Say hello to your new Purim appetizer. Back in 2016 I wrote a cookbook, Our Table, and within the most popular recipes, the Spiced Meat Envelopes simply stood out. It seemed like everyone was preparing them. And I did too, for my family. This appetizer was particularly popular with kids, somehow. And moms love it when…
How To Clean A Leather Couch
Sometimes, you know it needs a real deep cleaning. Our couch gets a lot of use. We have a “no food on the couch” policy but go explain that to our two-year-old. He likes to unwind after a long day playing with Magna Tiles and trains, with a nice bag of Bamba and a sippy…
Turn Your Chicken Soup into a New Weekday Meal
It’s the Jewish multivitamin, but it’s also a multitasker. Between the five of us, there is always a conversation going. Whether via Whatsapp (that one never stops), or even, via the good old telephone. There is nothing like a shmooze, and those happen most of the time while cooking. It was during one of those…
Long Winter Nights Call For New Books (Over 40 Recommendations!)
Here is a roundup of books for ages 8 through 14 (see age above each title). “Mommy, there’s nothing to read!” yelled by a child staring at a bookcase containing 500 books is the equivalent of the “I have nothing to wear” every woman thinks while looking at a closet full of clothing. Sometimes, you…
Betty Crocker Everything Spice Salmon
It literally takes half the time. The hype is real. This round, red klutzy machine that you seriously cannot figure out where to store (you didn’t think you were alone on that, did you?) is actually a G-dsend. Yes. We all have ovens. And toasters. And frying pans. Yet we turn to Betty time and time again….
Finding The Right Containers to Hold Gefilte Fish…What Joy!
I didn’t think I needed fridge containers either. Then, I saw these, and changed my mind. These containers are just the perfect size. For years, I have been struggling with the right container to store gefilte fish. I know, it sounds funny. It probably is kinda funny. And I probably shouldn’t have used the word “struggle”…
Rivky Kleiman’s Battered Fried Tilapia from Simply
Gifting a cookbook this Chanukah? If you loved Simply Gourmet, then you’ll love Rivky’s next book: Simply. If you missed the first post about Rivky Kleiman’s new book, check it out here along with a recipe for Rivky’s Sweet and Tangy Chicken (the perfect family-friendly dish!). These Battered-Dipped Tilapia Strips are another fun family favorite…
Gift Wrap Inspiration: Sometimes, It’s Not Only About What’s On The Inside
Gift wrapping is an art to be taken seriously. Whether you worked really hard finding that perfect gift, or, you really didn’t, it’s irrelevant. Invest some thought and some creativity into your wrapping and you will take your gift from nice to wow! Here is a great video tutorial on how to wrap a simple…
Exclusive Sneak Peak! Rivky Kleiman’s Sweet and Sour Chicken from Simply
If you loved Simply Gourmet, then you’ll love Rivky’s next book: Simply. There are so many recipes that we want to make! Rivky Kleiman is incredibly talented with flavors and textures. She knows how to create a recipe that will wow you and your family, yet still, does not require many steps or exotic ingredients….
How To Prepare Your Child For Surgery
How much do we want to say? What do they need to know? How do you explain? It is never easy, sending your child off to get a procedure done, no matter how minimal and “routine” it may be. Waving goodbye to your son or daughter, knowing that they are going into an operating room,…
