Marilyn

My dad was a Hillel director when I was growing up and we used to make the Charoseth for the Hillel seder since we had the only kosher house in town; talk about gallons! If I remember correctly, we used to use the meat grinder to do the apples. The fun part was pouring in the Manishevitz - glug glug glug. We always ended up clogging the garbage disposal so the plumber was one of our Passover traditions.

worrywart

Went to three stores today-- no Mothers margarine. Is this an issue again this year?

SlitheyTove

worrywart, there is no more KLP mother's margarine. One pound blocks of KLP margarine from a variety of manufacturers are in good supply, or so I've read on the kosher chowhound forum.

Threekids

We keep kosher but not so strict (maybe it's kosher style to those more observant) so we use Smart Balance, which is Kosher Parve but not Kosher Parve for Passover. It's ok for the matzo roka, and for the mashed potatoes. The light style gets watery.

momof3sons

worrywart-there is an abundance of Eden brand Kosher for Passover margarine in one pound blocks around here (NYC metro area) and my DS#1 has found it in the Chicago area. There is no Mother's brand made for Passover anymore.

worrywart

Thanks for the heads up. Guess I'll go out scouting again tomorrow.

PRJ

p3t - I wrote myself a note last year that I didn't peel the apples and the charoset was "great". I haven't even thought about the charoset yet - spent the weekend making brisket and chicken soup for 24 PLUS veggie broth for my vegetarian D's matzoh ball soup

seiclan - I make the chocolate matzoh every year with toffee bits instead of walnuts. It is amazing - my MIL asks me to bring some whenever we visit, whether it is Passover or not.

seiclan

Yes, I never use walnuts or any nuts since my daughter is allergic. The butter/brown sugar makes the most yummy toffee layer!

PRJ

Try the toffee bits on top of the chocolate on top of the butter/brown sugar - truly divine! Use Brickle brand or similar - not the Heath chocolate-covered toffee bits - those would be too much even for my sweet tooth

seiclan

PRJ - are you sure that the toffee bits are "kosher for passover"?

PRJ

Not only am I not sure if they are kosher for Passover, I noticed when I bought them today (Health brand w/o chocolate) that they say very clearly "contains almonds". So sorry - I thought they were just butter and sugar

drorher

The no.1 Passover's dish is Matza Balls!
I couldn't have a Passover without it. I think that once you know how to make it, it's not that difficult. Besides, I like making those small balls.
Here's a recipe I use to make them
Chef Kosher | Matza Balls

I wish you all a happy (and hopefully kosher) Passover!

mom60

I noticed at Trader Joe's today they had beef that is certified for Passover.

VeryHappy

My my, that matza brittle with the butter and brown sugar and chocolate is sweet. I'm talkin' sweet. I love it!!!!

snowball

Due to a family illness, I am having the first seder at my home instead of my sister in law. I am going to show my ignorance here, so please be kind. Do we light candles? If candles are lite, do we use Shabbat candles? I really do not remember lighting candles with my side of the family, but my husband's sister said she always does.

I looked on a Chabad site and there is mention of the Passover candle lighting and tells you which prayers to use each night. I am sure the site is correct and I am wrong, for the first time in my life :-)

How have I missed candle lighting all these years?