Cheerios has introduced yet another flavor. And Cinnamon Burst Cheerios are reportedly super scrummy. Another reason we’re running to  buy a box: Each serving offers an impressive dose of fiber. With 5 grams of fiber in a 110 calorie serving, Cinnamon Cheerios rivals the other high fiber cereals on the supermarket shelves. The difference is your... Read more

Buttermilk adds a creamy tang to this light soup. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon sea salt pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary 3 medium zucchini, unpeeled and sliced 1 medium potato, unpeeled and sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable stock or water 2/3 cup buttermilk Directions: Heat olive... Read more

The website Groupon, which emails subscribers a deal every day, is selling a $20 Bath & Bodyworks card for only $10 (or a $30 card for only $15) as its deal of the day for today, Thursday. This deal is available for online purchases. The fine print: Expires Apr 27, 2011 Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. Online only. Not valid on previous... Read more

As the east coast cleans up after its fifth large snowstorm of the season you may enjoy Chana Weisberg’s inspiring reflections on snow posted on Chabad.org. In the Canadian winter, it snows. And snows. And snows. Yet, no matter how much snow we get, for my children, the initial snowfall is always the most enthralling. Almost magical. This morning... Read more

These blondie cupcakes are so good you’ll definitely want to save the recipe for next year’s Tu B’shvat but you can also make them right away to use up leftover dried fruit (I know I’m not the only one with extras). I used a diced dried fruit mix containing papaya, pineapple, kiwi, and craisins. You can substitute any fruit and... Read more

Royal Wine has announced their Fifth Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience which will take place on February 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Pier 60 – Chelsea Piers in NYC. The event showcases 20 exciting food vendors and more than 300 wines from all over the world including those from renowned wineries such as, Herzog, Yatir, Castel, Capcanes, Elvi,... Read more

Savvima.com has learned that a new kosher cooking magazine will soon hit the supermarket magazine stands. Bitayavon Magazine hopes to appeal to all kosher cooks. The premier issue boasts over 60 recipes plus tips and articles. The proof is in the pudding In an attempt to satisfy the kosher foodie’s cravings a number of kosher food magazines have recently... Read more

Different than the standard pureed butternut squash soup, this one is chunky and the addition of horseradish adds a very subtle kick. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper Half of a large Butternut squash, peeled seeded and cut into... Read more

Starbucks has been up to some change lately. First, they updated their logo. Now, they have announced that they will be introducing a new larger coffee cup size in the near future. The new size, named the Trenta, will hold 31 ounces of coffee, which seems to be more than the average adult stomach can hold. Share| Read More

Finally, a politician that makes some sense! New York City councilman David Greenfield (D-Brooklyn) is proposing that the city offer free parking to expectant women. From the NY Daily News: Pregnancy may soon have its privileges. A City Councilman has a proposal that might turn the swollen feet, achy back and raging indigestion of a difficult pregnancy... Read more

Just in time for Tu B’shvat, Israel21c has an article about how Israeli scientists have altered the bland tasting pitaya fruit, commonly known as dragon fruit, making it is sweeter and more attractive so that it can better compete on the fruit shelf. Israeli farmers have created new varieties of the pitaya fruit that are tastier and sweeter than... Read more

The group 8th Day which introduced a fresh sound to the Jewish music scene a few years ago has just finished producing a new album called Chasing Prophecy. The new album is scheduled to be available for sale in approximately two weeks on February 3, 2011. Click here to sample Chasing Prophecy. Share| Read More

I hereby petition that chocolate is worthy of Seven-Species-Status. Do you agree? In my opinion the standard Tu B’Shvat dried fruit platter is simply screaming “Dip me in chocolate!” Here’s the logic: Since Dellinut spread (the cholov yisrael equivilent of Nutella) is made with hazelnuts… which grow on trees… I think... Read more

UPDATE: Congratulations to Debbie on winning this giveaway!! Hachai Publishing will be releasing a new book shortly aimed at reinforcing the basic concepts of kosher to small children ages 2 to 5. I Keep Kosher, written by Tami G. Raubvogel and Rebbeca Schwartz and illustrated by well-known artist, Tova Katz, is a simple and short tale of a kindhearted... Read more

What better way to celebrate the New Year For The Trees, Tu B’Shvat than by decorating the home with Dogwood Blossoms. These paper flowers require just a few simple cuts and folds to bring cheer and a touch of Spring to your home. Try them in pink too! Visit Sweet Something Design for the details. Share| Read More

The Children’s Place is having a fall and holiday clearance sale with up to 60% off. For an additional 15% in savings use coupon code VIEW1C. For free shipping today, Wednesday, use coupon code FSSNOW. Share| Read More

Don’t ask what propelled me to bake gluten-free cookies, I’m not allergic to wheat and its not even close to Pesach. Here’s what I learned. Not all gluten-free cookies are created equal. I tried two recipes. The Peanut Butter Cookies from Mishpacha Family First were a peanut butter lover’s dream come true with the added bonus... Read more

The Torah reading of this coming Shabbos — Parashas Beshalach — includes the chapter telling how the Jewish People were sustained in the desert by the Manna. Parshas Hamon, a special prayer for livelihood is recited daily by many.  There is also a widespread custom to recite this chapter on the Tuesday of the week of Beshalach, which... Read more

Your camp counselor might have led you to believe there is only one way to properly fold a t-shirt. Who knew the Japanese have their own method? It is so clever, it makes me feel like a truly inept American. Do you have a system for keeping clothing uniform and neat in shelves and drawers? Share| Read More

Truthfully I’m a bit annoyed. Why is it all winter I heave to hear (and read) about comfort food?! Are we required to tuck in to a large bowl of mac ‘n cheese just because the temperature has dropped? I’ll pass on the added bonus the extra pounds provide in the form of insulation. I’ll take a layer of cashmere over flubber anytime! That... Read more