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A MATZAH TASTING

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A MATZAH TASTING

Posted on April 11, 2004

April 11, 2004 at 3:44:06p.m. Ever wonder what things like oat or spelt matzah taste like? Alexandra, one of my end-of-Pesach guests, reports that one of the highlights of her (Chabad) seder was a matzah-tasting. Yes, a matzah-tasting. Not different brands of shmurah (worthy of a rant in itself), but different types of shmurah. They Continue Reading »

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Posted on April 11, 2004

April 11, 2004 at 7:47:14a.m. We tried some new products this yom tov, and the results, by and large, were very positive. We made chicken cutlets with Savion’s chicken coating (crumb) mix. The cutlets were moist, tender and delectable. With cranberry chutney served on the side, it was a perfect meal for after shul during Continue Reading »

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.

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 »

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 »