This post contains the following: A Savvima review of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller A Savvima giveaway of The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller My kosher cookbook collection has grown over the years. I’m no longer exclusively committed to the Spice... Read more

Remember the game of Mad Libs? Ad libbing, or spontaneous improvisation, is a fun game to try at your Chanukah party. Print out Savvima’s exclusive Chanukah Ad lib Story here. Here’s a quick rundown of the game: For 2 players: One player asks the other player to contribute a word for the specified type for each blank, but without revealing... Read more

Here are some more coloring pages (via Cook Kosher) to beat the boredom on Chanukah vacation days or to hand out at your Chanukah parties. Enjoy! Click here to download the PDF coloring pages.  Read More

Chanukah is almost here! Are you prepared? Here’s a roundup of some of Savvima’s best Chanukah 2010 crafts: Chanukah coloring pages Juice Pouch Gelt Purses   Edible Dreidel Crafts  Read More

Hi everyone! My name is Rita Brownstein. Today, I am excited to be a guest blogger for Savvima but you can usually find me blogging over at designmegillah.com. Since Chanukah is just days away I would like to show you a “before and after” menorah I recently did. Over the years we have collected many menorahs, some more attractive than... Read more

Thanks to The Kosher Spoon for sharing this recipe! I’ve challenged myself this Chanuka season to leave my frying pan where it belongs. Not because I’m on a diet or anything. Simply because my family will undoubtedly get their share of oily goodness from other sources, many other sources. Sources I cannot control. And because I’m on... Read more

Reading the Times’ description of the Kashering process which took place in the White House kitchen for the strictly kosher annual Chanukah party brings two points to mind: 1. How thankful I am to be living in a country which respects our practices and beliefs to the extent that they will do an absolute overhaul of the First Kitchen to fully accommodate... Read more

Thanks to Cook Kosher for sharing this quick, no mixer, recipe for doughnuts! Cutting squares is way more efficient than circles… no scraps!! Follow the video and the recipe below. This recipe is also featured in Leah Schapira’s new cookbook, Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking, which Savvima highly recommends. Read our full review here. Ingredients: 4... Read more

Chanukah is almost here! Are you prepared? Here’s a roundup of some of Savvima’s best Chanukah 2010 recipes: Mozzarella Sticks Recipe Greek Panzanella Salad Recipe Beet & Carrot Latke Recipe Chocolate Donut Holes Recipe  Read More

UPDATE: Congratulations to Miriam (comment #25), winner of this giveaway! Hachai Publishing has just released 3 new books featuring relevant topics and captivating illustrations perfect for the younger set. The young boy in Whatever the Weather enjoys round-the-year activities with his family, whatever the weather: Rain or shine there’s always what... Read more

This recipe is excerpted from the new cookbook, Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes For The Seasoned Palette. For a truly outstanding beginning to your meal, serve this wild rice salad topped with crisp duck pieces and wait for the compliments to pour in. It is elegant enough for the most formal occasion, yet simple enough for anyone to prepare. Ingredients: 2... Read more

This recipe is excerpted from the new cookbook, Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes For The Seasoned Palette. Fresh herbs impart a vibrant flavor to this simple soup. When shopping, look for crisp herbs with a bright green color—avoid any with brown spots or soft areas. Fresh herbs are highly perishable and should be stored wrapped in damp paper towel in... Read more

have you seen my Chanukah Tablescape in the latest issue of Joy of Kosher Magazine yet? My goal was to move away from the cliche’ of royal blue Chanukah decor and inject some fresh & modern spirit into the holiday. Truly all the items in the spread are my favorites but I’ll highlight just a few: Sabre’s Old Fashioned Tart Slicer... Read more

Thanks to Shari from San Diego, CA for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: Corn tortillas Tofu Corn Black beans Cheddar cheese Sliced olives Enchilada sauce Directions: 1. Warm corn tortillas in a frying pan, set aside. Saute cubed tofu with beans, sauce, cheese and any other additions (such as spinach or zucchini). 2. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable,... Read more

Hanoch Teller shares a poignant, never before published, story via the Feldheim blog. The story is about Chanukah, Sarah Scheneirer, and the mission of all Jewish women.       Sarah and her family followed the streams of refugees fleeing war-torn Poland for safer territory as the First World War breathed fear into the heart of Europe.... Read more

Belly Flops from Jelly Belly are irregular jelly beans in weird shapes, sizes and colors. They taste just as good at half the price! Belly Flops are no less flavorful, or lovable, than regular Jelly Belly jelly beans; they just come in wild shapes and sizes. You may find one that’s round, one that’s square, or you may even find a bunch... Read more

In an article in The Jewish Press newspaper by Sandy Eller called “Helping Jewish Women Do It All” Savvima.com is featured as one of the three most popular websites for Jewish women.     Helping Jewish Women Do It All By Sandy Eller Travel agent.  Nutritionist.  Interior Decorator.  Psychologist.  Gourmet Chef.  Kashrus Consultant. Today’s... Read more

UPDATE: Congratulations to Rachel L. (comment #29), winner of this giveaway!! This post contains: A Savvima review of Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes for the Seasoned Palette by Rebecca Naumberg and Sori Klein. A Savvima giveaway of Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes for the Seasoned Palette by Rebecca Naumberg and Sori Klein. Dash: Inspired Kosher Recipes... Read more

Oh no, macaroni again!? For a quick, healthy and inexpensive meal serve eggs. Here’s a creative and attractive way to prepare them: Here’s the quick how-to: 1) Cut bell peppers into 1/2 inch rings. 2) Place in a non-stick  skillet coated with cooking spray. 3) Crack an egg in the middle of each ring and cover and cook over low heat until... Read more

Shopping for deals on such a short Friday? Not me! But I do have time for some online deals which may come in handy for Chanukah. Bella Cucina 3.5 Liter Deep Fryer available at JCPenney for $29.88 after $10 rebate. Use code SHIP25 for free Shipping. Click here to purchase. Bella Cucina Mini Donut Maker available at JCPenney for $9.88 after $10 rebate.... Read more