We hope everyone will join us this Thursday, April 2, at the
Village Commons from 2 to 5 p.m. for another Pathfinder Produce market, which
features the freshest fruits and veggies around. Our friendly market
staff is eager to assist you with your purchases and we cheerfully accept
VISA/MC/Discover as well as SNAP payments and personal checks.
The
following is a guest blog by Development Assistant Martha Spiegel:
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Easter
is this Sunday, and the eight-day celebration of Passover begins at sundown on
Friday, which means that many families and friends will be gathering to observe
their traditional services and ceremonies. As is often the case with religious
holidays, food plays a central role.
In
preparation for the observance of Passover, Jewish families remove all
“chametz,” or grain products, from the home and replace them with those made
with matzo meal. In addition, a traditional Seder meal is prepared which
includes matzo ball soup (a personal favorite), brisket, and an apple dish
called charoset. This dish is made from chopped apples, is typically
spooned on top of matzos, and symbolizes the mortar that the Jewish slaves used
for constructing buildings in ancient Egypt. I’m sure this combination of
fruit, nuts and honey is much tastier, however! You can find a recipe here at
the Fine
Cooking website.
While
Passover Seder menus tend to be fairly consistent from house to house, Easter
menus can vary widely. Ham, lamb, or a pork or beef roast may be the
central focus, and sides are made from a wide range of ingredients. I try to
find at least one new menu item to try on my guests, and this year I will be
making a Chickpea,
Avocado and Feta Salad. In addition, I’ve decided to serve a
selection of other healthy salads, including a layered green salad and my
grandchildren’s favorite fruit salad.
Potatoes
are likely to be common to both Easter and Passover tables. One particularly
festive presentation is Accordion
Potatoes. While it is slightly time consuming to slice them just right, the
rest of the preparation is very simple, and these potatoes look special on a
holiday plate.
Whatever
your traditions are, thankfully many of the items needed for your holiday
dinners can be found at Pathfinder Produce! Come to the market this Thursday—I
will be there myself, gathering fresh ingredients for my Easter table.
Until
next time, be well!
Martha
