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Watermelon Flower Dessert


My friend Abbey, from  not 2 shabbey, is a creative genius. She has just kicked off a new and bold idea that will revolutionize crafting and decorating for the Jewish home. This month she began her bi-monthly online magazine called jCreate.  I am … Continue reading



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Shlissel Challah


As we all get back into our normal post Pesach routine (whatever that is!) there is an age old custom to make “Shlissel” (Key) Challah as a Segulah (omen) for livelihood.  This year, I added caramel coloring to part of … Continue reading



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Granola Mishloach Manot


It’s all in the Bag! Too much nosh on Purim?! (how’s that for a rhetorical question!?) Try this healthy Mishloach Manot as an alternative. This delicious granola mix is sure to be a hit. Presented in this “stay fresh” bag, complimented by … Continue reading



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Cake Pop Gift Box


I know I may be jumping the gun just a little bit, but I’m sooooo excited to start posting  Purim ideas! I’ll say the reason is because this way everyone will have a chance to implement the ideas in time … Continue reading



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Tu B’shvat Dried Fruit Chocolate Clusters


I was totally convinced I had hit upon a brilliant idea… Why not combine the dried fruits with another fruit….. Chocolate! Well, after a little research I realized that chocolate is actually classified as a vegetable…. Oh well. The idea … Continue reading



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Fruity Trifle Spread


Being that this Fruity Trifle Spread was from my first posts,I just wanted to make sure you dont miss out on it….the perfect salad for this Shabbat-Tu B’shvat! GO HORIZONTAL- Update your typical salad trifle by using a wide- flat … Continue reading



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Grape “Pineapple” Centerpiece


With Tu B’shvat just around the corner, here’s a fun idea the whole family can help prepare in honor of Tu B’shvat. With minimal preparation, you can create an original and eye catching centerpiece. Supplies One large bag of Grapes … Continue reading



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Fun and Easy Uses for Wonder Melts


As mentioned on my January 13, post, I will be giving step by step instructions for some of the ideas I came up with using Gefen Dairy Free Wonder Melts for the Zichron Shlomo Refuah  Foodfest which took place this … Continue reading



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Tu B’shvat Dried Fruit Tree


Every year when Tu B’shvat comes around I recall with fond memories,how each year ,my mother would decorate a plastic tree with dried fuits hanging from its “branches”.Though it was “just” a plastic tree, and not exactly the most chic presentation, to … Continue reading



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Cake Pops


As mentioned on my January 13th post, I will be giving step by step instructions for some of the ideas I came up with using Gefen Dairy Free Wonder Melts for the Zichron Shlomo Refuah  Foodfest which took place this past … Continue reading