Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Even though the famous NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade is not being held again this year, you can still celebrate by serving up a taste of Ireland, with one or both of these recipes for a main course and a dessert that combines Guinness, esperesso and chocolate. Irish Beef Stew Recipe This recipe uses a bounty of fresh … [Read more...] about Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Recipes for Irish Beef Stew Recipe and a Dessert With Guinness & Chocolate
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Free Passover Cooking Classes Online
Passover starts in two weeks, so it's time to start setting the table with some new taste options to upgrade, or even leave behind Oma's chopped liver or Aunt Sylvia's matzo ball soup. NYC's Temple Emanu-el Streicker Center is offering four days of FREE online cooking classes, with recipes from around the world, featuring hosted by top chefs and cookbook authors, and … [Read more...] about Free Passover Cooking Classes Online
National Margarita Day Deals & Discounts
Get the limes and salt ready, for National Margarita Day. The margarita, a cocktail made of tequila, triple sec and limes (sometimes lemons), is served in a cocktail glass with a salt rim. Several restaurants and bars, both in Mexico and in the USA claim to have invented the ever-popular drink. No matter. The message of National Margarita Day is clear — … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day Deals & Discounts
International Purim Celebration is Virtual and FREE
Artists and performers from around the world are uniting for four days of virtual Purim celebrations that include music and caberet performances, a special reading of of the Megiles Ester (The Book of Ester) in Yiddish, and singalongs. Artists are from Israel, Canada, Australia, Romania, Argentina, and the USA, of course, including stars from the critically-acclaimed … [Read more...] about International Purim Celebration is Virtual and FREE
Jewish Film Festival 2021 at Lincoln Center is Virtual
The 30th New York Jewish Film Festival features documentaries, dramas and romcoms about the Jewish experience around the world, including about inter-racial friendship, food, immigration, hope, grief and resilience. As always, you do not have to be Jewish to enjoy international films with such universal themes, and in 2021 the entire schedule is available virtually, with … [Read more...] about Jewish Film Festival 2021 at Lincoln Center is Virtual
NYC Free: Black Comic Book Festival 2021 is Virtual
The annual Black Comic Book Festival returns in January, this time virtually, and expanded from two days to four, all celebrating the rich tradition of Black comix with FREE panel discussions, film screenings, exhibit tables with top comic creators, comic book giveaways for kids and more. The 9th Annual Black Comic Book Festival is January 13-16, it's FREE to attend, and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Black Comic Book Festival 2021 is Virtual
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 2020
The world's largest Hanukkah menorah will be lit every evening for eight nights on Fifth Ave. at 59th Street, Thurs., Dec. 10 through Thurs., Dec. 17. A slightly smaller one also is being lit nightly in Brooklyn, and several NYC synagogues are live streaming lighting services. The two outdoor menorahs are at their respective Grand Army Plaza locations, at Central Park and … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies 2020
Free Hanukkah Recipes & E-Cards
Hanukkah 2020 begins next week, at sundown on Thursday, Dec. 10th and lasts for eight nights of special holiday foods, small gifts, family games, and the all-important lighting of Menorah candles. Start planning now with FREE recipes, both traditional and updated, and a variety of FREE e-cards. See our other NYC holiday articles Best FREE holiday light … [Read more...] about Free Hanukkah Recipes & E-Cards
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Tickets Required for First Time
For the first time, visiting the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will require timed tickets. The new guidelines are to control crowds and maintain social distancing. The iconic tree is being lighted at on Wednesday, Dec. 2. After that, it will be lit daily 6am to midnight through early January. It is open for 24 hours on Christmas, and on New Year’s Eve the … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Tickets Required for First Time
Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
This Thanksgiving, many of us are celebrating in smaller groups, so it's a great time to try something new. The National Museum of the American Indian asked chefs of various Native tribes to contribute recipes, which include an award-winning traditional frybread recipe and a turkey green chili tamale pie that's perfect for leftovers. To the original peoples of this … [Read more...] about Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
