This stuff is really good. Whether you like honey on its own or with some heat, you’ll find yourself reaching for Streit’s Sweet Honey or Hot Honey Seasoning Blends all season long. Everyone loves honey. But it’s not always so practical to cook with. It’s sticky. It burns. It’s hard to distribute if you want…
Tips & Tricks
School Lunch Solutions
It can sometimes feel overwhelming to pack school lunches. For some, packing school lunch is an additional part of the morning routine and it often becomes a struggle. Schedules are tight, children are picky, and the choices of options that stay well at room temperature can feel limiting. To start, some tips: *Deena Segal from…
Kashrus & Smoothies: What Fruits and Vegetables Can You Puree?
What fruit and vegetables need to be washed or checked before blending in a smoothie? Can you blend fruit and vegetables that don’t have a hechsher? The cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council) recently concluded extensive research on which produce can be pureed without concerns for insects and how best to do it. Download the cRc Guide…
Fly Fans – They Really Work!
We were amazed, and for once, everyone was able to enjoy the outdoor BBQ because of these Fly Fans. At first, when this product was introduced to us, we kind of made a face, even though we were on a Zoom call. We thought, “really?” This sounds so silly and just a waste of space. …
The Fresh Watermelon Hack
Day old cut watermelon usually gets soggy. This trick keeps it crisp. It’s tempting to buy that pre-cut fruit. We admit, we turn to the pre-chopped versions when preparing this fruit salad. And while it may be a great last minute solution, when we need lots and lots of watermelon to refresh the whole family…
2025 Post-Pesach Grocery Shopping Information
Where can you safely buy chametz after Pesach? Every year, the AKO (the umbrella organization of all kashrus organizations) updates the list of supermarkets to inform us of where it’s permissible to buy chametz. While we know that our local kosher supermarkets sell their chametz, it’s not always so clear when it comes to larger…
A Guide to Hafrashas Challah
Everything you need to know about the mitzvah of separating a piece of challah dough. “והיה באכלכם מלחם הארץ תרימו תרומה לה,”“ראשית ערסתכם חלה תרימו תרומה…” The first portion (Reishis) of your kneading, you shall separate as a dough offering (challah)… In all your generations, give the first of your kneading as an elevated gift…
The Chicken Soup Hack
You’ll always be one step ahead when making that pot of chicken soup. Do you ever buy a pack of chicken that’s larger than you need when making dinner? Or perhaps the family pack was on sale, but you don’t need that much right now? If you only use chicken bones for soup and not…
Meal Plan the Easy Way in a Bullet Journal
Are you always stumped when it comes to planning what to make for dinner? This will be your super simple meal planning solution. Have you ever come up to the end of the day and asked yourself, What’s for dinner? and found that you had no idea what the answer was. It’s not that you’ve…
How to Make Frozen Rice Packets
It’s so convenient and efficient, you’ll wonder why you never froze rice before. We have rice recipes that are easy to prepare like 9×13 Sushi Rice, 9×13 Fabulous Rice or 9×13 Garlic Confit Rice. We also have Fancy Rice that freezes amazingly well. But what about plain rice? Can that be frozen so you can…
