This is the salmon starter you’ve been looking for: Easy, quick and chic. There’s something about salmon fillet that makes us reach for it at the fish counter, overlooking the sea bass, branzino, and whatnot. Sure, we cook those too, sometimes. But, when we are not in the state of trying something new or overthinking……
The Best Honey Cake: Decadent. Satisfying. Just The Right Amount Of Gooeyness.
You might need to hide it once it’s baked, though. This honey cake is that good. Does anybody out there also get sentimental about honey cake? Or am I alone in this? Why is honey cake up there in the top 5 of my most favorite comfort foods ever? Is it because my mother and probably…
Grab and Go Snack Solution. Because, Come Summer, the Average Child Eats 9 Snacks a Day (I counted)
Do your kids turn over the kitchen searching for a snack, especially after a swim? Keep it orderly and healthy with this snack prep solution. Yay. So summer is here, full swing. Know what I love most about summer? Shopping for groceries again and again and again. (Insert generous dose of sarcasm here.) Also, cleaning…
Create a Spectacular Bouquet of Flowers Using This Genius Trick
You can arrange flowers like this with your own two hands. Yes, it’s possible. And it’s much easier than you think. One cold winter morning, Leah and I found ourselves looking for parking in Crown Heights. Now, if you know anything about Crown Heights, you’ll know that finding a spot is really not easy at…
The Super Simple Way to Make Whipped Cream Without a Mixer
It’s loads of fun to whip up heavy cream using this hack…and there’s no gadgets to wash when you’re done. Whipped cream dreams, here we come. Gone are the days of getting out your beaters or Kitchen Aid to make whipped cream. Introducing the oldest kitchen staple in the book: the Mason jar. Apparently, this…
This Soccer Themed Upsherin Party Was So Fun to Plan!
My son was obsessed with soccer. It started from there, and the rest just fell into place. You can get so creative with upsherins. There are no rules, no expectations, just lots of fun and games. My son loves to kick a soccer ball around. He sleeps with his ball, eats with it on his lap,…
Mommy’s Chicken. The Dinner You Pop Into The Oven Before You Leave For The Day.
Your house will smell as if Mommy is home even if she isn’t with Mommy’s chicken I will always make sure to have a tray of this chicken in my freezer for those last minute dinner emergencies, like when I suddenly need to spend the next day in New York or if I’m expecting a…
The Feel Good 5 Grain Challah
You will have your family raving about this 5 grain challah. Guaranteed. Move over whole wheat challah. There’s a new kid on the block. And this one is a 5 grain challah that has seeds, grains, and all kinds of organic stuff that will even make you feel good about finishing that 5th piece of…
How To Poach An Egg
Don’t be afraid. You can do this. You can poach an egg. Poached eggs are so delicious, elegant, versatile and…for some, scary. But, why? Really, they are so easy to prepare. I promise. All you need to know is the method and you will wonder why you didn’t try to poacj an egg ages ago….
This Roasted Tomato and Shallots Chicken is Not Just Another Chicken Recipe
Easy to prep. Check. Minimal ingredients. Check. Loads of flavor. Check. This tomato and shallots chicken is the perfect way to up your game for Yom Tov. Coming up with a Yom Tov menu can be challenging enough; add Pesach to the equation and one might feel a bit at a loss. Our family uses…
