Last weekend, my mom, sister and I hosted a “psuedo”-surprise birthday party for my dad. I write “psuedo” because my dad, not being a fan of surprises, knew the party was happening, but was not made privy to the guest list. So he was certainly surprised to see over fifty of his closest friends and family show up to celebrate. That’s right, my dad’s a pretty popular guy. Continue reading
Whenever I ask my Jewish friends what’s on the menu for their Passover Seder, I always get similar responses: meat and potatoes. The dishes may vary, from brisket to a roast. From mashed potatoes to potato gratin. But chances are, these two staples are most likely on the menu. It makes a lot of sense, when you can’t have bread, potatoes are the obvious choice for a delicious starchy side. Continue reading
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