Do you always pour too much oil when you want just a little bit? There are some hacks that seem so minor but they make your life so much easier. Like this tomato paste hack. Never again do you have to scrape out tomato paste from the can. You know that feeling when you grab…
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Why A Big Sheet Pan Can Save Lots of Time
They’re bigger than half sheets and smaller than full sheets. These sheet pans are the perfect size for your oven. When I discovered “big sheet” size sheet pans, I was sold. “Big sheets” are smaller than full sheet pans that only fit in commercial ovens, and they’re larger than the typical half sheet pans that…
Why Didn’t I Ever Think of Using This in My Ice Drawer?
It’s so simple and obvious. Get this scoop for your ice drawer and your fingers will be cold no more. Some hacks are so simple, that when you see them, you think to yourself, “This isn’t really a hack, this should be self-understood. Yet, then why didn’t I ever think of doing this?” It’s like…
How to Get the Stickers Off Before Toiveling
Some are more stubborn than others, but removing stickers is always a tedious job nonetheless. Here’s three ways to make it easier. One of the most annoying things when toiveling (dipping) dishes is to try to get those stickers off. Two years ago we posted a hack on how to toivel flatware and we…
Love Your Aluminum Sheet Pans, But Cannot Figure Out How to Keep The Meat And Dairy Apart?
We have discovered the solution to confusing sheet pans. Working on a new cookbook with author Rivky Kleiman has taught me a lot. Every time we get together for a photoshoot I learn new techniques and delicious recipes. One day, Rivky showed up with a gift for my sheet pans: nail polish! One blue bottle…
This Cutting Board Hack Makes Cleaning Up So Easy
Love fresh produce, don’t love a messy cutting board? During the year, I pull out one of those flexible plastic cutting boards every time I need to chop something quickly. I usually save my wooden cutting board for when I’ll be doing lots of cooking. This giant Ikea one makes its appearance on Friday mornings….
This is Grandma’s Genius Tomato Paste Hack
You’ll never have to scoop and scoop to get all that tomato paste out of the can again. Awhile back, I had asked my grandmother to come over to teach me how to prepare a certain Syrian recipe. And while I don’t remember what that recipe actually was, I remember this tomato paste hack she…
3 Ways to Get Rid of the Frying Smell in Your Kitchen
So you are the best hostess ever. You fried latkes, doughnuts, chicken, and even dessert. Your guest will be talking about the food you prepared until Pesach. You though? You aren’t as thrilled. Because all you can smell is fried oil. So you wash your clothing and take a shower. But how do you get…
