"Hanukkah bushes" aren’t traditional, either, but that doesn’t stand in the way of progress. Here are the Hanukkah cookies sold by Saks Fifth Avenue (dunno if west coast stores carry them, though. http

You can find all sorts of Hanukkah stuff at Just for Fun on 24th street in Noe Valley.

I’ve tried a whole bunch this Hanukkah and I have to say Streits is my favorite! Among the other contenders were Manischewitz, Golden Gourmet, and Trader Joe’s... what are everyone else’s thoughts?

If it’s necessary for health reasons I’m sure you could do it. But since the whole point of Hanukkah foods is food cooked in oil, why bake?

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year to all who have shared culinary information with me during 2005. I look forward to continued communication in 2006.

I’m having a Hanukkah party and I want to make sufganiyot (Israeli donuts). I’ve never made them before. My big question is, can I fry them ahead of time and freeze them, and then fill them the day of the party? Other...

for a Hanukkah Party. Can someone recommend a source for excellent chopped liver? I prefer a location along the Pico/Kosher corridor. My husband, who fears all Kosher meats, insists that it must be as good as Nate N' Al’s or...

Hey, all. Merry Christmas and Happy 7th day of Hanukkah. I am wondering if there is any bakery in the L.A. area that makes sufganiyot for Hanukkah? (If you don’t know, sufganiyot are smallish jelly-filled fried...

I’ve made the cake several times—it’s very good. It’s on the web a number of times—just google “double fudge gelt” and you’ll get a bunch of responses. Here’s a link to one of...

Making matzoh ball soup for the first time for a hanukkah party. Looking for a recipe that is fairly simple but tasty. Please help!

I’d love to hear what everyone is planning on cooking for Hanukkah / Christmas this year. I’m looking to get some ideas for our showcase entree, as the traditional turkey idea has been thrown around and really would...

process cocoa powder in baking recipes? Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Eid to One and All!

For the family Hanukkah dinner, I’ve been assigned to bring potato pancakes. I know the standard Jewish restaurants (like The Bagel) have them, but I have a feeling that good potato pancakes must also lurk in Polish delis...

Phyllo is easy since it is ready made but another type of stuffed pie is a sambusak. The dough is made with flour or I use part flour and part cream of wheat or semolina. This gives a slightly gritty texture but good....

I’ve made the rounds of all the supermarkets, so I know what’s there, but I am wondering if there are delicious Christmas (or Eid, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or even leftover Hanukkah) seasonal baked goods tucked away in...