The Consciously Kosher Guide to Passover [Updated for 5784/2024]

The Consciously Kosher Guide to Passover [Updated for 5784/2024]

For many years, I struggled finding resources to enjoy a healthy Passover without the processed foods, constipation and weight gain. The purpose of this Passover food guide is to be the go-to resource for people with dietary restrictions, allergies or conditions that preclude them from eating the typical Passover fare.

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How to Make Sabra Juice for Rosh Hashanah

How to Make Sabra Juice for Rosh Hashanah

Prickly pear juice makes a fabulous beverage with which to surprise and delight your Rosh Hashanah guests. If you want to get maximum enjoyment out of this fruit, it's most easily enjoyed in this form, with honey, lemon juice, water and a dash of salt.

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A Culinary Guide to Symbolic Rosh Hashanah Foods

A Culinary Guide to Symbolic Rosh Hashanah Foods

What are the culinary customs of Rosh Hashanah – and what are some healthful dishes to prepare and enjoy while adhering to the traditional simanim of the Rosh Hashanah Seder? These simanim symbolize our hopes and prayers for a sweet new year: apples, honey, pomegranate, beets, leeks, black-eyed peas, squash, dates and fish head.

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