Just Brilliant: Matzo Grilled Cheese


Updated 04/12/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Matzo Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The minute I heard The Melt was serving a special grilled cheese in honor of Passover, I hightailed it over to the closest location. Matzo grilled cheese? It was the perfect intersection of Passover and National Grilled Cheese Month. Part of the genius of the concept is it sounds so elemental, and it is: the sandwich is just two squares of matzo, slathered with butter and seasoned with salt, Read more

Easter and Passover Celebrations Around the World


Updated 04/10/12 3:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

White House Easter Egg Roll

This weekend was chock-full of church services, pilgrimages, bunny ears, parades, egg hunts, and more as people around the globe celebrated Easter and Passover. The Obamas spent some quality family time together at an Easter Sunday service and goofing off during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll today, while Queen Elizabeth II shared the day's events with Princess Eugenie and one of the Read more

Weekly Faves: 5 Inspiring Spaces


Updated 04/06/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traditional and Modern Passover Seder Decor

As a ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover, Passover Seder is a celebration rich with cultural traditions that varies slightly from household to household. The focus of the meal is centered on retelling the story of the liberation of the Israelites from ancient Egyptian slavery and includes customs like drinking four cups of wine, eating matzo, and assembling and Read more

Too Much Matzo? How to Stay Regular During Passover


Updated 04/13/12 10:47 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Avoid Constipation During Passover

Bread, pasta, and whole grains are excellent sources of fiber, so when observing Passover, the limited diet can mean less trips to the ladies' room. To ensure you stay regular during Passover, follow these tips. Eat allowed grains: Wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt may be off-limits, but unless you are a strict Jew, quinoa, millet, and rice have the green light. Enjoy these fiber-full grains Read more

6 Delilicious Passover Recipes For Tots


Updated 05/16/12 5:18 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Easy and Kid-Friendly Passover Recipes

Passover may be all about doing without, but convincing a lil one to forgo their favorite standby meals won't fly in most households. After tonight's first Seder, removing leavened bread from any tot's diet doesn't have to be a recipe for disaster. We've rounded up some kid-friendly recipes that remove the holiday's forbidden ingredients but will still bring kids to the dinner table. Read more

A Matzo House Adds a Fun and Tasty Treat to a Kids' Seder


Updated 04/05/12 1:17 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

A Matzo House Craft For Kids For Passover

Bring out the builder in your tots this Passover! Though the holiday teaches us that the Jews had to flee their homes, this fun (and mostly edible) craft will have your lil ones building a new kind of shelter for the holiday. While looking for some holiday activities for kids, I came across Martha Stewart's directions for a Matzo home and knew it would make for a fun afternoon. Not only can Read more

More Than Macaroons: Grain-Free Passover Desserts


Updated 04/06/12 9:11 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Passover Dessert Recipes

Eliminating grains during Passover can be difficult, especially when it comes to sweet treats. Believe it or not, you can still enjoy cakes and cookies on this holiday, and they don't have to break the calorie bank either. Keep reading to find out about some delicious, yet good-for-you desserts you can whip up for Passover. *Note: Some of these recipes are made with vanilla extract. For those Read more

11 Recipes That Are Kosher For Passover


Updated 04/05/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Passover Recipes

Friday marks the beginning of Passover, and all across the world, Jewish families will be enjoying their favorite Spring eats during Seder. For Pesach, we've gathered 11 delicious recipes, from mashed rutabagas to authentic Carnegie Deli matzo ball soup. Click through for some mouthwatering (and kosher-for-Passover) inspiration. Read more

8 Healthy Recipes For a Savory Passover Supper


Updated 04/07/12 8:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Passover Recipes

The Passover Seder is a sacred meal for Jewish families all over the globe. But if your family is anything like mine, the food can be completely decadent and anything but health-conscious. If you want to bring some fresh, healthy foods to your table — that won't have anyone missing the traditional flavors you grew up with — here are eight great recipes to add to your Seder this Friday! Read more

Have a Sweet Passover With Lesléa Newman's Holiday Tale


Updated 04/03/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Passover Book For Kids

In terms of Passover books, it's hard to compete with the book that's at the center of the holiday's festivities. While the Haggadah tells the story of the exodus from Egypt, and even adds in some elements of surprise with the 10 plagues and the parting of the Red Sea, it can be a bit overwhelming for lil ones who see the holiday as little more than a week of giving up bread and eating Read more