Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
Mushroom dip 1 large onion, pulsed a few seconds in the food processor, until there’s no big chunks 1 lb fresh mushrooms, pulsed a few seconds in the food processor, until there’s no big chunks 2 cloves fresh garlic 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ cup of mayonnaise In a large… Continue reading Easy recipes to enhance your Tishre
I remember the day the biggest ball dropped. I didn’t actually drop it - it kind of landed from above. Onto our Shabbos table. My husband and I were hosting a journalist for a Shabbos meal; she wanted to do a column on our newly founded Chabad House and having her over seemed to make… Continue reading Six Habits of Moms Who Actually Enjoy Tishrei
It was finally here - our annual family Chanukah party! After numerous community events and parties, tonight would be just me, my husband and our kids. The sound of latkes sizzling on the stove combined with the sight of pretty matching plates and tablecloths was the perfect combination. The mason jars labeled with the adorable… Continue reading The most perfect Chanukah Party of all.
I sit up straight in my seat and hold my breath. I don’t move a muscle as my blood pressure rises and my body fills with dread. And then I hear the words again, clear as can be and there’s no mistaking. It is what I feared. “Let’s build a tent! Let’s get our blankets… Continue reading Let’s build a tent…
Full disclosure - it was actually Isru Chag. Since Chol Hamoed Succos was busy with our Sukkah mobile, we planned our Chol Hamoed trip to be delayed. Same planning strategy, same rhythm. Thursday morning, as Isru Chag dawned, I was right on schedule and got straight to work googling - I knew what type of… Continue reading Just another Chol Hamoed Trip…
