Did you catch Part 1 of Frugal & Creative Mishloah Manot Ideas yesterday? Aren't my readers AWESOME? I love every single one of the ideas. I've got even more today, so sit back, grab a drink and dig in. If you're at a loss for Purim mishloach … [Read more...]
Frugal & Creative Mishloach Manot Ideas, Part 1
Posted on March 3, 2011 by
Hot Chocolate in a Jar by Sheva I have the most amazingly creative readers. I have loved reading all of your incredible Mishloach Manot ideas - not only are they original, they are very frugal-friendly! Since I got so many submissions in my call … [Read more...]
Reader’s Tip: Saving Money on Meat for Passover
Posted on February 28, 2011 by
We're heading into the Purim-to-Pesach stretch and a lot of you have been writing to ask if I will be posting money-saving tips for Pesach. In a word: Yes! As soon as we pass out our last mishloach manot, don't you worry: I'll be all over the … [Read more...]
Reminder: I Need Your Mishloach Manot Ideas!
Posted on February 27, 2011 by
In case you missed my post last week on frugal mishloach manot ideas, I just wanted to let you know that I will be hosting a Purim Roundup next week, featuring all of your best ideas for creative and frugal mishloach manot. If you would like to … [Read more...]
Fun & Frugal Purim Crafts and More
Posted on February 27, 2011 by
I am guest-posting today over at a Mother in Israel, where I share a round-up of fun and frugal Purim crafts, recipes, costume ideas and more. With Purim in less than one month, I bet you can guess what I’ll be talking about today?! Yes, Purim … [Read more...]
Frugal Mishloach Manot Ideas: Send Me Yours!
Posted on February 17, 2011 by
Purim will be here before we know it, friends! And although I personally hate getting dressed up, I do LOVE this chag now that I have kiddos whom I can dress up! I want to share that Purim love with all of you - my wonderful, amazing readers. So … [Read more...]
Kosher Wine on a Budget?!
Posted on February 17, 2011 by
I must start this post by fessing up that my husband and I are not big drinkers. On rare occasions, he'll do a l'chaim at the Shabbat table, mostly out of peer pressure. The truth is, we just prefer the taste of grape juice, so 99% of the time, … [Read more...]
Shabbat Leftovers That Stretch
Posted on February 4, 2011 by
We do very well saving money during the week by eating a mostly vegetarian diet. Come Friday, however, not only is my family hankering for some M.E.A.T., but I also feel the need to put out a nicer-than-normal spread lichvod Shabbat (in honor of the … [Read more...]
Best Kosher Brisket Recipe (Coca-Cola Brisket)
Posted on January 28, 2011 by
As you know, the two secrets to a good (Jewish) brisket are low -- and slow. I cooked this one for about 5 hours last night on 300°. I let it cool overnight to let the fat get all congealed so I could scrape that part off. Then I sliced the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Thai Style Chicken
Posted on January 7, 2011 by
Hello recipe exchanging friends. Thanks so much for picking up my slack last week and sharing some wonderful comfort food recipes. This week's recipe exchange theme has been inspired by a food blogger that I really like, Chick in the Kitchen. On … [Read more...]
