#matzobrei

[gliklofhameln]

A Postcolonial Kinderhood

Elaine Reichek

American, b. 1943

1993

Embroidery on linen

"I used to fall asleep every night thinking of places to hide when the SS come. I never thought this was in the least bit strange. -ER"

In my first days at Yale, my midwestern roommates asked if I would handle negotiations with an upperclassman for some used furniture. 'Jew him down,' they encouraged, delighted with their unexpected resource. -John P. Engel"

"The Parents of Jewish boys always love me. I'm the closest thing to a shiksa without being one. -Laura Engel in her 25th year 1993"

"Don't be loud. Don't be pushy. Don't talk with your hands. -H.R."

"The son of rabbis, my father had gone beyond religion and ethnicity, he was a Modernist. But every Passover he'd make himself matzobrei for breakfast. -David S. Frankel"

"I never think about being Jewish until I leave New York -Paul Tannenbaum"

"As a child I fell off the merry-go-round at Coney Island. My parents were very disappointed. They knew I'd never be part of the horsy set. -Lenore Oremland 1993"

"After an unhappy romance with a gentile, my son Dan traveled to Israel to recuperate. He picked fruit all day. Exhausted, he took a vacation in Egypt. -Wilma Reichek Tannenbaum"  

In this selection from the large-scale installation A Postcolonial Kinderhood, Elaine Reichek uses domestic objects to evoke memories of childhood and home. In her hand-embroidered samplers, she employs the craft of sewing while incorporating terse and sometimes humorous quotations that confront her complex Jewish identity. Reichek imbues this historically female practice with a critical voice that such articles of domesticity traditionally suppressed.

[noodlenuts]

Chag sameach! (Happy holiday!) Passover officially starts tonight, and for the next eight days your Jewish friends will be eating a RIDICULOUS amount of matzah! Matzah with butter, jam, cheese, and any other topping you can think of! But also those of us who eat gebrokts (the Yiddish word for matzah that has come in contact with water, traditionally NOT eaten by some Jews at Passover because of its similarity to chametz, or leavened foods not kosher for Passover) will be eating matzah pizza, matzah lasagna, and all sorts of other creative concoctions made with this surprisingly versatile cracker-like food! Beloved Judaica writer Leslea Newman's "A Sweet Passover" (2012), adorably illustrated by David Slonim, is about one of those concoctions: matzah brei. A much-loved tradition at Passover, matzah brei is basically scrambled eggs and matzah, eaten with a variety of toppings. It's a treat many of us look forward to all year! But in Newman's book, it's the one food little Miriam absolutely REFUSES to try. With a little ingenuity on the part of her beloved grandfather, though, (and while learning more about Passover itself) Miriam discovers that ruling things out without even trying them may not be the best plan, and sometimes new things are delightful. Highly recommended for a fun, food-centric storytime! ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #NoodlenutsKidsBooks #JewishNoodlenuts #NoodlenutsPassover #ASweetPassover #LesleaNewman #lesléanewman #DavidSlonim #Passover #Pesach #MatzahBrei #MatzoBrei #MatzaBrei #matzahpizza #matzahfordays #matzos #passoverrecipes #pesachrecipes #intergenerational #intergenerationallearning #holiday #holidayfood #holidayfun #learningaboutjudaism #jewishbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ugcsgH0Ri/?igshid=1uc103gg3cxny

[waltoutwest]

Brunch! Fruit and matzoh brei. #matzobrei #passover #ilovebrunch #ilovemywife (at Estes Park, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNP13dhh1F5/?igshid=1t64m3dgvytpw

[michelleoshen]

It’s a matzo brei kinda morning 😀 Who doesn’t LOVE matzo brei? 😋😋😋 . #matzobrei #breakfast #breakfasttime #breakfastinbed #sugar #cinnamon #maplesyrup #matzo #eggs #sogood #soyummy #yummy #yummyfood #comfortfood #notjustforpassover (at Jericho, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CILQuRmptma/?igshid=18bpnyv9ou1y4

[troygrudin]

#matzobrei #pizza #bowl #matzopizza

[ronniefein]

I make matzah brei throughout the year when the grandkids come but never eat it myself because it is such an indulgence. In my opinion! But hey, it’s Passover and that’s special. We’re supposed to eat matzah. And it’s social distancing time and I need to eat something indulgent. So, matzah brei. I also wanted to post this photo before the #matzahchallenge ends. For each photo of something using matzah, @ujafedny is giving $18 to the needy. My friend @miri_rotkovitz is participating. How about you? Use the hashtag #matzahchallenge and include @ujafedny. Here’s the simple recipe: Matzah brei One sheet of matzah Water One large egg, beaten Salt Butter Topping if your choice (sour cream, jam, maple syrup, etc.) Break the matzah into small pieces into a bowl. Add warm water to cover and let soak until the matzah is soft. Drain the water and squeeze the matzah to extract as much liquid as possible. Add the egg and some salt and mix the ingredients thoroughly. Melt some butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the matzah mixture and fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until crispy. Serve with topping. Makes one serving #passover2020 #pesach2020 #feedthehungry #feedtheneedy #letallwhoarehungrycomeandeat #tzedakah #matzahbrei #matzobrei https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Aa4M6lTxr/?igshid=6262k4v12fya

[kurmanpr]

Amazing Matzo Brei #recipe I found the perfect solution to what to do with my leftover #haroset. This tasty recipe is good anytime, not just #Passover and you don't have to be Jewish to love it! Recipe by Cindy Kurman and Lee Barrie (Serves two hungry people or 4) 1/2 hour prep 1/2 hour cooking at 375 Ingredients 5 matzos 4 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp vanilla Leftover Haroset 1 large apple 1/2 cup crushed nuts (pecans, almonds) 1/4 cup brandy, port or sweet red wine 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Canola oil Haroset Instructions 1. Finely chop apple (i leave skin on) 2. Rough chop nuts 3. Combine apple, nuts, cranberries and cinnamon in a large bowl. 4. Add honey and/or maple syrup, and brandy. Mix together. (If you served at your sedar, save leftovers in tightly closed container) or just make a fresh batch. Set asdide to prepare matzos. Matzos directions 1. Boil water 2. Breakup matzo into small pieces 3. Put matzos in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over, covering matzos completely. 4. When matzos is soft but not mushy, drain off water and pat with paper towels to soak up excess. 5. In a second bowl, add eggs and scramble. Add vanilla into mixture. 6. Pour egg mixture on matzos and let it doak. Mix lightly. 7. Use a 12 to 16 inch baking dish (or individual ramekins), lightly brush canola oil on nottom and sides. You can alsu use an oil, salted butter mixture if you wish). 8. Pour matzos mixture in baking dish leaving 1/4 inch on top. 9. Spread you horoset on top, sprinkle with brown sugar. 10. Bake in pre-heated oven at 375 for 30 minutes. 11. Remove from oven, let sit for 10 minutes. Serve with fresh blueberries or strawberries and warm real maple syrup. Bon Appetit! #whatcindycooks #passover #passoverrecipes #brunch #breakfast #cindykurman #kurmanpr #chicagofoodies #homecooking #foodiechat #inthistogether #chicago #jewish #shelterinplace #foodiechat #matzobrei #chicagofoodbloggers (at Ravenswood Manor Historic District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-z6WNsB9zD/?igshid=hy259w0numwc

[rjflamingo]

Play brei! The first matzo brei of the season! • • #matzobrei #passover #breakfast #breakfastofchampions #eeeeeats #food #foodpics #instagood #instafood #holiday #holidayfood #inmykitchen (at South Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/rjflamingo/p/Bwj-TLaHLH2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n464lokz58r7

[raggedyram]

#matzobrei with leeks and mushrooms #vegetarian #passover #matzah #matzo #pesach #chagpesachsameach

[dadthebaker]

Matzo brei with smoked gouda and cheddar cheese and cherry tomato. #breakfast #matzobrei

[atalantapendrag]

Savory #matzobrei with onion and hot sauce! https://www.instagram.com/p/B-90m2zlIFi/?igshid=19jf06rg0od3p

[michelleoshen]

Made Mom her favorite thing. Matzo Brei. Keeping her safe and well fed 😊 #passover #matzo #matzobrei #tradition #yummy #holidayfood #coronaholidays #thissucks #makingthemostofit #nextyearinjerusalem 🇮🇱 (at My House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2acC9JfN7/?igshid=t2siis7o0ema

[troygrudin]

I tried making #matzobrei #withouteggs because I don’t have #eggs in the #microwave sweetened with #honey & #driedbarries it wasn’t bad, but it could have been better #microwavecooking #pesach #pesach2020 #passover #passover2020 (at Downtown Eugene) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ENwc1DFw1/?igshid=ri0sgp392mhb

[ronniefein]

Matzo Brei. So delicious all year but especially on #passover Recipe, the way I make it, the way my mom and grandma made it, thanks to @lalalunchbox #kosher #pesach #breakfast #matzobrei #matzo

[atalantapendrag]

More #matzobrei ! Last time I made savory, with some air-dried shallots from Penzeys, this time is sweet, with a generous amount of cinnamon (also Penzeys) and a drizzle of honey.