It’s especially easy with the help of these simple tools! If you know me, even a little, you will know that I love having fresh flowers everywhere. Seriously though, everywhere. If I have guests, I will tend to get the flowers before I plan a menu or head to the grocery store. My reasoning is…
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The Classic Chocolate Cheese Muffin Is Always the Best
Sometimes you want simply the best version of the classics. These chocolate cheese muffins are one of those. Back in the days before we had all the kosher food magazines, my cousin Esti first made these muffins for a simcha. The recipe then got passed around the old-fashioned way and every single family member started…
Bring Some Excitement To Your Table This Lag B’Omer!
A real fire, right on your plate. And it’s so easy! I was sitting by an event a few months ago; it was very elegant and the caterer did a phenomenal job with each and every course. Each dish was better than the next. How was this amazing meal going to end? Dessert showed up,…
15 Cute Bags for Your Upsherin Pekelach
If you’ve got a 3-year-old boy who is due for his upsherin, you’re probably starting to think about those pekelach right about now. There’s lots of choices here to suit every style of celebration!
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef + Fries = Perfect for a Party or for Dinner
Put the meat up to cook in your Crock-Pot in the morning and it’ll be ready at dinner time with just a few minutes of prep. Years ago, at a restaurant out of town, I had a very memorable dish of seasoned fries loaded with shredded beef. And while I couldn’t begin to recreate an…
You Can Make Your Favorite Bakery-Style Crumb Muffins At Home
It’s an exciting morning when these crumb muffins are coming out of the oven. There’s one grocery store in Lakewood that sells the best muffins in their bakery department (and no, not all muffins are created equal). My kids always ask me to bring some home when I’m in that area. The older boys who…
New Chanukah Game! What Do You Get When You Combine “Pictionary” and “Telephone” ?
This Chanukah (or anytime) pictionary game needs no prep and is so much fun nonetheless. All you need is a notebook and some pens. We are sure you have all played Pictionary at one point or another…but what do you do if not everyone wants to be paying attention to one person drawing at the…
Company’s Coming! We Have Some Summer Garden Party Inspo.
When you go for a rustic look for an outdoor party, the props are inexpensive and the final look is so perfect and natural. Here’s how this recent summer garden party breakfast, held outdoors, was pulled together. For the florals, I just picked up five bundles of different types of inexpensive flowers from a local…
Refresh with Peach and Strawberry Wine Slushy Cocktails
There is nothing more refreshing than a deliciously boozy slushy cocktail at the end of a long summer day. This summery slushy cocktail is easy to make, and there are no complicated ingredients involved! If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with fresh mint or a slice of fruit. Peach and Strawberry Wine Slushy Cocktails Save…
Need Simcha Table Setting Ideas? She’s Got a Few
Summer weddings and simchas may be a little different this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make them beautiful. I love throwing parties and I’ve pulled together a few looks from past parties that I’ve created. These are just for inspiration so pull out your dishes and napkins and have fun creating your next…