THE KITCHEN

We’re up to the kitchen and we’re getting hungry! Who has the time or place to prepare a decent meal? Stock up on some of these suggestions so that you’ll have a variety of foods to offer hungry family members.

Large size pasta — I use the big ziti noodles. They are crumb-less, filling, and eaten by even finicky eaters. If a noodle gets stuck to someone’s hands or clothes, you’ll see it. If the kitchen is already off limits, you can plug a portable electric burner into any outlet.

Frozen pita sandwiches — Pitas make significantly fewer crumbs than bread. Prepare a whole bunch with the filling of your choice (cheese, tuna, peanut butter, etc.), double wrap, and freeze. At mealtime, set up a sandwich toaster in your designated chometzdig spot. Carefully unwrap the frozen pita sandwiches, warm them, and serve.

Processed/canned/instant/frozen foods — Try adding some of these to your menu: canned veggies, baked beans, pickles, fruit cocktail, frozen fries, hot dogs (fleishig and pareve), instant mashed potatoes, instant meals in a cup, yogurts, cheeses, corn-based cereals, and rice cake sandwiches.

15

minutes

One small kitchen appliance (suggestions: hand mixer, food processor, flour sifter, bread machine)

1. Shake out from crumbs.
2. Clean well with sponge and cleaner; clean anything washable in sink.
3. Use a toothpick or a toothbrush dipped in cleaner to clean narrow crevices.

Stain Be Gone!

Rub some cooking oil on the plastic parts of the food processor to remove carrot or other vegetable stains. Wash oil off with dish soap.

30

minutes

One kitchen cabinet

1. Remove contents.
2. Vacuum out crumbs, and wipe down dirt and residue with rag and cleaner. Pay attention to inner walls and inside of cabinet door.
3. Brush hinges and tracks with a toothbrush or rag dipped in cleaner. Dry immediately to avoid rusting.
4. Return to cabinet only the items which belong. Relocate or trash the rest.