Cake for a winter's morning.
By Tamar Fox
In Israel, Tu Bishvat, is at the end of winter, when
the country is beginning to bloom, and the rainy season is in full force. It
makes sense that rabbis living in the Middle East would have chosen to mark the
birthday of the trees when nature begins to recover from the cold, and lots of
fruits are newly available. But for those of us living in North America, Tu Bishvat often comes at a time of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, when the fruit in the grocery store is mealy and a little gross.
So how do you celebrate a holiday of trees and fruits when not much is in season, and you don't want to eat fruit that tastes like a factory? This recipe calls for lemons, which are easy to get in the winter, and make for a strong and fruity cake. The lavender adds an unexpectedly gentle and soothing aroma. A perfect dessert for the end of your Tu Bishvat Seder.
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