Thanks to Devorah Kroll from Monsey, New York for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: 4 fillets Tilapia salt & pepper 1/4 cup flour (or chick pea flour) 5 tablespoons oil (separated 3 & 2) 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons parsley Directions: Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour. Heat 3 T. oil in a pan and brown fish... Read more

It is almost time to dive into summer! But, not so fast. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has changed its recommendation that children over four years old should be taught how to swim to recommending that children should be given swimming lessons from 1 year of age. With drowning being one of the leading cause of deaths for children it is never... Read more

By Moran Sabbah, Chabad.org I had a vision. I was a fifteen-year-old holding an old Spanish acoustic guitar, as I strummed the chords. I closed my eyes and imagined myself performing on a grand stage. The crowd was cheering for me, as photographers snapped my pictures. I opened my eyes. “I’m going to be a rock star!” I knew this was... Read more

Thanks to Rivka for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Crumb Topping: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/4... Read more

Thanks to Chaviva Edwards from Manchester, Connecticut for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: Cake Ingredients- 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks margarine 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup water 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Icing Ingredients- 1 stick butter 1 box powdered sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 6... Read more

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With the beautiful spring weather and the end of school just around the corner it is the time of year when kids can’t get enough of playing outside which includes bike riding. Wearing a helmet when bike riding is important for both children and adults.  Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injuries by up to 88 percent and... Read more

In an article in the Washington Times Julia Duin describes her recent visit to a workshop entitled “Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community” in Bethesda, Maryland where she learned of the growing instances of bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders in the orthodox Jewish community. She blames this phenomenon on the... Read more

Grilled pineapple is a perfect way to end a barbecue. It’s a snap to prepare, the grilling enhances the sweetness of the fruit and the cold coconut sorbet transforms it into a tropical pina colada parfait. To simplify the preparation you can grill the pineapple in advance and then reheat on the grill immediately before serving. Ingredients: 1... Read more

Amazon.com has introduced free returns on select products! According to their website if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return the new qualifying eligible product(s) for a full refund. Just be sure to look for the words “Free Returns” next to the listed price so you know that the item is eligible for this. Just visit... Read more

If you’re gearing up to plant your garden, you may be amazed at the amount of soil needed to fill flower pots and containers. Actually, many plants do not need a very deep bed of soil. Some annuals may only need 6” to 8” of soil. Be sure to verify when you purchase your plants, the optimum soil depth for your particular plants and then check out... Read more

Thanks to Jeff Nathan, executive chef of Abigael’s On Broadway and author of Family Suppers, for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: Mango Salsa: 2 ripe mangoes, pitted, peeled, and cut into think matchsticks 1 small red bell pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, cut into thin matchsticks 1 small green bell pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, cut into thin... Read more

Thanks to Michelle Brodman from Southfield, Michigan for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean 2 tablespoons onion soup mix 2 cans of baked beans 1 can of kidney beans 1 can of lima beans 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons mustard 1teaspoon vinegar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cold water pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves, chopped Directions: Brown... Read more

De Gustibus at Macy*s Cooking School proudly presents Jeff Nathan, executive chef of Abigael’s on Broadway, television’s New Jewish Cuisine, and author of Adventures in Jewish Cooking and Family Suppers. Featuring an all-new food demonstration & tasting menu certified kosher under the Kof-K . Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 1:00 – 3:30 pm Located... Read more

Fruit juice is loaded with empty calories, and diet soda isn’t the healthiest way to quench your thirst, but trying to drink your daily eight glasses of H20 can get a bit boring. Why not try some spa water, a crisp and fresh drink to cool your brow in the hot months? In order for the water to become infused with the flavors you need to keep this in... Read more

Thanks to EssTee Leny from Brooklyn, New York for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: 1/4 cup coffee granules 1 pint (or two cups) vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup sugar (or sugar to taste) hot water milk Directions: In a 7 ounce cup, dissolve the coffee with hotwater. Combine the coffee mixture and the ice cream in a pitcher. Add sugar and mix well. Add milk... Read more

Hoover Inc. announced a recall of its Hoover WindTunnel bagless upright vacuums after receiving reports of the machines burning carpets and a consumer’s hand, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The power cord is not installed properly in models with a cord rewind feature and can come loose. The CPSC warns the defect can cause fires... Read more

These paper doily cupcake wrappers won’t replace standard baking cups but can be used as an embellishment after your cupcakes have already baked and cooled. Supplies: Paper doilies (approximately 10-11” diameter) Pencil Scissors Glue stick Directions: Download the template here. Cut out the templates. Place templates on a doily.Trace along the... Read more

Upside down gardening is becoming increasingly popular and many people who try it say they will never come back down to earth.  It entails drilling a hole in a container or bucket or purchasing a Topsy Turvy planter, filling it with soil and then hanging it.  For detailed instructions click here. Upside down gardening is most often used to plant tomatoes,... Read more

Thanks to Chani Labkowski from Pomona, New York for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: Chicken cutlet pieces Eggs Bread crumbs For the Sauce: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cups franks hot sauce Directions: Dip cutlet pieces in egg and crumbs, then fry in oil. Pour the sauce mixture on top of fried cutlet pieces and bake at 350... Read more