Tips & Tricks

A Guide to Frozen Challah Dough

by | November 09, 2022 | 8 comment(s)

Fridays are getting shorter and you might move your challah-making to a different day–but you still want to bake fresh challos. A while back, we shared some hacks on how to make store-bought challahs look like your own. Some supermarkets sell pre-braided frozen raw challahs in pans on Thursdays and Fridays and they’re a great…

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Use This Piping Bag Hack When Storing All Your Mousses/Dips/Sauces

by | September 23, 2022 | 2 comment(s)

You’ll be ready to dress up beautiful plates when your piping bag is ready in the fridge. You’re beginning to make your menu, and that includes that special starter or dessert that has a component that needs to be piped fresh. Think: A sauce or dip that goes on a fish appetizer. An avocado sauce that gets…

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Prep Ahead and Always Have Fresh Garlic Ready Without a Mess

by | September 21, 2022 | 11 comment(s)

Love cooking with fresh garlic? We’ve got a tip that will eliminate the messy garlic press from your dinner prep. While we love the convenience of frozen crushed garlic cubes, they don’t really measure up to freshly minced garlic prepared at home. And many of us are already buying the peeled garlic cloves at local…

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How To Prepare and Pack Your Yom Tov Food for Travel

by | September 14, 2022 | 15 comment(s)

We broke down the process for maximum efficiency and minimum hassle. If you’ve ever traveled for Yom Tov and prepared your own food, you know that it’s a big job. Huge, actually. And if you’re hosting at your destination, it can feel impossible. Last year, we changed our Yom Tov plans very late in the…

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What Kind of Apples Should I Use?

by | September 11, 2022 | 12 comment(s)

Some are good for baking, and some for straight up eating. But there are so many varieties. How do I know what’s best? There are thousands of varieties of apples.  Apple varieties span across countries from around the world. There are so many different types of apples that it can be hard to keep track…

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Why the Betty Crocker Is So Perfect for Traveling

by | August 08, 2022 | 18 comment(s)

Now, I finally understand why everyone loves the Betty Crocker. “Bulky, Hard To Clean,  And Takes Up Too Much Space.” That’s what I thought of the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker. That’s what I thought until I found myself pulling it out, time and again.  What is it about the Betty? Somehow, it’s always making its way…

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