Waiting for Sandy

 

I feel like waiting for Sandy is like waiting for somebody to give birth. The wind gusts are like contractions, each one stronger than the next. Each one getting us closer to the arrival of a baby.Not really. Today, we wait for the arrival of the #superstorm! Sandy, a real HER-icane.

While waiting for Sandy, the kids are home from school and inside the house. We all love being outside, but today is not one of those days. I actually went out today with a friend to find a Starbucks coffee. This would be the last one until the #superstorm is over and done. The usual Starbucks I go to was not open, as were the other 3 I drove by earlier this morning. However, from the news, this is a storm that could cause a lot of damage. I only pray that people will be safe and get the help they need.

I am glad that a I had the chance to go out with a very close friend of mine this past Saturday night. Where to go? Now that I know about this cool, free app, Kosher GPS, there is no question. Here I am sitting with my friend’s phone and the app!

el bomba. This is the most amazing eggroll I have ever tasted, which includes: avocado, sun dried tomato, wrapped in a cruncy eggroll and a side of tequilla lime sauce!

Since my friend is not a fan of raw sushi, we went for a cooked roll. Godzilla: Tuna, yellow tail, kani, battered, and tempura.

Dessert was incredible. Hot chocolate cake and parve ice cream.

Speaking of dessert, I think I am going to bake some cookies. Be safe all!

Eat, Drink, and be Berry in NYC

We all know how hard it is to take the family out to a meal in NYC.  Sure, you can find kosher vending machines a quick fix, but what about a real opportunity to sit at a table with your friends and family?

If you live near New York City, or are planning a visit this summer, I’ve got 3 fantastic kosher places for you to enjoy (not a vending machine coupon). Thanks to my friends at  JDeal, here a 3 great deals going on right now from Estihana, Berrylicious, and Nargila Grill. Grab them now and dine later.  Here they are:

$25 for $40 at Estihana Manhattan for dine-in, take out -OR- delivery

Venue Information:
Estihana Manhattan
221 W. 79 Street
New York, NY 10024Website

 

$5 for $10 worth of Frozen Yogurt at Berrylicious – UWS

Venue Information:
Berrylicious
641 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025Website

 

$200 for $375 prix fixe Catered Shabbat Meal
for 12 people from Nargila Grill

Venue Information:
Nargila Grill
1599 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021Website

 

$200 for $375 prix fixe Catered Shabbat Meal
for 12 people from Nargila Grill

Venue Information:
Nargila Grill
1599 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021Website

 

Please share these deals with your friends. You don’t have to be kosher to enjoy them, just hungry:)

 

 

Super Bowl Nosh

Not up to making a Super Bowl feast today, check otu some of these Super Bowl Restaurant Specials around the US. Thanks to our friends at Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine for making this information available. 

 MANHATTAN

Abigael’s  

Super Bowl Special: 10% off on all take-out sushi platters. And click here for exclusive pictures of their new renovation

Clubhouse Cafe
Click here for their Super Bowl menu specials and
be sure to stop by to watch the game on their large screen TVs

Eden Wok

Click here for their Super Bowl Specials:
Dozen Buffalo Wings – $2.99 / Chinese Hot Dog – .99 each
Sushi – 50% off.

Eighteen Restaurant
SUPER BOWL PACKAGE MENU
Assorted Sushi Platter, Franks in the blanket, Moroccan Cigars
Israeli Salads: Humus, Matbucha, Tahini and Babaganoush
Guacamole, Assorted Deli Sandwich Platter, Coleslaw and Pickles
5 person minimum: $100 / Package for 10 @ $200 

  

Meat Me
Click here for their Super Bowl Party menu, including sandwich platters, crudites platter, hors d’oeuvres platters, sushi platters

Mendy’s 34th 

Click here for their Super Bowl take out special
In House $40 All-You-Can-Eat & Drink Buffet (34th Street only)
· Multi-foot long Heroes, Buffalo Wings, Hot ‘N’ Spicy Fingers
· Cole Slaw, Pickles, Israeli Salad
· Bottled Beer (Amstel , Corona, Heineken) & Soda  

 

Mr. Broadway

Click here for their Super Bowl Packages, for as low as $149.95

Sushein
Super Bowl Specials:
Sushein Burger & Beer – $28  / Chicken Wings & Beer $18

Watch the game on their Large Screen TV

*Special Chefs Super Bowl Sushi on conveyor belt during the game

  

Talia’s Steakhouse 

Talia’s offers a fine selection of finger food along with some American / Middle Eastern style favorites: wings, burgers, fries, onion rings, spare ribs, wraps, hummus, falafel and more! 

Specials on drinks: BEER: $4; COCKTAILS: $8; SHOTS: $4

Great atmosphere and friendly with large screen TV.

Catering packages available.  For more details, click here.

 

Village Crown/Esprit Events 

Click here for their catering package, for as low as $30 pp

 

  

RIVERDALE

Carlos & Gabby’s
Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $250+ tax

 

WESTCHESTER

Eden Wok
Click here for their Super Bowl specials

   

BROOKLYN

Carlos & Gabby’s 

Click here for their Super Bowl packages
12 person package now includes a 3 ft. hero
20 person package now includes a 6 ft. hero 

China Glatt
Click here for their catering specials, $99 for 8 people

 

El Gaucho Glatt 

Click here for their Party Menu for $13.95pp

 

Essen NY Deli
Click here for their Super Bowl packages, as low was $110.
Order by January 31st and get 10% off your order 

Glatt ala Carte
Click here for their Party “By The Tray” Menu,
including Deli and Sushi Platters
* Save 5% if you order by Thursday, Feb. 2

 

On the Grill
Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $49.99

Subsational (all locations)
Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $99

Sushi Tokyo
Click here for their Super Bowl special- 10% off sushi platters 

 

 

5 TOWNS

Holy Schnitzel
Click here for their Super Bowl packages

 

King David Deli 

Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $150.  
They will also be showing the game in the restaurant on their big screen TV.  All-you-can-eat menu for $19.95 (excludes tax or tip). Reserve by January 31st and get the buffet for $17.
Large groups welcome.  Space is limited, reserve now.

   

Prime Bistro  

They will have the game on their large screen TV’s with special Super Bowl packages.  Inquire within.

 

Simply Sushi Catering 

Order your sushi platters for the Super Bowl and get a free plate of Sushi Poppers with your order!

 *Special applies only to a Specialty or Supreme Sushi Platter.

Applies to any of their locations in Cedarhurst, Queens, Manhattan or Brooklyn. Available, for catering and corporate parties.

 

Traditions
Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $179.95
 

 

GREAT NECK

Dougie’s BBQ
Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $139

  

 

MONSEY
Sushi Metsuyan
Click here for their Super Bowl take out menu, for as low as $169

 

 

NORTH JERSEY

Ariel’s of Englewood

A reminder for those who are home for Yeshiva break that plain family size pies are $9.99 ALL THE TIME! Great for the Super Bowl.  Available on Saturday Nights and Sundays.   

 

Dougie’s BBQ (Teaneck)

Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $139

 

Fish of the C’s (Teaneck) 

We love this promotion…so look for it during the Super Bowl.

When the GIANTS SCORE, they sell $1 Appetizers*

*$1 appetizers are only available to customers dining with them or calling in for take out. You have 5 minutes to call in for a $1 appetizer. Choose any of the following – Any fish popper, onion rings, or crab nuggets. $1 appetizer only valid with the purchase on any Entree Item or Catch of the day.

*Two  appetizer limit per table/party, or per take out order. Must order within 5 minutes of touchdown

 

Smokey Joe’s BBQ (Teaneck)  

Click here for their Super Bowl packages, for as low as $139

 

SOUTH JERSEY

Down to Earth Restaurant (Allenhurst/Deal)

Watch the big game on their big screen TV’s and surround sound

Delicious All You Can Eat Buffet & Sushi Bar – $26pp
Salads – Wraps – Fish – Finger Food – Chips & Dips, etc. 

  
656 Ocean/Stingers Bar (Long Branch) 

Super Bowl Sunday - All you can eat buffet, to include:

Marinated Baby Chicken, Philly Steak, Chili, Wings,
Sesame Tenders, French Fries, Onion Rings, Sliders, Hot Dogs,plus all the breads and toppings. All soft drinks included.

$35 per ticket to enter / $45 game day to enter.

Watch the game on 11 HD flat screens, with 6 draft beers on tap and a full bar. The only kosher sports bar in NJ.

 

 

SOUTH FLORIDA
Chai Wok
Click here for their Super Bowl catering packages, as low as $99
Watch the game on their Giant 65″ inch Screen TV and enjoy their All-You-Can-Eat Deluxe Buffet- $21.95 adults, $10.95 kids. Sports Trivia & Raffles at each quarter! Sushi platters available.

Before Game Special – 5% off (must order 1 day prior to kickoff)

  

House of Dog: Dogs n’ Beer

Dogz Super Bowl Party Special- $40 for 2 Dogz, Wings, Fries,
3 Beers

Creating A Thanksgiving Feast Has Never Been Easier

Online Recipes Have It All

I have compiled a list of great online resources to help you find Thanksgiving recipes from the comfort of your own pc or mobile phone! Some of my favorites include: Levana Cooks, KosherStreet, CookKosher, Koshereye.com, and JoyofKosher.com.

Not in the mood to cook this Thanksgiving? Check out this list of Kosher restaurants that I received from Great Kosher Restaurants.

MANHATTAN

Abigael’s

Click here for their Thanksgiving A La Carte menu 

Eighteen Restaurant

Click here for their Thanksgiving pre-fix menu at just $29.99! Let them cook for you & your family!
Appetizer: Choice of Israeli salad or Chicken Soup w/noodles
Main: Turkey w/gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potato, Cranberry Delight, Assorted Grilled Vegetables
Dessert: Choice of Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie
Beverage: (non alcohol) included
The regular menu will also be available and they can deliver a Thanksgiving meal to your home.

Meat Me

Click here for their Thanksgiving Prix Fix menu – $39.95pp 

Mendy’s 34th Street

Click here for their Thanksgiving Dine In menu ($29.95pp), Children’s menu ($19.95pp) and Delivery menu ($149.95 for 10 people and $199.95 for 15 people) 

Milk Street Cafe Click hereto order your Thanksgiving-to-Go meals. No Stress. Impress your guests.

Order the perfect meal from catering for pick up on Wall St Wednesday or delivery in Manhattan.

Prime Grill

Click here for their Thanksgiving A La Carte Dinner & Dessert menu

Prime Ko

Click here for their Thanksgiving Dessert menu

Solo

They will have Thanksgiving Specials. 

Talia’s Steakhouse

Click here for all their Thanksgiving details and menus.

Enjoy a wholesome Thanksgiving traditional meal – all Glatt Kosher and top it off with delicious pumpkin pie or homemade chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream. 3 pre-paid prix fixe menu options – $28, $38, $55 per person CLICK HERE.

Kids (10 & under): 30% off regular options or special prix-fixe menu $25pp. CLICK HERE.

You may choose different prix fixe menu options on the same table. Six sittings during the day – suitable to accommodate anyone’s holiday plans.Special seats for singles. Families welcome.

They can also cater the celebration at your house from start to finish (including clean-up).

Wolf and Lamb Steakhouse

Click here for their Thanksgiving 4 Course Prix Fixe Dinner with Wine ($69 pp + tax & tip)
as well as their upcoming Wolf & Lamb Events. Note that they will be offering their Thanksgiving menu a la carte and their regular menu will be available as well from 12pm-10pm.　

BROOKLYN

Bistro 1310

3 Course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving menu – only $29.99 (Includes Salad or Soup, Turkey with all the trimmings & Dessert with Coffee or Tea – excludes tax & tip)

China Glatt

During the Week of Thanksgiving enjoy their 3 Course Combo Dinner – only $23.95.

1) Crispy egg-roll & fried won ton, topped with sweet ‘n sour sauce;

2) Soup of the day or our special Ceaser salad;

Choice of:

3A) Garlic Steak, Hunan Chicken & Fried Rice

3B) Beijing Beef & Chicken Lo-Mein

3C) On Thurs 11/25 – Traditional Turkey Dinner with free dessert

And Enter to Win a Free Chanukah Party from China Glatt (value approx $200)

Email your name to: Raffle@ChinaGlattOnline.com

Dougie’s BBQ

Serving Turkey dinner along side their regular menu

El Gaucho Glatt

Free glass of wine with your meal for Thanksgiving. Free desert when you mention
“Great Kosher Restaurants” with your entree.

Essen NY Deli
Click here for their Thanksgiving menu and packages. Including their Dine in Special of $27.95 pp, Dinner to Go for 2 at $49.95 and Thanksgiving to Go for 10-12 people at $185

Glatt ala Carte
Click here for their Thanksgiving menu – 4 Course menu with beverage – $44.95 (plus tax & tip)

T Fusion Steakhouse

Click here for their Thanksgiving A LA Carte menu and Prix Fixe menu ($47pp)

Tea for Two Lite

Click here for their Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu ($35pp)

5 TOWNS

Bistro Grill

Click here for their Thanksgiving Prix Menu – $37.95

Cho-Sen Island

Click here for their Thanksgiving menu & packages- Complete Dinner – $30.95, A La Carte- $23.95, Children Under 12: Turkey Dinner $17.95

King David

Special Thanksgiving menu (3 course turkey dinner for $22.95) in addition to their regular menu. Reservations are strongly recommended. They have take-home packages as well.

TEANECK, NJ

Smokey Joe’s Tex-Mex BBQ

Whether you want a traditional roast turkey, their delicious Smoked Turkey, their Southern Fried Turkey or their new Drunken Turkey, they talk turkey at Smokey Joe’s.
Click here for their Thanksgiving A La Carte Menu and packages (as low as $239 serves 10-12)

Nobo Wine & Grill

Beside their full ala carte dinner menu, they’ll have a Thanksgiving 3 course prix fixe dinner-$40pp

Butternut Squash Soup or Salad of Mixed Baby Greens

Roast Turkey ( a mix of white and dark meat ) with all the trimmings

Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte OR Pumpkin Tart

PHILADELPHIA

Max & David’s

Max & David’s will be open the following days this week:

Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Lunch, 11:30am – 2:30pm / Dinner, 5pm – 9pm

Friday, Nov. 25 – Lunch, 11:30am – 2pm, Saturday, Nov. 26 – 8pm – 11pm

Sunday, Nov. 27* – Brunch, 10:30am – 1:30pm / Dinner, 4pm – 9pm

*Max & David’s will have the Philadelphia Eagles game on in the back room.

They will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24.

SOUTH FLORIDA

41 on the Bay

* They will be open Thanksgiving from 5PM to 9PM with their regular restaurant menu. They will serve as a special Entree: Roasted Turkey with a Pomegranate Merlot Glaze and served with Caramelized Sweet Potatoes & Butternut Squash.
Lul Grill Cafe
Click here for their Thanksgiving To-Go Menu – $149 for 7 people

Rare Steakhouse

Make it a RARE Thanksgiving – $36 Turkey Special…Sushi…Steak…Specialty Cocktails.
Call for reservations.

CHICAGO

Hy Life Bistro

They are once again having their Spectacular Thanksgiving Buffet serving wonderful traditional fare–turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberries, sweet and sour meatballs, wild rice, plus more!
And to finish it off, pumpkin pie! Includes unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Adults: $39.95 plus tax (9.5%) and gratuity (18%)

Children aged 4-12: $18.95 plus tax (9.5%) and gratuity (18%); Children aged 3 and under: Free

Seatings every half hour, starting at 3:00pm until 6:30pm. Click here for more details.

*And don’t forget, for your convenience, they now take credit cards.

Shallots Bistro

Click here for their 5 course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Dinner Menu- Seating from 11am-9pm

Cost: *$79 per adult and $35 per child (12 & under)**

Early Bird Thanksgiving Special:

Reserve from 11am–33:30 and save. Their turkey special is the same succulent 5 course Prix Fixe for only *$65 per adult and $25 per child (12 & under)**.
This Turkey Can Fly – Looking to serve a delicious, home cooked Thanksgiving dinner to your friends and family in your home? They can help! They’ll cater our meal any number of your nearest and dearest. They’ll think you cooked for days. They promise, they won’t tell them!

* Reservations are required. Price excludes tax & tip ** Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal

CALIFORNIA

Eilat Bakery
Click here for their wide selection of Thanksgiving Parve & Dairy Pies. Selection includes: Pumpkin, Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Peacan and Pumpkin Cheesecake. For special orders, please contact Rebecca at 213-798-7432.

La Gondola

Join them, from 1pm-8pm for their 18th year serving Thanksgiving Day – click here for their holiday menu ($41pp, Kids from 4-11, $29pp). Dinning in and are not a Turkey lover but a meat lover? Choose from Brisket or Prime Rib for your entree. They even have something for the Vegetarian and Fish lover.

La Seine Bar & GrillClick herefor their Thanksgiving menu

Pat’s Restaurant

Click here for their Thanksgiving Prix Fix Menu & Order Form (Adults $47pp, Kids Under 12- $29pp, Kids Under 5- $15pp)

The Kitchen Table

TKT will be open from 11am-7pm with a special Thanksgiving menu . Please note their regular menu will not be available that day. They are also offering take out for a complete Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Please place your order by November 22th and pick up on November 24th between 11am and 3pm. For more information please visit their website or contact Kathleen at (650) 390-9388.

On Friday, November 25th, TKT will be open from 11am-3pm serving their brunch menu. They will also be offering their regular Shabbat Take Out. On Sunday, November 27th, TKT will be serving their brunch menu from 10:30am-2pm, and their regular dinner menu from 5pm-9pm.

Tierra Sur at Herzog Winery

Join them for a home-style Thanksgiving feast, from their family to yours from 12pm to 5pm. Select from enticing dishes, served with mouthwatering trimmings to pass round the table and enjoy together. Build three courses from masterful creations, made from only farm fresh ingredients. $65 per person plus tax, 18% gratuity and beverage; Children (12 and under) $35

Menu Items Include:
* Portobello mushroom soup with Meyer lemon gremolata
* Endive, watercress and fuyu persimmon salad with toasted hazel nut vinaigrette
* Maple glazed roasted turkey breast and smoked turkey sausage, cremini mushroom gravy and quince cranberry dressing
* Apple cider and ancho chili braised beef short ribs
* Pumpkin upside down cake with frozen pumpkin gelato
* Apple cider brandy sorbet with Fuji apple beignet
*Menu subject to change

Their First Ever BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!
November 25th, 27th & December 4th
They are offering some great savings, just in time for the holiday season! Stock up on gifts and wine in time for all of your holiday parties and presents with these fantastic offers:
BUY 2, GET 1 EXTRA! – or – TAKE 50% OFF EVERY 12 BOTTLES!

This offer is valid for in-store purchases of Eagles Landing Syrah 2005, Herzog Special Reserve
Zin Gris 2005, Herzog Special Reserve Syrah 2005, Baron Herzog Chardonnay 2008, Waterford Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Waterford Syrah 2004, Red by W 2009, White by W 2009 & Pink by W 2009
**Offer may not be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount.

Away From Home, But Not Away From Our Favorite Pizza

Catching Up With Primetime Parenting

@primetimeparent loves ShaToBu - The Workout You Wear

I have not posted here since Shavuot and I can’t believe that we are already in summer mode.  Please join my facebook fan page for more about what I have been up to lately.  For those of you short on time, here is a short listof  what I’ve been up to lately:

My Top 5 Toy Picks For Spring And Summer

 When I was invited (via @morethanmommy  and Quirkyfusion.com, thank you) to attend the Time To Play Spring Showcase last month in NYC, it took me like half a second for me to reply, YES! As a mom of 5 and 3 year old girls and a 2 year old son, I know what makes them love or loathe their toys. I can tell you that talented folks at Litzky Public Relations as well as the toy brand exhibitors have been very good at listening to moms on their blogs, websites, and social networking sites like twitter and facebook. That is why I am writing this post, which is  entirely based on my own opinions from observing my kids (5 and under) and their friends play with toys everyday. So, I finally added my 5 top toy picks from the Time To Play event and they are all under $20 bucks:

Mattel Brands
I am a Toy Story fan, but I must admit, I have not yet seen Toy Story 2. I better catch-up because Toy Story 3 is being released this summer! Nevertheless, I found some really great toys that can pack up easy or stay close to home.

Toy Story 3 Big Roarin’ Rex
Big Roarin’ Rex is a 13” tall, plush dinosaur. When you squeeze his body tight and then release it you hear a big “roar” It gets better. The tighter the squeeze, the longer and bigger the roar! This toy is suggested for kids ages 2+.

 Toy Story 3 Chatter Telephone
The classic Fisher Price Chatter Telephone plays a special role in the new Toy Story 3 movie. We see it every week at the Queens Library Toddler Learning Center program the “old school” version, but it is still one of the most coveted toys in the place. Back to the future, the Toy Story 3 Chatter Telephone has fun electronics, so it can “ring” and says “psst” to attract the caller to answer the phone. Kids can use the spinning rotary dial to call their favorite Toy Story 3 character – there are 4 to choose from! Call Woody or Buzz for a chat! As the Talking Chatter Telephone is pushed along it makes squeaking sounds and the eyes move up and down – just like the classic version! This toy is suggested for kids 2+.

Crayola
My kids love to color and there is never shortage of crayola crayons in our home, on the floor, and in my 2 year olds mouth. Thank you for being non-toxic. However, we are a family on the go and taking long road trips is a priority because most of our family lives in either Florida, Illinois, or Massachusetts. I was very excited to see a couple of “new crayola travel activities” for families on the road as much as we are.

Crayola Color Wonder Lap Desk
For those long stretches of highway or even sitting on the living room floor in Bubbie and Poppy’s house, the Crayola Color Wonder Lap Desk provides a large, hear-top surface for kids to create on the go. The sturdy desk has a built-in handle and a soft, comfy detachable pillow that can be used as a storage unit for Color Wonder markers and paper or a nap-time companion.

 The Lap Desk is equipped with 12 re-stickable pieces of color wonder paper that stay in place while kids are creating and make it easy for them to display their “work of art”. The desk also includes 5 Color Wonder mess-free mini markers in red, orange, yellow, green and blue.

Jakks Pacific
When I saw Jakks Kids Only new line of outdoor furniture that feature kids’ favorite characters, I could see them in my life this summer. I saw a wide variety of fun-filled kid-sized Kiddie Pools, Adironadack Sets, Adirondack Chairs, Patio Sets, and Resin Chairs with my kids’ favorite Disney Princesses on them. This will come in handy this summer as we will have our friends over for “pool dates” in lieu of expensive camp enrollment fees. These Kids Only Kiddie Pools come in two sizes, 36” and 42” (SRP $9.99 and $14.99) and feature colorful inlaid graphics. Kids Only products are available nationwide including Walmart Toys”RUS and Kmart.

Disney Consumer Products
When my 5 year old and 3 year old girls’ saw the Disney Princess  Baby and Toddler Dolls by Tolly Tots, they screamed out “I want that, go back, go back”. Imagine Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, and Snow White as babies and you will want one of these dolls as well. Girls will love these Disney Princess Baby and Toddler dolls, and they even have the newest Disney Princess, Tiana, available. The line also includes a variety of accessories ranging from strollers and high chairs to bassinets and swings.

Disney Pook-A-Looz
These dolls are even cuter in person and they feel so soft. Disney Pook-A-Looz were designed to capture the personalities of iconic Dsiney characters in an edgy, offbeat way. Sassy and fun, the new line of plush features more than 30 wide-ranging characters, My favorites were Snow White, Buzz Lightyear and Minnie Mouse. You can find these cuties at Toys “R” Us, Disney Store, and DisneyStore.com

Whether you are going away or staying close to home this summer, enjoy every minute of it because before you know it, they’ll be driving you around, or driving you crazy, not necessarily in that order.

New York – Chol HaMoed, Where To Go And What To Do — VosIzNeias.com

New York – Chol HaMoed, Where To Go And What To Do — VosIzNeias.com.

 

Not sure what to do this Chol HaMoed? Whether you are on a budget (we are) or have some funds to invest, there is plenty for everybody to do these days!

The best thing, the weater is beautiful today in New York, so just going to a park with some Matzo, frut, cheese, and plenty of drinks sounds perfect to us! We are without the car today, so we will be even more creative. One friend suggested taking the bus to Central Park and gong to the zoo. What are you doing today?

How Social Media Made My Passover Preperations Easier This Year

Passover Made Easier

Who knew? Social Media really helped me “kick-tush” this year in my Passover preparations. From Twitter Parties with @koshereye and shmooz sessions on Blog Talk Radio with Jamie Geller author and mom, Koshereye, and Elizabeth Kurtz from gourmetpassovercooking.com, I can go into Passover this year without being a sleep deprived and a muscle aching mommy.

 If you want to know what I learned from my kosher foodie friends in the blogosphere this year, listen in and see the “chi-lights”, you’ll want to tune in before every major Jewish holiday!

Happy Passover and may all of your recipes come out right! I just hope that matzo is easier to clean out of my keyboard than chometz!

Passover Shmooz On Blog Talk Radio

Nutella Is Not A Chocolate Spread But It Is Gluten-Free

 

When I was invited to attend Nutella’s Tasting Event in New York City at Citibabes, I knew that two very important needs would be met. I would be able to learn more about a kosher (dairy) chocolate product and my son would be able to join me.

 

 

This exclusive event was held at Citibabes, an indoor playground in NYC. This place is clean and populated by children smiling, laughing and playing. The babysitters were also very caring and responsible. I was able to leave my son in a safe clean play area while I walked down the hall to participate in a breakfast and presentation about Nutella. Your probably wondering what is there to “present” about a chocolate spread? Hold it right there! Nutella is not a chocolate spread but a hazelnut spread that contains hazelnuts, skim milk, sugar and a hint of cocoa.   This product is gluten-free, contains no artificial colors and no artificial preservatives. It’s no wonder that this product is winning the breakfast battle every morning in homes across America. Yes, there is a breakfast battle in our home and I think I have just found the peace maker.

 We all want to make sure our kids are eating enough, especially those that are able to feed themselves. During the Nutella Tasting Event, we were able to hear some great breakfast ideas from nutrition expert, Connie Liakos Evers, MS, RD. She also is the author of “How to Teach Nutrition to Kids”. She opened up the floor for questions about Nutella and told us how to incorporate Nutella at the breakfast table:

 Nutella is made in a factory that is completely peanut and Gluten-free

Nutella is a hazelnut spread and NOT a chocolate spread.

Nutella on whole grain bread has less sugar than a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Nutella can help those fussy eaters get excited about breakfast

Nutella is great for breakfast accompanied by a protein source, a fat and a fruit/veggie

When you invite a mom blogger to an event, you need to think about “her children” and what they will be doing while at your event. Another huge plus, transportation was provided. Even though we were stuck in traffic on the way to the event (note to driver, please check traffic report) we made it home from Manhattan to Flushing in under 15 minutes.