The Kichel Collection 2 is out! This week only get 20% off your copy at Feldheim.com with code Kichel20. (Plus, enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of carpool-related comics and more you’ll love!) I got super excited when I heard that there was a new Kichels book coming out. So did Esti Waldman (one of my…
This Way to Clean Tzitzis is the Easiest of Them All
It’s super practical and super doable. This is the tzitzis washing hack that will be your go-to once and for all. Back in 2018, we shared all different ways to clean tzitzis in this post. When I showed my cleaning lady the post so she could wash my boys’ tzitzit without the strings getting ruined,…
This Blanket Will Be THE Favorite Chanukah Gift – But It Takes a Month to Arrive!
It’s tested and true and it will be a yummy gift someone will really, really love – the Bauble Bar Blanket. We don’t really buy gifts on birthdays. Rather, we tend to buy gifts when the right item pops up. So, this past June, when Leah shared the link to these really cool yummy blankets,…
Beef and Broccoli
It takes minutes to prepare, and they’ll love you for preparing this: Beef and Broccoli. There’s no major story here. One of my kids requested beef and broccoli for dinner. But to make this a useful recipe for all of you, I wanted this beef and broccoli to be one that I could mostly prep…
Do I Really Need That Dutch Oven? Or How About That Roaster? (+ A Cheap Option!)
You might see those pretty, hefty pans in some food photos. But do you need one to cook great meats? Years and years ago, perhaps when I was newly married, there was an All-Clad store at the local outlet mall. And while there was not typically such amazing deals there, there was one day that…
Take These Hot Gooey Lotus Ramekins Straight from the Oven
Our 9×13 Lotus Blondies are transformed simply by changing the serving dish. Come Yom Tov, you might not want to serve most desserts in a 9×13. But you still want them to be easy! You don’t need new recipes. All you need is a new serving dish. Mix any 9×13 in a bowl, add it…
How to Make Amazing Maple Bourbon Back Ribs
Back ribs are one of my favorite culinary secrets. They present beautifully and they taste like much more expensive meat. Once you know how to cook them, they’ll be one of your favorite secrets too. If you want to serve an impressive-looking piece of meat, but you don’t want to go for a flanken roast…
Our Complete Guide to Pots. Part 3: Open Stock
Our guide continues with the specialty pots and pans you may want to have on hand. Earlier today, we covered the top picks for Stainless Steel Cookware Sets and Nonstick Cookware Sets, including all the information you need to choose the cookware that’s right for you! Sometimes, though, you need a specific pot or pan…
Our Complete Guide to Pots. Part 2: Nonstick
Our best-of-the-best pots guide continues as we cover nonstick cookware. Even though we recommend stainless steel for the majority of your cooking, many people like to choose a nonstick set for dairy/milchigs. This is because milky things tend to stick more to pots. Some people find them easier to clean, as there’s no scrubbing necessary….
Pizza Dough Goes from Frozen to Ready to Roll in Two Minutes
Frozen pizza dough usually takes a couple of hours to thaw at room temperature. Or it takes two minutes in the microwave. There are some things in life that are so ‘duh’ that I wonder why it took me 17 years to figure out. But if I didn’t figure this out until now, then perhaps there’s…
