Our Shavuot Menu Plan

Roasted Potatoes with Herbs

Maybe it’s because my husband’s been away, and we’ve been in “bare minimum” mode. Or maybe it’s because I love dairy and don’t have to think too hard about what I want to eat for two days of dairy meals. But until this moment, I haven’t sat down to make a menu plan for Shavuot. [...]

10 FREE Shavuot Coloring Pages & Crafts

10 Shavuot Crafts & Coloring Pages

Here are some great free Shavuot coloring pages and craft activities for your children & grandchildren: 1. Shavuot Coloring Pages from Aish.com 2. Shavuot Coloring Pages from Torah Tots 3. Shavuot Print & Color Pages from Chabad 4. Shavuot Coloring Pages & Crafts from Challah Crumbs, including Build Your Own Har Sinai out of Clay 5. Children’s Ten Commandments from Joyful Jewish 6. Ruth & [...]

The Perfect Bourekas + Cookbook Giveaway (3 Winners)

The Perfect Boureka

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners: Lori A., Teri G., and Betty P. I love dairy. And  I love carbs. And oh my goodness, I love dairy and carbs together. Which is why when I lived in Israel, my absolute favorite indulgence was a cheese bourekas from Angel Bakery. It’s been five [...]

Shavuot Jigsaw Puzzle – $7.99, Shipped

Shavuot Jigsaw Puzzle

This is kinda random, timing-wise, but I just noticed that Amazon has the Shavuot Jigsaw Puzzle by Melissa & Doug marked down to $7.99 right now. We got the Passover Jigsaw Puzzle (for $2 more, mind you — sold out now) last year and it was a hit. My three year-old have never been able [...]

Chag Sameach!

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Chag HaShavuot, Chag HaKatzir, Chag/Yom HaBikurim, Zman Matan Torateinu. No matter what you call it, Shavuot is one of my absolute favorite holidays! I love the whole harvest aspect, I love Megillat Rut, I love making a zer prachim (a wreath of flowers for my kids’ heads), I love eating cheesecake – and of course, [...]

Shavuot – FREE Coloring Pages & Activities

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PHOTO CREDIT   If you’re looking for something to keep little ones busy today as you frantically finish your cooking for a three-day chag (don’t tell me you’re already done and getting a manicure today… okay?), here’s a round-up of some great free coloring and craft activities. Ten Commandments Origami from Bible Belt Balabusta Shavuot [...]

Shavuot Menu Planning Ideas

baked panko mozz balls and creamy tomato soup

Still not sure what you’re cooking for Shavuot? Allow me to provide some Pin-spiration. Baked Panko Mozzarella Balls with Creamy Tomato Soup from Peas and Crayons Martha Stewart’s Creamy Mac-n-Cheese from Smitten Kitchen Rustic Bread Lasagna from Cheeky Kitchen Puff Pastry Salmon with Creamy Pesto from the Shiksa in the Kitchen Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad [...]

S’mores Cheesecake Brownies

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My favorite holiday to cook for is, without a doubt, Shavuot. All my years as a vegetarian have definitely given me a strong preference for dairy recipes! I’m getting excited about putting together our menu, especially since we’ll be celebrating DD’s 3rd birthday as well! While cake and ice cream is on the menu for [...]