Passover Product Review Part 2: Gefen Potato Crisps and Glick's Coconut Macaroons

In Part 1 of my review of Passover products, I focused on the more healthful stuff: beets and couscous, the latter of which I used as a carbohydrate base for a tofu scramble.  

But sometimes you feel like a snack and just because you can't have any hametz on hand doesn't mean noshing isn't an option. I mean, c'mon, do ya expect me to nibble on parsley while watching House of Cards? 

Cue the Gefen Kartofele, i.e., kosher for passover potato crisps that also happen to be gluten-free. The original flavor is mild, fairly addictive, and reminded me of a more buttery style of oyster cracker. Of course, this shiksa's first association upon tasting the crisps would be something entirely non-kosher like shellfish.

First prize, however, in the kosher snack category goes to Glick's Coconut Macaroons. I will admit I may be biased given my penchant for sweet over savory, but I nevertheless stick by ranking as the moist texture and pure, not over-sweet coconut flavor was just terrific. A generous layer of dark chocolate and the dusting of sea salt didn't hurt either. My one suggestion: make 'em bigger, Glick's!

Passover Product Review Part 1: Gefen

Recently I was approached by Kedem with an offer to sample and review some of their kosher products. Because my knowledge of the kosher food world could fit in a dollhouse thimble, I had some trepidation about offering my thoughts on the quality of these products; however, in the pursuit of trying new things and learning, albeit sometimes clumsily, I did some taste-testing. Kedem was generous  enough to send a diverse array of their wares and thus I will be tackling them in multiple posts. 

Tofu and Egg Scramble with Geffen Couscous

The Original "Mediterranean Style" couscous boasted a yellow hue that was far sunnier on the packaging than in reality.  But ultimately that mattered little as the terrific texture combined with the fragrant flavor (enhanced with a bit of sea salt) gave rise to a delightful mouthfeel and satisfying taste.  One tip: follow the directions regarding how much water to use in cooking. Dingbat Bridey was a little sloppy and had to drain her couscous of excess liquid.

I hate to compare beets to couscous, but I have to say I liked the former even better.  Perhaps I was overly impressed with their size (near baseballs) and their incredibly fresh sweet meat. I could eat these things whole like apples, though all those errant scarlet juices would probably make me look like I was bleeding to death from wrists.

Double win, so far, Kedem.