Enjoy it as a cereal with milk, or as an add-in to your yogurt. This is one granola that appeals to those who like wholesome foods and those who like sweet things alike. When I brought this granola to a Between Carpools photoshoot one day, I didn’t realize that it would become a favorite that…
The 9×13 Life: Outrageous Lotus Blondies
These are perhaps my favorite bar ever. And they couldn’t be easier to make. As long as you have a jar of Lotus Biscoff spread around, you’re good to go. When I looked at the list of our “Top 20” recipes of the past year (you can view the list here), I thought it…
What I Learned from Working on NShei HaSiyum
The pages are filled with lots of inspiring messages. But some messages of NShei HaSiyum stick out in my mind. Baruch Hashem, earlier this year, I was humbled to have been offered the opportunity to curate the content for a new publication that would be distributed at the Siyum HaShas: NShei HaSiyum, a magazine for…
The Perfect Make Ahead Roasted Veggie Salad
The work is already done – just toss and serve this Roasted Veggie Salad. For awhile, this salad has been my go-to for Yom Tov meals (minus the feta). It solves two problems. One, it solves the “side dish” problem as roasted vegetables usually need to be roasted fresh and served hot. That’s one item…
The Balloon Dart Game Was My Best Chanukah Party Activity Ever
You can make a DIY Balloon Dart Game…all the cousins will be talking about it until next Chanukah! For as long as I can remember (perhaps for more than 10 years!), I’ve been hosting a big kids-oriented Chanukah party for the extended family…and I always try to think of the latest and greatest activities to…
Going Skiing? Here’s the Complete What-to-Wear Checklist
If you don’t have the right clothing, your day on the slopes will be a bust. Stay warm and safe with this complete list. Sure, you can grab a football and simply run outside to play. But when it comes to other cold weather sports, there’s tons and tons of special clothing and gear that’s…
We’re Sharing Our Famous Crispy Beef Recipe
And guess what? This family-friendly dish is also freezer-friendly! While researching for Starters & Sides Made Easy, we asked lots of people what types of appetizers they love. We had lots of requests for crispy beef, which is thin strips of beef tossed with a sauce, and is popular in American Chinese restaurants. Letting the…
Slippers & Gloves! You’re Ready for Winter with These Cyber Steals
The entire Isotoner website is now 60% off (that’s amazing!) and it couldn’t be a better time for new slippers and gloves. Often, we need to decide between “low price” and “good quality.” With this deal at Isotoner, you can get both. 60% Off Sitewide with code MERRY. Valid 12/4-12/7 Plus, free shipping over $25…
I Wait for This Tory Burch Sale All Season
What’s better than a new pair of shoes? A new pair of shoes on sale. I may be simple when it comes to most things, but one thing I do like is good quality shoes. And any one who is a Tory Burch fan knows that they offer a great balance of style, value, quality,…
Do You Love English Muffins, Split Open and Toasted with Melted Butter? Then Click Here.
Make your own English muffins…then sit down to enjoy ‘em while they’re hot. There was one point in my adult years that I suddenly became very nostalgic for English muffins, which I used to enjoy often when I was a kid. I’d split them open (open with fingers or a fork, never a knife), put…