Shopping for Passover

As I learn more about the Jewish holidays, I have become fascinated about which stores carry which items, and, I am happy to say, that it seems as though grocery stores are beginning to carry more and more Passover and other Jewish items.

This spring I made my first trip to Kosher Mart in Rockville, Maryland to prep for Passover. Just a walk down the aisle and I started learning. I was surprised (but I guess I shouldn't have been) that many of the shelves had been "Kosher for Passover" before Passover items were placed on them. It was also interesting to see the many new (to me) food items, and even the many types of matza. there were lots of specialty food items, and Passover children's items (like the box of plagues mentioned in the last entry). I even picked up some Passover decorated kitchen towels. I know, we are probably the only Jewish household with such a thing, but its a great "crossover" item!

It may have always been the case, but I now notice many of the local grocery stores feature Passover items, even recipes, in their weekly circulars. I have a recipe for a Passover apple strudel on my "to try" list now and so much left over matza, I really need to make it soon. What, you didn't notice that Giant was selling 5-pound boxes of matza, and depending on the brand, nearly giving it away? Oh yes! I bought two boxes - that is ten pounds of matza to the chagrin of my family. I am pleased to say we used/gave away most of it.

Speaking of Giant, they now carry Hamantashen in their bakery department. I noticed it right before Passover, so I think it is a new item and not just a seasonal one.