Category Archives: hannuka

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…

  Me, that is. Or I should say, Freakin’ Flamingo! You know I’m making some wild and sexy jams with a South Florida / Caribbean twist down here, right? I’m playing with Florida’s seasonal best and sometimes bringing in the flavors of other parts of the country – but always with our own local flavor. [...]

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Potato Pancakes -or- Latkes for Chanuka or Hannukah or …

Wait. How did it get to be December, already? Here I am, going about my business searching for new ways to dispose of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and there it is on my calendar: Latke Week! Potato pancakes, that is. Chanukah came early this year, time to light colorful little candles and to commemorate the miracle [...]

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Rugelach – The Every Holiday Cookie

I love Rugelach. A soft, but crispy, pastry rolled up with a sweet filling and sliced into 2-bite pieces, to me, they’re the ultimate holiday cookies, no matter which holiday you feel like celebrating. While they’re considered a “Jewish” cookie, rugelach are a tasty addition to any cookie platter. That’s why I’ve chosen them for [...]

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Saturday, October 2, 2010

“Neiman Marcus” Chocolate Chip Cookies

The 12 Christmas Cookies series snuck up on me, this year, mainly because the group decided to start now, and – very wisely, I might add – to post one cookie a week instead of one cookie a day. So, I’m starting off simple, with my favorite chocolate chip cookie in the world. I’ve never [...]

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Did You Forget Cousin Bluebell?

I know! We’re in the middle of Chanukah and Christmas Eve is, like 5 minutes away! And you forgot to get Cousin Bluebell anything! What are you going to do?!? Don’t panic. You can still get Cousin Bluebell a gift certificate from The Hunger SiteThe Breast Cancer SiteThe Child Health SiteThe Literacy SiteThe Rainforest Site [...]

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Ack! The Elves Have Escaped!

That’s the only explanation I can come up with for the way my house looks right now. The pool table is covered with boxes of decorations, boxes of just-arrived gifts waiting to be wrapped, wrapping paper, and lights. The dining room table is covered in gifts waiting to be wrapped to go out and the [...]

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Giving Thanks – Part II

No, you’re not seeing double. I’ve pretty much duplicated this post on Flamingo Fotos. Why? Well, mostly because I can. And also because, among the things I’m thankful for, are that MJ and I have a roof over our heads, food on the table, and the ability to provide the same for a kitty or [...]

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