Does the title surprise you? Junk can be ok. As long as it’s just “sometimes.” Here’s how to deal with the Purim overload. With Purim around the corner, most moms are bracing themselves for the onslaught of junk and goodies that are about to pour through the door. What to tell the kids? No one…
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4 Must-Try Flatbreads for Your Party (or Just an Easy Dinner!)
When it comes to flatbreads, the more varieties, the better. They make a super fun appetizer (your guests will want to try each one) or a really easy weeknight meal. Here are our flatbread picks. Did you ever see one of these ready-made flatbreads at your local grocery? Didn’t realize you can do so much…
Three Easy Ways to Update Your Deli Roll for the Purim Seudah
Need to feed a large crowd and don’t have so much time? Bring back and roll out the puff pastry for deli roll. Alongside a container of yeast, cookie dough, and (store-bought) caramelized onion and garlic cubes, I always make sure to have a steady supply of…puff pastry. Sweet or savory and served hot or…
How to Freeze and Rewarm Fried Foods
What’s the best way to freeze fried foods so that they stay fresh and crispy? As I was discussing with Leah the best way to fry these taco shells ahead of time to use in this recipe for my mishloach manot, she said, “Why don’t you freeze them?” “Ah, you’re right. Why don’t I? What’s…
Sometimes, Traditional (Like These Meat Kreplach) Is Just the Best
Want to prepare meat kreplach for your Purim Seudah, just like Bubbe? I began compiling my family’s recipes in the year 2003, when the extended Newhouse family decided to make a “Newhouse Shabbos.” That Shabbos will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. It was a Shabbos that Ima/Bubby, Rebbetzin Rivka Newhouse ע”ה, the…
What Do All Those Symbols on Your Clothing’s Care Label Mean?
I think we understand if it’s ok to wash something, and when it’s not ok to put it in the dryer. But what do the other care symbols mean? Until I looked up this information, I wasn’t really sure what all those triangle and circle care symbols meant. I knew if something should be cold…
The New Must-Make Hamantasch This Purim: Challah-Taschen
Make sweet or savory challah-taschen for your Purim Seudah. With surprise fillings inside, they’ll be a huge hit! Here’s how to do it. About 4 years ago, not long after I began my challah business, I came up with this idea as a fun twist on the traditional hamantashen. Since challah is kind of my…
You Asked for It! Victoria’s White Chocolate Crispy Candy Bark
It’s Three Ingredients, Super Easy, and Super Yum. This White Chocolate Bark Beats ‘Em All. “That white chocolate bark thing that you made…what is it??” I don’t think anyone who takes a bite of this bark expects it to be this good…when I have these in my freezer, I’d avoid getting fleishig just so I…
Want to Give Real Food for Your Mishloach Manos? Here’s Our Solution.
These are the real food mishloach manos your recipients are guaranteed to open and enjoy pronto. We all crave real food on Purim, but for some reason, food (as opposed to sweets) is so much harder to package. We needed a solution (and assumed you’d like one too) that still looks neat and classy (and…
Which Egg Wash Produces the Shiniest Challah?
Does the type of egg wash you use really make a difference? Can you use just leftover egg white or do you need to crack open a new egg? We took the task to heart, and tested 9 different ways you can top your challah. This post is part of a “Shabbos Potluck,” where lots…
