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Ends January 15th.  Flavor your soft drinks and cocktails, or season your salads, seafood or other recipes with a light mist of fresh citrus. Two sizes are included for optimum extraction: a longer unit for larger fruits like oranges and grapefruits, and a shorter unit for smaller fruit like limes and tangerines. Enjoy natural flavor with ease.  Value: $18.00.
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Ends January 21st. Cuisipro 4-Sided Etched Box Grater with Ginger Grater Base with Surface Glide Technology ™ takes the etched blade a step further and makes the graters sharp and more productive — grating more with less effort. You can grate, zest or slice on one of five surfaces. This grater is perfect for preparing potato latkes. $29.95

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Get Cooking is the new cookbook collaboration from recipe creator and chocolatier, Rachel Harkham and Jewish children’s musician Mama Doni.  This Jewish American Family Cookbook has a little something for everyone, including a CD of Jewish songs from Mama Doni.  The book takes you through the whole year of holidays with recipes and songs to keep you dancing in the kitchen with your kids.  They share jokes and games to play to get your kids more involved in cooking, singing and the Jewish holidays.

1.What brought the two of you together to do this book?

Rachel: I interviewed Doni for an article and we quickly recognized a kinship and a connection in the ways we both viewed Jewish culture.

Doni:  Yes, we met for the interview and immediately realized that what Rachel does with food was very similar to what I do with music…it felt like we had something to say together as two Jewish mamas, and that we had to collaborate. Jewish family moments are about so many things…family, friends, music, food, telling stories, laughing dancing..its all part of living a Jewish life….we immediately knew that FOOD and MUSIC are a perfect partnership!

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2. Who had a better time working on this project? Rachel cooking up the recipes? Or Doni singing about the food?

Rachel: All I know is that for me it was a dream come true to be able to create the cookbook I’ve always wanted to own. And I personally think there is nothing more fun than making Whoopie Pies with your kids.  Just saying it is fun!

Doni: I had such a blast creating this cookbook and CD…taste testing Rachel’s recipes in my kitchen, song testing in my studio.. there is nothing better than writing, singing, dancing, eating and celebrating all at the same time.

Pomegranate Molasses Chicken

3. Who wrote the jokes?

Doni:  Jokes!!! Oy! For better or worse,  I wrote them  (…With major inspiration from my two children, Millie 8 and Xander 7 who crack me up everyday)

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4. What did you think when you saw the cartoon versions of yourselves?

Rachel: I wished my hair always looked as styled and in place as cartoon Recipe Rachel’s.

Doni: I love it!! I think of myself as kinda cartoon character or muppet like, so it felt perfect. And Rachel, your hair always looks fabulous.

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5. As two busy working Moms what advice can you give our readers for getting dinner on the table every night?

Rachel: For me busy weeknight meals are all about hearty casseroles, savory stir fries, and simple slow- cooker dishes. And when all else fails, it’s grilled cheese and salad to the rescue.  When I’m crunched for time during my Shabbat meals prep, I inevitably turn to my Easy and Awesome Chicken recipe from the book, or the Crumb Crust Salmon- easy and delicious!

Doni: Honestly, my meals are all over the map. Sometimes I am so busy with concerts and recording in the studio that Shabbat dinner is a pizza delivery with candles, grape juice and challah… and sometimes I am cooking up a storm for a big dinner party with friends and family. On a daily basis I try to feed my kids with healthy meals…with lots of love.

Pomegranate BBQ Chicken

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Jelly Donuts Miracle Muffincakes

Whoopie Pie

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Win your copy of this Family favorite cookbook and get everyone up dancing and cooking together.  Let us know why you want to win this cookbook in the comments below and enter with Rafflecopter.

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Ends November 6th.  Papa Ben’s Kitchen makes 5 varieties of Mandelbroyt based on their original family recipe with cherries and now including Spicy Chipotle with Ginger and Dark Chocolate.  They have worked hard to appeal to people from every generation.  Now you can win a sampling of all 5 flavors to enjoy with your coffee for breakfast, a snack or dessert.   Enter the Rafflcopter and make sure to put your comment on Jamie’s Homemade Greek Yogurt article.

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Like us on Facebook and then you have two ways to enter.  Spread the word and share this contest on your Facebook wall.

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Just a quick explanation here about cholent:

On Shabbat, cooking is prohibited. This means if you want something hot during the 26 hours that comprise the Sabbath, you need to a) have whatever you want pre-cooked, and b) a way to heat it up or keep it warm set up before sundown Friday. By no means is this all that is required for food preparation for the Sabbath, but this is the most basic fundamentals, in terms of hot food.

Cholent is a dish that is prepared Friday morning or afternoon and left to sit on a heat source until it is ready to be eaten for Shabbat lunch. The main components of cholent is meat, potatoes, onions, barley, and beans and often kishka (derma). But no two cholents are exactly alike and there are many different versions of cholent. For example, Sephardic Jews make chamin usually made with lamb, rice, herbs and spices and eggs.

I never would have thought that a company would go and make mixes for cholent. To me, how people season and prepare their cholent is so individual, unique to each family, each Shabbat, that to try to replicate and mass produce that flavor would seem to be impossible.

When I was give the chance to review this product, I had to try it. I had to know if something from a box could come close to an authentic cholent taste.

If you have never made cholent before, or you feel you need a bit of help in terms of a spice profile, the Purely American Savory Beef Cholent Mix is not a bad way to go. You add beef, potatoes, (barley if desired) and the contents of the box. Mix with water, let cook overnight. You will have a very tasty, hot cholent waiting for you on Shabbat morning. The flavor and texture reminded me more strongly of a hearty beef stew. It was pleasant, but not what I would have expected for a cholent. The bean blend cooked wonderfully, and the amount of seasoning provided was just right, despite there be no added salt.

I also tested the Moroccan Lamb Cholent kit, all you need to do is add lamb stew meat and red potatoes. It was tasty, but the flavor was milder than I would have expected.  However the flavor profile was just right for lamb and the chickpeas made it more authentic.  Both dishes are easy to make and would be a welcome change for our Shabbat meals.

The most pleasant surprise was the healthiness of the product. The mixes are salt, MSG and gluten free, yet give great flavor. For a packaged product, considering all factors, I would have to say this is one of the more superior pre-packaged products I have seen available to the kosher customer.

Would you try a cholent kit?

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Now’s your chance, enter to win a Cholent Kit Sampler.  The winner can choose any 6 cholent kits, currently being offered on Purely American, a $30 value.  To enter to win follow the options on rafflecopter below.

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 I want to thank Tamar Genger at JoyofKosher.com for sending me the samples of cholent/stew mixes to review. All opinions are my own.

Ends October 23rd. Win a caddy of 16 mixed LÄRABAR flavors.  One lucky winner will win a variety of these healthy and tasty bars.  Take the time to note the ingredients in these bars are all natural, simple and foods you have heard of before.  They are great for those afternoon pick me ups. Stash them at work or in your car and you will have energy on hand whenever you need it.

To enter to win, let us know “What do you cook when you are stressed and overwhelmed with life?” in the comments of Jamie’s article, My New Kitchen Confessions.  Make sure to go to her post to enter your comment.  One lucky winner will be chosen at random.

All contests are open to US Residents 18 years old and up.

Contest Ends 10/16. Shana Tova to everyone!!!  It is a busy month of holidays.  To celebrate we are giving away a 6 Qt. Flame Ceramic Stewpot from Emile Henry Valued at $240.  Now you can make your famous brisket even better with this amazing pot.  Cooks soups and stews and braises or even No Knead bread all in this gorgeous pot that can go from stove to oven to table top.  You even get to choose your color.  So take a look through all the ways to gain entries into this contest.  Submit your own recipes, review other people’s recipes and share our recipes on Facebook.  The more you do the greater your chance of winning.

Entrants will be verified, if you do not submit the required recipes or comments you will not win.

We know you are cooking a lot this month so write down those recipes and  share them with us and review the ones you made form our site.  It is okay if you changed a few things, we want to know what you did.

For more information on this fabulous pot and to see all the colors you will be able to choose from click here.

Note – entries will be verified before winner is chosen.

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Can we do the Oval 6.4 qt (I have one like that and I love it)  http://www.emilehenryusa.com/Flame-Oval-Dutch-Oven-Stewpot-Black-pluFG714560.html

Contest ends 9/24. Helen Nash has just released her third cookbook.  Following the popular Kosher Cuisine and Helen Nash’s Kosher Kitchen, her latest cookbook is filled with modern recipes that are still respectful of tradition.  Helen Nashs’s New Kosher Cuisine: Healthy, Simple & Stylish features healthy modern fusion recipes as well as old favorites.  She also includes tips on freezing some of her dishes in advance so you can always have a healthy delicious meal ready to go even at the last minute.

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Contest Ends 9/11. Abbey Wolin is a crafter and these distressed bowls are gorgeous. First Abbey shows us how to make a distressed cake plate for our Rosh Hashanah table, now she is giving us a chance to win a distressed bowl. Make your own and compare the handy work or just enjoy Abbey’s. Enter now.

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Find out how to win a few of the Gourmet Gifts & Gadgets featured in this month’s Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller.

Win the Apple Cookie Cutter and Sanding Sugar
Get the kids involved in the excitement of Rosh Hashanah by letting them help decorate delicious treats for dessert!

To win – Like The Joy of Kosher Facebook page and let us know you did in the comments below.

Beehive Plaque Pan

A simple and easy way to create the perfect dessert that will wow your guests!

Crumber

Whether your meal was simple or gourmet, shared with family or friends, you are still left with a clean-up job at the end. Get the kids involved and let them use this unique and efficient crumber to sweep your table clean.

Win all three of these products!!  Total package valued at $50.

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Dear Coco chocolates are truly one of a kind.  The flavors of the year round collection exceeds any others and the amazing seasonal varieties compliment any occasion.  Read the full review and interview with Dear Coco founder, Rachelle.  Leave your comments on the Dear Coco Review page.

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Lisa and Tim Horel share their recipes and beautiful pictures in their blog, GlutenFreeCanteen.com and now in their new cookbook, Gluten Free Canteen’s Book of Nosh. Whether you cook gluten free for yourself or you have gluten free guests or just want some recipes using whole grain flour blends, this books is for you.  And today you can win your own copy.  Learn more about Lisa and her book in our interview, In the JOK Kitchen with The Gluten Free Cantten and leave a comment to enter.

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This fun delcious cookbook can be yours. All you have to do is comment on our review of the book and enter in rafflecopter below. Plus bonus ways to enter.

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