Dread homework? The more you dread it, the harder it will be. Kids feel what we feel. Yet, there are ways to troubleshoot homework time, figure out where things are going right or wrong, and make it a smoother process. Make It a Routine Homework should be viewed like eating and sleeping. Don’t make a…
Crumbs, Cream & Coulis: This is Our Favorite Dessert of the Season.
Did you ever think a dessert this gorgeous and fresh-tasting could be made entirely ahead? I called Renee Muller and told her I had an idea for a dessert based on a dish I saw at an event. I needed her help. What kind of fruit coulis would work? What fruit did she think I…
Why Didn’t I Ever Know About Glow-in-the-Dark Pacifiers Before?
Why use a regular pacifier when you can have one that’s easy to find in the night? Glow in the dark pacifiers is a real thing and it’s one baby product that I had no idea existed until now. And I believe it’s brilliant! Think about the struggle of the mom, who shines her cell…
Basics: How to Cook Quinoa
Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you prepare it correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. Save Print Basics…
The 5 Things Leah Always Keeps in Her Freezer
Why dirty pots over and over again when you can do it just once? Make big batches of these staples and have them ready for when you need ‘em. One of the first articles I wrote for Mishpacha magazine years ago was about things I stock in the freezer. The editor named that article, “Supermom,…
This is the Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta Your Kids Will Love Forever
Make a double batch. Make a triple batch. Just make enough so there’s always some ready in your freezer. There aren’t that many recipes that I’ve been making since I got married without stopping. With so many cookbooks, recipes and food trends, very few have been consistently part of my recipes repertoire. My sister-in-law Devorah…
Use a Hot Plate on Shabbos? How to Keep the Food Hot But Not Burning
Sometimes, the little tricks that are obvious to one person might be so helpful to another…like this hot plate technique. Many of the “hacks” we share on Between Carpools are things people do for years and don’t realize that it may be something others don’t know about. Posts that include tips on labeling your baking…
How to Fake Home Bake an Amazing Birthday Cake
Don’t want to bake from scratch? Have a child that prefers something other than a classic cake (i.e. like chocolate chip cookies or Rice Krispie treats?) These birthday cake hacks are for you. Last month, we showed you how to use a store-bought bundt cake (featuring the incredibly delicious “why bake when you can buy…
Why You Need Toasted Garlic Pitas at Your BBQ
It’s the BBQ additions that make all the difference. And these garlicky pitas will be one of your best additions ever. I love additions to a BBQ as much, or perhaps more than the actual BBQ. An addition like these garlic pitas make a BBQ oh-so-much more special. They are delicious with some chummus and…
Have You Ever Tried Eggplant Carpaccio? Well, You Must.
You may have tried this interesting twist on carpaccio at a restaurant. Now make this amazing eggplant appetizer easily at home. Usually carpaccio is made using raw meat or fish that’s been thinly sliced or pounded thin, then served as an appetizer. Israelis, though, always have ways of changing things up. I first saw the…