Esti Waldman
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What Type of Knives Do I Need?
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Whether you’re buying a new knife for Rosh Hashanah, or simply gearing up for the cooking marathon ahead, the right knife will come in handy. There is a minhag, found mostly in the Chassidic community, of purchasing a new knife for Rosh Hashanah. It is said to be a segulah for parnassah, so it can…
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Stock Your Freezer with Smoothies for School Days
Now you can add a nutritious fruit smoothie to the grab-and-go rotation on hectic school mornings. This school lunch solution was something we came up with back when my daughter was in upper elementary school and lunchtime was about socializing and not so much about eating lunch. She couldn’t “waste” her time sitting and eating…
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How to Clean Suede Sneakers
This foaming cleaner even got out the stubborn blue dye that bleeds off stonewashed clothing. We’re big fans of washing sneakers in the washing machine. But we also know that most suede sneakers can’t go into a machine. And when my daughter brought home these beige sneakers from camp with blue dye bled all over…
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What Really Works to Take Away the Mosquito Bite Itch
There are so many products that claim to soothe the itching, but what really works? We tested a bunch so you don’t have to. After serving as an all-you-can-eat buffet to some lucky mosquito (or a whole family of them), I was losing my mind from the itching. As much as you can tell yourself…
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A Couple of the Best Makeup Bags
We asked for your favorites and then tested them. Now we have our own favorites at different price points, too. In the past, I was a makeup minimalist. But after hosting and attending a string of simchos in a row, I realized that I felt better about myself at the events where I was wearing…
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Easy Homemade Tomato Jam
Savory and sweet, this jam is delicious on matzah or sourdough. After having tomato jam at a restaurant a few years ago, I was hooked. And when I came across the recipe for Tomato Jam Salmon in Adeena Sussman’s Shabbat cookbook, it became a family favorite. That recipe calls for some ingredients that we don’t…
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
Probably one of the most frustrating items in a house to clean, your stainless steel fridge CAN be clean and shiny! I know I’m not the only one who has struggled with just the right method to get my stainless appliances shiny and fingerprint-free. I’ve tried products and methods and finally settled on this one…
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Pesach Lemon Wafer Bars
They’re refreshing and light, and these Lemon Wafer Bars just might become an annual staple in your home too. Sometimes, it’s ironic how we come to begin making the recipes that have become our staples. These Lemon Bars were originally featured in Passover Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek, and for some reason,…
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You Can’t Stop With One of These Loaded Thin Biscotti
The crunch and flavor are so satisfying that you’ll keep reaching for just one more! This recipe is brought to you thanks to my father. I was over at my parents’ house shmoozing one evening when my father asked if I had ever tried my sister’s biscotti. She had recently made them a batch and…
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Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Super crispy, dairy Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes are easy to prep and irresistibly good. These Parmesan crusted potatoes are addictive in a way that makes them party food. If you could, you’d eat the whole pan by yourself! The little bites of potato are the perfect vehicle for the crispy Parmesan and the flavor is simple…
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