Bright and fresh flavors take this eggplant salad to the next level. There’s always something amazing cooking at my sister’s house. No, really. They have a very open home, so there’s usually someone cooking up something in the kitchen. And since her husband is a caterer from a family of caterers, it’s always worth peeking…
These Shabbos Potatoes Are My Family’s Favorite Friday Night Side Dish
Easy to make and to reheat, these potatoes might just be the ultimate Shabbos comfort food. Since the very beginning of my cooking days, these potatoes have had their spot on the Shabbos menu. I don’t make it every week, but when I do, everyone is happy. And I never make just what I need…
Talking Points: Stay Connected With Your Child Even from a Long Distance
Be prepared and you won’t waste another chance to reconnect on your next phone call. Some kids are just not good at phone calls. Chances are they’re not very good at responding to your questions about their day in person either, but when they’re living at home there’s a good chance you’ll get some conversation…
How to Get Away With Less Ironing
This simple trick can save you from hours of ironing. Want to know something strange about me? I enjoy doing laundry. When I’m not pressed for time, I find folding laundry relaxing. There’s something so satisfying about watching the neatly folded piles growing. Know what I really don’t enjoy? Ironing! It’s one of my least…
Vacuum Seal Some Chicken Or Jerky for Meals on the Go or at Yeshiva
Prepare some proteins they like and they can have a ready meal in just a minute or two! I don’t know about you, but I’m always worrying about what my people are going to eat. In a classic “ess, sheyfelah, ess” fashion, I have to know that everyone has proper food wherever they’re going. I…
Use Your Beauty Products to the Last Drop
So much product can be left behind in a jar or bottle simply because you can’t reach in. We found the solution that helps you get every last bit! Isn’t it frustrating when you can clearly see that you have some of that expensive foundation or face cream left in the jar, but you just…
How To Use All The Falafel Balls in Your Freezer
Too many bags of frozen falafel balls? Change it up! Here in NJ, we’re still getting government subsidized meal boxes. And it seems that every week, there’s a bag of falafel balls in ours. When the collection started getting out of hand, I decided something had to happen. Problem is, while we love falafel, we…
The Best Products for Charging Your Devices When Traveling
We picked our favorite products for all kinds of travel. Whether it’s a short weekend visiting your parents’ or a week-long vacation, chances are you’ll need to charge a device or two or six while you’re away. If you travel more than once or twice a year, our first piece of advice is not to…
Make These Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches for a Quick and Easy Dessert
It doesn’t get much easier than these ice cream sandwiches for a special summer dessert! Before Shavuos, I walked past the specials department of my local supermarket and they had a display of sweetened condensed milk. I figured this could work for some kind of dairy dessert, so I put a jar in my cart….
Our Beginner’s Guide to Laundry
Are you new to the laundry game? Are you responsible for getting your clothes clean for the first time in your life? We’re here to help! It’s not rocket science, but learning the laundry basics can feel overwhelming. So let’s break it down together and you’ll master it in no time. Let’s start with separating….