Thanks to Rivki Savitsky of Brooklyn, NY for sharing this recipe adapted from The Food Network. Ingredients: Topping- 5 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dough- 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 2... Read more

This one-pot meal pleases everyone. Although the sausage is spicy, the tender chicken remains mild enough for the young kids to enjoy. Jack’s Gourmet is a new line of authentic hand crafted sausages. They are produced using quality meats and spices, contain no artificial ingredients, and are available in kosher supermarkets in the refrigerator... Read more

Thanks to Paula Shoyer, author of The Kosher Baker for sharing this recipe! When I lived in Europe, little almond financiers, mini rectangles shaped like gold bars, were everywhere. Here is a mini cupcake-shaped version with pistachio nuts. If you shell the nuts yourself, rub them between the palms of your hands to remove the nuts’ excess brown... Read more

Do your cookies look too good to be homemade? Then you might want to start stamping them  so you get proper credit for your baking efforts. We spotted this in last week’s Family First Magazine but they failed to note where one can buy this adorable cookie stamper. Of course Amazon sells it here. It may not be cheap but it definitely is unique. Share| Read More

It’s that time of year when your mailman or trash collector may leave a holiday card in your mailbox with a subtle reminder to show them some appreciation. Who to tip and how much always seems to be a gray area. Today, the decision is perhaps more difficult for many considering that so many people are hurting financially. According to a quiz on the... Read more

Here’s our family’s favorite snowman song (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star): Snowman, Snowman where did you go? I built you yesterday out of snow. I built you round, and I built you fat, I love you, and that is that. But the sun melted you today, Goodbye for now I guess I’ll go play! The only thing possibly more fun than... Read more

UPDATE: Congratulations to “Sheva” winner of the Perfect Portions Scale Giveaway!! Thanks to everyone who participated. We value all your dieting advice!! This post includes: A Savvima review of the Perfect Portions Scale. A giveaway offer for a free Perfect Portions Scale! Most diets require people to strictly follow their calorie intake... Read more

Here is an educational (and fun!) way to entertain your family this winterbreak. What better way to express the sentiment of  “Our hearts are in the East, while we dwell in the West,” than embarking on an Israeli Staycation! ACHI, which stands for American Communities Helping Israel, proposes that families plan and create a “pretend”... Read more

Mitzvah Boulevard is a new series of learning and entertainment DVDs. In this first volume your kids will join Eli and his friends as they learn the Aleph Beis. Mitzvah Boulevard contains a mix of graphics, kids at play, and zany puppets. The mellow melodies of Chaim Fogelman are a nice break from a certain popular uncle we sometimes grow tired of.... Read more

What better project to do on a snow day than to fashion your very own snow globes featuring photos of your little ones. Supplies: Glass baby food jars Craft paint 1-foot length of PVC pipe (not exactly something you have lying around but it should cost less than a dollar at a hardware store). Box grater Clear packing tape Water Glycerin (found at drug... Read more

We recently mentioned a fun nail product, Jamberry. Now Groop Dealz is offering a 50% off deal on Jamberry nail sheets. So first head over to GroupDealz to purchase vouchers for nail sheets worth $15 for only $7.50 each (There’s no limit to how many you can purchase) plus, free shipping!Then visit Jamberry to choose your nail sheet patterns. Vouchers... Read more

Baking a batch of these melt in your mouth cookies is a fun activity for a snow day! Ingredients: 1 cup shortening (try Earth Balance) 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 cup ground almonds Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the shortening with 3 tablespoons sugar and vanilla. Gradually... Read more

Thanks to Susie Fishbein, author of Kosher by Design Teens and 20-Somethings for sharing this recipe! Eighteen years ago, when my niece Lauren was born, she had a baby nurse named Eileen. When Baby Lauren would wake to eat in the middle of the night, so would Nurse Eileen. She would shuffle into the kitchen and whip up batches of these delicious scones,... Read more

Confession: I’m a butternut-nut. I just can’t get enough of this squash. I put it in chicken soup and vegetable soup. I roast it and toss it into salad, saute it and serve with couscous, and puree it in place of mashed potatoes. Recently, I’ve noticed several versions of butternut-topped pizza and decided to try it too. Now I have... Read more

If you’re a stickler about keeping your walls free of tape and sticky putty residue then you will appreciate a new product called StickyStock. StickyStock, made by PaperSpring, is a paper stock that sticks like a post-it note for up to 6 months without leaving any residue. It is great for hanging photos or notes on stainless steel refrigerators, mirrors,... Read more

Kenneth Cole is offering 40% off everything, including sale and clearance items, on their website today. Shipping starts at $8 and is free for orders over $50. In addition use coupon codes WISH4 for $50 off 150 and WELCOME10 for 10% off. Share| Read More

We have posted in the past about the mamaRoo infant seat which is designed to mimic the movements of real people. Now, we have discovered the elegantly designed Leaf by the Dutch company Nuna. This award-winning infant seat, inspired by the carefree float of a leaf on a breeze, treats baby to mesmerizing ride. The Leaf is motor-free and perfectly quiet... Read more

Here’s a versatile pizza dough with an added kick. Use this to prepare classic pizza, salad pizzas, or garlic knots. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup lukewarm water 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon... Read more

Thanks to Paula Shoyer, author of The Kosher Baker for sharing this recipe! This is an easy, beautiful, and refreshing summer dessert. I like to serve it with both sauces but you can make just one or even serve it by itself. You can use other flavors of sorbet. Ingredients: Cake- Spray oil containing flour or spray oil plus 2 tablespoons flour for... Read more

The Times is reporting on a recent Kosher Chef Cookoff. Sponsored by the Center for Kosher Culinary Arts, the event was held to promote the school’s curriculum and the broader art of fine kosher cooking. Competitors took part in an all-day kosher cook-off. The grand prize was a scholarship for a 152-hour training course. As a hired film crew recorded... Read more