nuts require certification. Oats—unflavored Oat bran Olive oil—100% extra virgin Polenta—non-processed, unseasoned Popcorn kernels Quinoa Rice—white or brown, including con- verted or parboiled, no seasonings added. Arborio, basmati, sushi rice, and other varieties are acceptable without added flavorings. Seltzer—plain, non-flavored Soy grits Spices—The following dried spices (ground, chopped, powdered, or whole) are acceptable: allspice, anise, basil, bay leaf, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, chervil, chives, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, fenugreek, lemongrass, mace, marjoram, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, peppercorns (any color), rosemary, saffron, sage, salt, savory, sesame seed (raw only), tarragon, thyme, turmeric, and white pepper. Spice blends require certification. Ginger, fresh or dried, is acceptable. (Other fresh spices may have insect infestation.) Sugar—brown, cane, and powdered confectioner’s Tea—plain, orange pekoe, unflavored (regular and decaf) Tofu—without additives Vegetables, frozen—All are acceptable, excluding artichoke, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts, which require special checking for infestation. (Supervision is preferred for broccoli and spinach.) Vegetables, pre-washed and/or precut packaged—Broccoli slaw, carrots, celery, coleslaw, onions, and potatoes are acceptable, but may require checking. Water—unflavored NON-FOOD ITEMS Aluminum foil and foil pans Baking or parchment paper—Siliconetype is acceptable. Quilon-based paper, which may contain animal fat, requires certification. Cupcake liners Dental floss Lipstick, lip balm—Some authorities prefer those without glycerin. Oven cleaner Plastic bags and wraps Toothpaste, mouthwash—Some kosher authorities prefer those without glycerin. (Breath spray and breath sticks require certification.) Silver polish Steel wool pads—plain. (Those with soap requires certification.) Rabbi Reuven Stein is director of supervision for the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting kashruth through education, research, and supervision.
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