Happy Pesach!

So this was the first (and maybe only?) year I attended two Passover seders. One in Bethesda, Maryland at my cousin Bob's house (two days after his wedding), and one in Portland at Kate and Brandan's house. Very different occasions. There was much more family bonding at the first one, and much more drinking of wine and playing of silly games at the second one.

But the important thing, I realized this year, is that there was plenty of maror . That would be bitter herbs, aka horseradish. And suddenly I realized I love horseradish and I need to eat more of it (even if it's not homemade). Not only is it yummy, but good for your health and prevents cancer, too.

So I bought two kinds at New Seasons tonight. And I'm eating it on bread while I listen to Natacha Atlas, my favorite Egyptian pop star. Because I like to celebrate Passover with good bread and good Egyptian music. Don't you?