Baker Boulanger - Thoughts of spring and celebration Seasonal table Thoughts of spring and celebration Late winter and early spring celebrations begin with the Jewish feast of Purim . Hamantaschen is a traditional Purim treat. Rarely the twain meet.
Poppy seeds have to be properly crushed in order to create a good filling.
Commercial filling can be enhanced with added ingredients. If you want to make your own filling, you will need a poppy seed grinder. There is really no substitute. Look for the 'Porkert' brand . Homemade poppy seed filling is sublime.