It’s easy to make turtles. The hardest part will be not eating too many of them Preparing turtles is quite easy, and fun too. And they are delicious. The crunchy pecans (make sure to toast them first, it makes a HUGE difference) combined with the gooey caramel and some dark chocolate to bring it all…
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Coffee Meringue and White Chocolate Cream Cake
It tastes even better than it sounds. This light and airy meringue cake is layered with the best white chocolate cream filling. Add fresh fruit and it’s the perfect dessert. I have been preparing this cake, or dessert, if you will, every Shavuos, for years. Some of you might remember it was featured in the…
Baby Rack of Lamb with a Great Marinade
Lamb is truly a meat that’s reserved for special occasions, but that doesn’t mean that it’s difficult to prepare. This marinade is the perfect go-to for your no-fail baby rack of lamb from Satmar Meats. My family is not so big on meat, but I was hosting guest that appreciates meat so i reached out…
Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness and More: Here’s What You’ll Learn From Ohel’s DBT Groups
Ohel is the Jewish community’s hub for mental health services. Read about their new Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups below. Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services is the umbrella organization providing mental health services and supports to the Jewish community. From their work in the recent bereavement space, pregnancy and postpartum support, and so much…
Cherry Praline Sundaes
You’ve never tasted ice cream like this before. With praline, dairy streusel, fresh cherries, and balsamic glaze, this is as flavorful as ice cream sundaes get. Really, I don’t remember how this combination came about. I was planning a sheva brachos and I was in the mood to be creative. It was the summertime, August…
Our 8 Favorite Place Card Ideas
Even if you know where everyone is sitting, place cards still add that finishing touch to the table. The following ideas are easy to recreate and don’t need any special equipment (no Cricut!) Yes, place cards are very helpful when you’re hosting a lot of people and you want to avoid the scramble and the…
The Trick for Getting Maximum Impact from Minimal Flowers
Mini vases are the key for stretching your flowers so you get the most beauty for the buck. It’s true, a big vase is costly to fill. And it looks beautiful right in the center of the table. There’s no denying that. But mini vases are small and mighty. This is why. They don’t need…
Best Wedding Investment Ever
As you plan your own simcha, you can help make another one possible—partner with American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri to bring joy, dignity, and a new beginning to a couple in need. You found the perfect venue. The dress is coming together. Maybe you’re still deciding between a band and a DJ—but either way, the…
Recreate This Beautiful & Blue Shavuos Tablesetting
All you need is a little inspiration and resources to effortlessly pull together this pretty blue Shavuos tablescape. Sometimes, setting a beautiful Yom Tov table doesn’t need a lot of effort–using a pretty tablecloth as a starting point makes the job so easy. Then, you work around the color in the cloth, adding some coordinating…
Accents Israel Is Stocked With Gorgeous (And Delicious!) Shavuos Packages
Faux florals, vases, cheesecakes and more: shop Accents Israel, for that perfect gift! Accents Israel is the premier Israel-based gifting destination, stocking stunning home decor gift pieces, and adding special treats to make the perfect gift package. Let’s take a look at what they brought in for Shavuos! Accents stocked a stunning selection faux flower…
