You don’t need to be Syrian to enjoy it, but if you are, this charoset is the number one Pesach must-have. Next to matzah itself, there is nothing more necessary on Pesach than this charoset. In Pesachs past, I’ve packed it in suitcases and brought it with me wherever I went. It’s the reason Korech…
A Crafty House is a Calm House. 15% off Everything at The Craft Shop Online!
This deal is exclusive for BCP readers. Visit The Craft Shop Online and enter “carpool” at checkout. The Craft Shop Online usually supplies our schools with all the cute crafts that keep our kids busy learning while in school. But now that they’re home, we can bring the crafts in-house! The Craft Shop Online is…
Basics: How to Make Perfect Meringues
If I don’t make any other sweet thing on Pesach, I will make meringues…the melt-in-your-mouth perfect little sweet treat. Let’s get a few things straight. I don’t leave my meringues in the oven overnight. We like them crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside. And you can accomplish that simply by baking for…
Pesach is Coming. You Are Going to Need Disposables.
There’s 10 Pesach meals ahead for each of us. Make sure you have your disposable dishes on hand. And these are the prettiest you’ll find anywhere. We’re all making Pesach on our own this year. Including Shabbos, that’s 10 Yom Tov meals being served at home around our tables. I’m often a stickler for real…
Do We Want Mashiach Enough?
We’re all praying that this pandemic ends and things go back to normal. But is that what we should be praying for? If this ends, and things go back to the way we were, it could be that we lost out on a great opportunity. We’re being tested now–do we really want Mashiach–or do we…
Your Last Minute Amazon Prime Mishloach Manos Supplies
Not everyone gets their mishloach manos act together one month before. But there’s a time for everything. And when you don’t want to battle the crowds, get those last minute mishloach manos essentials to your door. There are still those little things. The cello bags you still need. The ribbon. Or it could be the…
Company Coming? Make Crock-Pot Corned Beef
There’s nothing easier. And your guests will go nuts. Everyone will rave about how great the meat is. And you’ll laugh inside. Because all you did was put corned beef in the Crock-Pot. This is the perfect solution for Shabbos lunch or even on a busy day like Purim when you need an effortless main…
Your Guide to Melting Chocolate
Melting chocolate should be simple. But sometimes it goes smoothly and sometimes we end up with a thick, gloppy mess. We’ve answered all your questions so you can melt chocolate successfully anytime. I often get asked questions on the topic of melting chocolate. And since I’ve melted quite a bit of chocolate in my life…
How to Shrink Wrap Your Mishloach Manos Package
Shrink wrap is super practical plus gives a professional look to your mishloach manos. And it’s so easy to do! I first learned how easy it is to shrink wrap a few years ago when hanging around my BCP friends. I couldn’t believe how easy it was! Shrink-wrapping gives that finished, professional look to a…
You Can Make This Chocolate Popcorn Now–And Freeze It!
Beat the rush and create a unique chocolate popcorn treat Chocolate popcorn is one of my oldies but goodies. There was a time when I’d make it every single week as a dessert for Shabbat. I’d serve it in a big jar and we’d sit around the Shabbat table late into the night, schmoozing while…