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 Peek! 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,…
This Easy Rice with Mushrooms Takes Minutes To Throw Together
This rice side dish tastes gourmet, is so easy to make, looks pretty on the plate and even reheats well! Yes, all that! Want umami? We have umami. This side dish is so flavorful and hearty, we sometimes forget it’s only a side and we have just that for dinner. It’s that good! Also, it…
Mazel Tov! How Does One Set Up For A L’Chaim Or A Spontaneous Party, At Home?
And, to add to the stress, it’s still pretty hush hush. You don’t want to call your neighbor, not yet, for help. So what does one do? Note: Different communities might have different customs. Some of these tips might not be applicable to you. But if this does seem to be what’s done in your…
Potatoes Take a Long Time to Cook. How Can You Cut the Time in Half?
Learn how to cut the time potatoes take to cook in half, because sometimes waiting isn’t an option. If you’re a Mom, you’ll know that sometimes you need dinner to be ready fast. Ok fine, most times. Dinner done, fast and tasty, is a daily requirement. Also, incidentally, the title of a popular cookbook we might…
Arranging Fresh Flowers Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
It’s especially easy with the help of these simple tools! If you know me, even a little, you will know that I love having fresh flowers everywhere. Seriously though, everywhere. If I have guests, I will tend to get the flowers before I plan a menu or head to the grocery store. My reasoning is…
How to Make Arbes (Cooked Chickpeas)
They taste way better when homemade. I used to joke that, as a kid, I knew one of my siblings was having a baby any day now if, by Wednesday, I saw a bowl of chickpeas soaking in water on the kitchen counter. Many have the tradition to serve arbes and beer at a shalom…
This Lip Mask Is My Favorite Makeup And Self Care Product Right Now
This lip mask is the reason I haven’t purchased any lip gloss in forever. Sometimes, you need to raid your teenagers makeup drawer to discover new things. Yes, I am fully aware that the tables have turned and the child who used to go into my makeup drawer has turned into a teenager who knows…
