FOOD FUN: Beer Menorah

For 18 years, the Shmaltz Brewing Company has been handcrafting HE’BREW, classic beers with culturally-relevant names (certified kosher, of course, by KSA). Chanukah begins tonight, so take a look! THE CHOSEN BEERS The brewery currently makes: Barrel Aged Funky Jewbellation Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. Chanukah Beer David’s Slingshot Death Of A Contract Brewer Genesis Dry Hopped…
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Mexican Christmas Pudding Recipe: Budin de Rompope, Eggnog Pudding

Oh give us some figgy pudding (photo courtesy Gerry Lerner | London Lennie’s.   Christmas pudding is an English tradition. It has been celebrated in song since at least the 16th century. Thought to bring luck and prosperity to all those who share it, it is typically made five weeks before Christmas, on or after…
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CHRISTMAS: Avocado Salad Tree

A delightful Christmas salad. Photo courtesy AvocadoCentral.com.   Holiday buffets will look even more inviting when this pretty Christmas tree-shaped salad is on display. It’s served with a zesty chile vinaigrette dressing for a fiesta of flavor. Prep time is 30 minutes. Use ripe avocados that are a little on the firm side for best…
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FOOD FUN: Popcorn Trees

Fun for decoration, party favors or festive snacks, these Popcorn Trees are easy to make. The recipe is from the National Popcorn Board, which advises that it’s important to use unflavored white popcorn for the best color and flavor. RECIPE: POPCORN TREES Ingredients For 10 Trees 10 cups air-popped white popcorn 1 10-ounce bag miniature…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Chanukah “Margarita” Cocktail

Toast to Chanukah or winter. Photo courtesy SKYY Spirits.   Spell it Chanukah or Hanukkah: The word for the Jewish Festival Of Lights was translitrated from the Hebrew alphabet. The name derives from the Hebrew verb for “to dedicate.” This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on December 16th and ends at sunset on Wednesday, December…
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