I didn’t expect a bento box to be the solution for my picky eaters. I grew up eating everything that was served to me. Lox, spinach, broccoli, asparagus…all vegetables actually. Every type of fish or cheese too. Since day one. The term “picky eaters” was something completely foreign to me. Everyone in my family ate…
Food
How to Deseed a Pomegranate in Minutes
Want to join the craze? Watch how I deseed an entire crate of pomegranates in—minutes. See my post on 5 ways to maximize this amazing fruit!
Pomegranates: The Perfect 5 o’clock Pick-Me-Up
5 ways to maximize this amazing fruit… Pomegranate! Pomegranates are back in season, finally!! Did you know that pomegranates boost memory? Pomegranates also have antioxidant, antiviral, and antitumor properties. They include vitamin A,vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid. This fruit consists of three times as many antioxidants as green tea. It…
Can Spelt Bread Be Just As Good As White Flour?
This mom says yes to spelt. And her kids agree. I prepare these rolls once a week and keep them in the freezer. Then, they’re always available for my kids to grab to take to school or to enjoy as part of a light dinner. If you don’t see 70% spelt flour in your grocery,…
The Soup You Need in Your Bowl This Fall Reminds Us of Spring
Make dairy night super special with Sweet Pea Basil Soup The frigid weather is just about here…but it can’t arrive until you’ve stocked up your repertoire with some good soup recipes. I find soup to be the perfect first course. It’s warm, filling, comforting, and best of all, easy to put together. This sweet-pea basil…
The O’Henry Bars We’d Sneak from My Mother’s Freezer
These O’Henry Bars are still just as good as I remember. My mother is my role model in everything. I can’t say I always felt like that, but hey… we’re all entitled to that teenage stage. She raised me, my sisters, and brothers (and there are a whooooole bunch of them) in a house filled…
Side of Salmon: This Fish Course Is Trending
A wow presentation and flexibility guests love (take as much or as little as you like!). This is the winning side of salmon dish. People can’t seem to agree. Is it better/nicer to serve buffet style so that everyone can choose what they like, or is it better to plate each person’s plate individually. Personally,…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins That Taste Like the Real Deal
Hosting gluten-free guests for Yom Tov? Get these gluten-free pumpkin muffins in your freezer. I learned my daughter had celiac when she was only five-years-old. Those of you with young children know that they can be super picky, and the products available at the time really would not cut it for her. I liked being…
Bored of the Same ‘Ol Roast? Serve Oven Teriyaki Steaks Instead
Cooking steak in the oven; Serve amazing oven teriyaki steaks without using a grill or grill pan Everyone loves a freshly grilled steak, medium rare. But that needs to be prepared fresh and you need to watch the grill. When serving guests, it’s nice to be able to serve steaks for a change without having…
Meat Party Menu Ideas
Meat Party Menu Ideas Elegant BBQ Theme This meat party was planned as a sheva brochos as a Collaborative event by The Anelis Group and Birch Event Design for a group of 50 family and friends. Though this is an outdoor BBQ party, the menu can be adapted for any party all year round. 6…
