We at Kosher Hostess like to think we're on the cutting edge of all things fabulous and kosher, and when we get affirmation from the mother of all seals of approval we're thrilled! We featured Wild Pomegranate's gorgeous gourmet gifts a while back, and now Oprah's jumped on the bandwagon alongside us... [read on...]

If you're planning to take on the challenge of making latkes from scratch, be sure to read Chef Sam's smart cooking tips first--your clothes, appliances and kitchen will thank you for it. [read on...]

Discover what it means to let your passion overcome your fear when you watch this cell phone salesman audtition for Britain's Got Talent. You can tell by the judges' initial reactions to Paul Potts's announcement that he was going to perform opera for them how low their expectations were. And then you can watch how this man, once so plagued by bullies that he said that his voice was always his best friend, ignites the audience. [read on...]

This may just be a pregnancy thing, but I was craving candy corn, and once I was in the do-it-yourself candy store I decided I was also craving chocolate, so I filled a bag with candy corn and M&Ms. First I ate some candy corn, and then I ate some M&Ms, and then I accidentally ate some of them together. And the combination was really good! [read on...]

cinda b bags are smart, durable, adorable, and, throughout the month of October, doing good in the world. This fresh line consists of coordinating, machine washable, water resistant travel bags, totes and accessories that come in a whole host of fun and funky patterns. And now through October 31st, 15% of all cinda b online sales of the Pretty Pink colored bags will go to the Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB). [read on...]

One of the great pleasures of being a Kosher Hostess is giving gifts that people truly appreciate. The flip side, of course, is being on the receiving end of fun and creative hostess gifts! This past weekend a friend joined us for shabbat dinner and brought an elegant, perfect present: three boxes of Tazo tea. [read on...]

I’m happy to eat cheesecake for no particular reason, but it’s even better when I can support a good cause! Carousel Cakes (certified Kosher) has created two new cakes that are sure to make you smile: the Pink Ribbon Cheesecake and the Pink Velvet Cake are pink, delicious, have no trans fats AND they benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. My extended family got to try the Pink Ribbon Cheesecake on Succot and we were floored. The cake is rich and creamy and tastes just like you think a cheesecake should. My grandmother took one bite and looked up in shock—we didn’t hear another word from her until she asked for a second piece. [read on…]

It looks like we've made it to the big time, folks! A story about our groovy website was picked up by The Jewish Press ("America's Largest Independent Jewish Weekly" newspaper, no less) and published this past week. Click here to read what they're saying about us...

How many times have you asked yourself (or anyone around you who might know) when the holidays start this year? And whether when they say “the twelfth,” do they mean the twelfth at night or that the twelfth is the first day of Rosh Hashanah, but really the holiday begins the night before? Well, have we got a solution for you.

We stumbled upon the website when-is.com, and it is the answer to our scheduling prayers...

Sure, lots of people view pizza as a hazardous food. I’ve had the roof of my mouth scalded more than once by a too-hot slice, and I’ve learned to slow down and blow and not take such big bites. And yet, at the age of 34, I managed to endure a whole new kind of dumb food injury…