Remember the days people took wig boxes as hand luggage? They were bulky, hard to carry, and someone always left the boxes sitting somewhere. Thankfully that’s a thing of the past. With many sheitels these days set naturally, we aren’t busy pinning, rolling in curlers or worrying that our sheitel won’t be set like the…
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The 9×13 Life: Marble Cake
It typically uses a mixer and lots of bowls. It’s a marble cake. But not anymore. This marble cake is the easiest (and really delicious) version you’ve ever made. Everyone loves a good, fluffy marble cake. Preferably with a nice crust. A bit wet, but not too wet. You know what we mean here. But…
This Pareve Cholent Baked in the Oven in a 9×13 (and It’s Amazing!)
You can prep it in minutes, and the whole family will be full and happy (especially if they’re the type that typically needs their fleishigs). With a family that doesn’t eat many dairy foods, the nine days can be a bit challenging. I’ve always made pareve cholent for dinner on one of the days since…
This Diced Mozzarella Salad is *Perfect* for Summer Shalosh Seudos
Whether you want a salad or a sandwich, this is just the thing. Finally, in the summertime, seudah shelishit becomes a meal we’re actually ready for (vs. in the winter when it seems like it’s too close to lunch!). And even better: we can have dairy! Now, I never understood why people chose to prepare…
How to Serve a Perfectly Cooked Steak on Shabbos
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…
No Oven On? Crock-Pot BBQ Brisket Is the Perfect Hot Main Dish
Put up this brisket ahead of time and it’s hot and ready when you need it. One of my personal favorite recipes in Dinner Done cookbook is the Oven-Smoked BBQ Brisket (page 130). I’ve made it so many times I even made a Pesach version (I will share it next Pesach!). I realized it freezes…
These Shiitake Ribs Are One Amazing Yom Tov Main (Works With Most Meats)
This meat recipe uses pantry ingredients…and you’ll be sure to hear a “wow.” I think I know my ribs. Short ribs is one of the favorite cuts of meat in my house, and I like it because I can purchase the specific quantity I need to feed my specific crowd…no huge roast necessary. Some people…
Arranging Fresh Flowers Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
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…
This Shavuos Table is Classic + Elegant + Fresh (More Tablesetting Inspo!)
Upgrade a classic Luxe Party table setting with just the right pop of color. Don’t forget to use code BCP15 for 15% off your order! Want to set a classic and elegant table in whites and gold, but freshen it up with just the right pops of color? We invited Devorah from Adorn Your Table…
How to Make Arbes (Cooked Chickpeas)
They taste way better when homemade. I used to joke that, as a kid, I knew one of my siblings was having a baby any day now if, by Wednesday, I saw a bowl of chickpeas soaking in water on the kitchen counter. Many have the tradition to serve arbes and beer at a shalom…
