What’s more fun? Making this sugar-coated fruit, or eating it? It was a Wednesday night and instead of doing homework, baths, brushing teeth…we were busy watching chefs cook interesting and unusual dishes online. “One more!” was heard after each short video, followed by either “that’s so yummmmm” or, more often than not “ewww who would…
Keeping Brown Sugar Soft Is Not A Struggle Anymore
This little trick is a game-changer. My pantry has had OXO bins ever since a site called BCP recommended them. Everything goes into a bin. Cholent beans, flour, cocoa, confectioners sugar, rice, seeds… you get the idea. Into a bin and labeled, of course. Let’s not forget that step. (Read here all about my labeling…
Having Twins? Loads of Tips from Moms Who’ve Been There
Want to hear some good advice from moms who have raised twins themselves (and sometimes, multiple sets?). We asked lots of moms for their best advice on how to enjoy the best and get through the challenging parts. So, you just found out you are having….. TWINS!!! Oh my! Your heart skips a beat. Or…
How to Fill Up Those Lunch Boxes
If you are bored of preparing lunch, chances are that your child is bored too. Interesting lunches don’t have to be more work. Here are some ideas! I still remember having a conversation with Esti Waldman about our toddlers’ lunch, years ago. Those toddlers are turning 10 this winter. Those lunch boxes we used back…
Basics: When It Comes To Great, Fresh Popped Corn, Back To Basics Is Best
And by basics, we mean use a good ol’ pot. Try it one time and you won’t go back. Of course, microwave popcorn is super convenient and quick…but…as fresh as it is, there’s still something stale about it. Know what I mean? No? That’s probably because you need to try it our way and taste…
This Is the Only Battery Pack You’ll Ever Need
The only downside? It has so many uses, you might need a few of these battery packs. I was stranded in an airport (pre-Corona days, when travel was something we still did) waiting to get onto a flight after mine was canceled. Very annoying.) To make matters worse, my phone battery was dangerously low. I…
A Completely Incredible Apple Cobbler Cinnamon Bun Pie (Yes, That’s the Name!)
Yes. It’s all that but also it tastes even better than it sounds Every once in a while you stumble upon a recipe that is so unique, and so good, you know it belonged to some grandmother in Hungary. You can picture that grandmother wearing her apron in her old-fashioned kitchen as you bite into…
What Bathtub Should I Be Getting My Baby? I Wasn’t Sure So I Tried Them All….
Is there a baby bathtub that’s better than them all? It all depends on where you like to bathe your baby. You’d think by now I knew what I was doing as a mom. But no. With a 5 year break between my youngest two, I discovered that a) I forgot a lot about being…
Serve a Crowd with Etty’s Oven Baked Schnitzel
Who Needs To Fry? Crispy Schnitzel In The Oven Is The Way To Go. If you happen to follow Etty Efinger on Instagram, you will know that she cooks and bakes constantly. With a family of 9 children b’H and constant guests coming and going, her house is forever hustling and bustling. We visited earlier this…
Want A Rug In Your Sukkah? This Is What Worked For Me
Our Sukkah is our home for a week. Let’s make it cozy with these mats. We used to have this gigantic roll of vinyl flooring that we used as a floor for our Sukkah, which is on our deck. It was huge, heavy, smelled like plastic and took weeks to dry once the Yom Tov…