Spring is in the air, and this means that Easter and Passover have come around again. Although each holiday has its distinct origins and significance, an important theme shared by both is that of togetherness and connection among family and friends. We enjoy this time with our loved ones so much – not to mention the good food and fun – that a few of us at Acme wanted to share some of our favorite memories and traditions from Easter and Passov...
Kosher for Passover
The festival of Passover is a time of great rejoice that includes a special family meal known as the Seder. The Seder includes many symbolic foods and strict dietary laws are observed during the holiday. That is why we at Acme Smoked Fish go to special lengths to ensure that our products are certifiably kosher for Passover.
Passover, also called Pesach, is an eight-day holiday celebrating the Jewish biblical story depicting...
Yom Kippur marks the final day of the “10 Days of Awe” following Rosh Hashanah and is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Also known as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur requires followers to ask for forgiveness and abstain from work as well as any food from sunset on the previous night to sundown on the night of Yom Kippur. The fast, believed to cleanse the body and spirit, is observed by all but the sick and elderly. While the...
New Year, New Job!
Gong hei fat choi (Happy new year)! My name is Holly and early this year I started my first job at ACME as an R&D scientist. I was thrilled when I received my first Gary’s Special project, a Lunar New Year Prosperity Salmon Salad. Lunar New Year is annually celebrated across the globe and welcomes in good fortune and prosperity for the year! Our 15-day new year celebration is a time for family and friends to gather and ...
