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MAKING A LIST, CHECKING IT TWICE…

Posted on April 4, 2004

April 4, 2004 at 4:08:48p.m. … Or at least, making a list of where I hid the chametz so that I can be sure of finding it all later on tonight! (Ah, the joys of growing older!) So here it is almost. The roast beast is cooked, the meat balls are simmering, the chicken is Continue Reading »

TWO REALLY BAD PASSOVER PUNS

Posted on April 1, 2004

April 1, 2004 at 9:53:30a.m. Q: Why do we have a Haggadah at Passover? A: So we can Seder right words. Q: What do you call someone who derives pleasure from the bread of affliction? A: A matzochist.

PATTI’S ‘SHROOM KUGEL

Posted on April 1, 2004

April 1, 2004 at 9:51:41a.m. We do not know who Patti is, but her recipe makes a really fine mushroom kugel. Thank you, Patti, whoever you are, wherever you are…… Oh, and good night Mrs. Calabash, too! Patti’s Passover Mushroom Kugel (gebrukts) 1/2 lb fresh mushroom sliced 1/2 c diced green pepper 1 c minced Continue Reading »

PRACTICAL PESACH LISTS

Posted on April 1, 2004

April 1, 2004 at 12:00:18a.m. Go to http://www.Kashrut.com/Passover for links to the 2004 lists from the following agencies: Chicago Rabbinical Council; Orthodox Union; Star-K; Rabbinical Council of New England; COR; Rabbi Eidlitz; OK; KAJ; London Beth Din; Sephardic Passover list; Jewish Diebetes Society Pesach Newsletter; Kosher Australia; cRc 2004 Passover Products Directory; Kof-K; List from Continue Reading »

MINIMALIST PESACH PREP – Part 2

Posted on March 31, 2004

March 31, 2004 at 8:36:54p.m. Rule #3 – If you can’t stand Pesach cleaning…sit down. Think about it – why do you have to stand to do all your Pesach prep? You can clean your refrigerator, for instance, just as well if you’re sitting in a chair as you can if you’re standing. Same goes Continue Reading »

PASSOVER MEMORIES

Posted on March 30, 2004

March 30, 2004 at 10:30:46a.m. I have some really fine memories of Passovers past when I was a young child and even as I was older. Passover was always the time when you knew family would be together. You knew that you would see B and Z (Bubbe and Zayde), Tantes and Fetters (the great Continue Reading »

WHEW! AND NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON…

Posted on March 30, 2004

March 30, 2004 at 9:29:35a.m. We subscribe to all manner of notification email lists. Here is some timely info we received from Yoru Mishpotecho: Please note that Rav David Cohen (of Far Rockaway), author of the upcoming Artscroll Hilchos Pesach, opines that styrofoam cups are acceptable for Pesach without certification. Yes, folks, you read it Continue Reading »

TEN SIGNS YOUR SEDER IS TOO BIG

Posted on March 29, 2004

March 29, 2004 at 11:22:48a.m. After spending four hours cleaning the oven on Sunday, and lugging boxes upstairs and downstairs, etc., we decided it was time to take a break for some laughter. TEN SIGNS YOUR SEDER IS TOO BIG 10. You can’t find anywhere out of sight to hide the afikomen. 9. To recline Continue Reading »

SHABBATAI GOURMET

Posted on March 26, 2004

March 26, 2004 at 5:07:07p.m. We’ve written about Shabbatai Gourmet stuff in the past (last year, just after Passover, in fact), and we want to remind you that when you see these products in the store, run to the display and glom as many as you can. These are the ne plus ultra of Passover Continue Reading »

Minimalist Pesach Prep – part 1

Posted on March 25, 2004

March 25, 2004 at 8:07:01a.m. Hi, I’m back! Did anyone miss me? I recently returned from an unexpected hospital stay, with the orders “no heavy lifting for 6 weeks.” This is going to put a definite crimp in my Pesach preparation, that’s for sure! So I thought I’d share all the tips I’ve been getting Continue Reading »