Posts for September 17th 2012

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Sugar Shout Out: Scoop Up Frozen Recipes While It's Hot

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Wine

What Makes Wine Kosher?

Kosher wine production is undergoing a renaissance of sorts, yet the framework and guidelines for its production have changed little, and while kashrut law, or Jewish dietary law, can seem very complex, its regulations toward wine production can be distilled into a few key points.

Kosher wine production is undergoing a renaissance of sorts, yet the framework and guidelines for its production have changed little, and while kashrut law, or Jewish dietary law, can seem very complex, its regulations toward wine production can be distilled into a few key points. See what they are when you keep reading.

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Wine

Sampling Yarden's Kosher Wines

Whether or not you're celebrating the Jewish New Year, there's reason to give kosher wines a try.

Whether or not you're celebrating the Jewish New Year, there's reason to give kosher wines a try. Until a few years ago, the Sabbath-observing were limited to little beyond the syrupy Manischewitz, but in recent times, kashrut wines have gone through quite the makeover.

While there is quality kosher wine being made in America, some of the most intriguing wine hails from the homeland itself, in regions such as Israel's Galilee. To show you some of the variety that's coming out of Israel right now, our office previewed a number of wines from Yarden. Keep reading for our tasting notes.

recipes

Quick! Ice Cream Recipes to Try Before Temperatures Drop

Enjoy the last of the warm weather temperatures on a sweet note — with a scoop (or two) of ice cream!

Enjoy the last of the warm weather temperatures on a sweet note — with a scoop (or two) of ice cream! Before the heat officially says goodbye, satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream and other frozen favorites. Scoop, lick, or pop these frozen novelties before the temperatures start to fall and your Summer favorites are put on hold.

Food News

Taste Test: Candy Corn Oreos and M&M's

The flavors of Fall always have us (and our taste buds) waiting in anticipation of its arrival.

The flavors of Fall always have us (and our taste buds) waiting in anticipation of its arrival. And now that Fall is finally here, so too are seasonal flavors and new combinations of traditional favorites. Take candy corn — the sweet treat making its debut in more than our candy dish this Fall! Mixing with treats like Oreos and M&Ms, we couldn't wait to kick-start the season and try these food fusions for ourselves!

Check out our reviews and see if these combinations live up to the hype!

savory sights

Savory Sight: Banana Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting

What goes better with a deliciously moist banana cake than fudge frosting?

What goes better with a deliciously moist banana cake than fudge frosting? Whipped shares her tasty recipe for this simple but crave-worthy dessert.

This is my favorite cake ever: moist banana layer cake with rich and creamy chocolate fudgy frosting. It's the perfect way to celebrate my birthday this weekend!

For the full recipe, check out her blog and be sure to upload your latest food-related obsessions with us in the YumSugar Community. If you're on Instagram, then join us by tagging your pictures with the hashtag #savorysight.