There are lots of delicious things in the world. But we really need things that are both practical and delicious, dishes that can be made ahead, and still taste like they were made fresh. Like this Confetti Orzo. This recipe I originally published in Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking. It’s a great side dish that…
These Can Help You Prepare Your Son for His First Haircut
There are always those boys that yell and scream the day that it’s time for their first haircut. You can make sure they’re brave and ready. You know the moment. Just when you want to capture that milestone, they toss their yarmulke and cry and cry while you keep trying to take that photo. One way…
Top 14 Skills Your Child Can Learn While in Quarantine
Is your child bored? Do they need something productive to do after Zoom classes and phone shiurim? Let them continue to develop, grow, and gain confidence by learning a new skill. As an adult this time in our life, we need to survive. For all those saying, “Take advantage of the time at home, learn…
Basics: How to Make Charoses
Learn how to make charoses for your Pesach seder. If you’re making Pesach for the first time this year, you’re going to need to make charoses yourself. This is our favorite version. Use hazelnuts without the peel. If you cannot find peeled hazelnuts, simply toast whole hazelnuts. Rub the nuts between your palms or in…
This Is the Best Pesach Apple Crumble We Ever Tried
Make sure to double your crumbs…you’ll want to use them on top of everything. We love these crumbs. We make a big batch and use them on everything (stay tuned for more ways to use them!). But, first, why not use them in the most obvious, basic way? On top of an apple crumble, of…
Your End-of-the-Day Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
Kids growing up? Are they old enough now to help you with kitchen cleanup? It may be time to share the responsibility! One of the easiest jobs I’ve given over to my children is cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. It may sound like a difficult and overwhelming job to give over to a child,…
The Easy Way to Make Hot Pretzels at Home
Making pretzels is a great rainy day activity. This is one of my favorite recipes from Kids Cooking Made Easy. When I was younger, I didn’t like school lunches. I used to walk to school, so on the way, I’d stop at a corner store and buy myself hot pretzels for 50 cents to eat…
How Not to Be So So Hard on Yourself – 10 Ways
You’re doing a great job. And the person who is telling you otherwise? It may just be you being hard on yourself. How do you combat those negative feelings of inadequacy? Here are 10 ways to rid those thoughts that drag you down—and be ready to take on the world with confidence and a smile….
Add Easy Tomato Confit to Your Shabbos Table
It doesn’t take any extra work. But it adds a whole lot of extra flavor. Tomato Confit is our new favorite addition to the table. Originally this recipe began as a way to get rid of an extra box of grape tomatoes in the fridge. Then it was so loved that we now buy a…
8 Ways to Roll Your Babka for a Different Look
Babka is one of those all-time favorite baked goods to gift on Purim. Want to make yours look a little different? Here are some new shapes and versions you may want to try. Let’s start with the classic shape. A jelly roll, twisted in half (plus pick up this genius hack!). Next is everyone’s BCP…