This simple method will take your already amazing challah to a whole new level 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 two bites in…
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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…
A Great Big List of Healthy Foods to Enjoy on Shabbos
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. By Bina Gottdiener Find it hard to figure out a way to have your “oneg Shabbos” without getting your…
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…
Your Amazon Picks: It’s Time for Kids to Learn and for Moms to Get Organized
With a long stretch of uninterrupted school days ahead, it’s time for kids to focus on education…while mom can focus on getting organized! Here’s your Amazon favorites for October and November. Awhile back, we asked you for your Amazon favorites. It’s these picks that thought would be perfect for this time of year. All…
Three Ways to Prevent Wrecking Your Diet on Shabbos
Do you find that after Shabbos, you’re back to square one? By Bina Gottdiener Shabbos is 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…
Why Make a Master Shabbat Shopping List?
Do you make a list every week? Do you ever forget a Shabbat staple and run out on Friday? Here’s one simple solution. I thought I was so organized, with all my menus set weekly on a spreadsheet. Fill in the menu item, list what ingredients were needed, make a shopping list, divided by…
Your Shabbos Menu Organizer is Here! Free Download!
Stay organized and plan each week effortlessly with this Shabbos menu template and download. We know. Your Shabbat menu is scribbled on back of an invitation. There’s not much room there for planning when you’ll do what or what you need to add to your shopping list. Now, with this menu organizer, you can…
3 Ways to Add Oomph To Your Shabbos Or Yom Tov Table
And none of them involve spending much. Yom Tov comes and without fail, each year, we all get a bit crazy with menus, new recipes and big fat (pun intended) plans. I find it so beautiful and heartwarming, the way we Yiddishe Mammes, no matter how busy or overworked we might be, make an effort…
Leah’s Yom Tov Shtreimel Kugel. Plus! What Really Makes the Best Potato Kugel
Best Kugel Tips + Kugel Recipe + Two Ways to Prepare an Overnight Kugel There is nothing in the world like a good piece of fresh potato kugel. It seems like everyone has “their” secret tricks to making their best potato kugel the best. Those tips might include techniques like heating the oil, grating by…