The PhotoHunt theme this week is “Daily”
Many people joke that, if you look at a Jewish calendar, it almost seems as if there’s some sort of holiday Daily. It does seem that way sometimes! For instance, tomorrow we celebrate the holiday of Purim. Purim celebrates the story told in the Old Testament Book of Esther.
Purim has a number of traditions associated with it – carnivals, satirical plays, giving charity, and of course, food. We read the Book of Esther in the synagogue and stamp our feet, boo, and use noisemakers to blot out the name of its villain, Haman.
And we’re supposed to send gifts of food to our friends. The food that symbolizes Purim is a filled cookie called a “Hamantasch.” Hamantaschen are generally made out of a sturdy sugar cookie dough and filled with things like poppy seed or fruit pastes. I always liked almond paste best, so that’s what I’ve made here.
If you’d like to know more about Purim and some of its traditions, click here.
Have a great weekend, and please enjoy these Hamantashen with Almond Filling… I made them just for you. But please don’t eat more than one daily!
You don't even need the holiday to show food. It's a daily thing for everyone.
Very interesting post. You know it feels like that with Catholic calendar too it seems that every day is some Saint's Feast Day.Have a great weekend.
The look dDelicious! Purim really does sound like an enjoyable time. Have a great weekend
Happy festival-ing to you… and celebrating with special food just seems like the right thing to do, doesn't it? 🙂
Hmmmm… I love cookies and that looks yumm!here's my entry
interesting food 🙂 at least you have something to look forward to everyday 🙂
It does look good. Happy weekend!My Daily Kitty
interesting info and food. there are lots of things to learn in this world!
You second photo looks very festive! Have a joyous celebration!I played!"
Nice one! Your hamantaschen looks delicious!I played, too. Happy weekend!
Yum!!! Almond filling – one of my favorite flavors for lots of things. http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2010/02/ph-daily.html
If it's a holiday that involves eating, especially sweets, THATS the holiday for me!
I'd like to get my daily dose of that treat, even if it's only one. Thanks for sharing your traditions.
Cool – I didn't know anything about this tradition..really interesting.I managed to get mine up too……http://mareejaeger.blogspot.com/2010/02/photo-hunter-daily.html
I've seen you talking about these in the group and had no idea what they were….they're beautiful!!
Wow, RJ, these hamentaschen look WONDERFUL! And I love your photography. You also have some great dinner ideas. I am going to try that Indian dish. Cashews, who knew?
I love these special cookies. I've needed a good recipe with almond paste. Mine have ended up with the canned poppy seeds. Thanks for the post!