Passive inhalation of cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke can cause chronic eye problems, skin irritation and respiratory disease. Birds that live in homes with smokes may develop coughing, sneezing, sinusitis and conjunctivitis, which may resolve spontaneously, if the bird is moved to a location free of smoke.
Matzo balls are a type of dumpling made by mixing matzo meal with egg, oil, and seasonings to taste to form a sticky dough which is molded into balls and cooked in a boiling liquid of choice.efore plunging into matzo balls, it may help to know something about matzo meal. Matzo meal is derived from matzo, a type of traditional Jewish flatbread which is made from flour and water.
Schmaltz (chicken fat) imparts a distinctive flavor, but many modern cooks prefer vegetable oils or margarine. The balls are dropped into a pot of salted boiling water or chicken soup, then the heat turned down to a simmer and a lid placed on the pot. Keeping one's hands wet is vital when handling the sticky balls.The balls swell during the cooking time of approximately 30 minutes.The texture of matzah balls may be light or dense, depending on the recipe and the skill of the cook. Enthusiasts classify matzah balls as floaters or sinkers.he balls swell during the cooking time of approximately 30 minutes. The texture of matzah balls may be light or dense, depending on the recipe and the skill of the cook. Enthusiasts classify matzah balls as floaters or sinkers.