A week of Passover cooking, eating, and cleaning up... Today's holiday, the last of Passover week, celebrated the parting of the Red Sea. Two toddling grandsons scattering matzah crumbs far and wide, under the indulgent eye of their Grandma; ladies in the kitchen chopping vegetables and laughing; men, as usual in the living room, solemnly resolving the state of the country and international politics. During morning prayers, the rememberance of family members no longer here brings a sudden sting to the eyes...
The entree to the festive meal was chicken pot-roasted in a mild curry with apricots and dried cherries that had soaked in red wine. The chicken was removed when done, and sliced potatoes simmered in the pot juices, which reduced to a gravy. I did wish I could have some AO with that, but none of my meads are kosher for Passover. We made do with a nicely chilled, oaky Chardonnay.
Now I'm free to think of other things besides cooking. Let's think about MEAD now. ;D In fact, I propose going on a diet to burn up some of those Passover calories - nothing but dry mead for a week. The rest of the folks can order out.
I hope, for my Christian friends, that Easter was enjoyable and meadfull, in the midst of family and friends. For Dr. Siggy, Verdelho, Doron and any other Jewish forum members - chometz tomorrow!
Miriam
The entree to the festive meal was chicken pot-roasted in a mild curry with apricots and dried cherries that had soaked in red wine. The chicken was removed when done, and sliced potatoes simmered in the pot juices, which reduced to a gravy. I did wish I could have some AO with that, but none of my meads are kosher for Passover. We made do with a nicely chilled, oaky Chardonnay.
Now I'm free to think of other things besides cooking. Let's think about MEAD now. ;D In fact, I propose going on a diet to burn up some of those Passover calories - nothing but dry mead for a week. The rest of the folks can order out.
I hope, for my Christian friends, that Easter was enjoyable and meadfull, in the midst of family and friends. For Dr. Siggy, Verdelho, Doron and any other Jewish forum members - chometz tomorrow!
Miriam
