Don’t like the look of folding chairs? You can get some sleek stackable chairs to use instead when entertaining. Editor’s Note: Since this post first went live this past February, we received a lot of personal feedback from people who have been enjoying having pretty, stackable chairs to use when entertaining. But, many of the…
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Did You Ever Find It Hard to Find Places for Guests When Making a Simcha?
Mishkan Aharon Hachnosas Orchim Center aims to make it easier for relatives to join you for these special occasions. Learn all about this interesting project! Many generous individuals in Lakewood regularly open their homes to single guests such as meshulachim or lone visitors to town, but when it comes time to find places for multiple…
This Fizzy Drink Is the Ultimate Refreshing Yom Tov Treat
Bartenura’s Moscato d’Asti has always been a favorite. But you’ve never had it quite like this. Since we’re speaking to ladies here at Between Carpools, we think it’s safe to say that many of you probably already like Bartenura’s Moscato d’ Asti (unless you prefer those dry reds). But now it’s even better. Because it’s…
Back To Challah Baking: Which One Is Our Go-To?
This is a conversation between the 5 of us (see what we did there?) and what we bake for our family. And it’s not just about challah. We are used to thinking in advance. So you’d think it’s natural for us to think about baking challah while we are here frying crepes and baking Pesach…
Make These Tender Beer Braised Short Ribs for Yom Tov
If you’re tired of barbecue sauce and meats with overly sweet sauces, then you’ve clicked on the right ribs recipe. These are elegant, tender, and have just the right touch of sweetness. If you want to stay away from recipes that depend on lots of really sugary sauces…but want a recipe that’s more fresh and…
Your Rosh Hashanah Table Inspiration Is Here!
There’s so much we love about this Rosh Hashanah-inspired table. It’s beautiful – yet simple, classy, and totally doable. (And yes, those dishes are disposable!). Table By Shevy Zaks with The Stamp Studio There’s lots to do in preparation for Rosh Hashanah. There’s lots of cooking to do, we don’t need to mention that! And…
What Do You Have in the Freezer for Yom Tov? Oh, Just Some Crumbs.
Get your crumbs ready now and your Yom Tov desserts will be mostly done. Many of our favorite desserts involve some kind of crumb topping. Fruit desserts are very popular, especially now when Rosh Hashanah means apples … and then Sukkos is the time we love those warm desserts. But you know what’s really great…
How to Take Your Soup Presentation From Meh To Wow.
These two easy-to-prep soup garnishes will complement any soup. Sometimes soup can be really delicious, yet, really unappealing looking, even ugly, if you will. Like, this delicious cream of chicken soup by Zehava Krohn here. It’s is really delicious, but the presentation can use some help. Here are two ideas on how to take soup…
Still Need Some Last Minute Items Before Yom Tov? (Like White Shirts?)
There’s always those last pesky items left on your list to get before Yom Tov. Sure, you can run around town, …or you can get those items delivered right to your door. Or dress pants? These came recommended: Armando Martillo Boys Pants Boys always need some extra socks. Did you forget to stock…
Menu-Making Tips for Rosh Hashanah + FREE Menu Template Download!
Making a menu and crossing dishes off can even be fun and satisfying. No matter how digital we’ve become in 2019, I still need paper and pen to write a menu. The first time I made a menu (when I was a single girl), I used a pencil and ruler to make my grid (I…