How time flies by

Wow I can't believe it's the end of April! I especially can't believe that so much time has gone by since I last wrote a blog; so sorry about that.
Speaking of time the school year is almost over we are already working on June Bar/Bat Mitzvah's; I'm not sure where this year has gone. Between day to day life, work and family,a child in their first year of college, a new President and the economic turn down life has been busy.
Well if you are anything like me and just saw the year fly by then it would be wise to start preparing during the summer months for your up coming Bar/Bat Mitzvah. So whether that involves getting the clothing, thinking about your theme or finding the perfect favor for your event the summer is the best to do your research. For those of you who have children who are fortunate enough to go to summer camp but need to practice for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah that is coming up in September or October check with your camp. Many times they have tutors available to assist your children. Summer without the worries and pressure of school work on top of everything else is a good time to clear the cob webs and prepare for your most memorable of occasions.
So feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance at info@barmitzvahfavors.com or 561-750-8683 for "Favors that will be remembered long after your party is only a treasured memory"

Another Passover Recipe

I definitely realize that tomorrow is the first seder and I do have a menu prepared and most of the shopping done but I just found another recipe that I think I might swap out with my mash potatoes. I always make those for my daughter who is a little fussy. I found this great Baked Potato Latkes recipe that can be made ahead of time and it's even low fat.

Baked Potato Latkes

Ingredients

3 spray(s) cooking spray
2 pound(s) potato(es), yellow, peeled
3 medium shallot(s)
1/2 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute
3 tbsp matzo meal
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a standard 12-indentation muffin tin with nonstick spray.


Use the large holes of a box grater to shred the potatoes. Working by small handfuls, squeeze the shredded potatoes over the sink to get rid of any excess moisture. Place in a large bowl.


Stir in the shallots, egg substitute, matzo meal, thyme, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Divide the mixture into the 12 muffin indentations.


Bake 30 minutes. Spray the tops again with nonstick spray. Continue baking until browned and set, about 30 more minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving. Makes two latkes per serving.

Notes:
Store latkes in the tin, covered, in the refrigerator and reheat in a preheated 375ºF oven for about 15 minutes.

So if it isn't written in stone change it up and try this recipe.

Let me know what you think!

Getting ready for Passover?

Passover is just a couple of days away and if you are anything like me you tend to have your specific recipes for each holiday but you like to try a new one each year. I like the tried and true but I also like to spice things up. I love when people send me new recipes so here is one I found.


Chakchouka (Moroccan Salad)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

8 to 10 ripe tomatoes, halved, seeded and chopped

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped

1 jalapeno or serrano chili pepper, seeded and minced

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon lemon zest

salt to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add tomatoes and cook, stirring 4 to 6 minutes until they breakup and begin to exude juices and melt apart. Add garlic, peppers, chili peppers and spices and lemon zest. Continue to saute 3 minutes until well cooked and mixture forms a chunky sauce. Season with salt. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 10-12 servings

Only 43 calories per serving

Enjoy! Send me recipes too! ami@barmitzvahfavors.com

Green Products for your Bar/BatMitzvah Favor

The most common question we get asked from our clients is what is new and different for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Favor give-a-way. This year I would have to say it would be a green product. There are bags and water bottles that are perfect give-a-aways for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah favors. These are items that always get used and are most definitely affordable.
In a time when we are trying to be more aware of our surroundings and we need to make sure that our children and our children's children have a safe environment to live in this is a great statement to make. It is truly a Mitzvah to enlighten our children about saving our earth.
So e-mail us info@barmitzvahfavors.com or give us a call 561-750-8683 and will be more than happy to assist you with the newest green products available for "Favors that will be remembered long after your party is only a treasured memory"

What makes a favor unique?

We are constantly being asked what is the hottest new product for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Favor? There are always new bags and new apparel styles and even some new tech items. But to be honest what makes the item truly unique is the artwork that is created. Many parents say to me every weekend their child is going to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and they all say"all my child comes home with are sweatshirts and t-shirts". The truth is though that the kid's love these because they can have a graphic designed that commemorates their special day. They know everyone wears it after the weekend so the memory of their special day lives on. Of course the same holds true for other products as well; bags for instance. What these products have in common is that they all have large imprint areas.

Other popular items are blankets which can be used at home or at a sporting event, towels or beach mats for the beach (these are especially popular in warmer climates), water bottles(tons of options) which can be used when you are out and about or playing sports.

Please contact us and we will assist you in finding the perfect Bar/Bat Mitzvah favor that will be remembered long after your party is only a treasured memory. Please feel free to call 561-750-8683 or e-mail us info@barmitzvahfavors.com we look forward to hearing from you.

Help with Bar/Bat Mitzvah Favors in a downturned economy

At BarMitzvahFavors .com we have always tried to be sensitive to each families budget for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah childs favors. As you can see when you peruse our website there is something that fits everyone's budget. We are here to make sure we can assist you in adding that special touch to your event. We don't want to loose sight of what is truly important about this most memorable of occasions.

With all this said we like everyone in the US and around the world are aware of the economic crisis that has engulfed all of our lives. With this in mind we are trying to assist our clients in whatever way we can to help them save money while still providing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah favor for their event. So check out our Specials section where you will see a variety of items that are on sale.

Please feel free to contact us for assistance either by e-mail: info@barmitzvahfavors.com or give us a call 561-750-8683 -For "Favors that will be remembered long after your party is only a treasured memory".
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Bands, Florists, Invitation Companies & Party Planners Offering Favors

At BarMitzvahFavors.com we do party favors, we don't so invitations, we don't do flowers, we don't play in a band at your party and we don't help you with your decorations or planning. We do favors why don't we offer those services because we don't have the sources to offer them and are not expects in those fields. So why do so many bands, florists, invitation companies, decorators or party planners offer party favors. Simply because they want to milk every last penny out of you even though they can't possibly offer the wide range of items we do or the expertise we do. They want you to choose one of their limited selection of items as your party favor, in another words they want you to think this is all that is out there and on top of that they usually overcharge because they think they have a captive audience. We have over 3000 different vendors at our disposable and over 900,000 different items to offer. Just on our BarMitzvahFavors.com website we offer over 1000 of the most popular items and we update them all the time and add new items all the time. So when your band leader or your party planner says they can do your party favors ask them how big a variety of items do they have and can they supply you with 1000 different ideas. If not visit BarMitzvahFavors.com we only do party favors, we want you to buy what you want, not force you into accepting one of our 20 or so items. We look forward to lending our expertise to your party.