What Ingredients Should I Stock in My Pantry? Our Master List!
We get asked this question a lot: what ingredients are considered “basic?” What do I need? What can I substitute? This is a complete pantry (and some fridge) guide, based on the ingredients we use in...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Slow Cooker Should I Get?
Call it a Crock-Pot or call it a slow cooker. There’s one in every Jewish home. But which one should you use? We’ve broken down slow cookers into three main categories: the flat top slow cookers, the...
View ArticleHave Fun at the Table with Our Dinner Done Placemat. Free Download!
For those of you who have been waiting…Dinner Done is finally back in stock at your local bookstore! Now it’s time for some pre-dinner fun… Are your kids sometimes impatient as you finish up those...
View ArticleThe No-Cook Falafel Solution: Make a Falafel Smash Sandwich
In the mood of falafel but don’t want to actually cook? This healthy sandwich is the solution. No forming balls, no frying. Just flavor. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and you have lunch. Once...
View ArticleWhy Punishment and Rewards Don’t Really Work With Our Kids
Punishments, rewards, threats and bribes may not be the best solution. Why do we always resort to that and what are our alternatives? Generation after generation, humanity has taught that good...
View ArticleForget Folding Chairs. Bring Out These Stackable Chairs When You Have Guests.
Don’t like the look of folding chairs? You can get some sleek stackable chairs to use instead when entertaining. Yes, there’s another option. Folding chairs might fit well in your closet, but you know...
View ArticleHow to Cook Pasta in Your Betty Crocker
This little appliance does way more than we thought. We fell in love with the Betty Crocker pizza maker a bit after Shaindy shared why she thinks the Betty Crocker is the best small appliance. We...
View ArticleHave a Parenting Question? Need Personal Guidance? This is the Number to Call
For decades, Susan Lamm and Sterna Lerman of Torah u’Mesorah’s Counterforce have been guiding parents. Now, they’ve launched a new helpline to give you the tools you need to deal with any issue, big or...
View ArticleWhat Do I Need for My Baby’s Layette?
Whether it’s your first baby or you’ve done this multiple times, it’s hard to remember all the little things a baby needs. Babies need a lot of things. And whether you’re planning ahead or scrambling...
View ArticleBasics: How to Make Ice
This is the only technique for making ice that you’ll ever need. And it’s easy, really! Your ice machine is broken. This isn’t a major issue in many families (like for those who prefer room temperature...
View ArticleDo You Love a Classic Crispy Raspberry Crumble Bar?
We made these with both raspberry and apple filling for a welcome change. The secret? Use a hard pan, not a disposable for perfect crispiness in every bite. Sure, you can make these in a 9×13 pan....
View ArticleIn the Mood to See a Magnificent Purim Table? (Sshh…We Used Disposable Dishes)
We know you’re always in the mood to see pretty things. Especially those that are easy to recreate. You’ll love what we did this time with our LuxeParty dishes. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order...
View ArticleThe Easiest Way to Shop for Your Mishloach Manos Treats is Online
We put together some food options available on Amazon that can work great for Mishloach Manos – or any time. Don’t want to go out to shop? Not in the mood of schlepping home the boxes and bags? Just...
View ArticleClassy and Quick Mishloach Manos is Easy When You’ve Got This Box
You want something that comes together in 2 minutes, looks great and will be appreciated by the recipient. These clear acrylic containers make it easy! One of the most common questions we get about...
View ArticleHow to Make an Ice Skating Rink in Your Backyard
This time, consistently freezing temperatures is a very good thing. Here in Toronto, with people looking for ways to get outside and enjoy the winter amid COVID-19 (when many ice skating rinks are...
View ArticleBasics: How to Make a Classic Hamantaschen
Stuck indoors during this snowy Adar? Bake a batch of hamantaschen with the family. At one of our photo shoots, we were discussing the need to post a classic hamantasch recipe. None of us has one that...
View ArticleWhat Will You Find on The New Peppermill Site?
This is not simply another cookware site. Visit ThePepperMillInc.com for the best quality, best value, and most recommended cookware and bakeware — plus some more perks (i.e. your order toiveled and...
View ArticleAn Interior Designer Shares 5 Affordable Everyday Luxuries
The little things we enjoy don’t have to cost a lot. As an interior designer, my business is built on generous budgets that allow every detail in my vision for the design of the space to come to...
View ArticleDownload and Print This Custom Classy Purim Label at Home
Customize the PDF download, enter your family name and viola! These labels are set up for print onto the standard address labels that come 30 labels per sheet, such as the Avery 18160. Each label size...
View ArticleLetters Like This Really Warm Our Heart
Dinner Done is finally back in stock at your local bookshop! To mark the occasion, we’re sharing our favorite “Dinner Done” stories, beginning with this heartwarming journey one woman shared with us....
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