We're getting ready for Christmas Eve at our place tonight, but we would be remiss if we didn't wish you all a very Merry Christmas (and Hanukah)! We hope all your holiday wishes come true!
Showing posts with label chanukah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chanukah. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Everyone!
We're getting ready for Christmas Eve at our place tonight, but we would be remiss if we didn't wish you all a very Merry Christmas (and Hanukah)! We hope all your holiday wishes come true!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Happy Chanukah!
Chanukah begins tonight at sunset. Bella asked what Chanukah (or Hanukkah) was so I explained to her that it was the Festival of Lights and it lasted 8 days and that a candle on the menorah was lit each night to symbolize a one-day supply of oil lasting for eight days (I didn't go into much more detail - she's only 3). I told her that they would be making latkes at school tomorrow and she would learn more about it. She was so excited!
You might be asking yourself - I didn't know Peanut Free Mama was Jewish? Well, I'm not. But growing up on the east coast, Chanukah was a big part of the holidays for kids. Heck, Noodle Kugel is a big holiday food in our household (we eat it with beef bourginon which I believe is a jewish no-no though). And I'm all about diversity and Bella learning all about other faiths, so.....where was I?
When we were talking about Chanukah, I was thinking to myself - I wonder if eating nut-free is hard at Chanukah as well? Are there traditional foods that a nut-allergic person needs to avoid? So I did a little research. Here's a list of some foods associated with Chanukah:
As far as I can tell, eating nut free looks fairly easy (just avoid using peanut oil for frying and stay away from the rugelach and mandelbrot). Although I am stumped as to how one finds safe gelt (the little chocolate coins). Every package I pick up in the store has a nut warning. Are there any you can buy in the store (not mail order) that you can guide me to?
I am sure I am not doing Chanukah justice with this short post, but my intentions are good. Did I miss anything? If you have anything to add, leave it in the comments and I will update the post.
To all my visitors who celebrate Chanukah, I wish you a safe and happy holiday.
You might be asking yourself - I didn't know Peanut Free Mama was Jewish? Well, I'm not. But growing up on the east coast, Chanukah was a big part of the holidays for kids. Heck, Noodle Kugel is a big holiday food in our household (we eat it with beef bourginon which I believe is a jewish no-no though). And I'm all about diversity and Bella learning all about other faiths, so.....where was I?
When we were talking about Chanukah, I was thinking to myself - I wonder if eating nut-free is hard at Chanukah as well? Are there traditional foods that a nut-allergic person needs to avoid? So I did a little research. Here's a list of some foods associated with Chanukah:
- Latkes (and Cheese Latkes)
- Noodle Kugel (I thought this was more for Yom Kippur than Chanukah - either way it is amazingly good - I found this recipe and it's almost identical to the one my Auntie Phyllis Zeldman used to make - yum!)
- Applesauce
- Doughnuts (or Sufganiyot)
- Rugelach (a no-no for nut allergy sufferers)
- Mandelbrot (also a no-no for nut allergy sufferers)
As far as I can tell, eating nut free looks fairly easy (just avoid using peanut oil for frying and stay away from the rugelach and mandelbrot). Although I am stumped as to how one finds safe gelt (the little chocolate coins). Every package I pick up in the store has a nut warning. Are there any you can buy in the store (not mail order) that you can guide me to?
I am sure I am not doing Chanukah justice with this short post, but my intentions are good. Did I miss anything? If you have anything to add, leave it in the comments and I will update the post.
To all my visitors who celebrate Chanukah, I wish you a safe and happy holiday.
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