About this time each year, the Chanukah panic sets in. My tummy starts twisting as I think about what needs buying, how many, who for, all the gift wrap and posting dates… As annual rituals go, this one is RUBBISH! (Illustrative purposes only – not an actual photo of me)…
Nothing heralds the start of the festive season more than a plate of homemade, fragrant, warm mince pies. Sweet, spicy, fruity and delicious, they are a staple of the British winter holiday season. And since mince pies have no apparent religious significance, I can see no reason not to slot them…
A friend brought me some fantastic fancy tea from the USA that was unlike any tea I’d had before. It had sprinkles in it! And chocolate! And it was utterly delicious. There was only one problem – the teeny tiny size of the box it came in… I had to find a way…
My goodness! Chanukah is just around the corner (not to mention that other gift-giving festival that happens at the end of the year)! Time to get organised. What to buy for the foodie who has everything? And the rest of your family, too?! Here are my suggestions. These are all things that I have…
It can’t be ignored that Jews like their food. It’s an old joke that the archetypal Jewish festival can be summarised by the phrase, “they tried to kill us, we survived, now let’s eat!” but there really does seem to be a traditional dish for even the most minor of…
It’s getting to that time of year when everyone starts stressing about presents. It often gets a bit out of hand in our house, as my birthday, Chanukah, and our wedding anniversary come in quick succession. In case you have the same problem, I thought I’d make a list of…
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