Happy jew year
It’s a little (very) late, but Shanah Tova! Jeez, that's like saying happy 2023 in March. Let’s be real, sitting at temple for three hours isn’t the most exciting thing. Yes, listening to the cantor is nice, but I spend most of my time trying to count the minutes left, or trying to figure out what I’ll be eating for lunch. (#TrueFoodieMoment). But the best part of the day is the food, and we all know that. (#AnotherTrueFoodieMoment). This year, unlike every other year, my family took on the momentous task of hosting forty Jews to celebrate the Holiday. We needed lots of help, and definitely lots of food. Here's what I ate!
A Jewish staple. The first thing I said to my mother when she announced that we would be hosting, I asked, “Will there be Matzo Ball Soup?”, and she replied, “No,” I knew this would be a matter I would have to take into my own hands. Love you mom, but this wasn’t your best moment. Kathy claimed that there was too much going on, she wouldn’t have time to make it, and it would be a mess. I fought back, because what’s Rosh Hashanah without the Matzo Ball Soup? I wouldn’t even consider it a holiday. My grammy made it in advance (#RealJew), and then Phoebe and I were the ones who would be serving it to forty people crammed in a living room. And yes, I spilled some chicken broth on myself, that's dedication. It was delicious, of course, and I’m so glad in the end we were able to have it and share it with our family.
This is Kevin's opinion of the salmon he made. I sent him a text message asking him what he thought of the fish, and I directly qoute:
“It wa since to make since east recipe and looks great on the plate. Looks fancy but is really easy. Fish was great. Little Smokey taste from the grill and the buttery taste of the salmon. it was cooked perfectly.” - Kevin Josephson #SorryIfYouDon’tUnderstand
I love carrots. A good roasted carrot is the best vegetable you can eat. Not technically a Jew food, but it was amazing, and everyone loved it. Not much to say, but if you ever need a carrot recipe, let me know.
Also, not a jew food, but this pesto + broccoli + apple salad = delicious. It was so delicious, refreshing, and everyone loved it. The apples were sweet, the broccoli was savory, and the pesto gave so much flavor. I would literally eat this everyday if I could.
And lastly, the star of the show, what we all look forward to, and also the hardest to make, the Brisket. Kathy had bought over 20lbs of brisket for this dinner, and she worked on it for a week. Cooking brisket requires lots of time in the oven, and there’s no doubt that that pot weighs a lot. So I guess she got an arm workout! It was sooooo good, and it was really flavorful. Just like the Matzo Ball soup, this is a staple that cannot be forgotten!!
