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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
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
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
Beaujolais Nouveau is a young red wine made from Gamay grapes grown in France’s Beaujolais region. The wine is bottled just 6 to 8 weeks after the grapes are harvested. Unlike most red wines that improve with age, Beaujolais Nouveau is all about freshness. Because it is fermented with carbonic maceration, it lacks the structure to age well and should be consumed within a year of its release.
The 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau will be released Thursday, November 15. This date is ..read more
We’d be hard pressed to find a better recipe for an incredibly tasty, gluten free and vegan dessert for the holidays than Earth Balance’s Coco-Peanut Butter Magic Bars.
This gluten free and vegan twist on a classic 7-layer or magic bar recipe begins with vegan “sweetened condensed milk” that’s made with coconut milk, a little sugar and a pinch of patience. The reward is a thick, creamy “milk” that’s just as velvety as its dairy based cousin. The second magic act is stirring in ..read more
Mia’s Kitchen is local from Sonoma and, like Mollie Stone’s, is family owned and operated.
Mia is a Sebastiani – one of Sonoma’s most respected and renowned families. Her father and two older brothers, Donny and August, developed a wine company called Don Sebastiani & Sons with fun, everyday labels such as Smoking Loon and Pepperwood Grove. They also developed a sister wine company called The Other Guys, which has laid-back, approachable wines like Hey Mambo and Plungerhead. So, how did Mia’s ..read more
Are you searching for a guiltless yet satisfying snack with awesome health benefits? You aren’t alone! In fact, that search is what led to the creation of Brad’s Raw Foods and Leafy Kale. In 2007, Brad Gruno embraced the health benefits of eating raw food, but he couldn’t escape his need for that familiar crunch. Experimentation led him to something flavorful, crunchy AND healthy. All of Brad’s products are dehydrated below 115 degrees to preserve vital nutrients and enzymes, and ..read more
Single varietals in the U.S. in most cases, must contain a minimum of 75% of one varietal type. Therefore, even a bottle that is labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, may have up to 25% of another type of grape. Typical “blenders” with Cabernet are Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. While a single varietal may have 100% of one varietal, there is no limit on mixing grapes from different vineyards as long as they are from the same vintage year.
When comparing ..read more
David Wolfe and Sacred Chocolate is coming back to two Mollie Stone’s stores on Thursday, September 27, 2012. You can get up close and personal with David during this free book signing event while munching on his line of delicious raw chocolate, Sacred Chocolate.
This is the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping early – buy one or two of David’s books, have him sign it for a friend or family member, and wrap up the personalized book with some ..read more