Okay - I know it's not exactly my FIRST Passover. I mean I have been observing/celebrating Passover to some extent my entire life. But this is the first Passover I have actually observed much more than I ever have before. This year we switched pots and pans, dishes, I emptied my pantry, I even sold my chametz through the shul.
The seders were the same - though this year I had a discussion with my uncle that was far more theological than we have ever had in a discussion. We were able to converse on a whole different plane. I have a much better understanding and appreciation of my uncle.
I will admit I'm looking forward to getting back to eating a regular diet - but considering we were quite lacking in left-overs, I actually have had to cook, and believe me - it's nice to have to!! Last night I made chicken fingers which I dipped in eggs and mazto meal, which I flavoured, and potato wedges. We cleared the plate! (well, actually, we left two fingers on the plate)
I also made a beef pie. I had leftover potatoes from the first seder - so I used that as the crust. It is literally just mashed potatoes and beef stew. Yummy yummy!!
Just a couple more days and we're back to normal.
I would certainly welcome any further discussions with you.
ReplyDeleteYour girls were such a pleasure.