Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the party is the Popcorn Bar. Are throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah that you can incorporate into it. Note that all these photos…
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How to Host a Chic No-Cook (Almost) Chanukah Party
Chanukah? It’s the best excuse to get the family together, around one (beautifully set) table. And a Chanukah party doesn’t have to be a lot of work to prep either. Sure, donuts are enticing. But that’s not why you’re looking forward to Chanukah. Think harder. What is it about Chanukah that makes us feel all…
4 Real Life Menus from Leah, Renee, Esti, and Victoria
So, what are the girls preparing for Yom Tov? Here’s a sample menu from 4 of us to help you brainstorm. Leah Schapira’s menu: This is the type of meal I’ll serve when I have a large crowd of 20 or more people. I don’t make huge quantities of each item, I rather make the…
Tired of Cooking? Want to Spend Your Summer Outdoors? Here’s My Plan for a Barely Cook Summer
I admit, I’m a little tired of cooking. I spent last summer in the kitchen, writing the recipes for Secrets of Skinny Cooking. The summer before, Leah and I wrapped up Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes, and the summer before that Secret Restaurant Recipes. I can keep going, but I think we can both agree that…
Make a Graduation-Themed Party with One Easy Step (Plus! Chanie Salzer’s party menu).
The perfect graduation touch is just a photocopy away. A party at home can be way more special than celebrating the occasion of graduation at a restaurant…especially if you add some relevant details. And it doesn’t have to be hard! For this graduation party, I simply lined the table with a black tablecloth, then covered…
The Prettiest, Easiest Shavuos Placecard Holder (and there’s nothing you need to buy!)
Download and print these butterflies for that perfect touch on your Yom Tov table. Loved our butterflies in Ami Magazine’s Whisk? They’re super easy and so pretty! Simply print out the butterflies, cut, add a name or initials, and place them within the spokes of the forks at each place setting. Leave them plain and…
Yes, This is My Official Yom Tov Menu. I Think. You Think Anyone Can Be This Hungry?
If Pesach cooking is as much work as making a Pesach menu, I’m in trouble. I may add things, I may take out. My goal this Yom Tov is to be able to keep the 14 to 30 people that will be at the table for each meal as happy as possible…without having to spend…
Set the Coolest Purim Seudah Table (and you don’t need to buy a thing)
Everything you need to recreate this Purim table is already in your home (because we know you don’t have a moment to spare this week). We know you are busy. Between the mishloach manos that need to be put together, the Purim costumes that definitely do not happen by themselves, food prep and carpools (yep,…
Hosting a Sheva Brachos? Free Mr. & Mrs. Salt & Pepper Shaker Download!
These chosson and kallah salt and pepper shakers are the perfect finishing touch to your table. Download and print! We know you’ve likely seasoned every dish you’re serving at your sheva brachos perfectly. Even so, there’s likely some guests who prefer a little more salt or spice. Give your guests a laugh (and even a memento…
The Winter S’mores Bar
No time to bake dessert? Warm up your winter melave malkah with a s’mores bar instead. A few weeks ago, while I was researching easy Chanukah party ideas for Whisk, I came across the concept of an indoor s’mores bar. And I was smitten. I’d be hosting my own Chanukah melave malkah in honor of…
