Lakewood/Shore Area Activities and places to go: I grew up in Montreal. For most of the Tri-State Jewish community, that automatically puts me into the tiny out-of-town community category. However, Montreal is actually the most beautiful, action-packed city I’ve ever been to and I have only the fondest memories of exploring our city. I had…
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The Best Way to Cook Your Summer Corn (and there’s no pot or grill required)
Think that cooking corn is easy? It just got easier. I learned this trick years ago, when I attended a cooking demonstration by Chef Mike Gershkovich of Mike’s Bistro in Manhattan.
There’s Not a Second to Waste. How to Treat a Burn Pronto.
Even before Hatzalah arrives, you can do a lot to lessen the severity of a burn. Read this and act fast. On the first day of Yom Tov, with a house full of guests, my four year old pulled a pot of oil off the gas range onto himself. There were adults all around and…
Great Dinner. Super Easy. Kid-Approved. Honey Garlic Chicken Over French Fries.
Because sometimes, life hands you a bag of frozen fries Sometimes people ask, “where do recipes come from?” One day, while we were working on Kids Cooking Made Easy, I was on the phone speaking to a good friend Zehava Krohn. As we spoke, she told me she was in the middle of sticking some…
You’re Never Too Old for Mommy and Me
Don’t have the relationship with your mother that you crave? You can still get it—and even nurture yourself when she’s no longer here Every human being, especially every woman, has an inherent need for a deep, fulfilling relationship with her very first primary caregiver, her mother. While some may admit it and others will deny…
4 Ways to Make Pool Time (and Laundry Time) Easier for Mom
Pool time is lots of fun. Collecting lots of wet stuff afterward? Not as much. All that pool time in the summer is fun for the kids, but let’s face it—stressful for moms. So while we can’t do ALL. THAT. LAUNDRY for you, we have some tips to make it a little easier. 1. Keep…
Make Your Own Grilled Flatbread on Your Outdoor BBQ in Minutes
Who knew that THIS flatbread is what was missing from your BBQ all along. Every BBQ has the obligatory foods. For some, it’s hot dogs and burgers, for others it’s steak and chicken. But you know what’s missing from all these BBQs? Fresh hot piping bread (supermarket buns don’t really fit into that category)…the kind…
Drowning in Legos? Organize and Make ‘Em Fun Again
Are your kids frustrated by that large bucket of Legos? Do they find it hard to find the pieces they need? Color-coordinate and the classic toy will be their favorite again. Almost every family has at least one Lego-obsessed kid. In mine, there are currently two. And they have completely separate collections. Not because they…
Two-Ingredient Side Dishes: Smoky Red Potatoes
The side dishes you’ll make the most often in the least amount of time. These smoky red potatoes are definitely one of those. Last week, we started up another round of 2-ingredient side dishes with these Balsamic Roasted Carrots. (And in case you missed them, there are lots more 2-ingredient sides on BCP like these…
The 2 Homemade Salad Dressings That Efrat Always Keeps in Her Fridge
Impromptu, fresh salads are great…but the dressings should always be there for you, ready and waiting. Here are 2 of my favorites that always are. I like to make these dressings on Thursday or Friday for Shabbos…then we enjoy them all week long. By the following Thursday, they’re used up, and we’re ready for a…
