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24
Kosher food is a tradition that goes back to the time of Moses and the Children of Israel. In addition to being a direct command from god, enjoying kosher food is a matter of Jewish identity. Even the act of buying kosher candy and enjoying these tasty morsels -- over conventional candies -- is an act of religious endeavor and a way of connecting with the mandate to be set apart.
Finding kosher gifts does not have to be difficult, if you know what to look for. Enstrom's toffee and candy company, for example, has discovered that offering kosher candy for sale is a way to not only increase their appeal to the Jewish community but also a move that shows inimitable foresight as a business model. With their confections containing dairy products that are certified kosher under Scroll K, they are having a worldwide impact on the way kosher products are bought online.
Consumers opting for kosher gifts like candy filled gift baskets, corporate gifts or even gourmet chocolates that are sent across the country, know that buying kosher eliminates the possibility of offending an observing Jew or worse, leaving him out of experiencing the tasty morsels the rest of the family or office enjoys. Yet did you know that not only Jews keep kosher; there are plenty of others who also look for kosher products?
Kosher food, and by extension kosher candy, is much sought after by vegans, Hindus and Muslims, as well as by those who understand the added inspection processes that render kosher food choices overall safer to eat for anyone suffering from allergies. This of course adds a whole new dimension to the "why" of buying kosher: it shows that the buyer is familiar with the societal trend of recognizing high-quality foods and choosing to extend the courtesy of purchasing them to those who are most likely to enjoy them.
Occasions for ordering kosher food online for gift giving abound; there are all of the major American holidays, Shabbat, a bar or bat mitzvah, a new baby, graduations, anniversaries or simply a little something for Chanukah. Kosher gifts are a perfect way of saying "thank you" or "you're welcome." They do not go out of style, do not offend anyone's sensitivities and - perhaps most importantly - show you as the thoughtful, forward-thinking and highly sensitive gift giver you really are.
With kosher candy or other kosher food gifts, you simply cannot go wrong.
Written by Sylvia Cochran
Dec
23
1. Enstrom's Toffee
If you want to make a big impression this holiday season, go to Enstrom's. With world-renowned toffees, mini-turtles, mint meltaways, truffles and more, its kosher delicacies are sinful and its gift sets are outstanding. Whether customized or personally created, Enstrom's is unique, offering sugar-free toffees, gourmet chocolates and peppermint cookie bark to indulge the senses and lighten the mood.
2. Fancy Fruit & Nut Platter
A fruit and nut platter is an excellent gift choice for any occasion. Creative and colorful, they are often breathtaking artworks, with pecans, peanuts and walnuts weaving in and out of dried pineapple, dates, bananas and more. Succulent and mouthwatering, they can serve as a centerpiece or a snacker and always as a terrific gift.
3. Kosher Wines
Kosher wines, such as Baron Herzog Merlot, Goose Bay Viognier '07 and Zion Tidhar Cabernet Sauvignon are great additions to any gift you give. They give an air of elegance while adding a touch of flavor. So, go on, be bold and add a splash of dark cherry or the smoothness of merlot; if you're lucky the glasses will be out before you leave.
4. Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart is one of the best places to go if you're running late on a kosher gift. They have everything from baby cribs and maternity gowns, to pink/blue reversible blankets, to shirts organically made. Let's face it, they are well stocked, even carrying a Hanes line of organic cotton pajamas, Godiva chocolates, lotion, rugs and more.
5. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans
Jelly Bellys have got to be the quickest of the grab-and-go gifts. They are conveniently located, easy to spot and most people love them. With flavors of chocolate, raspberry, pina colada and even popcorn, Jelly Belly jelly beans have been around since 1869, making kids smile.
6. Kosher Cookbook
One of my favorite gifts for newlyweds and first year college students is a kosher cookbook. Not only will it offer creative ideas on daily menus, it can provide easy but tasty recipes while adhering to religious standard.
7. Avalon Organics
Rest and relaxation is often overlooked in the rush of today's busy activities. Who gets playtime with work, family and bills? Avalon Organics is a phenomenal gift, because its fresh lavender scent clears the mind and relieves stress in seconds, whisking you off to a world all your own as you enjoy their lotion, moisturizer, facial cleanser and toner.
8. Housewarming Party
If someone is about to relocate there are a few must-haves on their list, such as towels, sheets, pot holders and even cleaning products. (Soft Scrub is widely used in kosher cleaning.) Find out what they have and what they will be taking from home and have some fun! Get them a rug, lotions for the bathroom and a blanket to curl up on the couch with.
9. Drink it Up
Another awesome kosher gift includes tea and coffee. This has a wide range of options simply because of people's taste buds. You can make a basket or pick up a few of their favorite teas/coffees if they prefer exquisite brands that you have smelled for years. You also can get Starbucks to create a gift basket - you can even pick out what goes in it if you want to. This has proved to be a great gift for the people addicted to Java Joe, at least now they could drink it in their PJs.
10. Wine Country Gift Baskets
These are some of the best pre-made gift baskets available because they offer a wide selection of treats. Sweet favorites such as Brown & Haley Mocha Rocha, Ghirardelli dark chocolate and milk chocolate with caramel squares, shortbread cookies, biscotti, English toffee, dark chocolate-covered Bavarian pretzels and dreidel vanilla cookies are a few or their tasty options. Multi-grain crackers, nuts, mozzarella cheese swirls, panetini crackers, dijon flat crisps, honey mustard pretzels and Mrs. May's cranberry almond crunch are also available for those in a saltier mood.
Written by J. Henry
Dec
20
Jewish holiday traditions celebrate faith, family, long-standing traditions and kosher food. Important aspects of some Jewish holiday traditions include gift giving and following stricter than usual kosher dietary laws.
Why Give Kosher for the Holidays?
For busy families, eating kosher is not possible at every meal. During the holidays, some families make a concerted effort to follow Jewish holiday traditions and eat kosher meals and give kosher gifts. Kosher giving shows respect for Jewish spirituality and overall health, and it pays homage to Jewish holiday traditions. Consuming kosher also teaches us to respect other living animals. It also teaches us self-discipline.
Kosher 101
When looking for kosher holiday gifts, keep in mind the three kosher categories of dairy, meat and pareve. Dairy and meat may not be consumed together or prepared together. Keep this in mind when looking for kosher gifts, as any product containing both meat products and dairy products would not be kosher.
Pareve is neither meat or dairy and can be eaten with either dairy foods or meat products.
Identifying Kosher Food Gifts
Kosher food gifts bear a "hechsher," or a symbol that ensures the food item meets the kosher standards of a supervising rabbi. One common hechsner is the OU of the Orthodox Union. The Star-K is another kosher symbol found on foods that you can find on products when shopping for kosher holiday gifts.
Kosher Gift-Giving Holidays
Kosher Holiday Gifts for Hanukkah
While it's usually children who receive gifts for Hanukkah, you can still partake in kosher giving at your family's or friend's Hanukkah party. In addition to the ceremonial menorah lighting, serving a dairy-based not meat-based meal is also becoming a popular Jewish holiday tradition for Hanukah. Because meat and dairy cannot be served or eaten together and remain kosher, a holiday with a kosher dairy-based meal is the perfect holiday to give the kosher gift of Enstrom's almond toffee.
Because the sweet treat is dairy based, it can be enjoyed without having to wait six hours after you've eaten the main meal to dive into the sweet kosher gift, as would be true with a meat-based holiday meal.
Remember to burn the used menorah's wicks or wrap them properly before discarding them.
Shavuot Kosher Giving
On Shavuot, Jewish holiday traditions historically include dairy-based meals. A top kosher gift for Shauvot would be some OU-certified kosher cheese. Another nice touch would be to give aromatic flowers with lush greens, for decorating the home.
Kosher Ideas for Tu B'Shvat
Tu B'Shvat is "New Year for the trees." Jewish holiday traditions for Tu B'Shvat involve eating seven different fruits for which the Land of Israel is praised. A top kosher gift idea would be to assemble a simple basket containing honey, olives, figs, pomegranates, grapes, barley and wheat. Kosher foods with those ingredients would also make tasty kosher gifts.
Top Kosher Gifts for Purim
Purim brings some of the most festive Jewish holiday traditions into our homes. The Book of Esther is at the heart of the holiday.
Purim is also a holiday with fun costumes, revelry and wine, balance the day with healthy kosher gifts. A Jewish holiday tradition on Purism includes giving charity to at least two people. Also give two ready-to-eat kosher foods to friends, to symbolize kinship. Consider sending spicy salsa, guacamole, mixed nuts, gourmet dried fruits or a homemade bean salad, all kosher.
Written by Pam Gaulin
Dec
18
No matter what the occasion, buying a last-minute gift is never easy. Finding a perfect gift is hard enough when you have plenty of time, and that last-minute crunch adds pressure and stress to the mix. Since food and wine are universally popular last-minute gifts, the problem is compounded when you are unsure of the recipient's dietary restrictions.
There is a simple way to avoid worrying whether or not your gift of food or drink will be well received, though - by purchasing kosher gifts. Most kosher foods are appropriate for people of any religion, and those who observe kosher dietary laws will be especially touched by your thoughtfulness.
Gift baskets, chocolates and other food items make great gifts, but it's not always easy to find just the right treat for a specific holiday, especially if you wish to purchase kosher products. Kosher retailers like Enstrom's, which specializes in kosher candy and other kosher gifts, are a lifesaver for last-minute shoppers. These retailers have Web sites for quick online ordering and offer overnight shipping - you can get chocolate coins for Hanukah, candy for Purim, nuts for Passover or honey for Rosh Hashanah, all with a few clicks of a mouse.
For those who drink alcohol, kosher wine is a perfect quick gift. Although kosher wine has a reputation for being overly sweet and not always high quality, kosher wines have improved greatly over the years and should no longer be considered second-rate. Luckily for last-minute shoppers, kosher wines are available at most wine stores - just ask the salesperson for some guidance in choosing a wine that your friends or family will enjoy.
If you are certain that you're buying a gift for someone who observes kosher dietary laws, a kosher cookbook makes a terrific gift, which can be purchased online or on a last-minute dash to the bookstore. Even those who don't keep kosher may find a kosher cookbook useful, especially if they are interested in learning about other cultures and cuisines.
Doing all of your holiday gift shopping at the last minute may not be ideal, but it needn't be a chore, either. By choosing kosher gifts, you eliminate at least one source of stress - all that's left to worry about is whether or not you've chosen the right wrapping paper!
Written by Lindsay Woodland
Dec
16
Wracking your brain for ideas on kosher gifts you can give in a corporate setting? If so, you are in luck. A variety of companies offer gift items created with the Jewish faith in mind. They are all food items, professional and perfect for workers at different levels of responsibility in the office. Here are three key suggestions.
Enstrom's Almond Toffee Squares. These sweets come in individual bronze packing and a tin. They are crunchy and decadent - just right for a man or woman in middle management who has a sweet tooth. Give them a tin and solidify your working relationship.
Kosherline's Tea and Dream Basket. Have a corporate buddy who can't wait for tea time? Then he or she will fall head over heals for this basket. It includes a variety of flavored teas ranging from apple delight to peppermint. Also, this Kosherline product includes little nibblers like buttermilk cookies, vegetable pate and cranny banany snack mix. Give this basket to the boss or head of your company and get one leg up the corporate ladder.
Challah's Connection's Tin. Get with a program that will both promote good will around the office and the corporate log. What is it? It's the Challah Connection Logo Tin Program. Here's how it works. You select a tin from a variety of colors and sizes, pick a treat to go in them like popcorn, nuts or chocolate and then e-mail a digital photo of your company logo to Challah Connection. Afterward, this gift maker will put it all together and ship it out to your company. Give these tins as gifts to the worker bees in your company at a corporate function or during the holidays. It will make them feel appreciated.
These three kosher gifts are just a few that are right for the corporate office. Visit the makers of each at their Web sites (Enstroms.com, ChallahConnection.com and Kosherline.com) for more ideas. They will help you meet the needs of everyone in your company.
Written by Stephanie Modkins