Common foods we eat today, like tomatoes, bananas, and potatoes were not eaten in Ancient Egypt as they had not yet been discovered.

The reason is to recall the haste with which the Jews left Egypt, not even allowing time for their bread to rise. In the place of leavened bread, Jews eat matzah, or "bread of affliction," which ...

Keep in mind that Egyptians eat later in the day: Lunch is typically served from 1 to 4 p.m., while dinner service is offered between 8 p.m. and midnight. If your stomach starts to grumble in ...