A delicious way to celebrate Shavuot is to eat cheese and other milk products, a tradition for many Jews around the world. This year the holiday is from sunset May 19 to nightfall May 21, and I’m going to celebrate with Cheesecake Blintzes and a gluten-free Blueberry Yogurt Tart in an Almond Crust. Both reflect…
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Shavuot
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