A special Chanukah doesn’t mean more toys in the closet. Here’s how I make each night special. Who doesn’t love presents? For me, giving presents is even more fun than getting them. (Except my Nespresso machines, of course. I’m up to three and they were all gifts. Read about how I make the most of…
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3 Ways to Get Rid of the Frying Smell in Your Kitchen
So you are the best hostess ever. You fried latkes, doughnuts, chicken, and even dessert. Your guest will be talking about the food you prepared until Pesach. You though? You aren’t as thrilled. Because all you can smell is fried oil. So you wash your clothing and take a shower. But how do you get…
Today’s Activity: Sugar Cookies
Not running out to a party tonight? Have fun creating Chanukah Sugar Cookies. Make one big batch of sugar cookies dough. Get out the sprinkles or create a Cookie Coloring Station as shown here. Roll them all out tonight, or freeze some of the dough for another night. You can also easily halve this recipe….
Quicker, Easier Donuts
Get doughnuts on your table in less than 15 minutes. Every Chanukah while growing up, my grandmother fried fresh hot doughnuts every single night. We never added jelly or chocolate; we just kept them plain with a lot of confectioners’ sugar on top. During some years she fried a fresh batch of doughnuts every night…
How Renee Muller’s Family Kicks Off the Chanukah Festivities
My children are counting the days, I am sure yours are too. And no, it’s not only because they’re looking forward to the gifts. There’s so much more than that. Here’s how we get the Chanukah festivities started! Think of Chanukah and you will get this cozy, warm feeling of family time, while watching the…
The Quickest, Easiest Chalkboard Chanukah Party Theme
Just one trip to Home Depot for the chalkboard and some chalk, and you’re set. Don’t want to fuss but still want to add a cute twist to your Chanukah party buffet? Simply pick up some chalkboard sheets from Home Depot or Lowe’s. Lay them on your buffet (this one covered a kitchen island), display…
Babka Spring Rolls
Babka might be your Shabbos breakfast… but it can work on the dessert table in the evening too. Here’s how. Back in 2011, I hired Victoria Dwek to edit my cookbook “Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking.” While she was editing, she cooked her way through the book. Every day I would receive an update on…
Kids Party Activity: The Cookie Coloring Station
Kids will be very busy coloring and eating their cookies at your Chanukah party. At every Chanukah party, I like to plan an activity that keeps the kids busy so the adults can relax, eat, and do what they want to do anyway… schmooze. We’ve had craft stations (I love many of the kits available…
Fake-It Pasta Sauce (Because It’s Dairy Season)
Want to fake a great pasta dinner? Here’s the quickie way to great pasta sauce. From Dairy Made Easy by Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek Penne a la Vodka:Combine 1 (26-ounce) jar Marinara-style Vodka Sauce and 2 cups heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. When heated through, add in Parmesan cheese. Pesto Cream…
How a Makeup Artist Discovered the Best Way to Polish Silver
One day, as I was looking for makeup brushes (like I always am), I found oval makeup soft brushes like these. I quickly realized that these would be perfect to polish silver. While Goddard’s silver polish foam comes with a sponge, the sponge doesn’t reach all the little crevices. Using these brushes, brush the polish with…
