From a budgeting perspective, it's all too easy to worry about how keeping Shabbat ADDS to the budget. What with all the chicken soup and brisket and dining rooms full of people. But I've found that on a personal (dare I even say spiritual) level, … [Read more...]
Shavuot – FREE Coloring Pages & Activities
Posted on May 25, 2012 by
PHOTO CREDIT If you're looking for something to keep little ones busy today as you frantically finish your cooking for a three-day chag (don't tell me you're already done and getting a manicure today... okay?), here's a round-up of some … [Read more...]
S’mores Cheesecake Brownies
Posted on May 18, 2012 by
My favorite holiday to cook for is, without a doubt, Shavuot. All my years as a vegetarian have definitely given me a strong preference for dairy recipes! I'm getting excited about putting together our menu, especially since we'll be celebrating … [Read more...]
{Expired} GIVEAWAY | Not2Shabbey Hand Painted Cake Plate (Retail Value $149)
Posted on May 14, 2012 by
I know a lot of you are going to be VERY excited about today's giveaway. One lucky Kosher on a Budget reader will win this STUNNING hand-painted glass covered cake plate from Not2Shabbey (retail value $149). Won't this be perfect for your Shavuot … [Read more...]
לזכרם ~ In Their Memory
Posted on April 25, 2012 by
(Note: If you don't listen to instrumental music during the omer, don't play this video - or play it with your volume turned off). If you can't see the video, you can click thru to watch it on YouTube. … [Read more...]
Chol HaMoed Fun
Posted on April 12, 2012 by
I thought I'd share a few pictures from our Chol HaMoed - especially since all this family fun has come at the expense of me hanging out with you guys! My husband unfortunately had to work this week, so it was a lot of Mommy & Me (and me, and … [Read more...]
Kosher for Passover Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter & Walnuts
Posted on April 10, 2012 by
Passover forces me to get creative in the kitchen. There is only so much matzah pizza my tummy can tolerate. Last night, I took inspiration from this Cooking with Amy recipe for Sweet Potato Gnocchi, but I tweaked things a bit for my family's … [Read more...]
Chag Kasher v’Sameach
Posted on April 6, 2012 by
Before today gets too crazy, I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a happy, healthy and kosher Passover -- or, as we say in Hebrew, Chag Kasher v'Sameach. I get chills thinking about the fact that so many of us will be sitting down tonight … [Read more...]
Jamie Geller’s Accordion Potatoes Passover Recipe
Posted on April 5, 2012 by
A huge thank you to Joy of Kosher's Jamie Geller for sharing this wonderful recipe for Kosher for Passover Accordion Potatoes. Spuds can never be wrong in my book, but these look especially right! It’s easy to get bored with spuds on Passover. … [Read more...]
Seder Plate Checklist
Posted on April 4, 2012 by
Every year, I spin into a tizzy of nerves before we sit down to our seder: Did I remember everything for the seder plate?! For anyone else who has similar nerves, I prepared a quick checklist for your seder plate. It's in printable format, so feel … [Read more...]
