... Yes, I understand the details involved after all the reading I did about it. I was amazed at the details required. Like you said a second set of dishes, cookware, etc. Plus the preparations that must take place BEFORE you even get it, what can be served and when it can be served (meats/dairy for example), then what is considered clean meat, poultry, fish, and what is considered dairy. How it is slaughtered, then basically an autopsy done to assure it was healthy while alive.

Since we no longer raise/process our own food we must rely on pre-processed, pre-packaged foods and the ingredients/ways prepared are not always obvious making an already complicated task even more challenging.

I would think it would be almost overwhelming to attempt to adhere to a kosher diet. Then to dine out would make it virtually impossible.

I am guessing (correct me if wrong) that not all Jewish people adhere 'strictly' to a kosher diet? I am a Baptist, and I assure you many Baptist 'fudge' when it comes to adhering to our strict beliefs, and ours are hardly as stringent as just the kosher aspect of your religion!

Thanks for answering….