Forget those jarred sauces. Rorie’s Sticky Silan Brisket, from food you love that loves you back, is just the meat you want for Yom Tov. Before we talk about this recipe and why we chose to share this particular recipe from Rorie Weisberg’s new book with you, can we take a moment to say: Yay! It’s finally…
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Protect Your Cabinets and Shelves from Oil Stains
This simple solution will save you from lots of cleanup. It seems that no matter how careful you are, the outside of your oil bottles will almost always have some grease on them. And when you put that bottle back on the shelf, you’ll end up with grease stains on the shelf, too. The solution…
9×13 Life: Dairy White Chocolate Pretzel Blondies
We subbed half the butter with oil to get the butter flavor with less expense…this is one dairy bar you don’t need lots of new ingredients to make! There are some recipes in life that I avoid making simply because I love them too much and I would eat too much of them. There’s the…
Disposable Paper Goods–How Much Do I Need for a Party?
It’s not that hard, but once you have your formulas down, you can order and entertain with ease. Over Pesach, I had a lot of company. And while I sat down one day and concentrated to figure out what to include in my LuxeParty order (don’t forget to use code BCP15 for 15% off), it was choosing…
Go-To 3-Ingredient BBQ Marinades for Chicken and Steak
It’s so easy, it’s just about obvious. And yet, these simple marinades for grilled meats are always popular. Most Yomim Tovim, I cross one meal off my list of those I need to prepare by planning a simple grilled meal–and everyone loves it. I make this roasted vegetable salad (roasting the vegetables and preparing the…
Move Over Rav Kav: You Can Now Pay for Public Transportation in Israel with Your Phone
If you’re spending time in Israel, use the Moovit app to pay for your ride on the bus, train or light rail! On a recent trip to Israel, I got to try the relatively new Moovit app and it was such a pleasantly smooth experience. In recent years, riding a bus has been tricky because…
Don’t Put Away That Leftover Corn On the Cob Yet
If you do it the right way, there’s a better chance it will get eaten. You know how sometimes you can buy super fresh corn on the cob for a great price? You get caught up in the farmers market vibe and put 10 ears in your bag. Or you buy that pack of 8…
Looking For Great Books To Read At Bedtime?
We know how it is. Some books are more fun to read than others. Here are the ones I personally pick from our bookshelf, at bedtime. This is a list of over 30 books even you will enjoy reading – we have recommendations for younger children (2-6) and older ones (4-8) too. Bedtime is a…
Get the Whole Family Helping With Shabbos Preparation
Don’t do it all yourself: even the little ones can be pitching in to prepare for Shabbos. Getting ready for Shabbos is part of the routine of every single week. So why do our kids seem surprised every time we ask them to do a task before Shabbos?? It’s time to assign specific tasks to…
Betty Crocker French Fries and Chickpeas
Throw this side dish into the Betty Crocker for an easy, filling family-friendly side or meal. Since our first Betty Crocker Pizza Maker post was published, we’ve been hooked. We’ve used it for travel, made salmon, cooked pasta, home fries, eggs and pancakes. Whatever you can make in the oven or on the stove, you can also make in your Betty Crocker. Talk about…
