April Food Celebrations

[Saregama]

Two big religious holidays in April with lots of food — ie Easter and Passover — have continuing standalone threads linked below.

I think Id/ Eid celebrations may be extending till tomorrow, though they started yesterday.

Easter and Passover Inspiration

What are you planning to make, order and/or eat this Easter and/or Passover? I haven’t figured out what to make for Western Easter next weekend . I will make lamb and spanakopita, and Easter bread, on Greek / Orthodox Easter (April 24th this year). Thinking about stuffed grape leaves with avgolemono sauce, as well. This Easter bread/ Tsoureki Muffin recipe worked well for me.

Passover Is Here (Almost) (also food allergies)

Forget the crocuses, forget March 21, … you know spring is here when the Passover food is on display. Just to remind those of you with allergies/avoidances that it’s time to stock up on all that soy-free stuff, and gluten-free stuff, since the use of wheat is severely limited. And of course, the Coca-Cola (and other things) are made with real sugar, not corn sweeteners. Make sure the Coca-Cola is labeled “Kosher for Passover” or “KP”. Coca-Cola has in the past used yellow caps to distinguis…