Looking for an addition to your charcuterie board? A great make-ahead extra for your bbq? Or just a fun finger food for a Shabbos meal? Did you make and love the beef jerky? Now I’ve got an even more versatile recipe of that will be the next big hit. Ready to make some salami chips?…
Prep These Gooey Chocolate Cookie Dough Lotus Dessert in 5 Minutes
Everyone’s looking for those easy desserts that don’t need a mixer, and frankly, don’t need time to prep either! These Gooey Chocolate Cookie Dough Lotus Cups are *that* dessert. They’re so easy to prep, you can even put these together during the meal and serve them piping hot (what could be better?). In these cupcakes,…
Chocolate Walnut Puffs and Coffee Ice Cream (We Can’t Wait for Pesach to Enjoy This One!)
Yes, these chocolate walnut cookies are amazing. Enjoy them as a snack or a complete dessert, served with coffee ice cream. We first called Chantzy over to the studio to show us how to make our own beef jerky, as feature in this post. First, we need to give you some background. Chantzy is the…
How to Make Your Own Beef Jerky
This perfect on-the-go protein can be easily made at home. Beef jerky is a super popular snack nowadays. If you like meat, we can’t think of a better protein-on-the-go. It’s definitely more wholesome and satisfying than other nosh and more filling than a protein bar (though it may be high in sodium). Beef jerky, though,…
How to Get a Good Night Sleep on That Redeye (or Any Flight)
Put your feet up and get some rest. Oh, so, how do you put your feet up? A short flight is like sitting in a car. You get on, you sit a bit, perhaps get some reading in, take a short nap if possible, and you get to your location. But then there are those…
This Grape Juice Sorbet is Our Favorite Pesach Treat
Make a batch and freeze it in tiny containers. No scooping or sticky hands necessary! Every Pesach season, I turn to Chantzy Weinstein’s instagram feed (@chantzW) for some new practical, down to earth advice. And last year, she didn’t disappoint. This grape juice sorbet is delicious. But so much more GENIUS than that is the…
This Go-To Meat Recipe Works With Any Roast or Steak!
Looking for a new meat recipe? Who isn’t?!? This Sweet Onion Roast is easy, versatile, and a no-brainer for Shabbos or Yom Tov. By Chantzy Weinstein I learned about this recipe while sitting around and enjoying the company of friends in the bungalow colony…isn’t that where all good recipes come from? Rechie Bergman, who shared…
The Easy Way to Check in & Go Through Security When Flying Overseas
Do you fumble for each family member’s passport when you check in and go through security? There’s one simple solution. You’re ready to fly. You have everything ready. There are hoodies and snacks and diapers and toys and prizes and chargers and headphones and blankies and pacifiers and sippy cups and books and passports….
We’ve Got the Perfect Gift Idea for the Seminary-Bound Girl or the Frequent Traveler in Your Life
Do you pack up big bottles of toiletries every time you’re going somewhere? This may be your solution. Do you have a daughter going to seminary? Or do you know someone who goes away Shabbos after Shabbos or business trip after trip? This is a great gift idea for them. Use any traveling case you…
The Easy Way to Toivel Flatware (or anything small)
You’ll never lose another spoon again By Chantzy Weinstein Why didn’t I think of this years ago?? Riiiiight?? This idea is sheer genius. So easy and quick. Just dump all your new flatware in a mesh bag or two (prepare this at home) and your toiveling is done in two minutes flat. Oh, and…