Sure, there’s lots of desserts, donuts of course, and a salad bar and sushi bar. But the latest, most fun element of the party is the Popcorn Bar. Are throwing a Chanukah party? You might love some of the details at this Bas Mitzvah that you can incorporate into it. Note that all these photos…
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How to Host a Chic No-Cook (Almost) Chanukah Party
Chanukah? It’s the best excuse to get the family together, around one (beautifully set) table. And a Chanukah party doesn’t have to be a lot of work to prep either. Sure, donuts are enticing. But that’s not why you’re looking forward to Chanukah. Think harder. What is it about Chanukah that makes us feel all…
Frying this Chanukah? It’s Time to Try Rice Krispies Chicken
If you’ve ever tasted Rice Krispies chicken, you know it’s a favorite. Now you can make it yourself. It’s perfect for your Chanukah party! My sisters-in-law (and I have many) are all pretty obliging when they need to help me out with my obsession of collecting and writing amazing recipes. Some send me photos whenever…
We Have the Secret to an Amazing Sugar-Free Lemonade
Yes, even lemonade can be faked. And there’s no shame in that. Only deliciousness. I had slaved and prepared everything from salads to mains, to desserts. Everything was fresh and perfect. Yet, at the end of the party, after all the guests had left and it was just us, the siblings, picking at the last…
Is it a cake? Is it a salad? It doesn’t matter, because it will be gone before you get a chance to think about it.
You’ve made sushi salad before. But never like this. The words “Shabbos Nachamu” might make you think of lots of things. Hoping and praying for redemption. Returning to summer routine. The end of lazy summer days drawing to an end. And…hosting. Or being hosted. Whatever you are up to, make sure to add this incredibly…
Make a Graduation-Themed Party with One Easy Step (Plus! Chanie Salzer’s party menu).
The perfect graduation touch is just a photocopy away. A party at home can be way more special than celebrating the occasion of graduation at a restaurant…especially if you add some relevant details. And it doesn’t have to be hard! For this graduation party, I simply lined the table with a black tablecloth, then covered…
Admit One! Come On In and Enjoy This Carnival-Themed Upsherin (sure, it’s fun to look at…would have been more fun if we were there!)
Event planner Shifra Steele plans an enchanting upsherin for twin three-year-olds. It’s his big day…but what if he’s a twin? Then sister gets to join in the fun and be the star too. Here are some details we love from this charming and whimsical upsherin party. Every wagon in this room is a different…
Set the Coolest Purim Seudah Table (and you don’t need to buy a thing)
Everything you need to recreate this Purim table is already in your home (because we know you don’t have a moment to spare this week). We know you are busy. Between the mishloach manos that need to be put together, the Purim costumes that definitely do not happen by themselves, food prep and carpools (yep,…
3 Cheesy Things You Can Create Using Challah Dough
Challah dough is rising but you don’t want to cook dinner? Make these easy cheesy challah dough dishes. While most batches of challah dough involve 5 (or even 6) pound of flour, many families don’t need that many challahs each week. You can use your challah dough to make lots of different dishes…including dairy ones…
How to Make Pepper Steak Like the Caterer
Serving a crowd buffet-style? This pepper steak dish is intended to be prepped ahead and rewarmed…perfect for your seudah menu. People often ask where recipes come from, and honestly, every recipe has a different story. The day I received this recipe, Victoria and I had gone to interview Margie (then Schrek, now Gross), who was…