Shavuot Prep at T -3:15

So, here we are, heading into Yom Tov. Food is finishing up, with the following menu:

-- Fruit soup (recipe from Moosewood Cookbook, with my adaptations)
-- Lasagna (recipe from Aunt Gloria)
-- Cheese kugel (recipe from introverte)
-- Swiss vegetable medley (recipe from former coworker of mabfan
-- Chocolate cheese pie with berries and splorp (recipe originally from scarlettina with my adaptations)

The plants are watered (I did that before Shabbat), the hot plate is set up but not yet turned on, the candles (both the ones for Yom Tov and the ones to provide the flame to light from) are in place but not yet lit... considering that this morning at 10:00 I didn't yet have my groceries, I think I'm in decent shape. :-)

Good yom tov, all who are celebrating, and I'll be back on Wednesday.

D'var Torah, Parshat Nasso

Here's the d'var Torah (talk on the portion of the week) that I gave yesterday, for those who might be interested. Warning: some Hebrew language geeking ahead.

( Verbing Weirds Language )

And now, a glossary.
( Words, Words, Words )