What Are Kosher Cookies?

Before discussing kosher cookies we must have a clear idea of what kosher means. For a food to be considered kosher it must follow the rules of Jewish dietary law or kashrut. Kashrut is derived from the Hebrew word meaning “proper” or “fit”. Part of the law that most closely pertains to cookies and their preparation is the use of utensils. According to kashrut, utensils used for meat products are not permitted for use with dairy products. Also when thinking about kosher foods take generalizations under close examination. An example of this could be foods associated with being Jewish, such as a Jewish holiday cookie which isn’t necessarily kosher. The assumption can’t be made that the cookie is kosher because of its name; it’s only kosher if it is prepared in accordance with kosher law.

When looking to buy kosher cookies in the store look for a label carrying the official KOF-K Kosher Supervision emblem. With this emblem it is certified that it meets kosher requirements. This certification is not only helpful to Jews maintaining a kosher diet but also a growing non-Jewish segment of the U.S. population. This segment comprises vegetarians who find the kosher-parve designation as a guarantee that a food contains no animal-derived ingredients, while people with food allergies to milk can find an assurance of no milk or any of it’s derivatives within the food. The assurance with this certification can make buying otherwise difficult foods easy and with the peace of mind that the label is accurate.

Want to make a kosher cookie instead? When baking kosher cookies in the home consider what steps you need to take to prepare your kitchen for baking kosher foods. A completely separate set of dishes, pots, cutlery, utensils, etc. must be used, one for meat foods and a separate set for dairy foods. Utensils used in preparing non-kosher foods are also never to be used in preparation of kosher foods. If this is not the case in your kitchen already you will need to buy a separate set before even starting. The next step is to check that all ingredients used in your cookie recipe are kosher as well. Then, while mixing ingredients and preparing the cookies make sure to do so in accordance with Jewish Dietary Law. If you do so you will have successfully baked a kosher cookie. Whether it’s in the store or within the home, these tips should help buying or making kosher cookies a less daunting task.

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Cook With Quality

Some people have an ultimate passion for cooking where others perhaps don’t; however what most people will agree on is the need for quality, whether that is in the ingredients themselves or the cookware you use.

It is no good buying rubbish or cheap when cooking as you will not get the results that you want. It doesn’t matter if you just want to make a quick snack or you want to cook a full on three course meal. Nobody likes to eat food that is not cooked great.

It goes without saying that you need to buy the best quality ingredients you can afford but where a lot of people fail when cooking is the quality of their cookware set. If you want to get the most out of your cooking which I am sure you do then if you haven’t got one already, think about investing in a good quality cookware set. Even if you have had yours for many years, very often they are not up to the job and with the advances in technology; cookware has come on in leaps and bounds. Your investment will pay off when you see how great the meals are you produce.

Establish your cooking habits

Before you go ahead and purchase anything however you will want to analyze your cooking habits. Consider things like, how often you cook. Is it some you do everyday? Do you cook for family and friends? What type of meals do you like to cook? Once you have established your habits you will then be able to establish what sort of cookware set you will need. Notice I say “set” here. The reason being is that, most people use more than one pot or pan, so you should really consider investing in a set which will allow you to have a variety of pans that will address the problem of not having a suitable pan available when you need it. People will often go to the cupboard and find they don’t have the correct pan to do the job correctly and if you end up using something different this will inevitably give you the wrong results.

Invest wisely

Invest as much money as you can into your cookware set as this will ensure you will get something that will be durable and last you for years to come. I know it can be hard to swallow, handing over a large amount of money, but consider this. It is something you will use everyday and therefore warrants having a little investment. Just like you would purchase a car, you wouldn’t invest in something cheap that would most likely break down in a few weeks. The same rule applies to cookware sets. If you spend only a little, you will not get a lot. All the tops chefs will tell you over and over again that you cannot expect quality if you are not willing to invest in it.

By: Patrick Fitz-Gibbon

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Sushi Accompaniments

Takeaway night, that time when you just don't want to cook, and reach in the drawer for all the menus. If you fancy trying something new, then a sushi delivery may be on the cards. If you are new to the world of Japanese cuisine, you'll also want to source some accompaniments for your meal.

Dips are very popular with Western sushi eaters, and make good accompaniments to Sashimi, the raw fish sushi, hot dishes such as prawn katsu, and hand rolls, which are cones of rice and fillings. Sushi London, may also provide dips with nigiri, which is rice with various toppings. Dips include soy sauce, sweet chilli, teriyaki, and spicy mayo.

Ginger is also popular, with gari, a sweet pickled ginger often part of sushi menus. It's said this delicacy can aid digestion, and cleanse the palate. Sometimes a ginger will be served with wasabi. Often nicknamed 'Japanese horseradish', this plant is used to add spice and flavour to dishes.  Real Wasabi is grated onto a dish, but as it is expensive, a western version, using horseradish powder, mustard powder, and green dye in a paste, is used.

No sushi delivery would be complete without a drink, so if you are planning a complete Japanese meal, why not try sake. Nicknamed 'rice wine', it's actually fermented and brewed using a similar process found in beer making. The starch to sugar to alcohol conversion, produces a rice based drink with a high volume of alcohol, often diluted to make it easier to drink.

Sushi London takeaways often include added extras too, so if sushi won't fill you up, you could also order seaweed salad, a side order of edamame beans, or a portion of white rice and sesame seeds. Whatever you choose to go with your sushi, enjoy the new dining experience.

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Whether To Buy Or Lease When Investing In Restaurant Equipment

Those who own a restaurant know the need for premium restaurant equipment and food supplies. Of course, the question always arises as to whether one should buy or lease. Many new entrepreneurs will lease their equipment, while experienced owners understand the advantages of buying their equipment and supplies, despite the larger initial expense. It's important to know the pros and cons of buying equipment in order to make the right choice for your business's future income and welfare.

The main priority for restaurant owners is to invest as little money as possible for the largest gains. While it appears logical to lease to avoid spending a large amount of money, it may actually be detrimental to your finances over a long period of time. As an example, the rates for leasing equipment can add up. Leased equipment includes a monthly charge over six months or a year. Those owners who choose to lease for a year will be forced to keep their leased equipment for the duration. If you need to relocate the business or if your company fails, breaking a contract can be very expensive.

If you buy your equipment then you are the owner of it. Equipment that fails or malfunctions will be entirely on your shoulders. When leasing, equipment failure could result in liability on your behalf, even if you were not responsible for the damage. Additionally, leasing companies tend to try to sell you more equipment than you need to make a larger profit. If you buy the equipment yourself then you'll know just what your business needs and the amount you've budgeted for expenditures. The wise entrepreneur will pay for the equipment in full in order to avoid needless contracts and the monthly leasing fees. Ultimately, though, it's vital to look at the food establishment that you alone are running and make the best decision for your company.

By: Morgan Ambrose

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How To Make A Gluten Free Pizza!

Trying to make a pizza gluten free can be quite challenging, but there are some easy steps that people can take in order to make sure they do it right. The key to making pizza with no gluten is having the dough contain the right ingredients. First off, it's always important to pick the right ingredients. The right ingredients include: two teaspoons of olive oil and cider vinegar, one teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons of xanthan gum, 2 1/3 cup of gluten free flour mix, one teaspoon of sugar, 1 1/3 cup of milk, one tablespoon of yeast, sauce, mozzarella cheese and all of the toppings one desires. This combination of ingredients will make two twelve inch gluten free pizza crusts.

Adding the oil as well as the vinegar to the yeast mixture is the next step people should take before adding the rest of the liquid ingredients to the mixture. Everything should be mixed well in order to turn it into dough. The milk should be heated so that it's warm and then combined with the sugar as well as the yeast. The ingredients in this bowl should then be mixed while the flour mix, xanthan gum and salt are combined in a separate bowl. Combine all ingredients to create the dough. The dough should be made into two balls and then be placed on a rolling board and flattened to about 1/8" of thickness. Adding some rice flour to the rolling board or the dough every once in awhile will help keep the dough from sticking to the board and creating a gooey mess.

Once the dough is made the oven should be hot and ready to bake. Be sure and preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit prior to starting your dough mixing to be confident it's ready for the dough. Baking the dough into a crust doesn't take long and should be pre-baked for seven minutes to set the crust. Once the crust is pre-baked the toppings can be added.

Finally, place the crust with your desired toppings in the oven for roughly ten to fifteen minutes or until the cheese begins to bubble and brown. Once this has been done then the pizza should be placed into the oven and cooked for fifteen to twenty minutes but keep in mind that some pizzas will require more cooking time than others depending on size and the toppings. Once that has been completed then the process of making pizza gluten free is simple.

In the end, making pizza gluten free isn't that hard as long as these steps are taken!

By: Morgan Manchester

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A Delicious Gluten Free Pizza Recipe

One of the most popular foods of all time is pizza and everyone seems to love it, from young to old, and from meat lovers to vegetarians. The universal appeal of pizza is simple: delicious crust, savory tomato or white sauces and the toppings that seem to be unlimited in options. For those who must limit their intake of gluten due to celiac disease, there is a marvelous gluten free pizza recipe that can make eating pizza a joy and a pleasure without the worry of the wheat gluten side effects.

Creating a delicious pizza without the wheat flour is actually something that is not only possible but simple. There are a few important tricks to know and the ingredients will be a bit different but the outcome is the same and some say even better! A thin crust pizza is within reach for those who may have thought they could never eat pizza again.

The gluten free pizza recipe that can bring pizza back to the table for those with gluten intolerance is created from many of the same ingredients as mainstream pizza. The crust will be created from alternative flour, sometimes rice flour is used and there are others that can also be chosen for their flavor and suitability to the dough.

Toppings for the pizza will be nearly identical to those used on wheat pizzas, the difference is that when you are creating this specialty pizza, you will need to carefully read the labels and be on the lookout for those products that use gluten in them. One example is pepperoni, there are some that include gluten as a binding or filler and for that ingredient, use the specifically labeled "gluten free" brand. The same rule holds true for the sauces you use. Making them from scratch ensures purity and if you use a pre-made store bought brand, be careful to check the label for any stray gluten that you may not expect.

Here is a simple recipe to get you started. This is the recipe for the crust. Mix 1 cup tapioca flour, two teaspoon of unflavored gelatin powder, two teaspoon salt, two teaspoons of xanthan gum, one package yeast granules, two teaspoon of sugar, three teaspoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar, 1/2 to 1 cup of lukewarm water. Mix into a dough and roll it onto a greased pizza pan then bake your pizza in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.

The gluten free pizza recipe can bring the joy of pizza parties, pizza with movies and plain old fashioned pizza dinners back to the family who has been careful about the special dietary needs of someone in the home.

By: Morgan Manchester

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