A Yiddishe Mama. Definition: A woman who bakes homemade cookies for her hungry children while wearing an apron and worries if they ate them, or not. Or is it? No, I am not wearing an apron as I write this. Actually, I don’t think I even own an apron. I consider myself a “modern” woman:…
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This Is the Easiest Crowd-Pleasing Pesto Mozzarella Pasta
It assembles in 1-2-3. It get finished down to the bottom of the bowl. And it’ll stay fresh on your table for way longer than your creamy pasta. This pesto mozzarella pasta is a win-win. Want a cheesy dairy pasta that everyone loves? You no longer need to worry about how that fettuccine alfredo is…
9×13 Life – White Chocolate Strawberry Blondie Sticks
Sometimes you can take a good thing and change it up into a completely new good thing. That’s what Danielle Renov of Peas Love N Carrots did with our chocolate chip sticks. She took out the chocolate, replaced it with real white chocolate and strawberries and a whole new kind of goodness was created! Save…
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 New Favorite Salmon is Also a Stunner…And it Couldn’t Be Easier to Prep
Need a new exciting fish dish to serve, whether as an appetizer or as a main for a dairy meal? We’re going “nuts” for this mango salmon. I prepare salmon often, and while my family would prefer the favorites (“Why try something else when you know what we like?), sometimes I really get rewarded when…
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…
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 cheesecakes. Some were easy, some were hard, and many were a…
This Creamy Dreamy Maple Syrup Panna Cotta is a Chef’s Secret
Panna cotta only looks fancy but it’s really simple to make. This Shavuos, this panna cotta — a creamy, dreamy custard-like pudding — is taking cheesecake’s place. It’s doused in maple syrup and piled high with peak season fruit. Every creamy spoonful is perfectly sweet and refreshing! Panna Cotta looks, and tastes fancy but is incredibly quick…
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 arrangement We all love a gorgeous set table with inviting flowers, impeccably arranged. But, not always, it ends up coming out in real life like the image we saw in our heads. Correct? Yup, we’ve all been there. Here…
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…