Getting a household ready for Passover can be a hugely complex process and time consuming process, depending on one’s level of observance.  With many different guidelines for preparations, most derived from Jewish customs, one must begin by figuring out how strictly you will adhere to the laws.  A quick explanation for non-Jewish readers: there are many different ways to practice Judaism, and they depend on the type of synagogue one attends (for example, Reform, Conservative or Orthodox) and the cultural origins of one’s family (for example, Ashkenazic Jews generally come from Eastern Europe and have different traditions than Sephardic Jews, whose roots are i...

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As I’ve mentioned, I have quite a few kitchen gadgets—far more than I need considering I don’t spend much time in the kitchen. That said, there are many handy tools I don’t have. Here are some of the most popular selling items in the Betty Crocker store--none of which I own BTW (I’m definitely putting the first one on my birthday list).:   ...

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I wasn’t kidding about going shopping during the Super Bowl on Sunday. I made a visit to IKEA in search of picture frames. My sister, Carrie, came along for the ride (her interest in the game being on par with mine). The store was the least crowded I had ever seen it and we were able to wonder aimlessly through the aisles without fear of being run over by strollers or o...

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Minnesota, after getting six inches of snow last weekend.  It  feels likewinter too—with the high temps predicted to be in the 20s all week. An easy way to do some holiday shopping while staying warm and cozy at home is to purchase gifts online. To give you some ideas of where to go for some great food, cookware and tabletop gifts, here are the web sit...

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Stuck with a bumper crop of zucchini or squash? Check this out these hilarious Vegetable Silhouettes.  ...

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