Purim and Hamentashen Questions Answered by The Challah Connection
Westport, CT (ContentDesk) February 22, 2006 -- If there is one Jewish holiday where creativity and turning everything upside down is not just acceptable, but expected, it is Purim. In due fashion, The Challah Connection of Westport, CT has launched its own gourmet rendition of the very traditional hamentashen cookie.Hamentashen, the three-cornered cookie that symbolizes the hat of oppressor Haman from the original Purim story, is made with a traditional dough that is cut in circles and folded together with a dollop of filling; typically poppy seed, raspberry, apricot or prune. Jane Moritz, Challah Connection Owner, has seen thousands of pounds of hamentashen consumed as part of the Purim baskets (michloach manot) that her company designs and ships. However, she saw an opportunity, consumers are constantly looking for new versions of old things, says Moritz.
And so with that, Jane has worked with 2 veteran recipe and cookbook writers to develop her own spin on hamentashen. I was looking for something gourmet, decadent and outrageous.
Something that would really make people appreciate a reinvention of this old world pastry.
The results are 2 lovely creations; Sour Cherry drizzled with chocolate ganache and Lemon Poppy Seed.
Both recipes begin with a pastry dough that uses unsalted butter (unlike most hamentashen that is pareve and uses no dairy at all), vanilla and orange juice to give it a bit of twang as well as other key ingredients. Both are certified kosher.Working with Ms. Moritz on recipe development were Mary Goodbody and Judith Sutton, nationally acclaimed food writers, cookbook editors and recipe developers. Among some of the books they have written or edited are, Sweet Gratitude: Bake a Thank-You for the Really Important People in Your Life; Truffles: Ultimate Luxury, Everyday Pleasure; Recipes for a Very Small Island; and The Family Kitchen (coming Spring 2006). The festival of Purim begins on the evening of March 13.
It is tradition to give gifts of food on Purim, to signify love and friendship. For more information about the holiday and its traditions and to order hamentashen and Purim baskets, visit www.challahconnection.com or call toll free: 866-(CHALLAH) 242-5524.ABOUT USThe Challah Connection, based in Westport, CT, is an online store for kosher gift baskets and kosher baked goods. Jane MoritzWestport Baking Company/The Challah ConnectionTel: 866-242-5524http://www.challahconnection.com.
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According to a story run by CBS News last spring, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found more than 91 industrial compounds, pollutants and other synthetic chemicals in the bodily fluids of their volunteers. Some were known to be cancer causing, while others were banned or untested. The source of these chemicals was often traced back to beauty products. Like many people, Andrea Kane, a stay-at-home mom, was concerned with this news. After losing patches of hair to a chemical hair relaxer and suffering from cysts and boils under her arms from the aluminum in deodorants, she decided to create a line of products that would be naturally better for her body.
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Ancient Health and Beauty Secrets Become Accessible to All Through Unprecedented Free Samples Giveaway
(ContentDesk) May 1, 2006 -- Every day more and more people are turning to natural skin care products to replace the harsh chemical ingredients of many over the counter cosmetics.
While this natural health and beauty revolution is gradually gaining steam, a large segment of this natural conscious group is newly discovering an ancient way to beautify their skin.
The magical mineral ingredients which they are discovering can only be found at the lowest point on earth
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Every-Bunny is Hoppy with Gourmet Easter Baskets from Gift Basket Village
Tired of the same old Easter baskets? Surprise your family and friends this Easter this year by ordering them an Easter basket full of gourmet treats and sweets. With Gift Basket Village's unique selection of Easter baskets and free shipping, you're just a simple click (http://www.giftbasketvillage.com/easter-baskets/) or call away from impressing your loved ones.With so many Easter baskets to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect basket for your children, parents and friends. They'll not only appreciate the refreshing baskets, but also you'll save the time involved in building your own."I like to think that our Easter gift baskets are ideal for all ages. I design and create each one, paying close attention to every detail, so that they will truly ?Wow' your loved ones, from the first sight to the last indulgent bite," says Susan Flowers, president of Gift Basket Village.Carol McLeod of Florida is impressed...
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FRANCE LEAVES BAD TASTE IN WINE CLUB MEMBERS MOUTHS
Westlake Village, CA ? February 24, 2002 ? American Cellars Wine Club-the countries premier wine club for hard-to-find "boutique" wines -
has found that France's latest political stance has done more than anger the U.S. Government.
"Our members just do not want anything French" says Marc Musitano, Vice President of Operations for American Cellars.
"We have been receiving returns of French wine at an alarming rate, but we managed to appease most of our members with either domestic or foreign, non-French, replacements."
Asked how he believes this will affect business in the future, Musitano quipped, "Well I can tell you we won't be sourcing any French Wine anytime soon.
However, with the rise of regions such as Australia, Chile, and Argentina, -as well as great domestic product - we have no shortage of great wines to take their place."Founded in 1993, American Cellars Wine Club selects hard-to-find
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