Everything you need to know about Chanukah food – what, why, and how! – plus over 50 delicious recipes for fabulous festive treats. What is Chanukah? Chanukah is a relatively minor festival in the Jewish calendar. It falls usually in November or December and provides an opportunity for some mid-winter…
Delicious seasonal gingerbread cookies are iced to resemble coins. Let Gingerbread Chanukah gelt be your new festive tradition! If you celebrate Chanukah, chances are you’ve eaten Chanukah gelt. And chances are it was made of chocolate. Foil-wrapped chocolate coins have become a pretty ubiquitous part of our festive celebrations at…
Treat your family & friends this Chanukah with some gorgeous homemade gifts! Chocolates, cookies, jams, preserves & more. Quick & easy ideas for everyone on your list. I always think there’s something extra special about homemade gifts, lovely things that have been hand made, just for you. A thoughtful present…
Light and fluffy, cheese pancakes with ricotta and feta are deliciously savoury. Perfect for Chanukah or as a tasty brunch treat at any time! Do you associate dairy foods with Chanukah? No, me neither, or at least, not until recently. Turns out that delicious cheesy treats pre-date potato latkes and…
Fruity & fragrant mulled apple juice has all the flavours of the festive season. Cosy, warm and delicious, it’s perfect for Chanukah. Chanukah is a special time of year, a time to brighten the dark winter evenings and celebrate with family and friends. We like to throw a Chanukah party,…
Does the thought of present-shopping fill you with dread? You need these top tips for stress-free seasonal shopping! 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……
The quick & easy filling for these festive mince pies is fruity, sweet, spicy and delicious, enhanced with kiddush wine and rum! Happy Chanukah! 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…
Pull apart the soft, fluffy, cinnamon scented balls of sweet challah, & bite into a centre of deliciously fruity strawberry jam. A Chanukah Shabbat treat! Do you ever use the recipe for one thing to make something else? Last year I made doughnuts for Chanukah and wondered whether the smooth, pliable dough…
This rich, creamy, indulgent hot chocolate drink is a real Chanukah treat. Thick and unctuous, it’s made with Chanukah gelt for a delicious chocolate flavour. I love Costco! Back in September I got really excited to find a giant bag of Chanukah gelt with an OU hechsher, I had to buy…
This special Chanukah breakfast comes together from ready-made items in under a minute! Decorated with fruit & sprinkles, your kids will love it! When I saw these Christmas Tree Waffles from Diana at Little Sunny Kitchen, I realised that I needed to up my Chanukah breakfast game considerably! My daughter…
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