There is a saying in the Talmud, "Room can always be found in
one's stomach for sweet things," and Passover is no exception.
As with most major holidays, food is at the heart of the eight-
day Passover celebration. In fact, the seder meal, celebrated
during the first two days of Passover, is designed specifically
to commemorate the ancient Israelites' flight from slavery in
Egypt. Seder means "order" in Hebrew, and various dishes
represent Passover events. Although dessert isn't a symbolic
course in the seder, this special meal wouldn't be complete
without it. But seder cooks face challenges when it comes to
dessert. In particular, they can't use chametz. Chametz, Hebrew
for leavening, refers to grains that can ferment and leaven when
mixed with water. According to Jewish law, five grains are
forbidden during Passover: wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and oats.
Most American Jews also avoid corn and rice during Passover.
This means desserts must be made without flour. Observant Jews
follow certain dietary laws throu