Serve this charcuterie board for Shabbos lunch along with the cholent and salads and they’ll run to the table. Traditionally, the word “charcuterie” refers to different types of preserved meats. We loved the concept (variety is fun!), but wanted a version that was more family-friendly and perhaps more budget–friendly too. It’s really fun for everyone…
Tips & Tricks
Need a Summer-Worthy Dessert That Pleases Everyone? Get Out Your Waffle Cones.
Ice cream waffle cones aren’t just a treat. They can also be your no-bake solution to dessert. Sure, waffle cones are great for ice cream (did you see these cones that Renee picked up at Wal-Mart?). But you can also use them to serve a dessert that’s customized for each of your guests…and a little…
Are You Tired of Biting Open Freeze Pops and Getting Sticky? Wish There Was a Better Way?
There is. And your kids will never need your scissor or your teeth again when it’s time for freeze pops. Freeze pops are summer’s most economical refresher. They’re the treat our kids enjoy at the end of each camp day, and almost every freezer has a box ready to go. If you overlook the food…
Kosher Supermarkets vs. Mainstream Supermarkets. I like to shop at both, and here’s why.
I love the convenience of kosher supermarkets. But I’m not giving up my mainstream markets. Here’s some reasons why. Groceries, direct to my door? To me, that’s a dream that only in-town dwellers enjoy. Being able to find everything on my list at one stop? That’s another dream. In town kosher supermarkets might seem to…
How to Melt White Chocolate Successfully Every Time
You’ve got dark chocolate down pat. But that pesky white chocolate…why doesn’t it ever melt as effortlessly? White chocolate can be very temperamental. If you’ve tried to melt it on numerous occasions, I’m sure you’ve found that sometimes it works, and sometimes it turns into a thick, gloppy, unusable mess. It’s hard to melt white…
Do You Know What You Are Spraying Into Your Food? Here Is My Solution
I knew I didn’t. So I turned the bottle, read the label, did some research and never bought another Pam bottle again. I’ve used cooking spray for years, going through roughly a can a week between the scrambled eggs for breakfast and that veggie stir-fry for dinner. However, one day, after discussing this topic with…
How to Remove Fat from Chicken Soup…the Easy Way!
It’s super simple and it really works. Let your chicken soup cool completely in the fridge before trying this quick and easy trick to remove fat. For more hacks using plastic/ziplock hags, click here.
Watch and Learn How to Braid a 4 Strand Challah, Bakery Style.
Here’s how to get beautifully braided challah Want to guarantee beautiful challah braids every time? • To achieve beautiful, even loaves, it is important to focus on the strands. First, you want to make sure they are even in size. My aunt, who taught me this particular braiding method, recommends weighing each piece of dough to…
How to Boil an Egg. (Because, yes, there’s lots of different ways to do it!)
Everyone has their own method. But what works the best for easy peeling and perfect egg salad? What’s really the best way to boil an egg? So, yeah, even a child can boil an egg. But what’s the perfect method? Victoria brings her eggs to a boil, turns off the heat, and then lets them…
The DIY Freeze Pop Hack
Because moms (and of course kids) will really love these homemade pops. If you could turn any nutritious yogurt or juice into a freeze pop your kids love…and, get this…not have to wash anything afterwards…then these freeze pops might be high on your list. It’s nice to know what we’re feeding our children….and we can’t…
