Esti Waldman
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Absolutely Yummy Apple Cider Baked Donuts
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I baked these apple cider donuts and then invited the girls over to taste. The verdict: We gotta spread the word. This might be strange, but I prefer baked donuts to fried ones. It kind of defeats the whole Chanukah connection thing, but that’s just the way it is. And when I came across this…
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Want Only the Best Classic Donut? Fry These Yeshiva Donuts
It may be true. We found the best donuts. Just in time for Chanukah. A donut is a donut. Some donuts are better than others, but they’re pretty much all awesome. So, when my son came home from yeshiva raving about the donuts the cook made, I paid attention. This guy is not a foodie.…
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Yes, Mom. Smoother Mornings Are Possible!
Are mornings a marathon to get everyone out of the house and where they need to be in time? Do you feel exhausted before you even get to start your day? And do you feel guilty for yelling and shoving your kids out the door instead of sending them off calmly and ready to start…
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The Perfect Fall Yom Tov Dish: Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Chestnut Sauce

Want to create autumn on a plate? It’s never been easier with this gnocchi. My sister was looking for a seasonal way to serve gnocchi and came up with this perfect combination. And the best part is that it takes under 10 minutes to prepare, beginning to end! For another great gnocchi recipe, click here.…
Filed under: RecipesTagged with: easy recipe, fall, freezer friendly, main dish, pareve, pasta, Quick & Easy, Shabbos & Yom Tov, side dishes, stove top, vegetables, yom tov food -
This Olive Salad with Sauteed Leeks is a Total Keeper
This olive and leek salad provides that perfect, special burst of flavor to your Yom Tov table. Just about every Friday, Yussi Weisz of Snaps in Lakewood shares some of his Shabbos food prep in his “L’kovod Shabbos Kodesh” series. Each dish he makes is with that intention. Last week, I watched him dicing up…
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Went Peach Picking? Too Many Peaches? 11 Great Peach Recipes
We all wait for peach season and sure, peaches are great on their own. But when a peach is this good, we want to enjoy them in more ways than one. So you had a great outing and everyone was happy. The buckets are full of sweet golden goodness. Now that everyone has eaten as…
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14 Genius Road Trip Tips for a Smooth Journey
Road trips can be long…unless you make getting there part of the fun. It’s that time of year when we want to get out of town and see something new. And sometimes that involves a long—or very long—car ride. We’re here to help you not only survive the drive but maybe even enjoy it! OK,…
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Even the Kids Can Make These Cheesy Garlic Knots!

Serve these cheesy garlic knots with soup and/or salad for a light, crowd-pleasing meal any time of year. They’re super easy, family-friendly – and the kids can even make these garlic knots for you! Cheesy Garlic Knots Ingredients 1 store bought pizza dough (defrosted, if using frozen) Approximately 1 ½ cups shredded cheese ½ stick…
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Get Your Kids to Pack Their Own Camp Bags (Free Download!)
Summer is here. School is out and camp is in. And with camp comes camp bags. Endless packing and unpacking (and washing) of swimwear, water bottles, etc. Want some help with this task? Enlist your kids. Even the littlest ones can use our picture packing list as a guide to get their bags packed every…
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8 Great Household Items You’ll Find at Ikea
It’s not only about the furniture. These 8 super useful Ikea household items are also a bargain. So, we’ve made our little obsession with Ikea pretty clear in the past. It’s been a while since we’ve shared some of our favorites, so here we go: Let’s start with their handy dandy little tool kit. It…
Filed under: Home & Kitchen


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