This Mushroom Romaine salad is one of those favorite recipes that’ll make its way into every household. Some salad recipes go around from friend to friend with no clear credit. As they move along, one adds one ingredient, another removes a different one. This is the particular way that salad recipes get passed from one…
Chanukah
How to Play Snack Memory at Your Party
Get ready to brag about your favorite snack, be competitive, and have fun! The Rules of Snack Memory: Everyone has to bring one snack (something special and worthy for the game, like a chocolate bar, huge bag of chips, candy…) Sit around the table. Everyone introduces their snack and brag about “why their snack is…
The 7 “Don’ts” of Frying Donuts
You fry donuts once a year, so they better be perfect. Avoid these 7 no-gos and they will be. With Chanukah here a fryfest is impending ! Whether it’s the hot oil or the cleanup, there’s certainly some work involved with frying at home, but if it’s the irresistible freshest doughnuts is what you’re after,…
The Easy Way to Avoid Melted Wax Stuck to the Menorah
This post-Chanukah wax-scraping chore is no more. Do you find it a pain to scrape out the colored wax from the menorahs every night over Chanukah? I learned this trick when I saw my brother-in-law prep his children’s menorahs last Chanukah. This hack works only when the candle fits exactly into the menorah. Pour a…
Want Only the Best Classic Donut? Fry These Yeshiva Donuts
It may be true. We found the best ones. Just in time for Chanukah. A donut is a donut. Some 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. He…
Your Guests Will Dig Right Into Our Party Breads!
Bring your Chanukah party table to life with these tempting party breads! They’re easy to prepare and will be gone within minutes. We know we don’t need to say much because these photos pretty much ensure that you’ll want to serve a buffet of party breads at your party. So, shall we get right to…
Our Best Ever Chanukah Gift Guide – Baby, Kids, and Teen Edition
Just what do kids want? We’ve rounded up our favorite stuff and included your favorites too! Here’s our Chanukah gift picks for babies, kids, and teens. BABY Cozy and yum! We love these Jersey Swaddle Sets from Elys and Co. The super soft blanket and beanie set is such a well-priced gift. We especially…
The Falling Taco Days Are Over! Taco Bars Are Now Possible!
You can fill up your Del Campo shells and they WILL stand on their own. Yes. I kid you not. This new hack made us all so giddy and happy. We’ve all had our moments in the middle of the night, laying in bed awake, wondering, “How will I serve tacos to a crowd?” Ok,…
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…
4 Must-Try Flatbreads for Your Party (or Just an Easy Dinner!)
When it comes to flatbreads, the more varieties, the better. They make a super fun appetizer (your guests will want to try each one) or a really easy weeknight meal. Here’s our flatbread picks. Did you ever see one of these ready-made flatbreads at your local grocery? Didn’t realize you can do so much…