Women and Matza: Food, Work, and Pesach Memories
An introductory note from Jewish Food Hero: I am excited to have Dr. Elizabeth LaCouture share a Passover food story from Hong Kong, and reflect on our relationship with making matza. Elizabeth LaCouture is a contributor to Jewish Food Hero’s forthcoming book Women and the Talmud. She is the founding director of the Gender Studies […]
Twice Baked Sweet Potato Tzimmes – Jewish Food Hero Kitchen
A new twist on classic tzimmes: a twice baked sweet potato tzimmes version. Tzimmes (sometimes spelled tsimmes) is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish sweet stew typically made from carrots and dried fruits such as prunes or raisins, often combined with other root vegetables. Tzimmes is often part of the Rosh Hashanah meal, when it is traditional […]
What is Kosher-for-Passover in a Processed Food Society?
Kosher-for-Passover processed foods are increasingly available. From cake mixes, candies, and snacks, a lot of these foods are junk food and playing off our vulnerability. Most of us relate Passover with food restriction and deprivation rather than food freedom. “Junk food” refers to low quality, low nutritional value processed foods. Junk foods contain detrimental […]
4 Natural Ways to Relieve Constipation During Passover (without taking laxatives)
Constipation is a real experience for many of us during Passover because we change our diets. When we abstain from chametz, we may be giving up our go-to favorite foods like bread and bread products, oats and wheat-based cereals, and corn and beans if you follow Ashkenazi tradition. (I decided to start eating Kitniyot a […]
Finally, the truth about how much Matzah you must eat during Passover revealed
Passover is an important holiday. The dietary restrictions have an impact on our bodies and energy levels. Good to know: We are instructed to eat matzah only at the Pesach seders themselves. During the rest of the holiday, eating matzah is optional. For many of us (myself included), a little matzah is ok for our […]
17 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Your Eyes, Mouth and Gut Will Love This Passover
Eating plant based food during Passover is one way to take care of your body during the holiday. During Passover*, we can center your plate and your diet predominately with plant foods (fruits, vegetables, starchy vegetables, roots/tubers, intact whole grains, and legumes such as beans, peas and lentils (depending on if you Kinyot or not […]
The Oliver Thomas Tote Giveaway: Perfect to Schlep Matzah, Gym Clothes and Lipstick During Passover
What does a terrific tote bag have to do with Passover? One word. Every year, I “keep” Passover and abstain from eating chametz (although I decided last year to admit that I eat Kitniyot for my health) Today, most women I know are hypermobile for work and life all the time, including during Passover. […]