Articles tagged: Chanukkah

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Luca's Coney Island - 99 cent coney dogs, potato pancakes and more to fit a tight budget

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Posted: Dec 14, 2012

It's still Chanukkah until Sunday, which means we're continuing to celebrate the miracle of the oil by eating fried foods, particularly the classic potato pancakes. So, what better feature for a Frugal Floozie Friday than ... Read more »

recipe: Kugel latkes combine two Chanukkah favorites

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Posted: Dec 11, 2012

In addition to eating fried foods at Chanukkah, to commemorate the miracle of one day's worth of consecrated oil burning for a full eight days, there is a lesser-known tradition of eating dairy foods. Well, ... Read more »

with video: Governor Rick Snyder's visit to Kuwait a 'morale booster,' says Ypsilanti soldier

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Posted: Apr 23, 2012

Governor Rick Snyder's trip overseas wasn't especially long, but it had an impact on the Michigan-based soldiers. Read more »

Fire damages garage in Ypsilanti Township

Posted: Apr 23, 2012

A fire caused heavy damage to a detached garage in Ypsilanti Township Sunday afternoon. The fire was reported at 12:40 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Eugene Street. Firefighters were at the scene for ... Read more »

recipe: Try these prize-winning Doughnut Delights for a Chanukkah indulgence

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Posted: Dec 22, 2011

If celebrating Chanukkah grants a girl permission to eat fried foods, then bring on the doughnuts! Now to you, these adorable little treats might look like simple doughnut holes drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with ... Read more »

recipe: Provolone Fritto con Marinara is the perfect crispy, gooey dish to celebrate Chanukkah

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Posted: Dec 21, 2011

Tonight is the second night of Chanukkah, and I could have happily served latkes (potato pancakes) — I adore them! But I wanted something different, something that celebrates both culinary traditions for this holiday: the ... Read more »

recipe: Reuben latkes is a non-traditional version of classic Chanukkah dish

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Posted: Dec 20, 2011

Chanukkah, one of my very favorite holidays, begins at sundown tonight. It brings beautiful candlelight from the menorah, as well as permission to eat fried foods without (too much) guilt! During the eight days of ... Read more »

faith video: 'Maccabeats' singing group's Hanukkah video goes viral

Posted: Dec 09, 2010

Today is the last day of Hanukkah, the eight day festival of lights celebrated by Jews around the world. This year, the Maccabeats, a student and alumni singing group from Yeshiva University in New York, ... Read more »

Mid-season report: Michigan hockey team can emerge from break re-energized and at full strength

Posted: Dec 26, 2009

Michigan will play next week's Great Lakes Invitational with a full roster after David Wohlberg, above, and Chris Brown were cut after trying out for the U.S. Junior National World Championship team. (AnnArbor.com photo) A ... Read more »

Datebook: Mom-preneurship seminar and more

Posted: Dec 24, 2009

• Today through Jan. 3: Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce closed for the holidays. The chamber, will reopen Jan. 4 for regular business hours. • Jan 6: Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. ... Read more »

The Associated Press: Move to Big Ten would be mistake for Pitt, coach says

Posted: Dec 21, 2009

PITTSBURGH - Leaving the Big East for the Big Ten would be a big mistake for Pittsburgh, according to men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon. Read more »

Eating a salad on the 8th night of Chanukkah

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Posted: Dec 18, 2009

Tonight is the last night of Chanukkah, and I've indulged in fried foods, dairy products, and even -- in the case of the Ricotta Doughnuts -- fried dairy products. It's been a week of feasting, ... Read more »

Eating orange cake on the 7th night of Chanukkah

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Posted: Dec 17, 2009

Chanukkah is almost over -- tomorrow is the last night -- and yet there are so many more celebratory foods to enjoy! I debated whether to make Ricotta Latkes (really lovely cheese pancakes, served with ... Read more »

Eating doughnuts on the 6th night of Chanukkah

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Posted: Dec 16, 2009

It's difficult not to be seduced by Chanukkah, as it grants permission to indulge in fried foods -- so taboo now! -- as a way to celebrate the miracle of 1 day's worth of consecrated ... Read more »