Incorporate some flavored cotton candy (CRC Kosher Parve) into your Purim Mishloach Manos. Mexican theme? Try Hot Tamale flavored cotton candy. Dressing up like circus clowns? Add the Ringling Brothers pink vanilla and blueberry flavored popcorn to your Purim packages. There’s also Mike & Ike, Sour flavored, and colorful swirlz cotton candies.... Read more
In the “spirit” of Adar, a Kosher Whiskey Dinner is being held this Sunday March 6, 2011 at 6 PM in the newly renovated West Side Institutional Synagogue at 120 West 76th Street, NYC. The event, hosted by Ari White of Gemstone Catering and Skyview Wine & Spirits will feature an open bar of fine and rare single barrel malt scotches... Read more
This post features: A Savvima review of Kosher Nation – Why More and More of America’s Food Answers to a Higher Authority by Sue Fishkoff. A chance to be entered to win a free copy of Kosher Nation by commenting below about a product you wish was certified kosher. Have you ever wondered how millions of pounds of Dole lettuce are checked... Read more
Have you ever been hesitant to get rid of a favorite t-shirt just because it has a tiny hole or inconspicuous stain? While cleaning closets and drawers for Pesach put aside old t-shirts for the simple no-sew scarf making techniques featured in the video below. Photos: DIY Dish. Share| Read More
ACHI, American Communities Helping Israel, is back to help you Make Mishloach Manot More Meaningful. PURIM is an important holiday for focusing on “Think Israel – Buy Israeli”. This Purim, consider filling your baskets with Israeli products. Here are some examples of themes that can incorporate Israeli products: From the BASKET to your SEUDA... Read more
There is simply no comparison to the taste of my Bobby’s hamentasch recipe. This dough will be quite sticky and should be refrigerated overnight before rolling. The first batch may require a fair amount of extra flour but as you add the scraps to the remaining dough it will require less additional flour. My filling of choice is prune... Read more
Doctors and dentists both agree that washing hands for 20 seconds and brushing teeth for two minutes are the recommended times for proper hygiene. For most people this is not a lot of time but for kids it can feel like an eternity. Enter the Wash & Brush Timer. This fun timer has two timing modes: one for washing hands and the second for brushing... Read more
Ynet has an interesting article about Rivkah, a 44 year old woman from Jerusalem who just gave birth to her 18th child, making it an even nine boys and nine girls. When she was young, Rivkah, a Jerusalem resident belonging to the Belz Hasidic movement, never dreamed that at the age of 44 she would be leaving the maternity ward with her 18th child. It’s... Read more
Banana Republic is offering 40% off on all jewelry today, Wednesday, February 16, 2011. orders $50 or more receive free shipping. Use coupon code BRJEWELRY at checkout. More Banana Republic… Share| Read More
Eating healthy doesn’t mean limiting yourself to bland tasting food. Experiment with spices other than the typical garlic, onion, and paprika: Your taste-buds will thank you! The original recipe (adapted from Binah Magazine) called for red onion although I was all out when I tested the recipe. Red onion would add another dash of color to the already... Read more
Every wonder what to cook when you’re expecting 200 college students for Shabbos dinner? Sarah Korn, Shlucha of Chabad Serving NYU, has compiled her recipes into a cookbook featuring themed Shabbos dinner menus such as Italian, Szechwan, Kentucky-Fried, and Mexican. The cookbook will be available through Sarah’s website nyujews.com... Read more
Kids are drawn to magnets, like magnets are attracted to refrigerator doors. Unless your refrigerator is stainless, then you’re out of luck. Here’s a creatively simple way to reintroduce magnet play while maintaining a clear path to the fridge during meal prep time. Dig out some unused cookie sheets and set up a magnetic play tray to keep... Read more
After tossing the beef with the spice mixture we transferred all the ingredients to a crock-pot and cooked on low for 5 hours until the meat was tender. Serve with couscous, which cooks in 5 minutes: The ultimate last-minute side dish. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 ... Read more
In a highly controversial essay in the Wall Street Journal entitled Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior, Amy Chua, a professor at Yale Law School, promotes an ultra-strict parenting methodology favored by the Chinese that puts a tremendous emphasis on academic achievement. Chua argues that this parenting style (whose practitioners are referred to as “Tiger... Read more
Groupon is offering a deal for Barnes & Noble: $10 for $20 on online and offline purchases, including any purchases made via an ebook at Barnes & Noble. This offer is available for Savvima readers now by clicking here. The deal will be open to the not yet “savvy” general public tomorrow (Friday, February 4, 2011). Share| Read More
Every wonder what to cook when you’re expecting 200 college students for Shabbos dinner? Sarah Korn, Shlucha of Chabad Serving NYU, has compiled her recipes into a cookbook featuring themed Shabbos dinner menus such as Italian, Szechwan, Kentucky-Fried, and Mexican. The cookbook will be available through Sarah’s website nyujews.com at... Read more
