What’s the Deal With Doughnuts Chanukah (or Hanukkah if you prefer) is upon us. On of the things I love about Chanukah are the doughnuts (or is it donuts). Ok, I love doughnuts any time of year, but on Chanukah I have a good excuse. Doughnuts, along with other fried foods such as latkes, are … [Read more…]
A Hearty Recipe for A Successful New Year The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (AKA New Year’s) is just around the corner. On Rosh Hashanah many Jews have the custom to eat traditional symbolic foods to promote different types of success in the coming year. Apples, leeks, dates, and gourds are all part of that … [Read more…]
Happy almost-Shavuos! The holiday of WAY too much dairy, lol! Since the holiday starts in just a few days, why not go all-out with a savory cheesecake challenge! And yet again, I’m channeling inspiration from my mother, and making mini savory crust-less smoked salmon cheesecakes! These are the perfect little appetizer to serve at your … [Read more…]
Boozy Eggnog Custard Filled Doughnuts Happy holidays! Whether you celebrate Channukah (or is it Chanukah? Or Hannukah?), Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or Festivus pretty much everyone likes doughnuts. Doughnuts are a traditional favorite on Channukah which runs this year from Sunday night December 2nd until Monday December 10th. Sunday, December 9th is also National Pastry Day so I … [Read more…]
It’s official. The temperature is dropping and the leaves are slowly turning their bright orange – but how do you know fall is REALLY here? Well, of course, the aroma of pumpkin spice lattes filling the air like a thick cloud! Pumpkin spice lovers, rejoice! And as we prepare for the festival of Sukkot that … [Read more…]