Want to offer something different at your next BBQ? Get those lean and juicy Delmonico or Oyster steaks onto the grill. People serve all kinds of steaks at their BBQ’s; sometimes rib steaks, even sandwich steaks. I wanted to showcase the Oyster Steak since it is such a hit every time I serve it! With…
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Wait – Am I Supposed to Put Food Directly Over the Fire or Not?
Confused about where to cook different types of meat on the grill? Here’s the lowdown on direct and indirect grilling. Now that your grill is sparkling and ready to go, the next step is to know how to get the most out of grilling. More bang for your buck. Return on investment. More bounce for…
8 Quick and Easy Tips for Grilling a Perfect Burger
It’s your go-to on the grill, but just how do you get that burger just right? The best meat for burgers has an 80/20 ratio for meat/fat. Use 1/3 lb meat per patty. Make sure the grill is clean (brush it, if necessary) and the grate is oiled. High heat is crucial for juicy patties,…
Two Ingredient Dinner! This is Game-Changing.
Don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking dinner this summer? With just 2 ingredients from your favorite supermarket, you’ll be out of the kitchen and back at the pool in no time. This is the quickest and easiest dinner will ever get. Know those buffet ribs that are the best…
Here’s Why an Instax Camera is a Great Graduation Gift
In today’s instant gratification world, an old school instant print camera is more fun than ever! Graduation can be the perfect occasion to mark with this Instax camera. Friendships and milestones are so important – and intense! – at that age and stage of life, and what better way to celebrate than with fun pictures…
How to Achieve That Sun-Kissed Glow (Without Sitting in the Sun)
Come summer, everyone wants skin that glows from time in the sun. You can achieve it without the sun’s danger. I wonʼt sit in the sun to get it though because A. It’s dangerous B. It results in premature aging (wrinkles) C. I wonʼt get that glow lol, Iʼll get burnt and freckled! Hereʼs how…
Time to Get Ready for Camp! Here’s Our Sleepaway Camp Checklist
School’s just about over and now it’s time to concentrate on getting those kids ready and off to sleepaway camp. And we definitely need that list to get started! Two years ago, we posted a camp list of all the “stuff” that’s either needed or just convenient for your kids when they’re away at sleepaway…
7 New Destinations for Your Chol Hamoed Trip (CT/NY/NJ)
Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? From a seaport…to magnificent hikes…to fun indoor parks, there’s a new activity here that your family will love. When chol hamoed Pesach comes, I look forward to finally spending some time enjoying the outdoors. However, the weather does not always lend itself to outdoor adventures, so when…
It’s is a Great Time for a Trip to Newport, RI
A four day Chol Hamoed is a great time to get away for an overnight trip – to Newport, Rhode Island This year, with no Shabbos breaking up Chol Hamoed, there’s a great opportunity for overnight trips. With Pesach at the end of April, we will hopefully enjoy nice weather too! Want to know where…
Ice Cream Night! Kids Will Love Making Razzles at Home
Your kids will thank you when “Razzle Night” is the fun at-home activity of the day. We’re huge Razzle fans – I’d gladly trade lunch and dinner for a Razzle. Everyone needs to treat themselves once in a while. When my sister-in-law told me that, for one night of Chanukah, she was making Razzles at…
