The hardest part of getting cooking is often making the menu. We put together seven menus, for crowds big and small, and for all different tastes. Let one springboard and inspire your own Purim Seudah planning. Note that we didn’t include dessert in these menus (perhaps at least that will come from your mishloach manos!),…
Menus & Entertaining
A Cozy, Neutral, and Inviting Sukkos Table Setting
Neutrals set the tone at this table featuring a beige and black color palette and Luxe dinnerware. “This Succos, I wanted something textured with cozy vibes. The velvet ribbon element is a nice easy DIY and a way to add another textured dimension,” Devorah says. That was the goal behind this warm, beige-and-black, table that’s…
How To Write A Menu
Or, really, how to do it once and repeat it every year. “Writing the menu is the hardest part of preparing for Yom Tov,” I have heard this sentence, or a variation of it, so, so, many times. There is definitely some truth to this statement. Writing a menu, like all lists, gives us a…
It’s Here! The Evergreen Yom Tov Planner Featuring Between Carpools. Free Download!
Preview new recipes and download the planner now! Or, pick up your copy at Evergreen Stores in Monsey or Lakewood If you don’t want to hear all about this planner and you just want to get right to seeing it for yourself, then download here now (note: this downloads won’t work when using our app…
These Fillable Letters Make the Perfect Birthday Centerpiece
No matter what you’re celebrating, these letter or number centerpieces are a fun and easy addition. It can be instead of a birthday cake (perfect for those non-bakers) or even simply a centerpiece for any occasion – whether you choose to go sweet or savory. Choose one letter or number, or if you’re making a…
My Favorite Sources for Affordable Table Settings
Mix-and-match your tablecloths, dishes, and napkins for fun every time. One of the things I enjoy most is setting a beautiful Shabbos and Yom Tov table. Setting a beautiful table does not have to break the bank. There are so many affordable options to create an elegant tablescape. The base of the tablescape will always…
Falafel Bites with Techina Pipettes
They are almost too cute to eat. But don’t worry, everyone will eat them anyway. Looking for that perfect party dish that can sit on a buffet and is delicious at room temperature? You found it. So tasty, filling, and not totally unhealthy. With so much candy and junk food lying around on Purim, you…
Table Setting Inspiration: Lots of Ideas in This Siyum!
You can use lots of items you already own when replacing this Siyum table. Devoiry Kalisch of Noir Gifts invited us over to show us the setup of a siyum she hosted–and we’re sharing the ideas over here with you. Ready to hear about the brainstorm for this fall-inspired table? Let’s get started with the…
Why You Should Make a Dinner Meal Plan
How to jump in and reap the benefits of having a meal plan in place. Mom, What’s For Dinner? Just hearing that question makes my blood pressure go up and my heart beat start racing! “Ahhh, what should I make for dinner tonight?” you ask yourself. You start looking through the fridge, open up the freezer,…
We Want to Set Our Shavuos Table Just Like These
Tables like this just makes us all happy. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order at LuxeParty.com! I want to tell you the truth. Every Yom Tov, I wait until I see what Between Carpools comes up with (yes, I even wait to see, even though I get to see it as it’s unfolding!)…