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Cupcake Flower Bouquet


All the flowers that grace your Shvuos table will surely be a delight to your eye, these will surely be a delight to you palette as well.  Create them at any level, simple or sophisticated; any way you make them … Continue reading



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Shvuot Candy Bouquet


Last Shvuot, my friend Leah Schapira  invited me to be a guest blogger on cookkosher.com. Click here for the directions for the sweetest bunch of flowers yet! All it takes is a trip to the candy store, and let your creativity … Continue reading



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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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Sefer Torah Franks ‘n Blanks


I have been making this kids favorite “Torah Treat” for many years in honor of Shavuot. No matter  how exquisite the other dishes on the table, this has always been a Shavuot (and Simchat Torah of course) highlight for my children. Aside from delicious, they’re simple enough … Continue reading



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Sweet Torah Treats


Though this isn’t the most sophisticated idea, this simple, neat treat can be color coordinated and easily fill that extra cookie jar on your sweet table. Simply wrap a          2 ½” x 2 ¾” piece ofscrapbooking paper around 2 packages … Continue reading



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7 Layer Matzah Cake (Gebrokts)


This Pesach treat has been a family tradition for at least three generations. Coming from a German/Ashkenaz background, this has always been our favorite Gebrokts dessert. (Actually, my sisters who married “non-brokters” always ask that we save them a piece for after Passover!) … Continue reading



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Passover Two Tone Speckled Meringues


Here is another one of the recipes I created last year, for Mishpacha -Family First Magazine. These meringues are mouthwatering. Their attractive design will add an additional flair to these ever popular Passover treats. Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla … Continue reading



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2 Day Seder Pillowcase Sale


As we head in to the final run leading up to Passover, I am offering my subscribers and facebook friends only, a special discount on my Passover pillowcases.  Retailing in stores for $30 -$35, they are available to you for … Continue reading



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Passover Raspberry Pecan Bars


One of my favorite chometz cookie bar recipes is Chocolate Raspberry Bars.Last year, I converted this recipe into a Passover recipe for Mishpacha Magazine-Family First. It was a big hit!! If your one of those who like chocolate jelly rings, then … Continue reading



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“I Can’t Believe It’s Not-Chometz” Chocolate Cake


After the photo shoot for Mishpacha Magazine (where this article orginally appeared)  I had this cake, and a Chometz cake on my kitchen counter, and…. The chometz cake didn’t stand a chance! This cake is seriously delicious! It is tasty enough to … Continue reading