Trust us — we’re kosher.
Posted by tom | Jul 4, 2010“We answer to a higher authority,” the voice proclaims. -- Red, White and Kosher (Sue Fishkoff, NY Times Op-Ed, 7/2/2010).
Yes, our Gentile family has bought into kosher, well at least Hebrew National, with pride. Maybe it's the New York City influence ;-) One found Hebrew National beef hot dogs w/the Hebrew National Mustard (but they were wheat, not kosher rolls) next to the vegetarian burgers, hot dogs, and baked beans. How about you? What does a Fourth of July spread look like for you? Note: We also had watermelon, hummus/chips, various cheeses, corn, salad, and cornmeal muffins with the impression of the statue of liberty. Drinks included iced tea, chocolate soymilk, water. Vanilla ice cream, blueberry/gooseberry crumble, and chocolate chip cookies to top it all off outside next to the kiddie pool.
FYI: According to the Op-Ed ...
"Kosher is the fastest-growing segment of the domestic food industry, with bigger sales than organic. One-third to one-half of the food in American supermarkets is kosher-certified, representing more than $200 billion of the country’s estimated $500 billion in annual food sales, up from $32 billion in 1993.
Given that Jews make up less than 2 percent of the population, and most of them don’t keep kosher, it’s clear that the people buying this food are mostly non-Jews. While some consumers probably aren’t aware that their pasta or cookies are kosher, many are folks who believe that “higher authority” promise." ... Comment: But there has been some issues with the orthodox, not to mention business/slaughterhouse intrigue. Looking forward to reading more about it. For more visit Red, White and Kosher (Sue Fishkoff author of the forthcoming “Kosher Nation: Why More and More of America’s Food Answers to a Higher Authority." NY Times Op-Ed. 7/2/2010).
