Say hello to your new Purim appetizer. Back in 2016 I wrote a cookbook, Our Table, and within the most popular recipes, the Spiced Meat Envelopes simply stood out. It seemed like everyone was preparing them. And I did too, for my family. This appetizer was particularly popular with kids, somehow. And moms love it when…
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It All Begins With The Right Box: Mishloach Manos Packaging Ideas
Once you have that figured out, Mishloach Manos can be easy. Updated for 2024. Spending too much money on a container that will most likely go straight to the trash is kinda silly. We can all agree on that. But, on the same token, finding a container that is cheap and pretty?! Almost impossible. Almost,…
Costume Pajamas Are the Best Idea for Your Baby or Toddler
Did you know that there are pajamas out there that look like costumes? It’s the perfect Purim solution for your littlest one! No, he doesn’t need to be dressed up in uncomfortable gear! No baby really likes that. They like being comfy! And now they will be! (And if you need your baby to match…
How to Skip the Candy Stress on Purim
Do you feel stress or nervous energy creeping in at the thought of an abundance of mishloach manos (read: sugar and treats) available to your kids? Take a deep breath and read below to promote a healthy balance (both nutritionally and emotionally) so you can skip the stress and experience a more positive and meaningful…
How to Make Savory Deli Hamantaschen for Your Purim Seudah
Finger foods are always the way to go for the seudah. If you don’t love sweet hamantaschen, but love deli, this is the way to go to bring the hamantaschen to the table. Since I’m not a fan of sweet hamantaschen, I’ve always found it fun to create savory versions. I shared 4 ways to…
Download and Print This Custom Classy Purim Label at Home
Customize the PDF download, enter your family name and voila! These labels are set up for print onto the standard address labels that come 30 labels per sheet, such as the Avery 18160. Each label size is size 1″x 2.625″. If you have a printer at home, it couldn’t be easier or more affordable to…
Basics: How to Make a Classic Hamantaschen
Stuck indoors during this snowy Adar? Bake a batch of hamantaschen with the family. At one of our photo shoots, we were discussing the need to post a classic hamantasch recipe. None of us has one that we love, so we were tossing around ideas of whom to ask. Our bookkeeper Shana was at our…
Classy and Quick Mishloach Manos is Easy When You’ve Got This Box
You want something that comes together in 2 minutes, looks great and will be appreciated by the recipient. These clear acrylic containers make it easy! One of the most common questions we get about mishloach manos is where to get an easy to assemble, classy – and affordable – container. We all love the look…
The Easiest Way to Shop for Your Mishloach Manos Treats is Online
We put together some food options available on Amazon that can work great for Mishloach Manos – or any time. Don’t want to go out to shop?Not in the mood of schlepping home the boxes and bags?Just need some inspiration?Sit on your couch and order your goodies with a click of your mouse! Note that…
In the Mood to See a Magnificent Purim Table? (Sshh…We Used Disposable Dishes)
We know you’re always in the mood to see pretty things. Especially those that are easy to recreate. You’ll love what we did this time with our LuxeParty dishes. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order at LuxeParty.com. Disposable dinnerware really isn’t what it used to be. Like really, really not. To tell you…
