Holidays
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The Fun Menorah Project That’ll Occupy Kids of All Ages
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Be amazed. This might look simple but children aged 1 ½ – 8 will be equally entertained while building this menorah project (while keeping the adults free to schmooze.) Every year, my family gets together for a Chanukah party and somehow I end up with the job called “figure out how to entertain 30 kids
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6 Fun Chanukah Games That’ll Get Everyone Laughing
Everyone’s up for some fun at a party. These games make sure it happens. Welcome to Chanukah 2017. It’s a combination of the serious, the hilarious, the creative, and of course, the FUN. And you can bring all those experiences to your home this season. These Chanukah games can be tailored to fit all age
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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
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Forget the Rest. Classic Sufganiyot Are the Best Donuts You’ll Ever Have
How to get the most perfect beautiful sufganiyot / donuts every time. I can handle the heat, the gallons of oil, and the sticky fillings. But what I can’t stand are misshapen donuts. Say goodbye to deflated, uneven, overworked, over-floured sufganiyot, and especially, an over-messy workspace. I received this recipe and hack from a friend
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How to Freeze Potato Latkes so You Can Prep Ahead (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Don’t want to be standing over the frying pan when you should be enjoying Chanukah nights with family and guests? You can prep latkes earlier in the day or in advance and freeze. Here’s how. Years ago, if you would have told me that I was going to offer tips on “How to Freeze Potato
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Basics: The Secrets of the Perfect Potato Latke
Crispy on the edges and soft on the inside…there’s one big secret when it comes to getting latke consistency perfection. Latkes may be the simplest dish out there. It’s just plain potatoes, eggs, and oil. No, you don’t need flour. Flour just makes a gummier latke. And you don’t need onion (although I’m not anti-onion,
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Erev Shabbos Checklist: Free Download
Short Friday? No problem. You won’t forget a thing with a Shabbos checklist. Download this Shabbos checklist and hang it on the door inside one of your kitchen cabinets. Even as Fridays get shorter, there’s nothing to worry about. You’ll be ready for Shabbos and you won’t forget a thing. You can also order these
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4 Things to Be Thinking About When the Shofar Blows
We hear the sounds, and we look down, trying to concentrate. But what should we be thinking about during tekias shofar? The children are busy with their snacks and the baby has thankfully drifted off. As the shuffle on the men’s side quiets down and the ba’al tokeiah readies himself to blow the shofar, the
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Apple Crumble Sundaes: The One Dessert Victoria Makes Every Single Rosh Hashanah
It’s easy, everyone loves it, and it’s so easy to prep ahead. Enjoy these Apple Crumble Sundaes. My menu might change year to year on every Yom Tov. On Rosh Hashanah, though, this always makes it to the dessert menu. Apple crumble sundaes appeal to everyone (the kids might leave out the fruit on their
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The Perfect Go-To Honey Cookies Recipe for Rosh Hashanah
Do you skip making honey cookies for Rosh Hashanah because you don’t love them so much? Well, you’ll love these (and you’ll probably love them all year too). Remember the honey cookies of your childhood? You know the ones that come in the bag and have just the right soft texture? Well, now you can
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