Quick as a wink chocolate cake
Searching for an easy last minute cake to take to your Yom Ha’atzmaut barbecue? Look no further than this one. An added perk is that this cake is vegan-friendly since it doesn’t have any eggs. Finn learned this recipe from his mom and can almost make it with his eyes closed. We nosh this a…
Fionist felafel for 3 shekels a serving
Who here remembers the days when you could get a felafel b’pita for under 10 shekels? Or… under 15 shekels? With felafel prices starting 20 shekels in many places, Israel’s national dish and most inexpensive fast food meal isn’t so cheap anymore, especially when you’re feeding a family. So how does felafel night work in…
When it’s chilly, make some chili.
Like many young couples thrown into the adventure of new parenthood, we were low earners, making slightly above 11K net combined, and suddenly had to stretch our same income to cover daycare and baby equipment. We had to figure out how to get the best deals on diapers, wipes and formula (which we only optimized…
All you need is love and pizza
Once upon a time – okay, last year – we used to order takeout 2-4 times per month, as a treat for ourselves, after the kids were in bed. But every so often, the food would arrive late, cold, soggy, burnt or fallen apart. And it cost between 100-200 shekels for the two of us.…
Chasing the Fionist Dream 