Why do Jewish people eat fried Jelly Donuts and Latkes on Hanukkah? Well, the story of Hanukkah (or Chanukah) says that the oppressed Maccabees defeated King Antiochus’ mighty troops and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem. To celebrate, they attempted a ritual lighting of a seven-pronged Menorah candle, but there was oil for only one day. […]
2017 Vegan Holiday Gift Guide
It’s time again for my annual vegan holiday gift guide. It is vegan-specific, but suitable for anyone. With all of the upset and unrest in the world, particularly as presented this year, I do not take for granted the blessings in my life that allow me to assemble a vegan holiday gift guide. Links to […]
Vegan Holiday Dessert Recipes
Christmas may be over, but we’re in the middle of Hanukkah and New Year’s Day is this weekend, so I’m still enjoying the holiday season. To help me celebrate, I’ve asked some of my favorite vegan bloggers to share their best vegan holiday dessert recipes with me. These treats are perfect for serving during New Year’s Eve parties or as a […]
Surviving the Holidays with Heather and Jenny from Spork Foods
This month, I am so pleased to introduce Heather Bell and Jenny Engle who are the Spork Food sisters. Heather and Jenny live in LA and I am in NYC, but we run into each other regularly at food shows and other events, as the sisters are food ambassadors for several of my favorite food companies. If you […]
