Are your windows still covered by paper shades? Is budget standing in the way of a permanent solution? That was me too…until I discovered these. I’ll admit it publicly that I had paper shades for too long. They tear, they discolor, yet they stay up, long after we move into a new apartment or home….
Holidays
There’s a 3 Day Yom Tov Coming. 5 Ways to Keep the Kids Excited and Busy Through It All.
The change in routine can be tough on families when there’s meals to cook and kids need more entertainment than usual. I collected tips from experienced moms on making Yom Tov more enjoyable for the younger set – some of these may work for you. When a three day yom tov comes up on our…
12+ Tips for Keeping Your Flowers Fresh and Beautiful
Want those beautiful flowers to last for the entire Yom Tov? Flowers are living things, so yes, the little things you do to take care of them make a difference. Here’s how to make ‘em last. *Always use warm clean water as most flowers take in the warm water more efficiently than cold. *Before placing…
One Mixing Bowl. No Water Bath, No Fuss. Just a Simple Amazing Cheesecake.
Is making your pre-Shavuot cheesecake a big job? No more. This is the recipe you’ll go back to again and again. Being a food writer, for the past bunch of years, every time Shavuot rolled around I would always experiment with different types of cheesecake. Some were easy, some were hard, and many were a…
Arranging A Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers Is Easier Than You Thought
A few simple tricks is all you really need to create a stunning floral bouquet arrangement We all love a gorgeous set table with inviting flowers, impeccably arranged. But, not always does it ends up coming out in real life like the image of the bouquet we saw in our heads. Correct? Yup, we’ve all…
How to Make Cute Mini Cheesecakes Like the Pros
Not every cheesecake recipe works in a mini version. Here’s how to avoid a flop and make those mini cheesecakes come out perfect every time. I was first introduced to the Norpro Mini Cheesecake pan when Leah and I were working on Dairy Made Easy and used the pan to bake the cheese babkas featured…
This Is Not Your Typical Sesame Challah.
This simple method will take your already amazing challah to a whole new level – sesame challah. The first time I tried this on my poor unsuspecting family, they humored me. “Sesame seeds on sale this week?” someone quipped. “Were they so ugly you needed to cover every inch with seeds?” someone else decided. But…
The Pesach Pancakes That Everyone Loves
They’re healthy. They’re tasty. And even your toddler will eat these pancakes. Desperate for my kids to eat something–anything!–nutritious for breakfast on Pesach mornings, I adapted my favorite healthy-ish pancake recipe for Pesach use and found myself with a total winner: easy, yom-tov-friendly, high-protein pancakes that my kids love. Top with some maple syrup or…
Feel-Good Ideas for a Fresh and Vibrant Pesach
Want to feel light, vibrant and energetic on Pesach? Take advantage of a week of no flour (except that matzah) and enjoy these light, refreshing meal ideas. The joke goes that on Sukkos there’s nowhere to eat, on Pesach there’s nothing to eat, and on Shavuos we’re too tired to eat. I beg to differ….
Basics: How To Make Pesach Lukshen (aka Egg Noodles)
Use this lukshen recipe for your blintzes and crepes as well. Don’t we all look forward to that steaming bowl of chicken soup with lots and lots of Pesach lukshen? No?Only me? I’m sure it’s not just me. For starters, I know my kids really look forward to it. Like, reeeaaallly. So much so that…
