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Hanukkah

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    March 7, 2012

    S'more Hamentaschen?! Oy, the Sacrilege, But They Sound Delicious

    ​To be honest, Jewish holidays can be a big bummer -- celebrations of suffering and (eventual) triumph, lacking cute bunnies and red-coated gift-givers, involving long hours sitting through synagogue services and other rituals. At least the food is (usually) good. Latkes (potato pancakes) at ... More >>

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    December 23, 2011

    Chow Bella's One-Stop Holiday Guide: Eat, Drink, Cook, Shop

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeyrope​It's the home stretch, folks! Tonight marks the mid-point of Hanukkah and, of course, tomorrow night the stockings get stuffed and so do you -- if you aren't already. We've had fun, this holiday season, gathering suggestions of where to dine, what to drink, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    8 Foods to Fry Up for Hanukkah

    From left: Jackie Mercandetti,loloschickenandwaffles.com, epicurious.com, foodnetwork.com​The first night of Hanukkah is history, meaning that by now you've probably fried up your fair share of latkes -- or, if you're like me, narrowly avoided a fist fight at Trader Joe's yesterday afternoo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Chompie's Chanukah Dinner and Blue Velvet Cupcakes in Today's Eater's Digest

    sprinklebakes.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Hanukkah, Chanukah However you spell it, Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate one night of the eight-day holiday extravaganza (which starts at sundown tonight) with Phoenix's New York-styl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Deborah Sussman's Chocolate Christmas (and Hanukkah)

    Claire Lawton​Christmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. Today, in honor of the first night of Hanukkah (which begins tonight at sundown) we bring you Deborah Sussman's chocolate-dipped memories. I know everybody says ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    NYPD's Trades Pizza for Blankets and Rich Cocoa Brownies in Today's Eater's Digest

    honeycombfood.blogspot.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Blanket = PizzaNYPD Pizza needs your new blankets and sleeping bags -- and they're willing to trade you a cheese pizza. The charitable pizza joint has teamed up with Blanketing Arizon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Kim Porter's Ham Taco Christmas

    Claire Lawton​Christmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. We had so much fun with our Misfit Thanksgiving last month we decided to do it again for Christmas and Hanukkah, and we're glad we did. Today, local playwright, actor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Petite Maison's Latke Staff Meal and Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows in Today's Eater's Digest

    Krissy's Creations ​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Latke Party!  Latkes, anyone? This Friday, December 16th, you'll be able to get your fill of the traditional Hanukkah potato treats as Petite Maison and Nora Scha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    AndyTalk: Potato Latkes Can Be Trendy ... Really

    Latke trouble - or tsuris if you like to bemoan fate in Yiddish - is fairly standard. If you grate potatoes, form patties and fry you're likely to get crisp potatoes on the outside and underdone potatoes on the inside.

  • Calendar

    December 15, 2011

    Festival of Laughs

    Latke trouble - or tsuris if you like to bemoan fate in Yiddish - is fairly standard. If you grate potatoes, form patties and fry you're likely to get crisp potatoes on the outside and underdone potatoes on the inside.

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Carol's Mango-Pine Nut Rugelach

    Tedd Roundy Carol's rugelach.​Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. We begin, technically speaking, with a Hanukkah treat:  Carol Blonder's Rugelach It started with my fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Eight Songs for Hanukkah (Not Including That Adam Sandler Song Because We're Still Mad Jack and Jill Exists)

    ​As you've no doubt noticed, we've dived headfirst into the holiday spirit around here. We've got song to string your Christmas lights to, our favorite WTF Christmas albums, and even a weekly series, "Christmas Music That Doesn't Suck" (look for installment number two tomorrow). But we're w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Russell Pearce's Nemesis Jerry Lewis Sworn In as Arizona State Senator

    Christmas came early this year, I thought to myself, as Jerry Lewis, the man who played David to ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce's Goliath in the Legislative District 18 recall, was sworn in this afternoon on the Senate floor by Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch.Yep, C ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2011

    Merry Happy

    Christmas came early this year, I thought to myself, as Jerry Lewis, the man who played David to ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce's Goliath in the Legislative District 18 recall, was sworn in this afternoon on the Senate floor by Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch.Yep, C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Ten More Food Fixes Phoenix Needs

    Betty made our paleta dream come true.​I got cranky a few months ago, and I made a list. A list of food-related things Phoenix needs. I just looked back on that list, and am delighted to report that we've now got two out of five. Not bad. OK, so we got that fancy-schmancy bowling alle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Getting Fried for Chanukah: The Parlor vs. The Grind

    Sorry to disappoint, but no, we're not indulging in pot brownies or some other drug-laced food during the Festival of Lights. This is a serious religious holiday, folks. So for this week's Battle of the Dishes, we're clogging our stomachs and arteries with greasy donuts! Apparently, oil-fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2010

    The Herb Box Fries Up Sweet Potato-Cranberry Latkes

    Two nights down, six to go -- ready for another in our series of Chanukah ideas? Today, Chef Becky Windels from The Herb Box in Scottsdale has grated and sizzled up her own take on the fried potato pancake -- sweet potato-cranberry latkes with chive crema. Pick them up at the DC Ranch lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    The Big Red Pour or Drink Your Face Off Day and Edible Dreidels in Today's Eater's Digest

    www.cookingwithmykid.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?The Big Red PourGet you livers ready guys and girls, it's time for Albertsons' and Draft Magazine's Big Red Pour! Take a break from holiday shopping and fill your belly with delicious b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Chanukah: The Festival of Frying

    Carol Blonder Chanukah Menorah​ Chanukah -- the Jewish festival of lights -- begins tonight at sundown. So what's for dinner? Traditional recipes for food, savory and sweet, cooked in oil, are found on Chanukah menus in Jewish communities around the world. Ashkenazi Jewish families, with ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Dec. 1 In Blogs: Trent Franks, Vintage License Plates, Copper State Tavern, Chanukah, and the TSA

    ​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Kim Porter and Ben Kaplan, What Are You Baking?

    ​Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are You Eating" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we'll be bringing you "What Are You Baking?" Comple ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    The Top 10 Christmas Beers

    Image courtesy of bruisin-ales.com​Christmas is everyone's favorite holiday, but true beer fans know that the most wonderful time of the year is made even more wonderful with a pint in your hand. Winter warmers and other dark, comforting brews take over around the holidays to help carolers and Chr ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    Steve Martin and the Other Best and Worst Comedians Turned Musicians

    Image courtesy of bruisin-ales.com​Christmas is everyone's favorite holiday, but true beer fans know that the most wonderful time of the year is made even more wonderful with a pint in your hand. Winter warmers and other dark, comforting brews take over around the holidays to help carolers and Chr ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 3, 2010

    Heavy Metal

    Image courtesy of bruisin-ales.com​Christmas is everyone's favorite holiday, but true beer fans know that the most wonderful time of the year is made even more wonderful with a pint in your hand. Winter warmers and other dark, comforting brews take over around the holidays to help carolers and Chr ... More >>

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