... traditional pita triangles ... |
That was the long celebration form complete with bitter herbs and unleaven bread.
... pass the crackers, please ... |
That was the long celebration form complete with bitter herbs and unleaven bread.
hummus and vegetables ... at the end of the table |
Catherine traditionally organizes a meal that might have been eaten 2,000 years ago.
... barley, an ancient grain ... |
A baked barley dish, grapes, melons, cantaloupe, nuts, pita bread and traditional Jewish Seder crackers were also on the table.
... a place on the floor, for children only ... |
This year the blanket had on it a sign: Reserved for Children.
On the table was another sign: Reserved for Adults.
4 kinds of goat cheese |
The lamb had marinated for 24 hours and was broiled in the oven – oh the succulent lamb, so tender and spicy.
pistachios, cashews, dried cranberries, figs, mixed nuts |
The decoration was Hassidic on one side and the more traditional form of religious attire on the other side.
lamb under the broiler |
lamb, ready to eat |
Peter joined us this year – he stayed for the songs we sang – all of the ones in the hymn book, as well as the new Hosanna song from the Friend.
...yes, I want a basket decorated like this ... |
But when that was done, there was another 10 verses that she loves as well.
And who could object, ... and then there was just one more part, said Catherine ... the best part ever.
So many, really excellent parts.
...bread basket gift to Catherine from her neighbour |
Just one more good story from the Bible, which leads to another ... and another ... gotta love the gradual unfolding of plot, beginning right back at Genesis.
decoration detail of Catherine's basket |
Lucky us.
Arta
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