Hagafen Cellars Winery is Certified Green!

Congratulations to Ernie Weir, Aine Kelly and the Hagafen Cellars team for being proclaimed an official Napa Green Certified Winery.

Napa Green is the wine industry's most comprehensive, "best practices" program for land-use and wine production. This voluntary program is focused on independently certified, environmentally sound farming and production methods that meet and exceed more than twenty local, state and federal "best practices." Napa Valley vintners and growers develop farm-specific plans tailored to protect and enhance the ecological quality of the region, or create production facility programs that reduce energy and water use, waste and pollution. The Napa Green programs are open to all Napa County vintners and grape growers.

Napa County vintners participate in programs focused on winery operations and/or farming practices tailored specifically to each property to meet and exceed environmental compliance and continue to protect and enhance the ecological quality of the region.

We are fans of Hagafen's exceptional kosher wines, and now, in addition to producing their very special wines, we are delighted to hear that this Napa Valley California vineyard is certified earth-friendly. Hagafen Cellars has been a KosherEye sponsor since 2010. We raise our glasses to Hagafen!!

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To learn more, visit Hagafen.com.

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Shavuot Coloring Page

From our friend Ann D. Koffsky - talented illustrator, children's book author and speaker - two printable coloring pages: one for Shavuot and another for Yom Yerushalayim, a day which commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem. Just print the pages and let your "little" artists color their own masterpieces; Such fun!

While you are visiting Ann's website, http://annkoffsky.com, do browse her colorful and meaningful Judaic art work.

Ann is the illustrator of the new book Thank You For Me- based on the Rick Recht song "Kobi's Lullaby". 

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Afternoon Tea in London
For the Royals and You!

If you are crossing the pond and going to London, we have a lovely suggestion for you.
Enjoy a kosher "Afternoon Tea" in London including traditional British tea sandwiches with fillings, scones, home-made jam and cream, a selection of miniature desserts and a wide variety of flavoured teas and coffee ]]> ContactUs@KosherEye.com (Allan Scher) exchange Wed, 01 May 2013 02:05:42 +0000 http://www.koshereye.com/koshereye-exchange/2510-kosherbuzz-texas-trash-dip-.html http://www.koshereye.com/koshereye-exchange/2510-kosherbuzz-texas-trash-dip-.html KosherBuzz

Texas Trash Dip

Put on your Mexican Sombrero, head south of the border and enjoy this creamy dip. A delicious dairy starter or perfect for a casual buffet. To notch up the heat, add some crushed, dried jalapeno pepper before warming. Serve it alongside a basket of corn chips.

Ingredients

1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese or lower fat neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream. light or regular
2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans like Goya or Eden with kosher labeling
1 packet taco seasoning mix such as Ortega
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional: crushed jalapeno pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream Add refried beans, taco seasoning and optional pepper. Mix with fork.
Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish. Sprinkle all of the cheese on top.
Bake about 30 minutes, or until cheese in melted and lightly browned.
Serve warm with corn chips

Credit: Blogspot-Life as a Lofthouse

Notes

Recipe: kosher, dairy

Rodent Infestation at Kosher Food Warehouse in Queens

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Chai Kosher Poultry of Canada is Closing

As reported in the Canadian Jewish News, we are sad to report that Chai Kosher Poultry is closing on May 3. (See the news article here.)

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Mint Savor

Mint Savor mints are available in exotic flavors and exude just plain "expressive" fun. The tins are compact, slide open smoothly, and can be kept in a pocket or purse. Each flavor (4 to be exact) is guaranteed to "Save Your Breath for every occasion".

The Mint Savor Flavors:
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Calzones Made with
Red Star Platinum Yeast

When hearing the word calzone, we used to think complicated, long, and difficult. But no more. This simple to make, delicious calzone dough recipe is a good make-ahead and freeze option. What a scrumptious possibility for weekday meals. They can be filled with meat, vegetarian or dairy ingredients. Just pop the filled calzones in the freezer ]]> ContactUs@KosherEye.com (Allan Scher) exchange Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:50:53 +0000 http://www.koshereye.com/koshereye-exchange/2458-kosherbuzz-heering-triple-cream-no-bake-dessert.html http://www.koshereye.com/koshereye-exchange/2458-kosherbuzz-heering-triple-cream-no-bake-dessert.html KosherBuzz

Heering Triple Dream No Bake Dessert

Mixologists use Peter F. Heering liqueurs in many favorite new and classic cocktails including the legendary Singapore Sling, a drink born in 1919 in Singapore's Raffles hotel. Of course, we enjoy sipping Heering liqueurs, (both cherry and coffee flavors), but are also inclined to whip up Heering infused desserts-- like our newest creation, The Triple Dream No Bake Layer Cake. The most difficult part of this dessert is not the creating, but resisting eating seconds. O.K. ... and thirds!

June Hersh Makes Grandma Martha's Matzo Ball Soup

June Hersh, food lecturer, culinary expert and author of the cookbook "The Kosher Carnivore," shared a live on-air recipe with TV anchor Sukanya Krishnan on PIX11 (New York City).  For many, this soup is a weekly staple not just for Passover, but year-round. According to June, "There's actually some scientific explanation of why chicken soup has medicinal powers, but for me, it's all about the taste". This outstanding recipe, Matzo Ball Soup by Grandma Martha, was shared by restaurateurs Eric and Bruce Bromberg, and actually IS from their Grandma Martha. The recipe includes her "ethereal matzo balls". Watch the video and get the recipe for authentic, Passover friendly matzoh ball soup.