Do you have white dishes that look like they are past their prime, scuffed up with scratches? You want new dishes. But you don’t actually need new dishes. Because, really, you can clean up all those scratches. Didn’t know that? We didn’t know either. Until we learned that all those scratches aren’t really scratches or…
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An Easy Way To Mask Odors
A little touch to add some freshness…even in the trash can! Generally, we are not fans of “masking smells.” If it smells it means you need to clean it, not cover it up with some perfumed scent. But, there are some areas that naturally have… smells. Sometimes worse than others. Yes, the trash can, sneakers,…
The Hack for Cleaning Greasy Containers
This quick container cleaning hack will save you lots of dishwashing time. Before Pesach, we’re cooking a lot in advance and storing food in containers. And then we serve or cook such food, and we’re left with lots and lots of greasy containers that need to get washed so they can be used again (or…
Save Space When Storing Your Wine Glasses
Does your stemware take up too much space in your cabinet? Here’s one simple hack to cut the real estate they take up in half! This hack is especially useful if your glasses have a very wide bowl, or if you happen to have these pretty dessert glasses, like the ones we used in this…
A Trap to Get Rid of Fruit Flies that Really Works
It’s that time of year when those pesky little bugs can take over your kitchen. These traps will help you get rid of them quickly. So tiny and yet so annoying! When you get hit with a fruit fly problem, you can take care of it before it really gets out of control. Last summer…
Bake Your 9×13 Cakes in a Loaf Pan
Is a 9×13 cake too big for your family? Or, do you want a shape that is prettier to serve or easier to display on the counter? Try this! We all love the ease of a no-mixer 9×13 cake. But in my family, we don’t usually finish a full 9×13 of cake before it goes…
The Hot Plate Stovetop Hack
Do you like to keep your hotplate on the stovetop, but it doesn’t fit perfectly on the grates? We’ve got the solution for you! I didn’t even know I had a problem until my friend Kim was over for Shabbos and gave me the solution. Well, I guess I knew I had a problem…I was…
Crock-Pot Overnight Potato Kugel Hack (Freezer Version)
The easiest way to get a fresh overnight potato kugel on Yom Tov. We can’t believe we’re sharing another overnight kugel recipe, but when we heard there’s a new “Chantzy W hack” we knew we were going to be making it this Pesach–and of, course, we’d have to share it with you. What are the…
The Baking Powder / Cornstarch Hack for Even Scooping
Not all containers come with that handy edge. This is what to do when they don’t. Cornstarch and some containers of baking powder/soda can be difficult to scoop. And while some containers of these products come with a handy edge you can use to scrape off the excess in the spoon, many others don’t (corn…
Use This Piping Bag Hack When Storing All Your Mousses/Dips/Sauces
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…
