CONTEST CLOSED – the winner of the Zabar’s Babka and Rugelach Crate, chosen by an online randomizer, is Linsy Leon! Here is her comment:
Zabar – Liked! The Shiksa – Liked! My favorite holiday food are the anise flavored sugar cookies my mom’s moroccan family makes for every holiday and shabbat. so simple yet so addictive! i also love the baklava my step mom makes on occasion. that sticky sweetness is amazing. -Linzy
Thank you to all who entered, we will post another contest soon!
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My friends at Zabar’s, our favorite landmark New York gourmet superstore, are offering my readers another chance to win a fabulous food prize! To celebrate the holiday season and all things delicious, Zabar’s has put together a tasty prize, indeed…
Babka & Rugelach Crate (Kosher)
A classic gift with timeless treats. Babka (from the Russian word for “grandmother”) is made by folding and twisting layers of amazing chocolate into delicious, rich dough. Rugelach means “little twist” in Yiddish, and we’ve twisted ours around aromatic cinnamon. We load up our reusable “Zabar’s is NY” wooden crate with a Zabar’s chocolate babka, Zabar’s cinnamon rugelach, a Zabar’s chocolate bar, a pound of Zabar’s Special Blend vacuum packed coffee, a Zabar’s coffee mug, a Zabar’s coffee scoop, and instructions on brewing the perfect cup. Part of Zabar’s Gift Boxes, Gift Baskets, and Gift Crates Collection.
How awesome is that?? Mmmmm, babka. It’s easy to enter!
RULES FOR ENTRY
Step 1: Leave a comment here on this blog post (below) and let me know what your favorite holiday food is.
Step 2: If you want to enter the contest twice, “Like” Zabar’s on Facebook and The Shiksa on Facebook— just let us know in your comment that you have liked both pages, and we’ll enter you in the contest again! With all of the special Facebook promotions and in-store offers Zabar’s has planned for the holidays, you won’t want to miss out!
When you enter, your email address will be subscribed to the Zabars.com newsletter, which means you’ll receive their weekly emails with free recipes and special promotions. (If you’re already a subscriber, no problem– just let us know and we will verify!).
A winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email. Contest starts today and ends on Friday at 5:00 PST. While you’re waiting to find out who the winner is, be sure to check out Zabars.com for their amazing selection of holiday gifts and treats.
Please note that this prize can only be shipped within the US, and we cannot ship to P.O. boxes, A.P.O.s, or F.P.O.s. Prize may be shipped after the holidays depending on Zabar’s shipping schedule. Winner will be notified via email and announced on my website as well as Zabar’s blog. Good luck!
Please do not comment on this post, as we are no longer accepting entries.
Lee says
December 16, 2011 at 7:30 pmLike the Shiska on facebook
Lee says
December 16, 2011 at 7:30 pmLike Zabar’s on facebook I miss them in FL
Lee says
December 16, 2011 at 7:29 pmMust have latkas we are trying sweet potato this year something new.
Jennifer says
December 16, 2011 at 6:36 pmI like my Mother’s homemade rolls they make the holidays for me!!
I also like shiska on facebook
Jennifer says
December 16, 2011 at 6:34 pmMy favorite holiday food is anything my mother makes!! Especially her homemade rolls. I like shiska on Facebook
Beth says
December 16, 2011 at 6:08 pmMy favorite holiday treat is my Grandmother’s Mandela broit! She is 103 years old and we still make them together!
momgateway says
December 16, 2011 at 5:37 pmWe love latkes and brisket!
Jen L says
December 16, 2011 at 5:29 pmOh, there are so many awesome holiday foods! How to choose!
I like you on Facebook and also Zabar’s
Marcia says
December 16, 2011 at 5:01 pmI’ve only got two minutes so…my favorite holiday food would have to be Latkes that my brother-in-law z’l used to make.
Tammy says
December 16, 2011 at 4:46 pmLoooove potato latkes…..
sherry says
December 16, 2011 at 4:15 pmMy favorite holiday food is Chicken Soup, and my mom’s strudel! I am really enjoying your recipes!
sherry says
December 16, 2011 at 4:16 pmI liked both pages on FB!
Pat R says
December 16, 2011 at 3:46 pmI forgot to mention I already like you on FB
Pat R says
December 16, 2011 at 3:45 pmI like Zabar’s on FB
Pat R says
December 16, 2011 at 3:42 pmI LOVE mountain cookies………yummmm
Helen Katz says
December 16, 2011 at 3:15 pmFor Passover my favorite recipe is my Mom’s fried matzoh Balls…for Chanukah a recipe from an Israeli friend for Sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
sue says
December 16, 2011 at 2:59 pmLove your blog and love Zabars
Barbara Heimowitz says
December 16, 2011 at 2:57 pmI “liked” both you and Zabar’s on FB!
Barbara Heimowitz says
December 16, 2011 at 2:55 pmAt this time of year, I love latkes!
Faleen says
December 16, 2011 at 2:51 pmAnswering which holiday food is my favorite would not be an easy one. When it comes to Chanukah i really enjoy warm jelly doughnuts but LOVE crispy potato latkes. Actually, since i barely cook any longer, i tend to love and appreciate anything that my son and daughter in law share with me. Thank you for your consideration.
Lonni says
December 16, 2011 at 2:41 pmHands down noodle kugel! I’ve been a subscriber to your page and just clicked “like” on Zabars FB page!
Karen Marlatt says
December 16, 2011 at 2:21 pmMy favorite holiday food is honestly Marzipan candy. Roasted Parsnips, Carrots, Potatoes with real butter would be the next best thing to eat.
Ree says
December 16, 2011 at 2:20 pmOops. Liked you both on FB!
Ree says
December 16, 2011 at 2:20 pmMom’s Bing Cherry salad! With cream cheese, nuts, cherries, jello. Can’t go wrong with that.
marci g says
December 16, 2011 at 2:12 pmOh, boy – that’s a tough one. I could truly pick one for every holiday! But since it is December and Chanukah is coming soon, I’ll go with Latkes – crunchy hot potatoes – what could be bad? (FYI – I like you both on FB) Cheers!
Steven Thomas says
December 16, 2011 at 2:09 pmI liked your page and Zabar’s, too. Used to shop there all the time growing up in NYC.
shirley taff says
December 16, 2011 at 2:09 pmmy favorite holiday food is potato latkes with apple sauce. Yummy……….
Steven Thomas says
December 16, 2011 at 2:08 pmI like anything with custard on it during the holidays.
Susan Gelpi says
December 16, 2011 at 2:08 pmlatkes! :9
Jill says
December 16, 2011 at 2:03 pmI liked both pages on fb
Jill says
December 16, 2011 at 2:02 pmHands down favorite not only for me, but entire family & extended family: Latkes!! (best dessert: Rugelach)
Samantha says
December 16, 2011 at 1:46 pmI love matza brei on Passover. In fact, I love all my Passover recipes…it’s a chance to be creative in the kitchen!
Monica says
December 16, 2011 at 1:40 pmI love latkes too…will definately try this recipe. I also liked Zabar’s and The Shiksa on FB!!!
Julia says
December 16, 2011 at 1:35 pmMATZO BALL SOUP.
Amanda S. says
December 16, 2011 at 1:30 pmMhmmm…this is a hard Q to answer for a foodie. I would have to say something on the savory side of holidays – turkey, mashed potatoes…can’t get enough!
Jackie King says
December 16, 2011 at 1:30 pmMy family celebrates Hanukkah and Christmas, so to represent both holidays and traditions my favorite Hanukkah food, of course, are potato latkes topped with homemade apple butter. My favorite Christmas food is homemade gingerbread!
Tori – I loved your “knish” special and when my husband I went on our first trip to New York in May, we made a special stop at Zabar’s because of your blog and fell in love with the store and their gourmet knishes. We are going back to NYC for New Year’s and we will no doubt make at least one stop this time for our knish fix! Thanks for the inspiration, and I have liked both your Facebook page and Zabar’s FB page. 🙂
Shari says
December 16, 2011 at 1:09 pmAlways sweet potato latkes with sugar 🙂
Saralee says
December 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm“Liked” both sites and voted for you, too. Favorite “holiday” food is Fried Matzoh (only once a year). Love your blog and recipes!
Julia says
December 16, 2011 at 12:58 pmFavorite Holiday foods? (which holidays??). I think nearly all of them. Rugelach and Potato Latkes are good… Matzo brie is good. Babka is good. Matzo ball soup is good. Pumpkin pie is good. It’s all good – especially when shared with family!!
I liked both Zabar’s and your blog on FB.
Carl says
December 16, 2011 at 12:58 pmYour Pumpkin Spice Cake!!! Awesome! I have “Liked” both yours and Zabar’s FB pages.
Ilene Spector says
December 16, 2011 at 12:42 pmI love, love, love potato latkes. I simply “doctor-up” store bought boxes, follow the directions on the box and add a little onion salt and defrosted frozen shredded potatoes. Fry in some canola oil and drain on clean brown grocery store bags. Viola! Just like “from scratch” without having to grate the potatoes! I’m making 200 of them for this year! I set up a “Latke Bar.” Using my old Salton hot tray to keep the latkes warm, I set out about 6 assorted toppings; applesauce, cinnamon applesauce, salsa, sour cream, caviar, even guacamole! And added this year will be some hot sliced corned beef and Russian dressing, as someone said latkes instead of rye bread make the very best sandwiches!
Christine says
December 16, 2011 at 12:23 pmMy favorite holiday food Crostoli cookies. A tradional italian cookie. Fried and then you add lots of honey and walnuts. A perfect cookie for Hanukkah as well!!
Martin says
December 16, 2011 at 12:19 pmPotato latkes with sour cream.
Alice Kintisch says
December 16, 2011 at 12:08 pmPotato latkes are my favorite holiday food. No contest.
Kathy Tannen says
December 16, 2011 at 12:03 pmI adore potato pancakes with organic applesauce from Trader Joe’s and a dollop of sour cream!
Bari says
December 16, 2011 at 11:22 amNoodle Kugel is my favorite for EVERY Holiday! I even made one for Passover with kosher for passover noodles. YUMMY!!
jeannebee says
December 16, 2011 at 11:05 amhello! babka!
Lil says
December 16, 2011 at 5:18 ammy favourites are Stollen, cinnamon stars and buche de noel
Rachel says
December 15, 2011 at 6:36 pmI like you both on facebook…
Rachel says
December 15, 2011 at 6:34 pmMy favorite holiday food has to be dessert. it is what I look forward to.
Norma says
December 15, 2011 at 4:48 pmMy favorite holiday food is ham – and pecan butter ball cookies for dessert
Debby Bloom says
December 15, 2011 at 4:48 pmMy Bubbe and my Mom were the best cooks, I just wish they wrote down their recipes. I come close but not exactly like theirs. I do have a lemon something recipe my Bubbe wrote in Yiddish, because she didn’t know English, but I don’t know Yiddish. And now that I said that I will have to search the house for it, which could take a while because I have a Brain Tumor, so my memory is even worse than it was when I just had a bad memory, lol!
LAMusing says
December 15, 2011 at 4:47 pmLove Berry Bread Pudding over the holidays
mindy says
December 15, 2011 at 4:01 pmFavorite holiday dish is Noodle Kugel. It makes every holiday more delish!
Harry says
December 15, 2011 at 3:31 pmOh, in addition to liking latkes, I also “liked” Zabars and The Shiksa on Facebook!
Harry says
December 15, 2011 at 3:26 pmLatkes, of course!
Carolyn says
December 15, 2011 at 12:22 pmAny type of cookie! To me, this is THE cookie month! : )
Bonnie from Louisiana says
December 15, 2011 at 11:56 amWhat I love (and miss the most) are my Baba’s pierogi. She made potato and cheese, saurkraut, and prune. Her dough was light, fillings made from scratch. No belly bombers from her! Love ya and miss ya Baba…
sally says
December 15, 2011 at 8:05 amhands down linzer tart cookies….
Amber H says
December 15, 2011 at 7:41 amRosette’s drizzled in chocolate or filled with cheesecake and fruit. Yum!!! I liked Zabar’s and Shiska’s on facebook.
Debbie says
December 15, 2011 at 6:07 amI don’t like waiting until the holidays to enjoy my favorite foods…I enjoy them all year long! However, I bake more during the holidays than usual, so I guess fresh out of the oven cookies would be my favorite! (I “liked” both pages)
Marci Ortega says
December 14, 2011 at 8:59 pmGive me chocolate babka anytime!! Hard to find her in Sacramento. I have one in the freezer just waiting for Hanukkah!