It may be true. We found the best donuts. Just in time for Chanukah. A donut is a donut. Some donuts are better than others, but they’re pretty much all awesome. So, when my son came home from yeshiva raving about the donuts the cook made, I paid attention. This guy is not a foodie….
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Basics: How to Make Perfect Potato Kugel
From choosing the potatoes, to the way the potatoes are processed…making a great kugel is simple, but the details matter. The perfect potato kugel means different things to different people. But for a real traditional kugel you want it creamy inside and crispy in the outside. I’ve tried every trick out there – heating up…
Turn Kislev into Your Own Personal Time for Miracles
The month of Kislev is an auspicious time for miracles. You can make a miracle happen for you. We heard this segulah from both Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi and Rabbi Alon Anava, and we thought it was so special that we had to share. It’s not the typical segulah that calls for an action that we might not…
A Great Big List of Healthy Shabbos Foods to Enjoy Guilt-Free
Do you find it difficult to create a healthier, lower calorie Shabbos menu? I put together a list of all of my favorites so you can enjoy a healthy Shabbos with all the foods you love. Find it hard to figure out a way to have your “oneg Shabbos” without getting your diet derailed? Then…
My One Little Trick That Helped Me Master the Art of Making Shabbos
All I had to do was listen to that timer… I’m usually an organized person: I can plan a month’s worth of lessons, create custom itineraries for travelers, head school productions and create day camp programs. But it took me 9 years to figure out how to make Shabbos. Making Shabbos was something I couldn’t…
Three Ways to Stick With Healthy Eating on Shabbos
Do you find that after Shabbos, you’re back to square one? It’s the most wonderful time of the week. Replete with family time, rest, relaxation, and delicious meals, it’s something we look forward to as the days progress. One of the most exciting parts of Shabbos is the menu. Just the traditional Friday night framework…
The Most Essential Tips for an Easy Fast and a Healthy Break-the-Fast
What you eat before and after can really affect how you feel. Here are the secrets. Before the fast: After the fast: Have an easy and meaningful fast!! FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND A PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES, MAKE SURE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP STATUS HERE. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP AND WE’LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN A NEW POST IS…
The One Most Important Thing to Pray for This Rosh Hashanah
What does Hashem want us to ask for on Rosh Hashanah as we start the new year? When we think of the many things we want for ourselves and our loved ones this coming year, the prayer checklist can become ridiculously long. Besides, our Sages teach that the theme of Rosh Hashanah is not about…
Make a Golden Honey Challah for Rosh Hashanah – So Simple!
All it takes is one simple idea to make your challah a centerpiece on Rosh Hashanah. Honey With all the baking that I do, when it comes to Rosh Hashanah, my annual go-to is this Golden Honey Challah. (I usually top it with golden sugar crystals, but any topping is fine). It’s simply to make….
UPDATED: This is Just What Your Rosh Hashanah Table Needs (Plus! Free Simanim Cards!)
We’ve got the perfect way to serve the simanim and a beautiful simanim card download! New edited version for 2021! There’s a lot of things we love about this Rosh Hashanah table. First…those perfectly portioned simanim. No more passing around the bowls and checking if everyone received a portion/piece. Plus…don’t the simanim, when served this…