kitchen tips

How to Dice That Red Onion into Really Tiny Pieces

by Esti Waldman | September 28, 2023 | 6 comment(s)

No big chunks in my salsa or guacamole when I take the time to do it right! There’s no denying that red onion adds some zing to a salsa (like our favorite), some guacamole, or a chopped salad. But in my household, nobody likes when you can actually bite into the onion pieces. So I’ve…

How to Be a Calm Hostess

by Between Carpools | January 14, 2023 | 15 comment(s)

It’s more about your smile than your side dish. This post was written together, as the five of us sat around one table. It was inspired when one sister-in-law told an older sister-in-law, “I learned so much from being at your table.” “From me? What did you learn?” “You’re so calm. It makes me want…

The Colander/Scoop That’s Simply Genius

by Renee Muller | May 02, 2022 | 6 comment(s)

You’ll wonder what made them take so long to come up with this idea. It’s not another gadget. I give you my word. A few weeks ago, I was storying my dinner prep. I was frying the chicken strips for one of my (many) favorite Dinner Done recipes, the Crispy Chicken on page 112 (it’s only…

Cutting French Fries Is Suddenly Way Easier

by Leah Schapira | March 29, 2022 | 6 comment(s)

Is your food processor always out when prepping for Pesach? Now you can use it to cut French fries! Chana Sarah Posen has shared great hacks with all of us in the past, including a 9×13 oven peanut chews (no-pot required) and a no-bake oreo pop that’s great for a simcha. When we saw her using a french…

Do You Have Lids for Your Dip Bowls?

by Esti Waldman | February 02, 2022 | 17 comment(s)

Wouldn’t you like to just cover your dip bowls on Friday night and then use them again without having to wash and refill them? On a recent chat amongst us here at Between Carpools, Victoria mentioned how she’d love dip bowls that have lids instead of washing them out after the seuda on Friday night…

A Simple Hack to Safely Dispose of Frying Oil

by Esti Waldman | September 30, 2021 | 13 comment(s)

We found the perfect mess-free way to get rid of the oil left in the frying pan. Before we get to the hack, I want to mention the source. Hadassa Goldberg is a young mom who lives in the South of Israel. She came up with the phrase “Ahavat HaBayit” to replace “Avodat HaBayit” turning…

How to Be a Good Host

by Between Carpools | August 26, 2021 | 10 comment(s)

What does it mean to be a good host? What will make your guests feel the most welcome and comfortable? So, Yom Tov season is upon us. And with it, guests. Whether you are the one hosting or the one being hosted (see our next post!), there is always something new to learn. We interviewed…

Potatoes Take a Long Time to Cook. How Can You Cut the Time in Half?

by Renee Muller | July 05, 2021 | 4 comment(s)

Learn how to cut the time potatoes take to cook in half, because sometimes waiting isn’t an option. If you’re a Mom, you’ll know that sometimes you need dinner to be ready fast. Ok fine, most times. Dinner done, fast and tasty, is a daily requirement. Also, incidentally, the title of a popular cookbook we might…

How to Serve a Perfectly Cooked Steak on Shabbos

by Victoria Dwek | May 20, 2021 | 14 comment(s)

It makes sense that we always prepare slow-braised meats for Shabbat. But is it even possible to have a medium-rare steak? Actually, yes. I remember, years ago, when my children were very young and not yet meat eaters, I would prepare a steak for my husband for the main dish on Friday night. We definitely…

Can I Prevent My Havdalah Candle from Dripping?

by Between Carpools | April 04, 2021 | 2 comment(s)

You have a new, beautiful havdalah candle. Will storing it in the freezer really prevent those drips? Many say that freezing a havdalah candle will cause it to drip less, and so, many of us keep the candle in the freezer. But is it really true? We tested it out for you! A havdalah candle…

kitchen tips

How to Dice That Red Onion into Really Tiny Pieces

How to Be a Calm Hostess

The Colander/Scoop That’s Simply Genius

Cutting French Fries Is Suddenly Way Easier

Do You Have Lids for Your Dip Bowls?

A Simple Hack to Safely Dispose of Frying Oil

How to Be a Good Host

Potatoes Take a Long Time to Cook. How Can You Cut the Time in Half?

How to Serve a Perfectly Cooked Steak on Shabbos

Can I Prevent My Havdalah Candle from Dripping?

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