If you miss your savory snacks on Pesach, these pickles are an easy crunchy alternative to yet another bag of potato chips. Salty wins over sweet in my house – except maybe when it comes to chocolate. So last Pesach I decided to experiment with making some pickles for everyone to snack on instead of…
This Refreshing Apple and Fennel Salad is Perfect
This recipe uses only simple ingredients and keeps beautifully in the fridge for several days. Loosely inspired by this gorgeous crudo dish (which you can also find in Dinner Done), this salad has become a staple on my Shabbos morning table. And with the simple, clean ingredients, it can work very well on Pesach, too. Fennel is…
Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies for Pesach
When we came across this recipe from Tammy Israel, we knew we had to try it. Last year, Tammy shared this recipe over at @saladsnsweets. It seemed easy enough for a child to make, so I had my 10-year-old daughter give it a go. They were absolutely the best Pesach cookies we’d ever tried!! I…
Use This Plastic Bag Hack to Avoid Greasy Containers
We’ve got a simple tip for you that will save you from having to clean those greasy containers right before Shabbos. Do you like to cook soup in bulk and then freeze batches in the right size container for your family? It’s so simple to pop it out of the container and heat up…
We Have Some Relief for Itchy Eyes Caused By Seasonal Allergies
For some of us, the worst part of seasonal allergies is dealing with relentlessly itchy eyes. We tried this makeup artist recommended product and found relief! A little while ago, makeup artist Miryam Levovitz recommended OCuSOFT Hypochlor eyelid cleanser spray as a great cleanser to prep for makeup application. She mentioned that it’s great for people with…
The 9×13 Life: Brownies For Those Who Love Anything Chocolate Mint
These gooey brownies are made perfect with just the right amount of mint flavor! It’s become a comical cliche that online recipes all start with a long-winded story before getting down to the actual recipe. But for this recipe, there’s a story really worth telling. Kids of Courage is an organization that provides adventure experiences…
Form and Function: Choose the Right Canisters for Your Kitchen Counters
If you choose beautiful canisters that match the style of your kitchen, you can hide practical items in plain sight without a cluttered feeling. Recently, in our behind-the-scenes stories on social media, I shared an image of the canisters I keep on my counters. They’ve been there for years and I hadn’t thought much of…
How Do I Deal With My Tangled Wig All Winter?
Coats, hoods and beanies – the tangling in winter makes our wigs so difficult to maintain. We found a winning solution! If you wear a wig in winter, chances are you know how bad the tangling can get. If you spend a lot of time in a wig and in a coat at the same…
Do You Have Lids for Your Dip Bowls?
Wouldn’t you like to just cover your dip bowls on Friday night and then use them again without having to wash and refill them? On a recent chat amongst us here at Between Carpools, Victoria mentioned how she’d love dip bowls that have lids instead of washing them out after the seuda on Friday night…
Is a Brisket or a Chuck Roast Best for Pulled Beef?
We tend to default to the more expensive cut of meat, but is it necessary when it’s going to be shredded? In one of our recent chats, we were discussing which cuts of meat we use for pulled beef. We were wondering why we tend to use a second cut brisket, which is significantly more…
