Did you ever think that there is a better and best way to help? ‘אשרי משכיל אל דל ביום רעה ימלטהו ה [Tehilim 41:2] The pasuk means that we need to use our wisdom to help people in the smartest way. Here are some thoughts and tips on helping wisely. Tzedakah versus Chesed Tzedaka is with…
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We Love Tea: These Are Our Favorites
We had a casual discussion on our favorite teas amongst ourselves and decided to share them all with you. If you love tea, there’s almost nothing as comforting during the wintertime. Coffee most often loses its allure past the morning time, but tea is welcome anytime. Enjoy it in the evening when winding down, take…
Cauliflower Rice & Avocado Salad – This One’s Good
Never liked cauliflower rice before? Finally, a dish where it’s really, really food. You’ll even want to eat the leftovers. It all started when I had a guest whom I knew would appreciate a cauliflower rice dish. I started off by sautéing an onion…because onions simply make things like cauliflower rice (or quinoa, like in…
Talk it Out Tuesday: What’s the Oldest Piece of Clothing You Have?
This only counts if you still wear it! Today we are introducing a new series here at Between Carpools! One Tuesday per month, we will post a random question. The five of us will answer that question and then we will invite all of you to answer it in comments or on our social media…
Finding The Right Containers to Hold Gefilte Fish…What Joy!
I didn’t think I needed fridge containers either. Then, I saw these, and changed my mind. These containers are just the perfect size. For years, I have been struggling with the right container to store gefilte fish. I know, it sounds funny. It probably is kinda funny. And I probably shouldn’t have used the word “struggle”…
Risotto: The Comfort Food You Have Been Craving
Served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main, you can never be wrong when it comes to serving risotto. It’s a true crowd pleasing experience. ri·sot·to /rəˈzôdō,rəˈsôdō/ an Italian dish of rice cooked in stock with other ingredients such as meat and vegetables. Risotto, also known as the comfort food of your adult life. Try…
What Makes a Routine Actually Work?
Have you ever made a morning routine chart that worked wonders for a day (or two or three) and then totally stopped working? Me too. Why? The Novelty Effect When something is new, it feels good. Novelty triggers the release of dopamine, the feel-good motivation neurotransmitter. It’s like your brain gets a happy boost. As soon…
Mango is on sale!
Sometimes, you just want someone to tell you what to buy because sites like Mango can be overwhelming. We did the sorting for you! There’s still plenty of winter ahead of us, time to get some pretty things to wear everyday.
Overnight Potato Kugel
No, this is not the same as your standard potato kugel. But overnight kugel is a classic and it’s easy to learn the technique. There are a few topics we talk about often on BCP. I take full responsibility for some of those. They include pizza, schnitzel and kugel…and they’re things our families simply never…
What Happens When the Striker For Your Match Cloche Stops…. Striking?
No, you don’t need to buy a new one. So you own this pretty cloche and you love displaying it near your Shabbos candles. It’s useful and pretty. (We know, we own one too, and love it). But, as time goes on, or maybe it’s the Chanukah aftermath with lots of matches used nightly, you notice that…
