Ruby Tuesday Visits My Kitchen
This was my kitchen way back in July. See the tomatoes on the window sill? Must have been a bountiful week. The tomatoes are gone, but the clutter is still there.
This was in my kitchen last Friday: doughnuts for Chanukah (we have a custom of eating foods fried in oil to remember the oil that miraculously lasted for 8 days) and challah for Shabbat (the commandment or mitzvah is to eat two loaves of bread with each Shabbat meal – a rich egg bread has developed as the tradition to uphold the mitzvah). Yes, both are homemade. Little red in this photo, but it does keep with the theme of my kitchen!
And here are some red strawberries that got gobbled up last night, along with the doughnuts (sufganiyot) and latkes (potato pancakes). I also made Mimi’s fish soup and a cubed pressed salad of cucumbers and carrots that I seasoned with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, orange juice, and chopped fresh ginger root.
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Kim says
Missed those red tomatoes and those home grown strawberry. Thanks for sharing!
My Red Tuesday
felisol says
It's a good thing that you are sharing the contents of Hanukkah with your readers. I learned something last year, but need refreshing my knowledge.
We cannot be reminded often enough about our Lord's many wonders.
The eggbread in the background looks tempting.
It's a good thing that you are making all this food from scratch.
Even home grown berries. Ai, ai.
I have to go down to my freezer and fetch some of my self bought!
From Felisol
Leora says
I bought those berries. My berries from June are long gone! We get homegrown strawberries for two weeks, and that is it.
The egg bread, aka challah, is better than cake - less sweet, but just sweet enough. Too good!
Ralph says
The tomatoes are log gone up here, but not forgotten! The doughnuts look delicious, a family treat where fried is not a negative connotation, a time together at a special time of year.
I can taste the deep fried latkes, the berries a sweet treat that works well with the savory items. Happy Chanukah
Eileen says
The donuts caught my eyes right away, they look delicious!
Leora says
They taste too good! We ate the ones made on Sunday night 10 minutes after they were made - irresistible. I'm going to eat salad and rice for the rest of the week.
Rose says
The tomatoes brings back summer memories, as do the strawberries. And it all looks so delicious.
Happily Retired Gal says
Love tomatoes and strawberries ... especially the home-grown kind ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
Marites says
that bread looks quite yummy and i like your kitchen even with the clutter. it looks homey. Happy RT!
Jim says
I would have some pretty red strawberries, please. They look really good!
Happy RT! :-)
Happy Chanukah
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Jim says
BTW, I have some red strawberries on my breakfast waffle plate for RT. ;-)
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Ilana-Davita says
A lovely series. Did you make this RT badge? Can we borrow it?
Leora says
Yes, you can use the badge! I got tired of the two variations of slippers I had.
Thanks for noticing.
Ilana-Davita says
Great, thank you!
Jew Wishes says
Luscious looking delights for Ruby Tuesday!
Mrs. S. says
Those strawberries look great, and I like your pretty blue wall tiles!
Leora says
I had fun picking out those wall tiles ten years ago. It was one of the best parts of having the kitchen redone.
john says
Strawberry is one of my family's favorite.
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HOOTIN' ANNI says
Mmmmmmmmmmmm, yummy.
My R T is posted...it's all about Pecan Toffee Bark today. Come over and I'll share a piece with you...
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Robin from Israel says
Donuts and strawberries - when can I come over?
Leora says
How come I don't get a response like that to my many soup recipes?
Ellie says
Plenty of fats and carbs - magic - hard to beat that kind of pleasure :)
chubskulit says
The donuts looks delish!
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Patti V. says
Those strawberries look luscious. And homemade donuts sound divine. I've never made them; maybe someday.
Your kitchen looks like home, I don't mind a little clutter. ;-)
I also noticed your new RT badge. Very cool.
Happy Chanukah~
Leora says
Thanks for noticing the Ruby Tuesday badge. If you use it, would love a little link love the first (or 2nd or 3rd) time you use it. But you are welcome to use it! I got inspired.
Dianne says
I think it is lovely clutter, so many pretty colors
I love challah, could probably eat the 2 loaves myself
Leora says
Pretty clutter - what a great theme.
Auntie E says
OH, I would love some donuts, they look so good.
Jane says
Please can I have your recipe for sufganiyot? I haven't tried to make them before, but would like a full 12 months of practice in 2010:-)
BTW, I just visited the website with the dairy free oatmeal cookie recipe. What is "earth balance"? Is it some kind of vegetarian glue (smile)
Leora says
See my note to Raizy on this post:
http://www.leoraw.com/blog/2009/12/review-with-sufganiyot/
“earth balance” - sort of like margarine but no trans fats - I guess you can only get it in the U.S.?
Ellie says
Happy Chanukah. I love the challah bread, I buy it at Whole Foods. It is very close to Bulgarian kozunak that is made for Easter - something between challah and panetone. Your homemade bread though looks nothing like the one from the store - many times better - very yellow yummy view. You have a very inviting cozy kitchen. I enjoyed the tour.
Carletta says
Oh, to have some fresh garden tomatoes about now!
Just reading about your culinary delights is making me hungry Leora. :)
Nonizamboni says
Deliciousness! Loved reading about your feast and enjoy your new Ruby Tuesday badge.
Leora says
Thanks for noticing the badge! Feel free to use it. Linking to my blog once if you use it would be nice but not required.
Nukke says
Those doughnuts I would so much like to taste !!! Delicious pics you have here. And Merry Christmastime to you and Happy New Year !!!!!
Leora says
Nukke, we don't celebrate Xmas, but you have a good holiday season. Enjoy.
Paz says
Lovely reds in your kitchen. Nice RT badge.
Paz
ramblingwoods says
You found some really nice berries to use..Sigh summer.... Michelle
Louis la Vache says
Would you please e-mail hungry ol' «Louis» some of that challah and a doughnut or two? ;-)
Leora says
Louis, you'll just have to come to the east coast and visit me for a bite! The doughnuts taste best eaten ten minutes after cooking.
ann chin says
Last night, my daughter (Chinese)went to a Chanukah party for the very first time. She told me about the bread and oil.
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