I have a new air-fryer!! Why? I am sad to share that my previous beautiful (expensive) Ninja air-fryer with fold up features broke when accidentally dropped. The Inside glass tubes cracked, fell, and were hanging. I had to debate whether to re-invest in a new one or do without. 10 minutes later, I was ordering the same air-fryer that I had before on Cyber Monday sales! So now I have a new air-fryer.
I love falafel but don't love to fry! I found these absolutely delicious falafel balls in the freezer section of a near-by store in Florida. It is made by a company called, "Chef Tzali." I suspect it might be easiest to find in stores that carry kosher items such as the Shop-rite in Mercer Mall in NJ. They are gluten-free and vegan which is PERFECT for me. In addition, 3 balls are only 70 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. I microwave 3 of them for 1 minute and they taste great!!
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| My brother-in-law made this Hanukkah Menora for Florida using mini beach chairs, sand, and a Chanukah plate |
The first night of Hanukah is December 18 this year. I'm starting to get out the Chanukah decorations.
This is a lovely glass tray with a beautiful message- It's uplifting and represents the essence of the Chanukah holiday.
I found this platter at Home-Goods this year.
I'll use it to serve latkes (potato pancakes). They had 4 of them when I purchased but I went back the next day to get another one for a gift- all gone!!
I made my mother-in-laws Egyptian Bamia (baby okra) (recipe link) We usually eat it with rice. I use frozen baby okra.
My sister-in-law made a beautiful salad for Thanksgiving. It contained arugula, pear, blueberries, and sliced nuts and vegan feta cheese.
Sharing this post at Sherry's In My Kitchen linky where anyone can share by following simple directions at the beginning of every month.
My Notes:
1. I've seen the word Hanukkah/Chanukah spelled in multiple ways. I've used both ways in this post. I like using the CH which is more authentic to the Hebrew pronunciation with a guttural CH sound not like in channel-
2. Did I like the vegan feta? Didn't taste like the real thing to me.
3. I haven't opened my air-fryer yet. Still deciding whether I need it- because it takes up so much room on my counter and my kitchen in Florida is small. However, I do love using it.
I love the Chanukah plates and the Menora. You will be ready for the season!
ReplyDeletethank you Marie.
DeleteI love the Menora and serving plates. I have the Ninja 13 in 1 flip oven and I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI really like the menorah too. I loved my air fryer
DeleteI want to get another air fryer oven too. Wish I had a larger kitchen :-)
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that mine actually broke.
DeleteJust found out through research that okra is one of the veggies that has high quality calcium. Yahoo for your soup recipe.
ReplyDeleteGood to know. Calcium for vegans is so important
DeleteI'm half Jewish and grew up with latkes! Sooo good. Then Tim is Irish and they have their own potato cakes. So great. Both ways. As for air fryer, so glad you were able to get another one. They are helpful. I've killed a few in my time. Happy Cooking!
ReplyDeleteI know it sounds strange that I'm happy to hear you killed a few air fryers. I felt really guiltyffffffff
Deletethanks for joining in IMK this month, Judee. Love the Hanukkah plate! and the message. I've never quite learned to love falafel as much as I try :=) There must be a secret to it ...
ReplyDeleteThank Sherry- I enjoy IMK and it gives me a new way to share each month.
DeleteI'm loving the look of those instant falafel balls, I often get a craving for them and a big dollop of creamy hummus.. in fact now I want to eat that!
ReplyDeleteWe love them too and so easy, low calorie, and delicious.
DeleteI love my air fryer, we use it for all kinds of things, I don't blame you for replacing yours right away! The falafel balls sound great!
ReplyDeleteJenna
It was a big decision. I do love it but it takes up so much room on the counter and was quite expensive
DeleteYeah! You got an air fryer. We use ours almost every day. Happy Hanukkah to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI use my air-fryer and Instant Pot almost exclusively now.
DeleteCongratulations on your new air fryer!....Happy Hanukkah to you and your family!!!....Abrazotes, Marcela
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have not opened it yet but will soon.
DeleteThat's terrible that your air-fryer broke! It's good that you got the new one on sale, though. You always have such lovely plates, so it doesn't surprise me that you have some festive Hanukah pieces in your collection. I can see why someone snapped up the last one at HomeGoods. Finally, the pear salad looks delicious and refreshing! 💚
ReplyDeleteYes, I was upset that it broke especially since it was quite expensive and now I had to re-invest. I do like my Hanukah collection
DeleteI haven't got one, but air fryers are very popular.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Yes, I held out for a while, but I do use it a lot.
DeleteThat last comment about your air fryer was from me. My cat stepped on my iPad and sent the comment that probably came through as anonymous. Sorry about that. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida
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