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Saturday, 26 July 2008

These are a few of my Favorite Things...

Well... I have now realized that Xanga..does not allow "regular"users to make a "Link Box"..this is really making me upset, and I even thought about going back to Blogger. But for now I will just post a few of my favorite things..in weblogs.

Friday, 25 July 2008

Halal or Haram? #3 : JELL-O Gelatin Dessert
About a month ago, I wanted to make this "Creamsicle Mousse" dessert, that consists of orange jello mix, whipped cream, and white chocolate pudding. I had never at the orange jellomix,because of course it's gelatin, and I didn't know what it's source was. As a child, I ate the jello snacks, because they don't have gelatin. I decided to call since I really wanted to make the dessert. The company informed me that the gelatin source could be PIG or COW. She said that its really impossible to tell because the formula for their jello mix is frequently changing. She advised that it was best to just not eat it, because she wasn't sure. But for now this is just the JELL-O Brand. I was aware that there was another brandof jello(ROYAL), and I was pretty sure that the was Kosher, and IT WAS!...so even though I can't use JELL-O, I can use ROYAL.They don't have as many flavors..but its still good.
Summation:
- JELL-O: Haram/Not Kosher/ Not Vegetarian- Vegan Friendly
- ROYAL: Halal/Kosher
JELL-O: http://www.kraftfoods.com/jello/products/gelatin/desserts/
1-800-431-1001

ROYAL: http://www.jelsert.com/products_royal.asp
(800) 323-2592

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Halal or Haram? #2: McDonald's Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

I was browsing the McDonald's site,because I was told that the strawberry shake wasn't permissable. However, I was shown that in fact the strawberry shake was halal. I decided to look around at other products. I had also heard that the fruit parfait was also not permissable, because of gelatin. I soon discovered that it was KOSHER gelatin. I am delighted to inform others, but it doesn't do much for me personally, because I'm not a fan of fruit parfaits. The link to the ingredient list is below..for those who want to double check, and I would greatly appreciate notifications of any haram ingredients that I am unaware of.
Just to be clear: THIS IS PERMISSABLE !=)

http://app.mcdonalds.com/bagamcmeal?process=item&itemID=4148
Halal or Haram? #1: Frosted Poptarts

As a child, I was told that the frosted poptarts contained gelatin( possibly from pigs) and therefore I was forbidden to eat them. However, i was allowed to enjoy the frost-less poptarts (brown sugar, strawberry, blueberry) As I got older, those frosted poptarts grew increasingly appetizing and I wanted further information about the ingredients. I called the number on the back of the box, and was told that the gelatin comes from a (cow)beef source, Depending on your personal beliefs, this should be permissable. Some do not want the gelatin unless it comes from a fish source, but I, personally, have no problem with it. For now, poptarts, seem to be halal, but I recommend that anyone who wants to eat them should personally call to ensure accuracy.

Kelloggs: 1-800-962-1413
P.O Box CAMB, Battle Creek,MI 49016-1986
Publix Premium Low Fat Frozen Yogurt : Cookies and Cream
My sister brought this home one day..and I was sooo excited. I didn't care that it was frozen yogurt or that it was Publix brand..the fact that it was cookies and cream flavored made my mouth water. I ran downstairs to try it..and like I usually do , snuck a spoonful of the ice cream. It was really good. The only frozen yogurt I had previously trusted was "Edy's", and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this product. When I first tasted it, there was an apparent difference in flavor from regular cookies and cream ice cream..but after having it NUMEROUS times I realized it wasn't much different. I do love this frozen yogurt, and am tempted to try other Publix frozen yogurt flavors. Unlike many other cookie and cream ice creams that are "speckled" with cookies..this one has huge lumps of cookies folded in creating a heart but yet creamy consistency.

I put a little Cool Whip (in the spray can).on here..that was really good..but I don't feel the need to do a review on it.

Publix Premium Lowfat Frozen Yogurt : Cookies and Cream
FLAVORS:
- Peanut Butter Cup
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Cookies and Cream
- Key Lime
- Peach
- Strawberry
- Butter Pecan
- Blueberry Pomengranate
- Tropical Blend
- Cool Mint Cookie
- Moose Tracks
- Black Jack Cherry
- Toffee Candy Crunch
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
CALORIES: 130
FAT CALORIES:25

What Publix Says:
Crunchy chocolate sandwich cookies made with real dutch cocoa nestled in premium vanilla lowfat frozen yogurt