Purim is less than one month away. Get into the spirit by taking a look at my latest tablescape in Joy of Kosher Magazine. I’d love to hear your feedback!  Read More

Ingredients: 16 lady fingers (split in two bowls) 6-8 tablespoons of orange liqueur ½ gallon Orange Sherbet ½ gallon Vanilla Ice Cream 8 ounces dessert topping Orange candies or crystal sugar, for garnish Directions: 1. Break ladyfingers into thirds. Put the pieces into two separate bowls. Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons orange liqueur over the first bowl... Read more

Sheva of My Shtub prepared these adorable cards for her son to hand out to his friends on the last day of school. Creative ideas like these surely make her son the most popular and well marketed little guy in school. Directions: 1. Take photos of your child posing with their hand straight out. 2. Once you have chosen the best photo you can print them... Read more

After years of passing up on recipes requiring an ice cream maker I caved and purchased one along with The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz. The book contains every imaginable ice cream and sorbet recipe. Waiting for the nectarines to ripen was the longest step involved in making this sorbet. The amazing color comes from the nectarine skins. A bit of... Read more

The following recipe is featured in the latest issue of Bitayavon Magazine which is full of  Pesach and Spring recipes. Flourless and glorious, this dish demands attention to detail but is not difficult to make. This soufflé is a light, chocolate dessert that is sure to satisfy all your guests. Ingredients: 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate 6 large... Read more

We’re unsure of the origin of the tradition of including coconuts and pineapples in mishloach manos baskets. While this “custom” may be mocked by some (under the age of 10) you should consider yourself lucky that your friend or relative made the wise decision to offer you something more nutritious than candy. Plus the flavors of these... Read more

Leah Schapira is a food columnist for Ami Magazine where her column 350F appears bi-monthly within Whisk, Ami’s food magazine. For more of Leah’s recipes, visit Cook Kosher. For true garlic lovers, the ultimate is garlic fries. While some fries taste good with ketchup, these deserve a better dip: like a light Caesar dressing. In a pinch,... 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.  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

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

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 Paula Shoyer, author of The Kosher Baker for sharing this recipe! I know it sounds strange, but I once had a dessert in a restaurant that combined sweet brioche bread with beer, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce and I just loved the combination. For an extra kick, serve with vanilla tofutti ice cream. I made six caramel sauces  before... Read more

Head lice: These minuscule critters cause disproportionate panic among parents of school age children. But according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics lice do not pose a hazard which warrants keeping infected children at home. In the clinical report, released by the journal Pediatrics on Monday, the AAP updates its 2002 guidelines... Read more

Thanks to a Savvima reader from Shelton, CT for sharing this recipe! “I served mine up on some wild rice pilaf and tossed on some cilantro to garnish.  You could serve these at a party in a large glass and let people grab them off the table and mingle with them.  Who doesn’t love food on a stick??” Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons... Read more

Barnes & Noble has a summer reading program for kids. Read 8 books before September 7, 2010 and receive a free book. Visit Barnes & Noble for complete details and to download your passport.  Read More

The ceiling comprises one-sixth of a room, yet it often gets no more than a coat of white paint. Changing the look of the ceiling is a great way to add some drama and excitement to your room. Yes, the old rule states that the lighter the color, the higher the ceiling will appear, but “lower” need not mean claustrophobic. Adding color to... Read more

Chimichurri is an Argentinean sauce or condiment, similar to pesto, that is popular throughout South America. It is traditionally used both as a marinade and a sauce for grilled steak, but you can use it as a sauce for pasta, chicken and burgers, or as a dip for challah. Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems 4... Read more

We’re positively thrilled by the great response to our recipe submittal contest! We’ve already started to post the recipes we received and more are still to come. Congrats to Yides Biederman, the winner of the Reisenthal Carrybag! Thanks to everyone who participated! Now that the contest is over, the rest of us can order the carrybag here. Check... Read more

Thanks to Rivky Koenig, author of Crafting Jewish, and Artscroll for sharing this recipe! This no-bake cheesecake tastes like ice cream and cheesecake mixed together. Who could think of a better combination? You can bake the crust yourself or save time by using a purchased graham-cracker pie crust and skip steps 1 – 6. Ingredients: 9 double graham... Read more

With spring, comes bright nail polish. But if you’re in search of a trendy nail color which is still appropriate for a conservative work environment then you’ll want to try on one of these choices. Greige is the best way to describe the warm-grey, cool beige, mushroom, taupe color which is one of this season’s hottest color trend (for fashion,... Read more