A Kosher ‘Pork Rind’?

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A Kosher ‘Pork Rind’?

New lower-fat, vegan snacks are guilt-free.

ESTHER ALLWEISS INGBER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Could Snacklins become Barranquilla, Colombia. Meals America’s next great might include a Jewish staple, salty snack? Former such as cholent, side by side Detroiter Jeremy Sherman is set with Colombian-style arroz con on making that happen. pollo. As director Home was West Bloomfield. of Growth & Sherman went to Congregation Strategic Initiatives Shaarey Zedek in Southfield at Snacklins, with his parents, brother and Sherman is a key sister. After high school, he took member of the a gap-year position as internaJeremy Washington, D.C.- tional president of B’nai B’rith Sherman based company. Youth Organization, working So, what are with teens worldwide. Snacklins? Sherman earned a busi-

Snacklins — a 100% vegan ness degree at Washington kosher snack food — was born University in St. Louis before in 2015 in the kitchen of a D.C. moving to Washington. He lives barbecue joint. Former radio preneur Mark Cuban of ABC’s with Michael Eisenstatt and personality and chef Samy Shark Tank made a signifi- their dog, Oreo. Still Jewishly Kobrosly “became obsessed cant investment in Snacklins. involved, Sherman attends Sixth with the idea of [developing] a Sherman was part of a hiring & I Synagogue and facilitates meat-free pork rind” he could wave that followed. The team is Shabbat dinners for young proeat as a Muslim. He eventually committed to achieving busi- fessionals with the local JCC. settled on a recipe with yuca, ness success because “we’re all Sherman is focused on mushrooms and onions, as well part owners,” he said. expanding Snacklin’s nationas other flavors, in a crunchy, “We’re constantly snacking al footprint. The products airy crisp that resembles a pork on all kinds of chips, seeing are stocked in grocery stores rind or “cracklin.” what our competitors are doing, along the east and west coasts,

Sherman said Snacklins — and even trying snacks from but “we’ve started reaching both gluten- and grain-free other countries to taste new new stores throughout the — are lower in fat and sodi- flavors that haven’t arrived in Midwest.” um than other snack choices. the United States yet,” Sherman The company’s e-commerce Available in 0.9-oz snack-size said. “Limited edition” flavors business is also growing to pouches (90 calories each) or a are coming. accommodate online shoppers, 3-oz bag, the four Snacklins fla- Sherman’s passion for and “we completed a rebrand vors are Barbecue, Chesapeake good food and cooking was a few months ago, where we Bay, Nacho and Teriyaki. influenced by his mother, launched a brand-new look

The company got a boost Fanny, who was raised in the and feel for our packaging and in October 2019, when entre- small Jewish community of website.”

Finding Snacklins

This kosher snack is available from Amazon.com or snacklins.com. Jewish News readers visiting snacklins.com can insert a special promo code, JEWISHNEWS, at checkout and get 25% off their first order.

Austin Weisman with Winnie and Daisy Dembs

Pet Dogs’ Needs Are Opportunity for Business Startup

Starting a new business during COVID seems like the worst possible time, but for Karen Stoller and Austin Weisman, it was perfect. As dog lovers and walkers, Karen and Austin put their favorite things together and started Motown Dog Walking.

During the pandemic, more people than ever adopted pets and new puppies. Now, back to work and school, they need help walking their dogs, especially during the day. Karen and Austin are also finding new clients who are pets of guests staying in nearby hotels.

Based in Birmingham, Motown Dog Walking offers individualized services for new puppies and a “Play n’ Potty” option for elderly dogs who just need to go outside and enjoy some play time.

The pet parents even receive report cards on how they did.

Karen and Austin are both certified by IAP and by the American Red Cross for cat and dog first aid. For more information, visit motowndogwalking. com.