To all those celebrating the Jewish New Year (and to all of you, regardless of whether or not this happens to be the start of a New Year for you)...
May this be a year of happiness,
a year in which we take time out to enjoy the small pleasures,
a year in which we do not hesitate to try many new things,
a year in which we find new ways to love our families, friends, and significant others,
a year in which we use our strength to help those more in need than we,
and of course, a year in which we eat wonderful, wonderful food.
Shana Tova, Bria, U'Metuka: a happy, healthy, and sweet new year!
(Also, between my recent foot surgery and the upcoming holidays, I actually missed the first anniversary of NDP!! I can promise a celebratory post after all these holidays pass and my foot heals...but for now, happy blogiversary to NDP!)
Ima's Challah link to recipe On Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, we have a custom of making the challot round, to symbolize the cycle of the year that renews on this day. Braid each loaf extra long, then, starting at one end, wrap the braid around itself, lifting the braid slightly on top of itself as you go. Tuck the end under, brush with eggwash, and bake as normal.
