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Happy Lag B'Omer! πŸ”₯ Let's look ahead to Shavuot...πŸ‘€

Published over 1 year agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

Hello there my friend!

Lag B'Omer starts this evening and runs until sundown tomorrow, when we segue joyfully into Shabbat. I hope that the next couple of days are as happy and uplifting as they can be!

As well as wishing you a very Happy Lag B'Omer - Lag B'Omer Sameach! - I also wanted to look ahead to the next festival in the Jewish calendar, Shavuot. It's now only a couple of weeks away, so probably about time to start thinking, just a little bit, about our plans.

Below are some of my favourite Shavuot recipes, the ones that come back year after year. In the next couple of weeks I'll also be sharing some different ideas for fresh Summery dishes that are perfect for your Shavuot table. If you're on the lookout for something specific, drop me a line and I'll try to include something just for you!

In the meantime, have a great Lag B'Omer!

Tried and tested Shavuot favourites

These are my family's favourite Shavuot foods, including both milky and non-dairy dishes. While dairy foods are highly associated with the festival, they don't always agree with all of us! And it's always good to have some vegan and/or dairy-free options to suit all requirements.

  • ​Strawberry cheesecake flan​
    Fluffy vanilla sponge, smothered with a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling, and topped with ripe and delicious strawberries. A perfect Shavuot dessert!
  • ​Vegan Victoria sponge with berries and 'cream'​
    This British teatime classic gets a Summery vegan makeover! Tender vegan sponge, sandwiched with fruity jam, whipped dairy-free cream and a myriad of Summer berries.
  • ​Inside-out cheesecake cookies​
    ​    Creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, surrounded by a crumbly, tender cookie crust. One bite and you'll be hooked!
  • ​Cheese blintz crepe cake​
    Give your cheese blintzes a modern makeover and assemble them into a gorgeous showstopper 'mille-crepe' cake.
  • ​Caramelised onion and feta tart​
    ​    An easy and very delicious savoury tart that's delicious warm or cold, and perfect for a YomTov lunch or dinner.
  • ​Cheese and onion quiche with fennel seeds​
    ​    The fennel seeds take this tasty quiche from ordinary to exceptional! A great make-ahead option with a tasty twist.
  • ​Easy roasted asparagus​
    Make the most of the delicious seasonal asparagus by quickly roasting in olive oil for a rich flavour and satisfying texture.

Shabbat Shalom

I hope you're enjoying the sunny weather and finding time to get outside. Breathe some fresh air, listen to the birdsong and the wind in the trees, and generally absorb the positive energy of Spring!

Whatever you get up to, here's wishing you and yours a joyous Lag B'Omer and a very Good Shabbos - Shabbat Shalom! May these special days bring peace, health, happiness, friendship and many blessings to everyone.

With love, Helen x.

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