יום רביעי, כ״ב אב תשפ״וWednesday, August 5, 2026
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By Sandy Eller
Given that Purim is only a month away and not far behind, there can be no better time to talk about two new books, both available on Amazon, that will inspire you to cook up a storm and dazzle your friends and family.
Eating disorders are mental illnesses and there is increasing evidence that they’re brain based, not just a diet gone wrong.
I decided to forgo my usual ways of cooking and create some healthy vegan recipes for year 2019!
The key for the skies to open and rain down heavenly blessing rests in the hands of the Almighty.
By Sandy Eller
Given those realities, I am embarking on a mission to reclaim my life, adding some order and discipline that will hopefully give me more usable time within my day.
I passionately believe that focusing on healthy habits for people of all sizes is so much more important than focusing on weight loss.
I happen to love broccoli, and by adding some shredded cheese to my soup, it always turns it into a full meal.
I think there are enough options that if you want to have both fashion and warmth, it’s completely possible.
Tevet is not only a month of tea and toast for our family. It harbors honey and jam, sweet days, birthdays that, Baruch Hashem, are celebrated every year.
Here is a list of the top five of the best new foods I experienced there, in no particular order.
By Yaffa Ganz
I was young, idealistic and scornful of such mundane, materialistic matters.
By Sandy Eller
While over the years I have come up with some pretty great gifts, if I do say so myself, there have been times when I have really missed the mark. the mark.
By Sandy Eller
It’s hard to say no to this kind of fun and innovative cuisine and, really, why would you want to?
Although hubby enjoys all my recipes tremendously, there is still something about hot poppers that attracts men – like women and shopping.
By Sandy Eller
Whatever you do, don’t be that person sitting at the DMV office talking incessantly on your phone – not only is it rude, it probably isn’t a good idea to be having personal or business conversations in a public place.
I’d say that the key to keeping the look work-appropriate is by injecting just one color into your outfit...
By Sandy Eller
With all of those different salts, the question remains – do any of them actually taste any different?
It was close to midnight and I was way too tired to go out. I decided to get creative and mix together some apricot and strawberry jam I found in my fridge.
By Sandy Eller
You don’t need me to tell you all this, because like me, you are getting inundated by these calls as well.
Anyone can rock nail art and in this month’s column I’m going to share how anyone can wear it.
In a restaurant in Aventura, I had the most delicious shakshuka and minty lemonana.
By Yaffa Ganz
After two thousand years of Exile, we are still struggling to decide how a “Jewish” state should look and function.
By Sandy Eller
This time of year, we all have our traditional favorites, the ones that everyone at your table looks forward to seeing, but it’s always nice to round things out with some creative, new ideas.
This last good-bye was not like any previous good-byes, when my heart and my head were not always in sync, and the lump in my throat turned to tears as the plane took off.
I’ve seen beautifully packaged luxury skincare filled with irritating ingredients – they remain top sellers because often people just don’t know better.
The concentrated extracts of plants and flowers, the life force and the “essence” of the plant, are the oils. They are the plants color and smell. They have powerful health benefits. However, they are very strong and concentrated and must be heavily diluted, ideally into what we call “carrier oils,” like apricot oil, grape seed […]
I honestly think it was one of the best dishes I have ever made. I could stare at that meat board all day long!
How could I use the word Dad again on anybody?
By Sandy Eller
I admit that over the years I have thrown out food that just couldn’t be resuscitated or somehow seemed to multiply uncontrollably in my refrigerator.
Whether you're having a bad skin day or an important meeting, there are days when you might want to wear makeup – but without it melting off your face the second you step outside.
By Sandy Eller
My first thought after driving my last official carpool was to get up and do a happy dance, or at least celebrate with a batch of freshly baked cookies or something really decadent from my secret chocolate stash.
“After we kissed her goodbye, we watched her cross the length of 34th street. In my mind’s eye she was a five-year-old again. How was I letting [her] cross this gigantic street without holding my hand?”
Over the years I've been asked how I handle dressing modestly throughout the summer...
I like my dressings acidic and light. The problem is, I never measure. I just throw a few ingredients together and hope for the best.
By Sandy Eller
Having already sent three girls to seminary in the Holy Land, you would think I would be an expert on travel gear and accessories...
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
When you eat what makes you feel good, most of what you eat will be healthy.
Everyone deserves to wear nice clothes no matter their size.
By Sally Bell
With all the heavy and rich dairy dishes we have a tendency to eat over Yom Tov, it’s nice to have something that tastes delicious but isn’t so hard on the stomach.
Don’t think that cucumbers and pineapple go well together? Think again, because the crunch of the cucumber and the sweetness of the pineapple merge together to make an outstanding and refreshing relish.
Being maligned in the international press isn't such a tragedy, what is tragic is the fact that Jews believe these lies and spew negative rhetoric against the only refuge they have should the malodorous winds of anti-Semitism blow in their direction.
By Sandy Eller
While some would argue that doing laundry every two or three days would streamline the job, barring any serious stains, I prefer to tackle the task just once a week.
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
Jillian, we’ve got news for you: Exercise should not make you want to die.
By Sandy Eller
Everyone was relieved when the first shipment of new and improved Shpielmans was delivered in time for Chanukah 2016 and sold under the Glatt Play brand.
By Sandy Eller
For those of you who have never cooked in a pressure cooker, it helps to back up a little and understand why they work as well as they do.
Today I’ll be sharing some fun options in all price ranges in case you’re looking to refresh your spring wardrobe (or maybe you just want some eye candy for a few minutes).
Out of cornflakes? Use rice krispies. Out of rice krispies? Use crushed saltine crackers. Use your own imagination because almost anything will work.
By Sandy Eller
Not that I am in any way trying to rush Pesach out the door, but once it is time to get back to reality, it makes sense to streamline the turnover as much as possible.
By Sandy Eller
Lucky for you, I have three gorgeous cookbooks sitting on my desk, chock full of great Pesach ideas that will turn you into a kitchen hero and will have everyone licking their plates.
Pesach is also rapidly approaching and you might want to add some fresh pieces to your closet.
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
When we turn to cream and sugar during those emotionally-laden moments, we are acting not only from impulse, but from rational self-preservation; eating as a coping mechanism helps us.
By Sandy Eller
Let’s be perfectly honest, holidays are just a convenient excuse to indulge in our favorite activity – eating.
I usually find cornbread to be dry, but this one was very moist and served with a delicious maple flavored whipped cream.
The children miraculously and unanimously agreed to wear pajamas as their costumes this Purim!
When I'm not blogging, I'm an eating disorder therapist, so the topics of body positivity and health at every size are ones I'm very passionate about.
The Jewish people's relationship to trees goes way back as far as the Garden of Eden where man's first mitzvah involved a tree. Maybe that's why Jews are so enthusiastic about tree planting.
July 31, 2026 
