Simply Gourmet Summers!

Published on July 29, 2019 by ArtScroll StaffLeave a comment

Ahh, summer. Time of pools and bungalows and road trips and hiking and cooking.

Cooking?

That’s right, cooking. Because even if we’re all in vacation mode, everybody is hungry. We’ve got guests dropping in for an hour, a weekend, or half the summer. We’ve got teens back from yeshivah, bringing their laundry and their endless appetites home with them. We’ve got the little ones’ “Mommy I’m hungry” mantras every hour, on the hour (and in between!).

We want to feed our families and guests well, with food that is nutritious, delicious, and a delight to the eye. And we don’t want to spend lots of time preparing it.

So does that mean pizza and hot dogs every night? Not quite, according to Rivky Kleiman, author of the bestselling new cookbook, Simply Gourmet. There are so many fabulous, creative, and, yes, gourmet dishes you can prepare without spending hours in the kitchen.

Summer, says Rivky, is the perfect time to try the many recipes in Simply Gourmet that are marked with a “Simple Supper” icon.” To be dubbed a “simple supper,” a recipe had to meet very strict criteria: Prep time could be no longer than 10 minutes total, and the food had to be ready, prep to table, in less than an hour.

How does General Tso’s Chicken and Broccoli Bake sound for dinner? Fifty minutes, from prep to plate. Your Garlic Mayo Skirt Steak Dinner can be ready in (no kidding!) 25 minutes, including cooking time. Poached Mediterranean Flounder and Quinoa Crusted Branzino are two fabulous Nine Days’ “simple suppers.” And there are so many more, quick to prepare, delicious to eat, perfect for your summer schedule.

There’s one kind of cooking that everyone loves in the summer — barbecues! Simply Gourmet is a fabulous resource for unforgettable barbecues. Try the Simple Savory Lamb Chops or Sweet Chili-Glazed Chicken Wings with a side of Grilled Vegetable and Kale Salad — the memory of that barbecue meal will keep you warm when the winter winds blow in!

Wishing all of our readers a great — and delicious — summer vacation.

Get your copy of Simply Gourmet TODAY at artscroll.com!

ArtScroll’s 20%-Off-Everything Sale!

Published on June 14, 2019 by ArtScroll StaffLeave a comment

Finally – it’s June. We’re leaving winter behind, looking forward to sunshine, vacations and, of course, ArtScroll’s June sale! From now until June 26th, take 20% off every one of our more than 2,000 books, including all Siddurim, Machzorim, and Torah and Talmud classics.

And here’s our fabulous lineup of new books, all included in the sale:

The Sephardic Siddur: A breakthrough project carefully designed for the Sephardic community, this siddur includes the Hebrew text, English translation, transliterations, laws and customs, overview and commentary, and many other features, all following Sephardic halachot and minhagim.
Incredible 2: Tens of thousands of readers were thrilled by the adventures of Rabbi Yossi Wallis, as told in Incredible! The new Incredible 2 is filled with more fascinating stories, more adventures, more inspiring personalities from Rabbi Wallis’s dynamic life. This book is as incredible… as Incredible!
Simply Gourmet: From the co-author of the Bais Yaakov Cookbook, here are more than 130 recipes that are simple to prepare and gourmet in taste. Trendy but traditional, this is the cookbook everyone is raving about.
Living Emunah 4: More than just a book, Living Emunah has become a life-changing phenomenon for tens of thousands. All the Living Emunah books, including this new one, are available at this great 20%-off price.
Living Emunah for Children 2: Emunah is not only for adults! With adorable pictures and stories chosen especially for young readers, this full color book helps our children also discover the incredible power of emunah.
In the Footsteps of Eliyahu HaNavi: In this gorgeous new coffee-table book, Rabbi Berel Wein takes us on an utterly absorbing tour of Jewish history in 40 countries of the diaspora. Includes hundreds of evocative photographs.
Blazing Light in the Darkness: A beloved Rosh Yeshivah, Rabbi Avrohom Kalmanowitz helped build Torah life, in pre-war Europe and the U.S. His efforts enabled the entire Mirrer Yeshivah to escape the Holocaust and, later, he worked tirelessly to rescue the Jews of the Middle East. A fascinating biography of an unusual Torah personality.
On My Own but Not Alone: A vital book for single women, widows, divorcees – and for anyone who wants to be sensitive to their needs and help them with their challenges. Features first person narratives by women who are on their own, chapters by noted rabbanim and rebbetzins on hashkafic issues, sections by experts on legal and financial matters, and answers to halachic queries commonly asked by women living alone.

Shop the sale now at artscroll.com!

Free Download: Pirkei Avos Teachings for Our Times

Published on July 10, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

There’s something special about shabbos in the summer. The long afternoons afford us all time to nap, socialize, and we still have time to learn. Custom has us learning a chapter of Pirkei Avos, Ethics of our Fathers, every week. Over the course of our many years of publishing, ArtScroll has put forth a large number of seforim on Pirkei Avos.

Pirkei Avos: Teachings for Our Time by Rabbi Berel Wein is a masterpiece. Its large size makes it an excellent and impressive gift, but it’s the masterful content that really makes this book stand out. With a focus on the text of Pirkei Avos (which is printed on the top of each page for your learning convenience), noted lecturer and author Rabbi Berel Wein provides a unique learning experience through innovative commentary and insightful stories. This week’s chapter is Perek Vav, chapter 6, and we’re giving you a chance to experience this sefer with our free weekly download.

Click here to view, print or download a sample chapter of Pirkei Avos: Teachings for Our Times

Free Download: Effective Living

Published on July 3, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski is back with another insightful and inspirational book: Effective Living. Culled from his decades of experience as a renowned rabbi, a noted psychiatrist, and a best-selling author, Rabbi Twerski is here to teach us two very important facts: Change is hard. And change is possible.

This book will show you how it’s done. Learn to be more effective in your life, your relationships, and your Judaism.

For this week’s weekly Torah download, we are offering two sample chapters from Effective Living on the subject of Prayer. Download it, read it, be inspired, share it.

Click here for your free Download – Effective Living

Click here to purchase Effective Living

If you enjoy this series, please spread the word! Let your friends know that each week we offer a download on the Parashah and other relevant Torah topics on The Official ArtScroll Blog!

Please note: To serve you better, the ArtScroll.com website will be temporarily closed for system upgrade from Thursday July 3rd at 5:00 pm through Monday July 7th at 11:00 am. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Orders can be faxed to 718-680-1875.

10 Great Products to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

Published on June 24, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

If school just ended for the year, and you’re already dealing with the cries of “mommy! I’m bored!” don’t worry. We’re here to help. During the summer months while your children are not learning in school every day. keep them busy and keep them learning at the same time with ArtScroll’s fabulous children’s books and our full line of products for kids of every age. Here’s a sampling of our favorite options!

1) Kids Cooking Made Easy: filled with delicious and kid-friendly recipes, fun craft ideas, and as many cooking tips as your kids might need, this hot new cookbook will keep your kids in the kitchen and out of your hair!

2) Kosher by Design Kids in the Kitchen: This classic best-selling cookbook from celebrity kosher chef Susie Fishbein is chock full of fun recipes that your kids will love to cook – and eat.! After all, we all know that bored kids quickly turn into hungry kids!

3) Imagine If…: This latest children’s book from ArtScroll has been getting rave reviews – from the children “This book is so funny! I love it!” to the parents, “I think I enjoyed reading it even more than my kids!” everyone is loving the fun rhymes and adorable illustrations.

4) Crafting Jewish: What better way to keep your children from kvetching about how bored they are than a book full of craft ideas and inspiration, specifically for the Jewish calendar? Watch out though – you might find yourself joining in!

5) Match the Mitzvah Memory Game: Combine a classic favorite matching game with Jewish themes and lessons, and you’ve got the perfect game to keep your kids busy this summer. Bonus – it’s small and easy to pack, so bring it on your family vacation and pull it out when you need a few quiet moments.

6) Search For the Stones: Award-winning children’s book author Shmuel Blitz recommends this story for an exciting and enjoyable read – for the kids or the grownups! Over 20 other books by Shmuel Blitz will ensure that your kids have plenty of entertaining and educational reading material this summer.

7) Alef Bais Cookie Cutter Set: Turn your cookie baking adventures into a learning experience by having your kids form words out of cookies. Then they can literally “eat their words!” This set is great to have around for birthdays, upsherins, bar mitzvahs and other simchahs as well!

8) Brachot Blastoff Computer Game: If your kids are going to take some downtime at the computer after a day in the sun, make sure they learn something while they are there. This game teaches children about the proper brachos for foods. We have some other great Jewish software on our site as well, so make sure to browse the whole selection.

9) Touched by a Story for Children: Love the touching stories of Rabbi Yechiel Spero? Your kids will enjoy them too, with this Touched by a Story for Children series. Written especially for them, and featuring wonderful illustrations, this is a book that will captivate and entertain – all while teaching important lessons.

10) Middos Series These classics will give you a taste of nostalgia as you read your kids the same books you grew up on! With best-selling favorites such as Eli and His Little White Lie or Arrogant Ari Learns a Lesson, you can teach your kids good middos and keep them entertained, all at the same time!

Category: Summer Reading