What does a family of New York (once or twice removed) Jews do when Chanukah falls right around Christmas? We carve out some family time. You can’t have a Chanukah party two weeks before Chanukah starts because waiting for the first night will be an eternity for the kids. It …
(I know today is Friday, but I’ll be away from my computer on Saturday so just close your eyes until then or click on another article and save this for tomorrow.) The next secretary of agriculture will soon be chosen. If you would like to read a little about what …
Okay parents. It is that time of year. We’re festive, we’re fun, we’re decorating, we’re shopping a little, we’re planning, we’re travelling, and we’re starting to get tired and cranky already. Take a deep breath. I decided that I would re-evaluate everything I am doing right now. First I think: …
This is taken from Canadian Living. It was a holiday insert of theirs from a couple years ago. The ingredients are layared into a clear jar. Be sure to attach the instructions for cooking. If you want to take it up a notch, get a basket to put the “fresh” ingredients …
Every year, we try to make at least some home-made gifts. The kids love to make things and I do too. I think there is intrinsic value in a homemade gift and thus intrinsic value in making them especially with my children. I often invite friends to help, especially friends …
The perfect winter day for me requires three main ingredients: snow an outdoor activity hot chocolate Well the snow has made a few appearances. As my daughter says, “Jack Frost was here!”. We have finally unearthed all the winter hats, scarves, mittens and under layers. There is not enough snow …
We have yet to set one up, but to me girls’ night in involves some cocktails a few appetizers and chocolate of some sort. Kicking back with our feet up, the children elsewhere, and a non-family related activity: a movie, an art project, music, shopping from home, a book, or …
Eco-Friendly Pans On my gift wish list this year I have two items: green pans and some smaller cast iron pans. I cook primarily with one of our Teflon pans or our only large, extremely heavy cast iron pan. There is a time and ingredient for each of these. The …
My favourite new coffee spot and bakery/cafe is Sofra and I’ve written about it briefly, but now you can get the details. The bakery is a great place to stop for breakfast as an alternative to a large chain. The quality of the coffee and food and in particular the …
My husband came home with a plea for no more poultry. We don’t eat a lot of red meat because it is expensive and not our favourite food. We usually cook quite a bit of vegetarian and fish dishes, but I haven’t made it to the fish monger or the …