Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 8, 1993 TAG: 9404060002
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: ALMENA HUGHES STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Rabbi Jerome Fox of Roanoke's Beth Israel Synagogue explained that the observance is more synagogue-oriented than some other Jewish holidays. Still, he admitted, food plays an important role in the week-and-a-half-long celebration. And along that line, there is good news.
People who keep kosher have long been challenged finding appropriate meats in this area. An informal kosher co-op that existed in the valley for a while has pretty much disbanded, former participant Marcia Brumberg said. Now, thanks to a recently formed New York-based company, highest quality kosher meats and provisions can be easily purchased via mail order anywhere in the United States.
Amara Kosher Meats carries prime USDA-inspected beef, veal, lamb and poultry, as well as an assortment of deli items. To place an order, customers call a toll-free number, 24 hours a day except Saturday, Friday after 4 p.m. and Jewish holidays. They will receive their orders - shipped in reusable styrofoam containers and kept frozen with gel and dry ice - within five business days, or overnight, if desired. For more information, or to order, call (800) 642-6272.
Fox also said that traditional Eastern European foods, often replicated during the holidays, tend to be heavy and high in fat and cholesterol. But holiday fare doesn't have to be that way. 1-800-Judaism, a Jewish bookstore in Pittsburgh whose phone number is the same as its name, is offering a free brochure with low-cholesterol recipes and health tips and guidelines for a safe Yom Kippur fast. If there's not enough time to get the booklet before this holiday, there's plenty in it to use year round. For a copy, dial 1-800-Judaism; (800-583-2476) 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday.
Finally, Empire Kosher Poultry has created slimmed-down fare that's still festive enough for a Holy Days feast. Kosher nutritionist Katja Goldman, who created the recipes, said, "These recipes keep the tradition of using fruit and sweet flavors for the Rosh Hashanah table, yet they are low in fat and healthier than your Bubby's old recipes."
We've also included from The Jewish-American Kitchen ($12.99 , Stewart Tabori & Chang) recipes for teiglach and a simplified honey cake, and from Betty Crocker/General Mills Inc., a lemon-glazed Poppy Seed cake, because Fox said to be sure and include the sweet dishes to serve as precursors to a sweet year.
\ Apricot Ginger Chicken
Mashed Sweet New Year Potatoes
Steamed Green Beans
Roasted Holiday Chicken with Grapes
Kasha Varnishkes
Sauteed Spinach with Basil
Honey Cake
Teig_Ach
Lemon-Glazed Poppy Seed Cake
\ See microfilm for recipes
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