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Thanks to a guest, here are a couple of photos from the second night Seder I prepared.
Seder plate in the centerAshkenazi charoses in fat upper leftSefardi charoses just to the upper left of the Seder plateWhite grated horseradish (the strong stuff) to the upper right of the Sefardi charosesMatzah ball soup with carrots, parsnip, and celeryGrated horseradish with beets
Clockwise from bottom left:Basket of Grandma Bessie’s recipe for matzah meal rollsPlatter of white meat roasted turkeyPlatter of dark meat roasted turkeyTurkey gravy using chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s recipe which thickens the gravy using roasted onion and garlicCrockpot holding garlic mashed potatoes(I forgot to turn it on once plugged in, so they were cold by the time we got to them)Crockpot holding matzah farfel “stuffing”(That crockpot was on, so the “stuffing” was warm)Platter of George’s roasted asparagusHollandaise sauce for the asparagusCauliflower Tabbouleh-style salad(This really should have macerated far longer for the flavors to meld, but it sufficed)
I also finally got the Kosher for Passover adapted noodle kugel made. I think it came out really well!
Fresh out of the oven
Plated for storage
An interior shot showing how the Kosher for Passover egg noodles didn’t quite meld into the filling; it’s a bit chunkier than usual.
However, the flavors were spot on if a bit dense in texture. All in all a great adaptation.-
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Chag Kasher v’Sameach Pesach!
Happy Passover!
Every few years, I host a Seder and invite folks to join us instead of cooking only for the three of us. So, I’ve been busy the past week preparing for the second night seder, and then cleaning up afterwards. In total there were seven of us.
Unfortunately very few photos this year, as my timing was seriously late and we sat to table for second night Seder about an hour later than I told our guests. But, here’s what I served:
Appetizer served while guests arrived and I finished up what was needed to sit at table:
Homemade chopped liver with chopped eggs and TamTamsRitual foods:
Parsley, arugula and romaine lettuce, horseradish, roasted egg, both Sefardi and Ashkenazi charoses, roasted shank bone, Shmurah matzah, salt water, various K4P wine and sparkling grape juiceMain meal first course:
Hard cooked egg in salt waterMain meal salad course:
Gefilte fish with horseradish
Cauliflower Tabbouleh-style saladMain meal soup course:
Matzah ball soup with carrots, parsnip, and celeryMain meal entree:
Roasted turkey and a turkey breast roast for extra white meat
Gravy made from giblets and turkey drippings using chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s recipe for thickening with roasted onions and garlic
Garlic mashed potatoes
Matzah farfel crockpot stuffing
Cauliflower tabbouleh-style salad for those who wanted more
Roasted asparagus
Hollandaise sauce
Grandma Bessie’s matzah meal rollsBeverages offered in addition to wines and sparkling grape juice:
Water
Iced tea
Mexican Coke (I couldn’t find yellow capped K4P Coke anywhere, so Mexican made only with natural cane sugar had to suffice)Dessert:
Dark chocolate dipped coconut macaroons
Matzah Caramel CrunchI had planned to make an adapted for Passover version of Pressure Luck Cooking’s noodle kugel, but ran out of time. I did make it last night, so I’ll share photos of it once we cut into it.
Eggs, onions, bell pepper, and potatoes courtesy of both International Nutritional Sustainability Partners and Hopelink, gathered over multiple weeks.Except for the matzah, TamTams, Ashkenazi charoses, and the roasted asparagus, I made all of the food. Even the iced tea was brewed in the Instant Pot! The Askenazi charoses was made by a couple of guests, and my landlord made the asparagus, as he does that really well.
The only photos I took were of the desserts. I just ran out of time to get photos once everything was staged.
#MatzahChallenge
Dark chocolate dipped Coconut Macaroons
Matzah Caramel Crunch
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7 hours ago, ilikefree said:
That eclipse was the coolest thing I've ever seen!! And the weather in our area of NW Ohio was perfect!
For those in the North American continent, here’s an idea. If you’re not planning on holding on to your eclipse glasses until the next total solar eclipse over North America in 20 years, here’s an option other than filling landfills with them.
https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar-glasses-distribution
7 hours ago, bluebear said:My granddaughter was born this morning! 11 pounds 3 oz!! And that's 1 week early.
Her and my daughter are doing well. Now I need to get well so I can go visit her!
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All that you touch
And all that you see
All that you taste
All you feel
And all that you love
And all that you hate
All you distrust
All you save
And all that you give
And all that you deal
And all that you buy
Beg, borrow or steal
And all you create
And all you destroy
And all that you do
And all that you say
And all that you eat
And everyone you meet (everyone you meet)
And all that you slight
And everyone you fight
And all that is now
And all that is gone
And all that's to come
And everything under the sun is in tune
But…
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10 hours ago, magickallight said:
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12 hours ago, HanShotFirst said:
Happy April! Anyone having an Eclipse party Monday? Wear having one at my work. Moonpies, Starbursts, Milky Way bars and Sun Chips. lol.
Have you seen the new eclipse doughnut from Krispy Kreme?
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Perfect for Wear Blue for #autismacceptance Day!
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Rabbit
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פורים
Purim Sameach!
Happy Purim!Here’s a plate of hamantaschen I assembled at the hamantaschen bake at CHABAD earlier in the month. I baked them all at home and then froze them.
I think I rolled my dough too thin, as most of them popped open on at least one side, but I’ll try again next year.
I defrosted them on a couple of baking racks this morning, and then arranged them prettily on the plate.
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Et tu, Brute?
Belated Happy Birthday!
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13 hours ago, bodotdot said:
March 2024--LEAP month. The 13th month of the year. Make sure you flip your calendar AHEAD a month.
What’s funny is that this is also a leap year on the Jewish calendar, where we add a full month, known as Adar I and Adar II.
AND, we’re in Adar I as we speak.
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On 2/28/2024 at 8:24 PM, Reinholt1 said:
Hello all! Sorry I haven't been around. Just checking in. As many of you know Mom is been ill since the holidays with a fib. Unfortunately After battling for over 2 months Her body just couldn't take it anymore. She passed a couple of weeks ago. Just starting to get caught up on things now. Will get secret Santa gifts out shortly.
BDEIt now feels out of place, but tradition.
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Happy Presidents Day!
(I guess a video from a White House affiliated society would try to keep it all positive)
https://youtu.be/RmvUD5sahW0?si=NMIIDZONcV76CZeS -
在新的一年里，祝你龙飞凤舞，事业有成。
In the new year, wishing you soaring success in your career as the dragon and phoenix dance in the sky.
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1 hour ago, snowpup said:
Hello February, my birthday month!
Enjoy!
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Traditional meal involving sausage (ground hog) tonight. I think we’ll do bangers and mash with onion gravy.
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Happy Birthday to me!!!
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Greater Seattle area had its cold spell last week where lows were in the teens and highs in the low to mid twenties. But it was dry and we had no snow. Lows overnight were in the low twenties and we’re expected to get into the upper thirties this afternoon, with temperatures hovering around there for the next week or so.
As far as I know, all of the school districts remained open during the bitter cold last week, but both districts that I sub for today are closed due to “hazardous road conditions.” So far no snow still, but there is rain and I guess icy conditions are expected. With the steep hills in some areas, apparently buses may be unable to complete their routes, so the districts are closed.
We’ll see if that continues as these temperatures and rain is expected to be ongoing for the next week or so.
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Here in the Greater Seattle area we’re coming out of our week long cold spell. Overnight lows dipped into the teens, which is very cold for us, but it was partly sunny and dry the entire week; no snow accumulation to speak of at all.
PSE said there was strain on “the grid,” but as far as I know there were very few outages. We had no issues at all.
Later today I’ll swing by my box garden and see how the leeks and leaf lettuce weathered the cold. I’ll uncover the 45-gallon black garbage bag from my rosemary bush as well and see how it did over a week without light. Lows are supposed to stay in the 30s for awhile.
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Merry Christmas!
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9 hours ago, setlok73 said:
Try to stick with those resolutions everyone
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GottaDEAL 2024 Prize Club Discussion Thread
in Black Friday 2024
Posted · Edited by Gator Pam
I give mine a head start by pressure cooking them in the Instant Pot, but otherwise I do the same. I use potato vodka, so I am comfortable with the resultant extract for Passover.
Where do you get your vanilla beans?