And for a second I thought it was a lost battle…. I like when shirts are ironed and then folded. Not hung. I find it looks neater in the closet. That is, until I walk into my boys room and find all the shirts jumbled up and restuffed into the shelf in an attempt to…
Two Easy Steps: Turn A Basic Meringue into a Special Treat
Even your kids can take on this job! These meringues are great to have around (read freezer). Just a simple addition elevates these to a treat to serve guests alongside a cup of tea or as dessert. You’ll need: 1 3.5 ounce bar of dark chocolate, melted (see here how to melt chocolate) ½ cup…
The Mango Dessert That Everyone Has Room For
Refreshing. Light. Easy to prepare. Pretty. Can be prepared in advance. This mango coulis recipe is a keeper. Let’s face it. Yom Tov meals are heavy. Matzos are heavy. A nice refreshing dessert is always welcome. We posted our coulis recipe (see here) for Succos and it was such a huge hit we decided we…
Our Roundup of Crafts and Fun Activities for Kids to Do!
There are so many ways to keep little hands busy, from crafts to coloring books. Remember to sit down and take a moment to enjoy your children, while working on projects or crafts together. This is the perfect opportunity to take a less than perfect scenario and turn it into something positive. PLEASE NOTE: Amazon…
Need an Amazing Instant Coffee for Shabbos? This Is the Best I’ve Ever Tried
And I’ve been looking. Everywhere. Instant coffee is usually disappointing. This Nescafe espresso is amazing. I take my morning cup of java quite seriously if you know what I mean. My coffee machine is practically a family member. She (our coffee machine) gets the best coffee beans (straight from Italy, where else), weekly cleanups and…
Never Touch A Hot Pot Again!
It’s so easy to forget when the pan is hot. This is a great way to remind yourself. There are many recipes that begin by searing over a flame and continue with transferring the pan to the oven to finish cooking. This is a great cooking method that we’ve used in recipes like this one…
Cleaning The Menorah Glasses Doesn’t Need to Be Hard
Here’s what you need to know to take this task from tedious to easy Cleaning those burnt, greasy cups might make you want to give up and chuck them away altogether. No. You do not need to do that and buy new ones next year. Instead, just read on here. All you need is a…
This Printed Menu is That Finishing Touch To Any Party
Learn here how easy it is to personalize your menu, and how you can easily tie your particular occasion, while dressing up your table. Sometimes, you just need that finishing touch. A printed menu can add that polished look to any event. It easily turns your dinner into something more. After a reader suggested we…
The Genius Trick for Using Clothing Dots on Socks
Clothing Dots take seconds to iron on, and literally melt into your fabric so you don’t feel them! And this is the best way to use them on socks! Ironing our Clothing Dots into fabric is one way to ensure they stay put for many many washes (trust us, way longer than the life of…
The 9 x 13 Life: The Only Chicken On The Bone That My Whole Family Agrees to Eat (Girls Included)
You have never tasted a better roast chicken. This is not your typical chicken recipe. This roast chicken is succulent and juicy on the inside, yet crispy on the outside. Whether you prefer the “tops” or “bottoms” of chicken, there’s something for everyone here. I can prepare this recipe once a week and nobody will complain. It’s…