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On Hanukkah, Jews celebrate a miracle. It happened when a group of Jews decided to fight against their Greek rulers in the year 168 BCE. This group, called the Maccabees, fought to assert their freedom to worship according to their tradition, and to retake their place of worship, the Temple.
Their tiny army was able to overcome the mighty Greek Empire even though they had little oil to make light, only a day’s worth. They lit a candelabra called a Menorah and ..read more
When King Antiochus prohibited the study of Torah (bible), Jews were forced to teach in secret. If one of the soldiers seemed to be approaching, they would quickly hide their scrolls and take out their dreidels, pretending to be playing.
On the sides of the “spinning top,” called a dreidel, there is a different Hebrew letter on each side. They are called Nun, Gimmel, Hay and Shin. These stand for the saying, “Ness Gadol Haya Sham.” In Hebrew, it means “A great ..read more
A sufganiyot is a round-shaped donut that is injected with red jelly or custard, then topped with powdered sugar and eaten warm. In Yiddish, sufganiyah (plural for for sufganiyot) are called “ponchkes.”
The Hebrew word sufganiyot is derived from the Hebrew word for “sponge.” This is a reference to describe the way a sufganiyot absorbs oil, somewhat similar to a sponge. At Hanukkah, Jews observe the custom of eating fried foods in commemoration of the miracle associated with the Temple oil.
The ..read more
Pie Heaven at Mollie Stone’s!
Have you seen our tempting selection of Mollie’s Rustic all-natural fruit pies? Each pie is lovingly handcrafted with fruit grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley that is picked at the height of the season.
We offer whole pies and pie by the slices, as well as half pies so you can mix and match to please everyone’s palate. Choose from:
Marionberry Apple Cherry CrunchTo dress up your pie for a festive holiday dessert, take it out of the box or plastic ..read more
A customer favorite year after year, Mollie Stone’s meat department offers locally cured hams that are perfect for the holidays. Order more than you plan to eat because your going to want the leftovers for sandwiches, casseroles and your other favorite ham recipes!
Mollie Stone’s Bone-In Hams are an old fashioned style sugar cured, naturally smoked ham. Each ham is individually sugar cured by a trained artisan. They are then slow cooked and smoked with our special blend of natural wood ..read more
The beauty of Snake River Farms American Wagyu Beef (or American Kobe Beef) is in its simplicity. It’s raised from the finest stock in the best environment, resulting in an intense and succulent beef flavor.
Wagyu cattle are genetically predisposed to a higher percentage of unsaturated fat than any other breed, resulting in a beef so tender that it’s sometimes called the “Butter Knife Beef.” Prime, the highest USDA marbling grade for beef, does not represent the premium quality of Snake ..read more
Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a favorite Hanukkah tradition. It is believed this is derived from the desire of Jews to eat food drenched in oil, to commemorate the miracle of the oil. In the United States, this is the most common tradition. They are best eaten right out of the frying pan, along with a little applesauce or sour cream on top.
This is our go-to recipe, which was handed down to us by a Rabbi’s wife, named Sandy, while visiting ..read more
Mollie Stone’s is proud to sponsor Paint the Castro Red together with the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation’s Help Is On The Way For The Holidays XI.
Taking place on World AIDS Day – Saturday, December 1, 2012 – Paint the Castro Red commemorates the many San Franciscans who have been lost to AIDS and inspire our community into action by raising funds for HIV/AIDS service providers and offering free HIV testing.
Mollie Stone’s Castro, along with other upper Market and Castro Street businesses, ..read more
Dietary restrictions certainly don’t have to get in the way of a delicious and memorable Thanksgiving meal. Mollie Stone’s is committed to offering a variety of ready-to-eat products, ingredients and recipes that support your special diet during the holidays.
We asked our buyers to share some of their favorite products and browsed our recipe collection to come up with suggested menus for those who will be having a gluten free or vegan meal this Thanksgiving. Keep reading for our menu ideas! ..read more
