Purim is this coming Saturday night March 19th. The traditional reading of the Megilat Esther, The story of Esther will be read amongst Carnival type revelers in costumes with much merriment and consumption of adult beverages. On Purim it is traditional to give out Purim … [Read more...] about Happy Purim with Turkish Coffee
Holidays
Huevos Haminados
Huevos Haminados or Sephardic hard boiled eggs are the anchor of every holiday and Shabbat breakfast and or lunch. Eggs are cooked and dyed in oil laced water that contains the papery, gold, dried skins of onions. The eggs take on color anywhere from light gold to deep … [Read more...] about Huevos Haminados
Kurabiyes
Courabies, Kourabiedes, Kurabiyes, is a rich nut cookie adopted by the Sephardim from the Greeks. It is made with almonds or walnuts, then rolled in powdered sugar, and served with Turkish coffee or tea. My great auntie, Amelia Touriel Notrica, … [Read more...] about Kurabiyes
The Eighth Night
Dinner for the eighth night of Hanukah was just going to be the four of us. I was looking for inspiration. I considered the many nights of heavy eating, what about some fish for a lighter take, then I thought about the few zucchinis still left in the refrigerator along with some … [Read more...] about The Eighth Night
Happy Hanukah
Happy Hanukah to everyone. Click on these links for classic recipes for Hanukah dinner in addition to the Bumuelos recipe in my recent post. I appreciate all of your comments and I hope you continue to offer your encouragement to me. Regards, … [Read more...] about Happy Hanukah
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