Do you love a spicy dip with your challah? Get your jalapeno peppers and let’s get going. When Esti Waldman asked me to create some “heimish” Shabbos recipes with a twist for this series of לכבוד שבת קודש, I couldn’t fall asleep that night. I was thinking about how to take a “heimish” recipe that…
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How She Does It: Between Carpools Chats with Mica Soffer, Publisher of COLLive.com
Q: First, can you tell us a little bit about your “work-life” and your “home life.” At work, I’m the publisher and editor of COLlive.com, a Jewish media outlet that provides news of the Chabad community worldwide, as well as news of interest to the Orthodox Jewish community. More than a news source, it has…
Basics: How to Refill Your Windshield Wiper Fluid
Do you consider anything that’s under the hood of your car a mystery? You can replace the windshield wiper fluid on your own – we’ll show you how. When the weather gets close to the freezing point and you start getting those frost crystals on your windshield, it’s time to make sure your windshield washer…
Why Are These Baked Sweet Potato Fries So Good?
This easy sweet potato fry side dish has been a go-to countless times. There’s something about these sweet potato fries―whenever we made them after publishing Kids Cooking Made Easy―we noticed that they always came out best when we measured the spices exactly and didn’t skip or substitute any. So just trust us. Prep according to…
What to Do in Israel with Kids
Taking the kids along on your next Israel trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kevarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so…
8 Fun Activities for Motzei Shabbos
Once Shabbos is over in the wintertime, there’s a long cozy (homework free) Motzei Shabbos evening ahead of you. Plan ahead and make some great family memories and nights to remember. Come winter, motzei Shabbos features super long evenings, cold weather, and kids that need food and entertainment. If you don’t prepare in advance you’re…
12 Favorite Bins and Boxes from The Container Store
Few things make a woman feel as satisfied as having an organized home. These favorite boxes and bins will help you get there. There is nothing as satisfying as having an organized house. That organized house is a place where everything has a home and you never spend hours searching for that one thing you…
The 9 x 13 Life: Chicken And Potatoes In One Pan. This Is Not Your Bubbie’s Recipe.
No-fuss delicious chicken and potato dinners like these simply make life easier. If it wasn’t for the amazing aroma, your kitchen wouldn’t even know that you cooked a thing. This chicken recipe might be basic. But don’t let that fool you. This is the one chicken-on-the-bone recipe that my entire family will agree upon. It’s…
One Woman’s Story: How It Feels to Miscarry
I was 19 the first time I mourned a loss. And there wasn’t really anyone around who could understand. At the age of 19 we think we’re invincible. We may know that bad things happen, but we never think they’re going to happen to us. I got married at 19. My husband and I were…
How to See Paris in One Day
Explore the city, visit Jewish neighborhoods, see all the famous sites, eat in great restaurants, and easily catch minyanim…all in one day in Paris. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and caters to people from all over. It is fairly tourist-friendly and easy to get around. It is a…
