Are you signed up for the Kosher on a Budget Passover Newsletter? Each evening, you’ll get an email from me with that day’s best Passover on a Budget tips, deals, recipes, freebies, and more. Plus, when you sign up, you will get a FREE copy of my … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk & Other Coconut Products – Kosher for Passover without Special P Hechsher!
Posted on March 23, 2017 by
Update 3/6/18 Wow! KosherCheck (formerly BCK) is my favorite kashering organization EVER! They are incredibly responsive and kind. I reached out to them after this post went viral and got verbal confirmation that this product IS permitted without … [Read more...]
2017 OU Guide to Passover Available to Download for Free
Posted on March 15, 2017 by
The 5777 / 2017 OU Guide to Passover is now available online to download. You need to provide them with your email address in order to get it, but it is otherwise free. (The paper version, however, is not free.) Once you sign up, you’ll be able … [Read more...]
8 Hanukkah Books for $8
Posted on November 30, 2016 by
Looking for more Hanukkah books for your family? Or to give as gifts? Kar-Ben Publishing is offering eight Hanukkah books for just $8. You will have to pay for shipping, which is about $4 - but still a fantastic deal for only $12. Please do … [Read more...]
Sukkot Menu Plan (2016)
Posted on October 13, 2016 by
In the seemingly never-ending cycle of Tishrei chagim, I'm back at it: The planning, shopping, cooking, cleaning cycle! Wondering what I'm making? Here's the run-down: Sunday night - 1st night of Sukkot (14 people, 3 vegetarians) Round … [Read more...]
Gmar Chatima Tova | גמר חתימה טובה
Posted on October 4, 2016 by
Gmar Chatima Tova to all of you, my dear readers! May we all be sealed in the Book of Life. Wishing you a meaningful fast that brings you closer to the person you want and pray to become. ~ Mara … [Read more...]
Rosh Hashana Menu Plan 2016
Posted on September 26, 2016 by
You'd think that with Rosh Hashana not falling out until October this year that I would have been super organized and ready to go by at least the last week of September. But noooooo! I am dragging my feet as much as possible and dreading the … [Read more...]
10 Delicious Rosh Hashana Dessert Recipes
Posted on September 20, 2016 by
Wondering what to make for dessert this Rosh Hashana? Wonder no more! Here are 10 amazing desserts, perfect for Rosh Hashana. And bonus, they're great for Sukkot, too. These are desserts I have made and personally recommend, desserts I am planning … [Read more...]
Shavuot Menu Planning Ideas
Posted on June 1, 2016 by
Get things started with this delicious Baked Panko Mozzarella Balls with Creamy Tomato Soup from Peas and Crayons My kids love Wacky Mac, but this Martha Stewart's Creamy Mac-n-Cheese from Smitten Kitchen is slightly more … [Read more...]
Happy Passover ~ Chag Kasher v’Sameach
Posted on April 22, 2016 by
Chag Kasher v'Sameach, from my family to yours! I know the last few weeks and certainly the past couple of days have been frenetic, exhausting and downright draining for most of us. I hope as you sit down tonight, you find yourself blessed to be … [Read more...]
