It makes sense that we always prepare slow-braised meats for Shabbat. But is it even possible to have a medium-rare steak? Actually, yes. I remember, years ago, when my children were very young and not yet meat eaters, I would prepare a steak for my husband for the main dish on Friday night. We definitely…
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Let’s Talk About White Shirts For Men
Our men (and older boys) tell us why they love Charles Tyrwhitt shirts. You’ve heard of these shirts but you don’t know what the hype is all about. So we asked our guys, do you wear these shirts? Do you love them? Why? These are some of the answers we got: The non-iron finish really…
Do You Love Beautiful Dairy Salads with Interesting, Exciting Ingredients? Try This.
A salad like this makes the whole table look beautiful…and it’s so enjoyable too. This salad is a new favorite. It’s exciting to prepare, serve, and definitely to eat. You can definitely swap the quinoa for any whole grain (or leave it out if you already have some grainy side dishes in your meal and…
No Oven On? Crock-Pot BBQ Brisket Is the Perfect Hot Main Dish
Put up this brisket ahead of time and it’s hot and ready when you need it. One of my personal favorite recipes in Dinner Done cookbook is the Oven-Smoked BBQ Brisket (page 130). I’ve made it so many times I even made a Pesach version (I will share it next Pesach!). I realized it freezes…
The 9×13 Life: Decadent Dairy Cookie Bars (The Easiest Thing You’ll Make for Shavuos)
There’s so many complicated desserts to make for Shavuos. Let this be the easy one. And perhaps the most delicious too. When a cousin calls to tell me that they have a new 9×13 recipe, I say “Yes!” right away. I don’t care if it’s chicken, a side dish, or a cookie. But when the…
This Shavuos Table is Classic + Elegant + Fresh (More Tablesetting Inspo!)
Upgrade a classic Luxe Party table setting with just the right pop of color. Don’t forget to use code BCP15 for 15% off your order! Want to set a classic and elegant table in whites and gold, but freshen it up with just the right pops of color? We invited Devorah from Adorn Your Table…
How Much Do You Love These Pressed Floral Place Cards?
They’re breathtakingly beautiful, and they couldn’t be simpler to make. Yet, they’ll add so much to your Shavuos table. This past Chanukah, we showed you how to make these confetti place card holders. But really, the idea came about last Shavuos time, when Shaindy showed us how she used these to beautify her Yom Tov…
Are You Ready to Start Looking at Pretty Shavuos Tables?
We’re so excited to bring you lots of table inspiration this Shavuos season… all practical, all doable, and all beautiful. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your Luxe Party order. We love bringing you accessible tables, all featuring disposable dinnerware from LuxeParty.com. Because sometimes all you need is a visual, a little inspiration, and it…
Can I Prevent My Havdalah Candle from Dripping?
You have a new, beautiful havdalah candle. Will storing it in the freezer really prevent those drips? Many say that freezing a havdalah candle will cause it to drip less, and so, many of us keep the candle in the freezer. But is it really true? We tested it out for you! A havdalah candle…
Here’s a Fun Pesach Coloring Page + Riddles. Free Download!
Color the page, then use your Yiddish Kup to solve the riddles. This one is good for all ages. Younger kids will simply color, while older kids will use the illustration to find clues to solve the riddles! DOWNLOAD the English version here. DOWNLOAD the Hebrew version here. The answers are below but if you…
