Reposting this from last year, since chometz is going out of style again soon. We start out Pesach with grand plans. We're feeling like royalty--dressed in our finest clothes, the table is set for a king and we even lean to drink our wine. And then, only a few hours into the holiday, the matzah, … Continue reading Pesach, Granoladox style
Pesach, Granoladox style
We start out Pesach with grand plans. We're feeling like royalty--dressed in our finest clothes, the table is set for a king and we even lean to drink our wine. And then, only a few hours into the holiday, the matzah, matzah balls, brisket, potatoes and chocolate-eggy-sugary-potato-starch concoction settles in, and we feel like beached … Continue reading Pesach, Granoladox style
Family-friendly cleaning
For Pesach most of us mange to convince even the most reluctant cleaners to lend a hand. And those of us with little ones end up with a few "helpers" as well. That can mean lots of little hands and mouths exposed to some scary chemicals. But the truth is that most household cleaners can … Continue reading Family-friendly cleaning
Pesach desserts that aren’t full of sugar and egg and don’t cost an arm and a leg
Pesach desserts usually fall into one of two categories. 1. Desserts that taste like cardboard, or 2. Desserts that taste almost as good as chometz. The problem with the latter is the amount of eggs, sugar and potato starch they take. So, here's my list of desserts that taste good and let you leave the … Continue reading Pesach desserts that aren’t full of sugar and egg and don’t cost an arm and a leg
Cleaning products safe enough to eat
I'll never clean for Passover without thinking of my friend Goldy's washing machine. Goldy pretty much adopted my friend and me during our time in Israel, so it was only natural that we helped her prepare for Pesach. And while everyone knows that dirt isn't chometz, Goldy is like many women who clean every inch … Continue reading Cleaning products safe enough to eat