If you have a food processor or mini chopper, this refreshing tomato salad/dip comes together in one whirl. My 12-year-old niece, Suri Brier, made this salad for Shabbos and everyone loved it! (Yes, she’s 12! We don’t discriminate against kids! If a recipe is good, it’s good, even if it was created by a pre-teen)….
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We Asked 10 Different Women How They Self Care
Our conclusion? There is no wrong way. As long as what you do, helps you be a better “you”. So, you packed two kids for camp. You cleaned up end-of-school year briefcases. You made sure everyone has at least 2 bathing suits that fit. You filled out wayyyy too many forms. You even took them…
The No-Cook Falafel Solution: Make a Falafel Smash Sandwich
In the mood of falafel but don’t want to actually cook? This healthy sandwich is the solution. No forming balls, no frying. Just flavor. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and you have lunch. Once mixture is coarsely mashed, mix in cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions This mixture is also a great “mock tuna” –…
These Acai Cups are Perfect for Teens to Bring to School
Do you need a grab and go solution for breakfast or a midmorning snack? My friends and I have been working a while to find the perfect consistency for our Acai Cups. The challenge? We don’t eat them fresh. Rather, we grab them in the morning to enjoy at the time of our first break…
To-Go Lunch and Snack Ideas
Need to pack lunches for work and don’t know where to start? These wholesome lunch and snack ideas are enjoyable, filling, and feel-good. Snack Veggies & Pretzels with Chummus & Olive Spread This is an easy snack idea that anyone in the family would love having around when they need a midday pick-me-up. You can…
These Roasted Veggies Are So Perfect, You’ll Forget About the Main
Everyone loves roasted veggies. Learn how to do it properly, and you will taste the difference. Barbecue season is upon us and there is no better summery side than a well-seasoned veggie. Rivky taught us that every vegetable is to be dealt with differently. You cannot expect to give peppers the same treatment as Portobello…
How to Grow Your Own Organic Produce and Enjoy Veggies All Summer Long
This project might be the perfect, rewarding activity for your family There is lots of hype around organic produce these days. When we purchase organic produce, we are ingesting products that contain almost no pesticides, chemicals, preservatives or hormones, making this the best choice for our families. The caveat is that organic produce comes along…
The Lunch Hack That Makes It Easy to Eat a Healthy Lunch (Despite the Chaos)
Lunch is the most difficult time for mom to prepare herself something healthy to eat. This hack may help. We’re all in survival mode right now, no matter who we are or the roles we fill. Being kind to ourselves is of utmost importance, and there’s no room for beating ourselves up about regrettable food…
The 9×13 Life: The Low Cal Cauliflower Side Dish Mom Loves
The only problem with this cauliflower side dish for mom is that the kids will want to take some too. Do you want that quick, low-carb side dish for mom without having extra work? Just throw this cauliflower in a 9×13 and you’re done. You won’t need to babysit it and it can cook at…
Basics: How to Cook Quinoa
Learn the way to cook this ancient grain for the best possible results. Some people love it, some people hate it. But if you cook quinoa correctly (and use it in one of the great recipes linked below), you’re certain to have a great salad or side that’s both healthy and popular. 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water….
