When it’s time for a special breakfast, it’s time to whip up a batch of these pancakes. The “Kid’s Favorite Pancakes” in Dinner Done (#1) is probably the most used page in my copy. Because while we make pancakes all the time, we still don’t know the recipe by heart! It’s our go-to breakfast every…
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Make Your Basic Pancakes a Little More Special by Adding Gelt
Just a touch of chocolate in the form of gelt makes fresh pancakes all the better. Sometimes, all it takes is one little twist to make a breakfast feel just that much more special. And it’s those mornings when the whole family is home together that might be the perfect time. If you have gelt…
Chanuka Is Here, and So Are the Toys!
How to handle the “new stuff” overload. The doorbell rings. The kids scream “Bubby!” or “Savta!”, and bolt toward the door faster than they ever run anywhere else. You open it to find your Parents standing there, beaming with pride, holding the world’s largest gift bag. You’re genuinely touched, they love your children, but a…
Download and Print These Chanukah Coloring Pages!
Need an easy, low key activity for right about now? These Chanukah coloring pages are fun for all ages to color. For another Chanukah coloring activity, see our new Chanukah accordion project, aka agomograph, here. There’s lots more Chanukah coloring pages on Between Carpools. And, of course, kids also love creating our Chanukah caricatures! There’s…
Boneless Flanken and Potatoes with Red Wine
You’ll be proud to bring this Boneless Flanken with Potatoes with Red Wine, and Shallots, to the Shabbos table. This recipe is one of my favorites from my Shabbat cooking classes. Add it to your Shabbat Chanukah menu! This recipe uses boneless flanken, which is a more affordable cut of meat (it’s not the same…
Play the Hat Glove Scarf Game at Your Chanukah Party
Want to incorporate some dreidel spinning with a game that needs absolutely no prep? The Hat Glove Scarf game is a blast to play! It’s simple! All you need are a bunch of hats, gloves, and scarves. Take turns spinning the dreidel. Land on a Hey? Put on a hat. Land on a Gimmel? Put…
Gifts of a Different Kind
These are the gifts that mean more than most others With Chanukah just around the corner, many of us are consumed with the project of gift giving. We’ve discussed before whether or not Chanukah gifts are a minhag yisrael or chukas hagoyim. We can also discuss the pros and cons of Chaunkah gifts for children…
Fire Safety & Chanukah
A little awareness makes a life-saving difference. Hi, my name is Sima Clapman. I’m the Fire Prevention Specialist for the Lakewood Fire Department, a mom, and someone who truly loves being in the kitchen, especially during Chanukah. In my role, I do many things, but my favorite part is teaching our community how to stay…
The Only Latke Recipes You’ll Ever Need
From the best classic version to the tips and hacks to prep ahead or make them special, if you’re looking to make latkes, look here. We know–you either want to go classic and you just want the best version. Or you’re looking to have a little fun and change it up. You’ll find the right…
Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Super crispy, dairy Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes are easy to prep and irresistibly good. These Parmesan crusted potatoes are addictive in a way that makes them party food. If you could, you’d eat the whole pan by yourself! The little bites of potato are the perfect vehicle for the crispy Parmesan and the flavor is simple…
