“Why does this night differ from all other nights?” ChezHelvetica distinguished this celebration of freedom by passing over the ritual Passover Seder, yet honoring the symbols and special foods eaten on this occasion. The meal started with traditional Apple-Walnut Charoset and Horseradish on Yehuda Matzo, accompanied by roasted Mt. Lassen Trout. Steaming Manischewitz Matzo Ball Soup with fresh Dill followed. Our main course beckoned ~ Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots surrounding Rotisserie Chicken and Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower fragrant with Onion, Garlic and Thyme.
Family embraced us from afar, albeit from another state or heaven, through their beautiful table setting gifts. All would delight in the dessert of Chocolate Decadence Flourless Cake from Jane, Noe Valley Bakery Macaroons and Strauss Family Creamery Vanilla Ice Cream.
The next day, Matzo Brei with Salmon, Dill Pickle, Fuji Apple and Medjool Dates, with a view of flowering blooms across the street at the GGNRA, solidified our Resurrection. Pesach Sameach!
