Sour cream and butter, what can go wrong? Not much. Start brewing some coffee because this is the type of cake you will want to have with your morning cup of Joe. Dense and flavorful, this is a pound cake dream. The dairy flavors meld with the cocoa, but it’s not overwhelmingly dairy or heavy….
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Knafeh: the Syrian Answer to Cheesecake
You can make the best of Israeli shuk street food in your own kitchen. Editor’s note: A few years ago on a trip to Israel, I took a tour of the Machane Yehuda shuk with Tova In Israel. She introduced us to this most incredible dish and there was no turning back. Every time I…
Bring Shavuos Excitement in House with These Torah Treats
How do we build excitement about the upcoming Yom Tov of Matan Torah for our youngest children? We originally created these treats for you to prepare on the occasion of your child celebrating a siyum. Or for the occasion of receiving their first siddur. Or chumash. When we make a big deal and put effort…
Shavuos Menus from Renee, Leah, Esti, & Victoria
Our Shavuos Menus Making a menu is perhaps the hardest part of preparing for Yom Tov…sometimes deciding is harder than the actual cooking. Due to all your requests, we’re sharing our real life menus. Yes, our styles of serving and customs are all different…but you’ll find a style of meal that works for you. And…
It’s Hot, Cold, Creamy, and Crispy: Waffles with White Chocolate Mousse
This perfect dairy waffles dessert is also easy to prepare! That’s because we’re beginning with Yitzy’s Pancake Batter. I don’t like fussing with desserts, but I still need to prepare them. That’s why I’m always looking for desserts that present well without entailing much work on my end (short of ordering them in). A while…
The Perfect Make Ahead Roasted Veggie Salad
The work is already done – just toss and serve this Roasted Veggie Salad. For a while, this roasted veggie salad has been my go-to for Yom Tov meals (minus the feta). It solves two problems. One, it solves the “side dish” problem as roasted vegetables usually need to be roasted fresh and served hot….
9×13 Life – White Chocolate Strawberry Blondie Sticks
Sometimes you can take a good thing and change it up into a completely new good thing. Like Strawberry Blondie good. That’s what Danielle Renov of Peas Love N Carrots did with our chocolate chip sticks. She took out the chocolate, replaced it with real white chocolate and strawberries and a whole new kind of…
There’s a 3 Day Yom Tov Coming. 5 Ways to Keep the Kids Excited and Busy Through It All.
The change in routine can be tough on families when there’s meals to cook and kids need more entertainment than usual. I collected tips from experienced moms on making Yom Tov more enjoyable for the younger set – some of these may work for you. When a three day yom tov comes up on our…
12+ Tips for Keeping Your Flowers Fresh and Beautiful
Want those beautiful flowers to last for the entire Yom Tov? Flowers are living things, so yes, the little things you do to take care of them make a difference. Here’s how to make ‘em last. *Always use warm clean water as most flowers take in the warm water more efficiently than cold. *Before placing…
This Dessert is Our Favorite of the Season: Halva Ice Cream with Silan and Pistachios
What do you get when you combine Gelato Ice Cream + Halva + Silan + Pistachios? One of the best desserts ever (and the easiest to assemble!) We first tasted this combination of flavors when enjoying dessert at Revolve Restaurant in Lakewood and thought it was absolutely brilliant. We all need the types of desserts…
