Honey is closely associated with the wish for a sweet New Year, which is why it’ll be in so many Jewish homes in the coming weeks. Rosh Hashanah starts the evening of Sunday, Sept. 29, and I’ll say shanah tovah this week with two honey-based recipes. The first is Honey-Curry Popcorn with Apples and Nuts,…
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