It’s here, grilling time! It’s finally spring and that means grilling season is open! And for GKC that means my fav grilling tool is a must-have for everyone!  Last year I wrote about it, THERMAPEN, the hot grilling tool for me and every celeb chef.  Thermapen is faster and more accurate than any other cooking thermometer on the market, it’s splash-proof, and not just for grilling.  Thermapen is great year round for all cooking.  I use it for checking roasts, making candy, and for grilling and I am convinced it makes me a better cook!

Get a Thermapen for yourself or give another as a gift, it makes a great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift.  I love the color choices.  Or submit to win.  Wow! GKC is thrilled to have one to giveaway!

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Decanting wine is an excellent way to release its complex aroma and flavor, but the process takes time. This tool speeds things up by aerating the wine as you pour. As you pour, dimples within the aerator agitate the wine, introducing oxygen and opening up the wine’s subtle aromas. Made of hand-blown fortified glass. Its a GKC favorite and the one we use at home. Submit to win or get one so you can use it for all the wine you purchase after KFEW 2013!

Available at Williams Sonoma for $19.95

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Please submit before midnight January 20th, 2013.

Calling all kids! This one is for you and just in time for Chanukah! Kiwicrate.com came up with a “Chanukah Crate” of crafts. I love the menorah and my kids loved the spin art dreidels. We decorated the whole fireplace with our crafts and best yet, the whole family did it together.

The kit includes everything you need to make a tissue paper-covered menorah (including LED candles) and supplies for spinny-art dreidels. Yes, 2 projects in one crate. Kiwicrate.com is a new company that makes craft kits for all occasions or just for fun anyday. You can subscribe to monthly crafts or just buy the crates you choose.

We can’t wait to try the next one!

Submit to win or try one for $19.95. Get it quick, Chanukah is coming!

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Please submit before midnight December 9th, 2012.

Just in time for Hanukah, the new cookbook CHIC MADE SIMPLE has arrived in stores. Esther Deutsch, food editor for Ami magazine and super accomplished food stylist and recipe developer has launched new debut cookbook called CHIC MADE SIMPLE.   It’s chic looking, glossy, bright and beautiful with over 210 photos.  The recipes are simple so the title is perfectly fitting.  The author’s theory is that food that looks irresistible will also taste as such.  Her recipes are designed to look and taste like gourmet cuisine without the fuss. They are simple enough for the novice, fast enough for the busy cook, and impressive enough for the most accomplished.

The book features recipes like Clementine Glazed Chicken and Baby Arugula Salad with Balsamic Soy Vinaigrette (that sounds like it will be a GKC fav!), Sushi Gefilte Fish, and Striped Sesame Teriyaki Salmon (this looks like you catered it!).  Much thanks to the author for sharing that sneak peak recipe here.

Have questions for the author? Esther Deutsch wants your questions and feedback. Ask it here, (questions get double entries!)  GKC has one. How would you plate a piece of salmon that is cut after it is cooked (meaning a more rustic, jagged edge piece)? Stay tuned for the answers to all of your questions soon.

GKC is smitten with CHIC MADE SIMPLE.  You will be too!

Submit to win or get one while they last from Feldheim Publishers for $36.99.

Susie Fishbein’s newest book Kosher By Design, Cooking Coach. Filled with over 120 new recipes, 400 photos and great tips and techniques to make any cook more creative and confident. See more information and a sneak peak recipe in the blog. Submit to win.

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Can’t wait to get one? Available from Artscroll for $29.59 .

Eli Zabar’s located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and famous for their smoked salmon, rugelach, babka, gourmet cheeses and coffees, every specialty item one can think of is a favorite of GKC! For me, shopping at Eli Zabar’s is enjoyable and exciting, like cruising a farmer’s market and finding the greatest new and most unusual products and lots of kosher ones.  Not only do they have special items, they carry the best items, the best jams, the best smoked fish, the best chocolates for eating and baking, fantastic cakes and cookies, the best of everything.  Just walk through and smell the coffee, pastries, cheeses, and nuts.  You will not leave without a large bag of goodies.

You must visit Eli Zabar’s when you are in NY and if you do not visit often (why not?), visit them online and bring their fabulous foods to your table.

Eli Zabar’s also sells fantastic and impressive gift baskets for the holidays.  Baskets are filled with an amazing assortment of crackers, fruits, jams, coffee, honey, fresh fruits, candies, and seasonal favorites.  The kosher baskets all contain products with reliable kosher supervision.

GKC loves Eli Zabar’s and we can’t wait for one lucky GKC winner to love them too! Submit to win a fantastic Eli Zabar’s Kosher Basket just in time for Rosh Hashannah.

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Kosher baskets are available for $150 and shipping is available nationwide.

New, incredibly comprehensive, and so delicious! Levana Kirschenbaum’s latest book is a must have for every kosher home. She includes numerous variations for all palates in every recipes, detailed instructions and photos, and fantastic recipes. GKC favorites include the easiest Miso soup, Roast Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Beef Stew with Green Tea and Root Vegetables and so much more. Levana has a terrific cooking style, using amazing flavor combinations, and super easy instructions that yield great food that can be prepared ahead of time. Her philosophy about cooking and food is thoroughly conveyed in this book, fresh ingredients, wholesome eating, all made pure and simple. Lucky GKC has one to give away. Submit to win. If you can’t wait to win buy one at amazon.com

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Looking for a great outing? Chocolate World Expo at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island is the perfect way to spend the day!
Chocolate World Expo features tastings and sales of gourmet chocolates, specialty foods, gifts, and more. PLUS, tickets to CWE include admission to all of the Cradle of Aviation’s spectacular exhibits and one free ride on the Nunley’s Carousel.
GKC got the CWE experience last year in Westchester and we tasted some dynamite kosher items. Although it is not a kosher event per se, several great kosher vendors including Rogue Confections, Screme Gelato, 5th Avenue Chocolatiere, Fretzels, Tasty Image (they do Chocolograpy color printing on chocolates for special occasions), Pickle Licious and more will be there to taste and buy.
It’s a great event and a super fun day!
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. Tickets will be on sale at the Museum Box Office on Sunday, March 4th. For more information, go to ChocolateWorldExpo.com. And we hope to see you there!
But, TWO lucky GKC winners will get 4 admission tickets each. Wow! Submit to win. Contest Ends Thursday March 1

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We got it! The new Bais Yaakov cookbook is everywhere and there is quite a buzz about it. Not only is it beautiful (photos by John Uher) but it is super easy to follow and almost every recipe requires ingredients that you already own. The recipes are simple versions of some very tasty food like Chicken Marsala, Duck a l’Orange, Herbed Tilapia in Lemon Butter, Caramel French Toast, Shitake, Beef, and Barley Soup, Pralines and Cream Semifreddo and much more.

Plus, and I think what is really special about this book, are the additional features. First, the book gives a thorough and compelling history of the Bais Yaakov movement. It also includes a challah recipe from Rebbetzin Kanievsky a”h and other recipes from Rebbetzin Braunstein. And especially interesting for kosher foodies, are the comprehensive guides in the back of the book for washing and checking fruits and vegetables, cooking meats and fish, and a lengthy guide to halachic questions in the kitchen. The book is not only a cookbook but a kosher guide for the kitchen.

Many thanks to Feldheim Publishers for sharing the book with one lucky GKC winner. And for sharing two more sneak peak recipes. To submit, tell us what interests you most about this book. We love hearing from our readers.

Chicken Shish Kebabs
Apple Buns

To purchase the Bais Yaakov cookbook, visit your local Jewish bookstore, or go to www.Feldheim.com

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Hot Chocolate on a Stick from Popbar
Wow! Popbar did it again! They created my new favorite winter product. Hot chocolate on a stick, available in dark, milk, and vanilla white chocolate. are so smooth, delicious and adorable. They make the perfect winter gift, snack, or comfort moment.

This delicious cube of fine premium Chocolate when swirled in hot milk turns into a frothy cup of hot chocolate delight. Each Hot Chocolate on a Stick is individually wrapped with simple instructions on how to prepare chocolatey goodness at home or in the office.

Popbar even calibrated each piece at 1.5 ounces so that those that like to bite off the stick as it melts can still enjoy a rich hot chocolate drink. That’s the GKC way, eat it and drink it.

Popbar hot chocolate on a stick is shipped nationwide through Amazon, and is available for local delivery and special events in NYC and the tri-state area. BTW, I had Popbar at my daughter’s recent Bat Mitzvah and it was a HUGE hit!

Submit to win AND get some. Trust me, they don’t last long in the house.

6 Pack Gift Set $18.00
12 Pack Gift Set $36.00

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Contest Ends January 14th, 2012 12:01 a.m. PST.

Thursday December 15, 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Chanukah Around the World!
Eight Treats for Eight Lights

GKC loves the JCC and WOW! Look at this class for 2 people. The Chanukah lights in your home will be even brighter with these foods from around the world.

Learn how to prepare exotic Chanukah delights from eight different countries. Make fried Russian apple latkes with brown sugar and rum, Hungarian crêpes with cherry preserves and sour cream, Indian sweet potato fritters with cumin, curry, and mango salsa, Israeli stuffed jam doughnuts with powdered sugar, Syrian pancakes stuffed with nuts and rosewater syrup, North African beignets with orange blossom water and lemon, decadent Mexican ‘melted’ hot chocolate with cinnamon and vanilla, and sweet and savory Lebanese couscous salad with apricots, dates, and pine nuts.

Can’t wait to win? Me neither, sign up at www.jccmanhattan.org
$95 per person for non-members and $85 for JCC members

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Contest Ends December 8th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

Congratulations to TAG on the publication of DASH, their new cookbook that is both striking and enticing. The book is filled with inspired kosher recipes for the seasoned palate, like panko-crusted chicken with herb infusion and brisket with caramelized mustard seed, balsamic cipollini onions, and Mexican chocolate cupcakes with cinnamon coffee frosting (I tried these, super yummy!). I can’t wait to try so many of the recipes. And guess what? All the proceeds go to Torah Academy for Girls, so you don’t just get a new cookbook with tons of great recipes, but you can also do a mitzvah too. This book may DASH off the shelves so order one today.

Many thanks to GKC friends, Rebecca Naumberg and Sori Klein, who wrote and styled this book, for giving us a sneak peak and two chic and trendy recipes from the book. BTW, both women donated their time and talents to the book for TAG. The recipes are mostly from Rebecca’s highly regarded and private recipe collection and the art direction was Sori’s masterpiece.

French Macaroons with Three Fillings (yes, you’ve seen them at every party and now you can try and make them at home)
Mini Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiced Apple Cream (just in time for Hanukah)

And YES, GKC has one, only one, but one lucky reader will win a DASH cookbook. Submit to win but also buy one for $30 for a friend or relative.
To order, call 718 471 8444 or email cookbook@tagschools.org

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Contest Ends November 26th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

We told you about how much we like Jack’s Gourmet last week and now (drum roll please), the new GKC giveaway from Jack’s Gourmet sausages including 5 packages of sausages, 1 of each flavor and, yes, it has the popular Italian Sausage, and famous Boerewors (my personal favorite) plus a package of pastrami and corned beef. This is going to make one GKC family very happy. They are so flavorful and delicious that both adults and children will love them. The sausages are the first of their kind for the kosher market. Don’t forget to try them in all the soup recipes they shared with us. Of course on their own is fine too, but we love their ideas on how to make them special for the Yom Tov table in this recipe for Radicchio, Mango, and Pomegranate Salad with Sausage.

If you cannot wait to win, order them from Jack’s Gourmet and tell us how you like them.

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Contest Ends October 2nd, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

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Contest Ends September 17th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

Each Rosh Hashanah GKC brings you a new kosher honey to try. We spend the year, searching, tasting, and identifying the yummiest kosher honey that we think you need to know about. This year, Silverbow Honey takes the prize. A family owned and operated kosher and organic honey company, Silverbow Honey has a large variety of honeys that we love. From honey bears, to premium raspberry honey, to blackberry blossom honey sticks, and my favorite, apricot creamed honey, Silverbow Honey has all the sweetness that you need for a sweet New Year. We are using the creamed honey on our Yom Tov table. Remember, creamed honey is whipped honey that through that process becomes a creamy spreadable sweet honey without any added cream or milk. Silverbow Honey is located in Moses Lake, Washington and has been making and harvesting honey since World War II. They are certified organic and kosher certified by Kosher Certification Service, a respected and accepted kosher certification.

One GKC winner will receive a fantastic honey package including, a Silverbow Honey cookbook, beeswax candles, a mug, a honey bear, a honey dipper, 100 honey sticks, raspberry honey, and a variety of creamed honey. Submit to win or if you can’t wait, order some today for your Rosh Hashanah table at
Silverbow Honey Co., Inc.
1120 East Wheeler Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837

Phone 1-866-44-HONEY
Fax 509-765-6549
Email customer.service@silverbowhoney.com

We love Powell and Mahoney Cocktail Mixers. So simple to prepare and so delicious . They have captured the clean and classic flavor of America’s most popular cocktails. These cocktail mixers taste homemade, are all-natural, and micro-batch produced. Just add alcohol and garnish and you are not only a great chef but a drink master as well. Powell and Mahoney mixes, certified by the OU, shared a group of 6 mixers of your choice with GKC and one of our lucky readers. This week I am making Mojito; what are you trying?
Read our Great Products piece to see the fantastic flavors to choose from and submit to win. Can’t wait to try them? Get all flavors plus homemade simple syrup from www.powellandmahoney.com

Contest Ends July 24th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

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Contest Ends July 3rd, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

Wait until you see this book. Beautiful enough to display on a coffee table and full of great recipes and food presentation, Kosher Elegance is a winner! For one lucky GKC reader it is for sure. The graphics, the photos, the size, the colors, all so extraordinary, this cookbook is unlike any other. The author Efrat Libfroind lives in Israel with her husband and five children and is an accomplished pastry chef and cooking instructor. She writes regularly for Hamodia and Binah magazine and guess what? She is a friend of GKC and would love to hear your questions and comments about her new book. She transforms any recipe into a work of art. Check out these images.

Have a question for her, ask us and we will get the answers directly from Efrat. In the meantime, submit to win or get a copy from www.Feldheim.com for $31.99.

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Contest Ends June 6th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

Smiley cookies from the Smileycookie.com…how smiley, how cute, how delicious, and NOW KOSHER!

Be a winner or use coupon code GourmetKosher15 for a 15% discount.

Fresh-baked, hand-iced Smiley Cookies delivered all over the country, in tons of shapes and colors of your choice, all with smiles, and priced just right. This is a treat you and your kids will smile about!

That’s because they make it convenient and easy for you to share a smile with anyone, anywhere, for any occasion. The sweet cookies take the celebratory shape of hearts, stars, balls, bunnies, and more for holidays and special occasions, and are available in virtually any color combination to sweeten the offer.

You can even order customized cookies in small batches or in large quantities to match wedding colors, sport teams, corporate logos and more, and have your cookies delivered fresh nearly anywhere to as many addresses as you choose! And with their smart cookie pricing, you don’t need to spend a lot of dough! How “SWEET” is that?

And now under the OU (D-Dairy), you must try them and see for yourself how a sweet smiley cookie brightens up your day. I bet dad would love them too! Many thanks to Smileycookie.com for sharing this delicious deluxe dad dozen filled with “#1 Dad” and “Love U Dad” cookies for one lucky GKC winner.

Whether you are the winner or just lucky enough to know about this new kosher gift item try some cookies at Smileycookie.com use COUPON CODE GourmetKosher15 and receive a 15% discount off any purchase of $20 or more. Coupon expires 6/30 and excludes gift card purchases.

Sometimes GKC sees something that does not belong in the kitchen but is so beautiful and relevant to our lives that we must share it with you anyway. The products that Galilee Silks produces are these kinds of products. From hand-made and hand-painted tablecloths to tallisim and everything in-between their silks are extraordinary. Their vision and inspiration comes from the fact that the products are made in Israel, in the beautiful, green surroundings of the Galilee, and they are Judaic items related to Jewish holidays, customs and traditions. What a combination. The details and colors are a blend of the beautiful and the spiritual and could be hung as artwork. Galilee Silks agree of course but want their fans to see and feel Israel and the beauty of Judaism in each piece. From traditional to modern, they have something for everyone. Galilee silks is sharing a tallis (worth $300) with one lucky GKC reader. If you can’t wait to win, order one today at www.galileesilks.com. Don’t forget to see their tablecloths too, perfect for Passover at http://www.galileesilks.com/jewish-tablecloths-jewish-tablecloth-table-linen-c-52_29_44.html

To enter this extravagant giveaway, EITHER:
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3. Facebook about which tallis you like best and its link on Galilee Silk’s website and send us the link.
4. Tweet about it and send us the tweet, i.e. I love the Biblical Verce Tallit http://bit.ly/e4B7zE on Galilee Silks #GKCgiveaway gourmetkoshercooking.com

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Contest Ends March 6th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

I have to admit I not only love food but I also love candy. And since Purim is coming I just had to tell you about these new candies that your kids are going to love. The first, Cookie Dough Bites, made by Taste of Nature and available in chocolate chip, cookies & cream (that’s my favorite), peanut butter, and cinnamon bun, are melt in your mouth semi-guilt free opportunities to eat cookie dough as candy instead of out of the bowl. I love the fun flavors and trying NEW kosher candies under the CRC (dairy).

Taste of Nature also brings us the most kidlicious cotton candy, in flavors like Swirlz, Mike and Ike, and Hot Tamale cotton candy. How fun are those photos?! One lucky GKC winner gets to try these and be the first at school with new candy; now that’s called instant popularity!

If you can’t wait to be the lucky winner and must have these in time for Purim, you can get them at www.candyasap.com or at most Walgreens and CVS stores.

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Contest Ends January 9th, 2011 12:01 a.m. PST.

It’s our new giveaway but also a new great product for GKC from The Kosher Cook. Imagine a perfect cloth preferred by chefs to cover rising dough imprinted with the blessing for separating challah. No longer will the same towel that is used for cleaning or washing hands be used in this woman’s mitzvah. Beautiful, L’Kovod Shabbos Kodesh, and a reminder of the mitzvah while the dough rises on the counter. Priced at just $9.95 from the Kosher Cook, it’s the perfect gift or present for oneself. Recently I attended a Project Inspire Challah Baking lecture intended to inspire more people to include others in the mitzvah of making challah. Not only was the group of woman and the lecture compelling but to see the table covered with challah bowls, all covered with the Challah Cover, made it seem so formal and uniquely special.

The cover is a square, oversized cloth and is designed to fit neatly over a large round bowl. It’s available in white with black, blue and wine lettering. Lucky for GKC, we not only have a challah cover but a 12” challah pan to go with it.

GKC is a big fan of so many products from the Kosher Cook. They are the solution to all kosher kitchen confusion with their color-coded stickers, spatulas, trays and so much more for your kosher home.

Buy one as a gift or for others from the Kosher Cook, $9.95

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Contest Ends December 12th, 2010 12:01 a.m. PST.

Orbix Hot Glass is back. We featured them a few months ago and this time they have a Hanukah treat for you! One lucky GKC winner will receive a Curly Pitcher in the color of their choice. Wow! That’s a nice Hanukah gift worth $195. We are not alone in loving their work, Oprah, InStyle Magazine, Food & Wine, and many others have discovered the incredible beauty of Orbix Hot Glass.

Cal Breed, owner and glass blower studied the beauty of the ocean and its life in the Marine Biology department at Auburn University but always felt compelled to be expressive artistic with his hands. He began to study the arts and found his passion in glassblowing.

After years of study, Cal opened a private studio and gallery, Orbix Hot Glass, atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Today, Cal leads a team of glassblowers who handcraft each piece with great attention to form, balance and color. The goal—to make honest, excellent work that someone would invite into their life.

For one GKC reader, Cal will hand blow a curly pitcher in the color of their choice from the selection. Lime, Copper Blue, Cobalt, Purple, Gold, Apricot, Ruby, or Red. Check out the entire collection of vases, bowls, tumblers, pitchers and more on www.orbixhotglass.com. They make unique and striking gifts so keep the one you win and buy some for others.

Personally, I can’t wait to see who wins and plan on getting a few for myself this Hanukah!

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Contest Ends November 28th, 2010 12:01 a.m. PST.

In terms of kosher, I really thought we had it all here in the Five Towns, you know, choices of everything kosher and the best of everything. Then the Challah Fairy arrived and guess what? We have really been missing out! These challahs are melt-in-your-mouth good and now you can try them. Part light delicious challah, part rich layers of chocolate or cinnamon, sprinkled with sweet crumbs on top…seriously, what is not to love? The Challah Fairy has been selling (and selling out week after week), in Monsey, Teaneck, Westchester, NYC, and delivering to a few private residences (yup, the celebs love her and get it delivered weekly) and now are available in the Five Towns, at Supersol and Le Chocolat (and they are shipped nationwide). For GKC, the Challah Fairy will ship a variety package to one lucky winner. They are worth shipping a single loaf or for a simcha and you should see what they make for simchas! The Challah Fairy is famous for camp packages and simcha challahs (I have never seen such a large, layered challah filled with chocolate and all sorts of mazel that goes with it).

GKC spoke to Chanalee Fischer the founder and chief baker at the Challah Fairy and lucky for us, she shared some challah secrets and the secrets of her success.

GKC, “How did you get started baking challah?”
The Challah Fairy, “As a mom of little children, I did not want to work outside the home. Finding myself with extra time during the day, I began the ritual of baking challahs almost every week, but six medium challahs was just too much for the family. So each time I baked challah, I would leave two challahs hanging in a bag on my friend’s mailbox. As soon as she found the challahs, she would excitedly call me with the same words, “ooh! the challah fairy was here!” And so, when I decided to begin baking for business, the name, THE CHALLAH FAIRY, sounded just perfect.”

GKC, “Did you learn to bake as a child with your mother?
The Challah Fairy, “My mother started baking challah when we were kids but I cannot say that I bake for that reason. I bake because I’m a great “sharer” and through challah baking I can share with so many people on a weekly basis. I had no idea this would go this far and that it could affect Jewish and non-Jewish tables nationwide.”

GKC, “Any at home baking tips?”
The Challah Fairy, “My BIG baking tip is when you are ready to begin braiding and your dough is sticky, do not flour the counter surface or the dough, use a drop of neutral oil to prevent sticking. This keeps the dough soft and never clumpy or dry.”

GKC, “What do you think makes your challah special?”
The Challah Fairy, “Hmmm, I told someone years ago and it still holds today, I bake with a secret ingredient that few who sell challah bake with….LOVE…that’s the truth. Whatever it is that I bake, I infuse it with love. Also, I do not skimp on ingredients and use no fillers or preservatives so buy it fresh and enjoy!”

Submit to win, find a local retailer near you, or call the Challah Fairy to get your challahs sent to you!

The Challah Fairy
17 Third Street
New City, NY 10956
845 323 4582

The Challah Fairy is under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Zushe Blech from Monsey, NY

The Challah Fairy is under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Zushe Blech from Monsey, NY

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Contest Ends October 31st, 2010 12:01 a.m. PST.

It’s here and GKC has it! Susie Fishbein’s much-awaited new Kosher by Design Teens & 20-Somethings. (Official and complete review by GKC coming next week but we couldn’t wait to offer one to one lucky winner!)

Like her other books, it’s full of diverse recipes and gorgeous photos. I can’t wait to try the chocolate pretzel tart, the Tex-Mex Salad, and the Apricot Sesame Roast. Susie says, “This new cookbook equips young adults with knowledge and skills to create their own amazing foods, from a quick and delicious snack to a whole party.” The instructions are clear and its perfect for kids to adults with only basic kitchen equipment.

We asked her how she decided what to include in this book. “I simply write about what I like to eat. I like to keep things fresh and exciting in the kitchen. I look for inspiring ideas from countries that have interesting cuisine. I take an eclectic approach and end up with fun combinations.” That sounds a lot like what we like to do at GKC too.

Kosher by Design Teens & 20-Somethings also includes important tips for healthy eating, safety in the kitchen, essential utensils, and menu planning. Anyone with food sensitivities will appreciate the convenient sidebar symbols that indicate gluten-free, fat-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian recipes.

Submit here with a comment to enter to win or submit your favorite recipe that you or your kids make to share with our readers and get a double entry.

If you can’t wait to see if you win, here’s the special offer just for GKC this week. Readers receive a 10% discount on Teens and 20-Somethings and free shipping (in Cont. U.S.) on their entire ArtScroll order when they enter the coupon code KBDBLOG at checkout, Buy now

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Contest Ends September 5th, 2010 12:01 a.m. PST.

Beautiful, artistic, unique, extraordinary… Justin Berg glass creations are one-of-a-kind spectacular! Justin Berg became inspired to create glass art during a visit to Venice, Italy and pursued his passion studying and training in New York and San Francisco. I discovered his work in the museum store in New York and became a big fan. The magnificent colors and patterns are all nature inspired and each piece is handmade from the age old method of lampworking, blowing at temperatures over 3000 degrees Fahrenheit, and forming into the incredible pieces of art you see in stores.

Just for GKC and perfect for Rosh Hashanah is a beautiful bee on a hive, wine stopper. Somehow he has created from glass a hive that has so much color and dimension that you can almost feel the honey dripping from it. A bee crowns the top just perfectly.

See all his work at http://justinbergglass.com/home.html
Vases, goblets, wall art, sculptures, and much more
Wine stoppers $80

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Contest Ends August 29th, 2010 12:01 a.m. PST.

GKC loves this honey dish so much we had to share one with you. Thank you to the Classic Hostess for sharing this beautiful and very popular honey dish! Submit to win or buy it now and enjoy it on your Yom Tov table.