Bring the excitement and festivity of Yom Tov to your home today as you prepare these challah rolls in this flower shape for Shavuos. Mrs. Krauss is the secretary at Renee’s boys school who happens to live nearby. One time, after giving Renee’s son a ride home, she invited Renee into her home to see…
Food
Lemon Cream Cheesecake
This cheesecake is our new absolute favorite. It’s so wonderfully decadent but also light and airy. The lemon cream + rich cheesecake is so perfect together! Get baking today. Many of us like to patchke for Shavuos. I know I am not alone when I say this–I like to pull out old and new recipes…
The 9×13 Life: S’mores
This is the easiest and most fun way to enjoy hot, oozing S’mores with a group of friends or family – no campfire needed! Luckily, two of my friends each have a house full of girls, so when we get together, the girls always have friends their age and go off to do their own…
Magic Spice Salmon
The salmon hack that’s perfect for when you want to get out of the kitchen quick. It was a Thursday afternoon and Victoria and Renee both happened to land at the fish counter at Seasons Supermarket at the same time. Also there was Victoria’s neighbor, Syma, and she was holding this piece of salmon. She…
Cute Bags for Your Upsherin Pekelach
If you’ve got a 3-year-old boy who is due for his upsherin, you’re probably thinking about those pekelach. There’s lots of choices here to suit every style of celebration!
The Master Pantry Checklist
What are the most basic items to keep on hand? We referenced Dinner Done and Dinner Done 2 to discover which ingredients are truly the most commonly used. This is the master pantry and fridge list you can turn to when you’re stocking up a new house or simply replenishing. After the debut of the…
Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli
Make this Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken and Broccoli in about 20 minutes from start to finish without using any pots. Asian dinners seem to always be a family favorite. On Between Carpools, there’s the all-time popular Beef and Broccoli that works just as well with chicken. There’s the popular Crispy Beef that’s also a…
Family Favorite Marble Cake
Get out your mixer. It’s time to bake the Best, Fluffiest Marble Cake with all the tricks and hacks. The credit on this one goes to my sister-in-law Esty who has always made Yerushalayim feel even more like home. Starting from her year in seminary, then moving there as a newlywed, to starting her parenting…
Sourdough With A Sesame Crust
We thought this was a great way to upgrade your already delicious homemade sourdough. Back to routine? Maybe. Back to baking sourdough? Most definitely. Those of us who have jumped on the sourdough bandwagon are happy to be back to feeding their starters and baking new breads after Pesach. While this tip seems like a…
The Note I Make After Every Chag
Before you put Pesach or any Yom Tov away, take note. A few months ago, I shared my Family Health Log here on Between Carpools— the simple note I keep on my phone tracking medical episodes, treatments, and patterns. So many women told me it brought them unexpected calm. Instead of trying to remember everything,…
