Nourishing others: The Nooish guide to gifting matzo ball soup

Not much tops the comfort of a steaming hot bowl of matzo ball soup. For many of us, its aroma and taste instantly transport us back to our grandparents’ house, a Passover seder, or our mom cooking for us when we are under the weather. So what’s better than gifting the gift of comfort to someone you love? Luckily, Nooish is an ideal gift for many. Let’s dive into all the people in your life to whom you can deliver the joy of matzo ball soup.

A nourishing, fast meal for new parents

Sleep deprivation, recovering from delivery, and just flat-out having less time and fewer hands make Nooish the perfect gift for new parents. Send them a bowl of love they can stick in the microwave for a quick, nourishing, and delicious meal between diaper changes and feedings. A big bowl of coziness can be a lifesaver during the often stressful transition period of having a newborn.

A taste of home for college students

College kids are limited in what they can keep in their dorm rooms, and their microwave or hot water kettle often serves as their lifeline to nourishment. Adding matzo ball soup to their lineup of ramen might just be the taste of home they need, especially for Jewish students during holidays. Sometimes, a bowl of matzo ball soup is the much-needed antidote for homesickness or longing to be with loved ones.

Something quick for busy professionals

We all know the feeling of coming home, opening the fridge, and having nothing to eat—or perhaps only ingredients that would require a serious commitment to cooking. Nooish is an excellent gift for your friends and loved ones who are going through a busy period at work—it’s shelf stable and therefore always available, and it's ready in minutes with zero work (okay, you have to add water and turn on the microwave). Bonus: they can also bring it to work for lunch!

An easy addition for someone hosting their first Shabbat dinner

Hosting can be overwhelming, making matzo balls from scratch even more so. We’re here to help. Just toss Nooish in a bowl, and you have the perfect starter for any Shabbat dinner or Jewish holiday meal. Sending a pack of Nooish to a loved one hosting their first Shabbat dinner is an easy and thoughtful way to lighten their load while contributing something delicious. Plus, their guests will surely be impressed (no one has to know it was instant matzo ball soup, either!).

A pick-me-up for a sick friend

We all know the beauty of matzo ball soup when you’re sick: nothing can replace it. Sending a pack of Nooish to a friend who is ill or recovering from illness or surgery might just be what they need to be on the up and up. It shows you’re thinking about them, provides them with a quick and accessible meal, and offers the comfort they likely need and would appreciate in this challenging time. And if they are overloaded with generosity from people bringing them food, their matzo ball soup can hang in the pantry until they are ready for it—no fridge or freezer space required.

A just-add-water meal for people who love camping

Since Nooish is shelf-stable, light, and requires minimal effort to prepare, it’s ideal food for camping, especially when it’s cool out. Just add water, wait 10 minutes, and you have a warming and nutritious meal to accompany you in the great outdoors. It's a spiritual experience if we’ve ever heard of one, and it's sure to warm you up after a long day of hiking.

The one who just moved across the country

We can’t think of a better first addition to a pantry than matzo ball soup. Moving is considered one of the most stressful things you can do, and your full array of kitchen and dining supplies could be hidden away in a box somewhere. Luckily, all you need for Nooish is water and a microwave. If your microwave is still packed, just add boiling water—easy peasy and ready when you are.

Give the gift of Nooish

In our online-driven world, finding connection, nourishment, and comfort is more challenging than ever. Like our ancestors enjoyed, a nice hot bowl of matzo ball soup can go a long way. Sending a pack of Nooish to a new parent, someone who just moved, a loved one going through a difficult time, your child who just went off to college, and others who could use a taste of home is a lovely way to send a small slice of comfort and nostalgia.