Papa Ben’s Kitchen Live at WBEC-West Conference

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Did you know that Papa Ben’s Kitchen is a women owned business? These delicious cookies maybe Papa Ben’s recipe, but it was his wife Jean, daughter Gail, and granddaughter Jenica that turned it into a business. We made it official and became certified as a women owned business with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This past week Gail and Jenica represented Papa Ben’s Kitchen at the Women’s Business Enterprise Council West Conference. We had the opportunity to meet strong, successful women from all over pursuing all types of endeavors. The networking with other business owners was priceless as was the time together. We spent a lot of time sharing our family tradition and history with those at the show. Needless to say the Mandelbroyt was a huge success!One of the most educational seminars we attended was on the topic of Social Media and SEO. Speaker Oscar Garcia from Web90x loved our cookies so much that he took our very own President Gail Lesser-Gerber and interviewed her in a live Google Hangout video. Watch the interview below and hear all about the history of Papa Ben’s Kitchen and our delicious almond bread cookies aka Mandelbroyt.

We wrapped up the conference by attending a stunning Great Gatsby themed gala. We celebrated the highly successful week with our new friends and even bid on some priceless silent auction items. One lucky participant even walked away with the beautiful Papa Ben’s Kitchen package full of almond bread cookies and other delicious mandelbread cookies we donated. Proceeds from the auction provide further business opportunities for women all over the country. After this weekend we realize what education and support can do for a business and its people. Thank you WBEC for a great conference, we look forward to many more educational events. For those of you interested in the organization or want more information on how to get certified, be sure to check out their website and learn more about the Women’s Business Enterprise Council.

Five Fall Soul Warming Ciders | Papa Ben’s Kitchen

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

There is nothing like a toasty cider cocktail to warm the cool fall days that are ahead of us. These five unique cider recipes come straight from the expert herself, Martha Stewart. Forget store bought cider, whip up any of these festive libations for your next fall fling or leave out the alcohol for your family of all ages to enjoy. Crunchy Papa Ben’s Mandelbrot is perfect for dunking in these fall favorites. Who can resist?!

Mulled Cider, laced with maple syrup completes any and every fall party!

This Rum Spiked Punch will please any bunch.

This Warm Vanilla Cider is better than dessert, whipped with cream and honeyed walnuts. And try it without bourbon, the kids will surely go nuts for it.

Cozy up next to the fire place with this warm Apple-Pie Cider. Seasoned with cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. It is better than home-made pie. A touch of brandy is perfect for the adults, and be sure to add a cinnamon stick to each serving for stirring.

A warm cup of tea steeped in hot cider instead of water is perfect for those chilly fall days. So make sure to pick up some of Papa Ben’s Kitchen’s delicious mandelbrot today to have with one of these great cider beverages.

Summer’s Last Hurrah | No Bake Watermelon Cake

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Enjoy one last great taste of summer with this no bake watermelon cake! It has become a new family tradition in our household as summer winds down and we welcome cooler weather. Oh and may we add, we’ve never seen watermelon go so fast. It’s refreshing, delicious and healthy.

This no bake watermelon cake is super easy and looks fantastic. All you need is a watermelon, your choice of berries and fruit, almonds, and whipped cream. We follow this simple recipe, although there are many options for the whip cream and toppings.

As you can see this time around we threw some kiwis into the mix. Yum! Not to mention this no bake cake is both vegan and gluten free! Give it a whirl, and let us know what you think.

For more great recipe and dessert ideas continue to visit the Papa Ben’s Kitchen blog!

Rosh Hashanah Desserts – L’Shanah Tovah

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Rosh Hashanah signifies the end of the Hebrew calendar year. It is the first of the High Holidays, a ten-day period that ends with Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Rosh Hashanah provides us with an opportunity to reflect, recognize our shortcomings and better ourselves in the year ahead. This holiday is the start of a New Year and gives us the chance to improve the way we approach the world, and in turn become better people.

While holiday traditions may vary from home to home, Rosh Hashanah desserts feature symbolic foods that signify our hope for a sweet New Year and are central to the holiday tradition. We always enjoy fruit that has recently come in to season (“new fruit”), this fruit is more often than not pomegranate.

This ritual reminds us to appreciate the fruits of the earth. The head of the fish is also often served, symbolizing the literal translation of Rosh Hashanah which means “head of the year”. Some may, but while we do serve the fish head we do not eat it! Challah, as most of you probably know, is a staple. During Rosh Hashanah the loaves are shaped into spirals or rounds symbolizing the continuity of Creation.

At our house we love to add raisins to the Challah making it extra “sweet”! No Rosh Hashanah is complete without apples and honey. Both apples and challah are dipped in honey again representing sweetness!

Here are some of our favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes, we’ve found and perfected through the years.

This is one of the best challah recipes we’ve tested over the years. It is especially wonderful with raisins and topped with cinnamon sugar! Oh and if you need help braiding a round challah check out this video. Give it a try.

We may have mentioned this pomegranate-beet salad before, but we must share it again. Try it, you’ll see why!

From our Papa Ben’s Kitchen family to yours we wish you a Sweet New Year!

Papa Ben’s Kitchen Labor Day Bash

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

It’s not quite the end of summer yet. Well, not until we fire up the barbeque and rejoice in all that is Labor Day! It is always a great time to celebrate this great country and enjoy one last hurrah with friends and family before the kids go back to school and the adults kick it back into high gear at work. Here are some of Papa Ben’s Kitchen must-have’s for the holiday weekend!

Papa Ben’s Kitchen Labor Day Treats

If you are looking for a healthy, festive dish this weekend try these (super easy) American Flag Fruit Kebabs.

Be sure you and your friends are sipping on some Lemony Spiked Sweet Tea this weekend. Refreshingly delicious!!!

No Labor Day cookout is complete without ribs! Check out this recipe for Sticky Baby Back Ribs, a Papa Ben’s favorite!

Fried pickles? Yes . . . . an anomaly to most of us, but we promise you, once you try these there is no turning back. Let us know what you think!

Look no further, Martha Stewart has everything you need for festive and creative decor!

Add a personal punch of pizzaz to your Labor Day Bash with these FREE Printables!

And last but not least, no party is complete without some Mandelbroyt for you and your guests. Happy Labor Day!

Fundraising with Papa Ben’s Kitchen Mandelbread

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Need help with your fundraising efforts, well Papa Ben’s is here to help, one Mandelbread at a time! At Papa Ben’s Kitchen we are making it easy for you and your organization to get your fundraising efforts off the ground. Simply follow these three steps and receive your first Papa Ben’s Fundraising program check:

1. Contact us at 888-233-1072 or EMAIL US so we can generate a unique promo code for your organization.

2. Send the promo code to your community and entice them to visit our website and shop Papa Ben’s Kitchen with your unique promo code.

3. At the end of each month we will tally up the orders placed with your unique promo codes and send you a check for 30% of each order mandelbread order!

Click here or call 888.233.1072 now to start fundraising!

Papa Ben’s Kitchen Wishes You A Sweet Jewish New Year

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Who’s thinking about Rosh Hashanah? At Papa Ben’s Kitchen, we sure are! And if you haven’t checked lately, the New Year is only five weeks away. So here is a little inspiration if you’re planning to entertain this holiday. Please share your holidays favorites with us!

Honey cake is a traditional Rosh Hashanah dessert, and this particular honey cake is both gluten and dairy free. Yay! Apple-cinnamon challah, need we say more?!

Not so traditional but definite must-haves for your Rosh Hashanah feast. The pomegranate-beet salad is brought to life from “The Book of New Israeli Food, absolutely delicious. And this Sacchietti pasta filled with apples, honey and cheese is to die for!
Apples, apples and more apples. Who needs flowers when apples abound this time of year. Simple and classic, use apples as your centerpiece or place card holders.

And last but not least some honey sticks for your guests! Check out Peppermint Creative for free printable tags for your New Year party.

So enjoy your New Year with the great tastes of Papa Ben’s Kitchen!

Back-To-School Mandelbroyt

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Summer is winding down and back-to-school is just around the corner, so let’s show our teachers some love! And what better way to welcome them back than with some mouth-watering Mandelbroyt from Papa Ben’s Kitchen. A great snack with their morning coffee, or just a lil something to get them going in the afternoon, they’re bound to fall in love with all of our five flavors of mandelbroyt.

With so much to do this time of year these treats are simple and sweet. Plus we’re offering 20% off your purchase from now until September 4th, simply enter coupon code Sweet20 at checkout. Share your back-to-school ideas with us!

To learn more about the delicious mandelbroyt flavors that Papa Ben’s Kitchen has to offer, visit us online at www.papabenskitchen.com

The Ultimate Sandwich by Papa Ben’s Kitchen

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Papa Ben's Kitchen

Some things just never go out of style, like the classic peanut butter and jelly combo. We are big foodies at Papa Ben’s Kitchen and are always looking for such timeless concoctions. So when we came across this 9 Flavor Combo on Huffington Post we couldn’t help but share.

This PB&J is so much more than a sandwich! Using six different ingredients and turning a single slice of bread 90 degrees, one innovative dad created a PB&J with nine mouth watering flavor combinations.

Before you drive yourself nuts trying to figure it out . . . the ingredients include: jam, honey, Marshmallow Fluff, crunchy peanut butter, Nutella and creamy peanut butter. Go ahead, whip one up and let us know what you think!

At Papa Ben’s Kitchen we bake a variety of delicious mandelbroyt flavors that appeal to every palate. For detailed info on all of our great mandelbread flavors visit us online at papabenskitchen.com.

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Papa Ben’s Kitchen Live at WBEC-West Conference

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Rosh Hashanah Desserts – L’Shanah Tovah

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Papa Ben’s Kitchen Labor Day Treats

Fundraising with Papa Ben’s Kitchen Mandelbread

Papa Ben’s Kitchen Wishes You A Sweet Jewish New Year

Back-To-School Mandelbroyt

The Ultimate Sandwich by Papa Ben’s Kitchen

Papa Ben’s Kitchen Labor Day Treats

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