If you’ve been around here for a bit, then you probably know that we have been on a journey to learn more about the Biblical Feasts. Well, the Feast of the Unleavened Bread and First Fruits are almost upon us, and I decided that being prepared makes it more likely that I can follow through with the intentions of celebrating this year.
We will be trying to incorporate some of the traditional foods into our menus during this time, and we plan to eat by candlelight whenever possible. Please note that I am not an expert, and most of these ideas are just ideas that I have, and I can not say that they are traditional or ‘allowed’ for a traditional Jewish celebration.
Wine or grape juice is normally served with meals as well, although we will probably opt for sparkling wine, apple cider, or juice.
You can change whatever recipes you need to make this work for you… you can even buy premade foods and make this work. The idea is to celebrate your BLESSINGS and show THANKFULNESS to GOD.
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Feast of the Unleavened Bread/First Fruits Menu & Activities
We will be having a lot of dishes with eggs and unleavened bread. We may also include lots of relish trays with olives, pickled beets, and such with dinner and lunches.
Here is the menu that we have come up with:
1st Day
Breakfast
Shakshuka, fruits
Lunch
Cold Plate Lunch w/unleavened bread
Dinner
Baked Salmon or Mississippi Pot Roast w/rice – We’ve been making this with smoked lamb and it is so good!
Lentils, Rice, Salad, Seasonal Veggies w/Dip
Stuffed Mushrooms w/Dipping Sauce – can be prepared ahead and heated before serving
Dessert
Chocolate Covered Eggs (updated with more flavors!) These can be shaped into anything.
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider
Notes:
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
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2nd Day
Breakfast
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole, breakfast meat
Lunch
Dinner
Smoked Pork BBQ w/Taco Bar
Guacamole, Sauteed Onions,
Salad, Seasonal Veggies w/Dip
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, or Coffee
Notes:
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
3rd Day
Breakfast
Breakfast In a Cup, yogurt, fruit
Lunch
Cold Plate Lunch w/unleavened bread
Dinner
Mom’s Oven Stew or other Soup
Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes
Dessert
Just Like Grandma’s Chocolate Pudding
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, or Coffee
Notes:
Have a potluck or Soup day.
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
4th Day
Breakfast
Rice Pudding, fruit
Lunch
Dinner
Broiled Tilapia
Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Slaw
Steamed Asparagus, Pickled Eggs
Dessert
Ice Cream Sundaes
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, or Coffee
Notes:
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
5th Day
Breakfast
Stuffed Omelets, Fruit
Lunch
Cold Plate Lunch w/unleavened bread
Dinner
Broccoli Slaw, Fried Green Beans
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, or Coffee
Notes:
Go on a Nature Walk and take pictures!
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
6th Day
Breakfast
Bird Nests Use bell pepper rings in place of the bread, fruit or breakfast meat
Lunch
Dinner
Weenie Roast or Campfire Meal (No Buns!)
Hot dogs roasted over fire w/ all the fixin’s
Potato Salad , Baked Beans, Cole Slaw
Dessert
Sopapillas w/whipped cream and strawberries
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, or Coffee
Notes:
Have a Star Gazing Party and a Weenie Roast!
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
7th Day
Breakfast
Stuffed Mushroom Omelet, fruits
Lunch
Pizza on unleavened bread
Dinner
Roast Beef or Lamb
Mashed Potatoes, Spinach Salad,
Carrots & Celery Sticks
Applesauce, Grapes
Dessert
SNACKS:
Fresh fruits and veggies
Beverages:
Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Apple Cider, or Coffee
Notes:
Prepare an extra special meal or dessert, as this is the last day of the FEAST.
You may choose to read Scripture during breakfast, or you may also choose to do a special Bible Study during this time.
Light your candles and say a prayer before sitting down to eat.
When the First Fruits start, you will begin counting the Omer… dinner time might be a good time to do this together. You can find a lot of neat crafts online, but I’m thinking we may do it similar to an ‘Advent Calendar’ or paper chain with daily verses from Psalms written for every day.
I am printing this out as one-sided documents so that I can add in notes on the front/back of the pages, as needed. I will probably file the daily notes with the daily menu plans as well and keep this for future reference in my Holiday Planner.
I hope this inspires you to celebrate this Biblical Feast… remember these are just ideas and you can change things to work for you. Are there any suggestions you would make? If so, please let us know in the comments.
God Bless!
Learn more about the Biblical Feasts HERE.
You can check out our other posts on Biblical Feasts using the links below:
Transform Your Celebrations: Biblical vs. Traditional
Embracing New Family Traditions in Homeschooling
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