The Consciously Kosher Guide to Passover [Updated for 5784/2024]

The Consciously Kosher Guide to Passover [Updated for 5784/2024]

For many years, I struggled finding resources to enjoy a healthy Passover without the processed foods, constipation and weight gain. The purpose of this Passover food guide is to be the go-to resource for people with dietary restrictions, allergies or conditions that preclude them from eating the typical Passover fare.

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A Healthy Way to Break Your Tisha B'Av or Yom Kippur Fast

A Healthy Way to Break Your Tisha B'Av or Yom Kippur Fast

How do you break your fast on Tisha B'Av or Yom Kippur without spiking blood sugar or causing bloat, nausea or stomach pain? Read on for some meal ideas for ending your fast in a healthful and blood-sugar-stabilizing way.

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Make a Consciously Kosher Passover

Make a Consciously Kosher Passover

Passover is not just about potato starch, matzo meal, packaged soup mixes and candied fruit slices. With a little work, you can make food from scratch using fresh, whole and unprocessed ingredients! Here are some tips and tools for making a Consciously Kosher Passover.

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VIDEO: Conversation with Amy Zitelman, CEO of Soom Foods

VIDEO: Conversation with Amy Zitelman, CEO of Soom Foods

To learn more about tahini, I interviewed Amy Zitelman, CEO of Soom Foods, a women-owned business and purveyor of high-quality tahini as well as silan (date honey). Check out her exciting new cookbook, "The Tahini Table." And take 10% off tahini with code ConsciouslyKosher.

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VIDEO: Farm-to-Table Talk with French Chef Ariane Daguin

VIDEO: Farm-to-Table Talk with French Chef Ariane Daguin

World-renowned food expert and farm-to-table leader Ariane Daguin offers a wealth of advice on the food ecosystem, why it’s better to eat sustainably-grown animals and plants, the importance of eating meals together as a family and the future of post-pandemic home cooking.

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Seasonality: Pumpkins, Winter Squash and Persimmons

Seasonality: Pumpkins, Winter Squash and Persimmons

Seasonality is one of the great joys of nature. Just when you've gotten tired of summer squash, tomatoes, asparagus, watermelons, cantaloupe, stone fruits and berries, along comes a whole new batch of fruits and veggies.⁠

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