Food Philosophy
On the agricultural side, Shavuot celebrates the completion of the 7-week period of counting the Omer. The Omer begins on Passover, with the barley harvest, and culminates on Shavuot, with the offering of the "first fruits" of the wheat harvest.
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.
What does mealtime look like in your household? What food-related behaviors do you model for your family? If you’ve tried to get your kids to establish a healthier relationship with food, this piece will provide insight into our own process and what we’ve learned along the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you know where your food comes from? Organicas Fresh is a local business that delivers a box of fresh, seasonal and certified organic produce directly to your door every week. Try your first box for 15% off when you mention "Consciously Kosher" in your order.
Getting to know your farmers goes a long way toward procuring the freshest food. Thanks to Sunrise Organic Farms, Underwood Family Farms and Nicholas Family Farms for consistently providing top-notch produce.
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.