Where I dream of challah

Just add honey
London, ON
March 2020
This photo originally shared on Instagram

Challah. Aka egg bread. Aka the most comforting bread on the planet.

My wife, bless her, made this loaf today, and I couldn't resist a tiny peek after she took it out of the oven to let it cool.

Challah is a central pillar of Jewish culinary tradition. It's part of the Kiddush service that ushers the Sabbath in on Friday night, and it's just as integral to just about every other holiday and celebration.

Jews like to eat. Food often seems to both shape and dominate our day-to-day life. And challah is almost always a part of the process. Growing up, challah was a touchstone of the week, something we looked forward to, as it marked the beginning of a very special couple of days.

Now I'm all grown up, and the world feels like a much harsher place. So on a cold, grey, windy afternoon when global and local life seemed to be spinning off its axis, it was this seemingly simple loaf that pulled me back in and reconnected me with a very powerful and comforting memory.

I hope you find whatever it is that brings you comfort. And when all this is over, there will always be extra challah in our kitchen, where friends will always be welcome to drop in and share.

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