Channukah Party Prep 5 Best Tips & Tricks To Hosting

[@shortymcfox2251]

“A happy host is a fun host”. My mother was a even planner and when it came to personal parties, it was something. Your tips, tricks remind me a lot of hers. The home is inviting, gives a true meaning to being a gracious host, delicious food (we eat with our eyes first) and most of all a loving atmosphere. Thank you for sharing your family, time and memories with us. ⛄️💕🌻

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure, thank you for your kind words and for watching

[@mjc63]

Prep kids were adorable…Mr. Prep was a big help as always, and Sonya, you are the hostess with the mostest! Only you could pull that evening off and still enjoy your guests. Everyone looked happy and thrilled to be there! I could taste the teriyaki salmon! Parents of one or two would have ordered in the whole thing, but your loving hands touched every morsel. You save time and energy where you can, which makes total sense. Well done Madame Prep!

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh My thank you

[@meplus2296]

Sonya seeing your children's excitement and the shot of them with dad lighting the candles brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful family and such a special special time. I enjoy your channel so much and Thank you for sharing this celebration with us.

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww, thank you

[@janiceschultz2753]

A happy host is a fun host! I love those gold plates.

[@Manymoods62]

A happy host is a fun host 😂 I've definitely had times where I've been unable to get dressed through the whole party 🤣

[@SonyasPrep]

I had my fair share of those moments as well when I first started hosting

[@alizafuchs4867]

You are 100% correct. A happy host is a fun host. I now shower and dress 45 minutes before everyone arrives (my husband helps the little ones) so that the stress is decreased. You made this suggestion for Shabbos a while ago and it really works. THANK YOU for your videos, you are very busy so they take time, but we ALL LOVE THEM and appreciate the time/effort it takes for you to share your wonderful, time saving and helpful hints.

[@SonyasPrep]

So happy to read that you are enjoying the videos and that they are helpful

[@kcloufarm]

Fun to watch how your whole family joins in the preparations and celebration, it's beautiful to see! All the food looked amazing

[@SonyasPrep]

Team work is the only way

[@karenhill3161]

A happy host is a fun host

[@lisarobey6800]

A happy host is a happy host

[@josuetapiabuezo7238]

A happy host is a fun host! Period💅🏽 you did so well! I’m not Jewish but I LOVE TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS! 🎉⭐️

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@tammiecurrie930]

A happy host is a fun host!

[@erikapetrovicz3211]

Nagyon szép tálalás, biztos nagyon ízletesek az ételek. Gratulálok a háziasszonynak! Nagyon ügyes és kreatív! ❤ Boldog, békés Hanukát kivànok! 🎉❤️🍮🎗❤️🧸

[@CMBauer]

A happy host is a fun host. I haven’t hosted anything since we started having children but I could definitely see me forgetting to get myself ready. 😂

[@SonyasPrep]

😆

[@chris-y6e3o]

LOL!!! ☺

[@LaurenGolombas-pz2xm]

"A happy host is a fun host" You're awesome, Sonya!

[@valeriewalker954]

A happy, relaxed cook is a joyful hostess.😊

[@chris-y6e3o]

Thank you for your lovely videos! I've enjoyed your channel for a few years, now. Your children are so adorable! You're such a good Mom! Shalom and Happy Hanukkah!!! 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@aribella6913]

I would love to attend that party and eat that delicious food. A happy host is a fun host.

[@avondalemama470]

Yes, a happy host IS a fun host. 🎉😂❤ So very beautiful and the food looks delicious.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Also, a fun host is a happy host. If you have enough margin to be having fun you will be happy and so will your guests. I have a lot of people in my home as well and I totally agree with your sentiment. Happy new year to you all.

[@a.m204]

A happy host is a fun host.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

A happy host is a fun host. I just found your videos. I will keep watching them.

[@SonyasPrep]

Welcome to the channel Sally ❤️

[@christinakerovecz9018]

A happy host is a fun host!

[@manyalevine1017]

A tip for a fun saled, is an Israeli salad (finely chopped tomato and cucumber) then add on top falafel balls and drizzle with tchina.

[@kirstymullan5020]

Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year! Loved this video, great to see the family enjoying the holiday and excellent prep tips. Yehoshua was doing a great job helping out. I made teriyaki salmon for my parents for Christmas Eve dinner as I wanted something quick and easy because I was working as well as cooking a big meal for Christmas Day lunch. It turned out so well, really moist and delicious, although I cheated by sprinkling garlic powder on the fish before coating in the sauce as I had no time to do the garlic in oil. I served it with egg fried rice (bought ready done), stir fried veggies in oyster sauce and noodles dressed in toasted sesame oil, lime juice and scallions. I chopped my veggies the night before to save time. Thanks for your helpful tips! ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure, sounds delicious

[@lisasavarno2636]

Yes, you are so right. A happy host is a fun host. Everything looked amazing and delicious, as always. So fancy! Especially the toasted baguette, cream cheese, raspberry jam, and fig. Thank You for sharing ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

The best!

[@Raindroptherapy]

So inspiring! Thank you Sonya!! 💕

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome!

[@gaeilgesinger1]

A happy host is a fun host. What a lovely video! I thank you for sharing with us. So very helpful and instructive. I love how your family joins in to help. Beautiful!

[@kamrynmiranda4739]

A happy host is a fun host!!!

[@barbaraokin6507]

Your dishes and presentation look so yummy and beautiful. It’s great to see your family helping to make such a wonderful party.

[@SonyasPrep]

Team work makes the dream work

[@Miriam5718]

Beautiful bucharian balabusta!🥰

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌

[@Sternnechoma]

Happy host is a fun host thank you for all the tips they helped so much.

[@elissacaropreso1910]

I agree a happy host is a fun host

[@hollykreitner-fletcher1660]

…” so you don’t look like a dishrag.” Yes! 😂 thank you !

[@LaurenGolombas-pz2xm]

"A happy host is a fun host" great video!!!

[@annamuja1831]

Everything looks beautiful and delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Everything is beautiful.

[@stephaniematson4687]

My husband and I used to host a mid week gathering at which I provided a simple meal. Start time was usually 6:30 (I'd come straight from work to get things finalized), but one time a guest arrived before 5:00!!! I should have used more of your prepping ideas because I definitely did NOT feel like a happy, fun host in that moment!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh no thats is stressful

[@DI-lo3km]

I so agree with you. A happy host is a fun host! Love your creativity!!

[@SonyasPrep]

🥰🥰

[@claires1177]

Sonya, what a magnificent family gathering! The food looks so amazing and delicious, and what makes everything inviting is the love and joy that transpired throughout the prep. Infinite blessings to you and your loving family💙 Happy Chanukah💙

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much🙌

[@dianaaasims]

Wow this is SO inspiring! Thank you for posting this!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ich3554]

beautiful kids

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@annbower6278]

I agree about the prices for groceries......its just nuts!! Floods in 1 area & droughts in another area affecting the crops while driving the prices up for those grocery items.

[@shahiraelisabeth9635]

A happy host is fun host ❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

yes!!

[@johncoyote9012]

Hello sonya... Watching you here in the Philippines... Mabuhay..God bless your family...

[@Raindroptherapy]

A happy host is a fun host! Seems always some people arrive early. My tip - plan for early arrivals and something for them to do while you do what you need to.

[@SonyasPrep]

Great tip

[@videoluvver1]

A happy host is a fun host! Totally agree!!

[@nancylombera978]

Thank you for sharing!☺️ Blessings to you and your family!

[@mariegro09]

I like how cost effective the food you served is and it still looks delicious and fancy!

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes! So happy it worked out

[@FreedomKid100]

A happy Host is a Funny Host!

[@SonyasPrep]

❤️

[@tettivestberg2989]

Nearly 9000 who have watch and only 776 likes, what’s wrong with people! Sonya you are amazing and I love your videos with all this delicious food! Thank you!

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww, You're the best! Thank you

[@leorakatayev4727]

Quick tip when boiling beets. Put the beets in a bag and either steam it or boil it. Less messy!

[@lilianap7083]

Amazing! So Generous

[@bunnymomjulie6719]

My mother and I have always been shy and awkward about hosting parties. Total dishtowels! I think we only did it 2 or 3 times each. This was so beautiful. You have a wonderful ability, and I am so glad you share it. I would try everything on that table too! Salmon is one of my absolute favorites! PS: What room do you put the donuts in? LOL! Xoxo

[@marciaboucher8346]

I am highly allergic to dairy, looked like most of your dishes could be made Pareve. I thought the baguettes looked awesome. My grands would love them and the salads. I love letting them help me also.

[@karenhoman2688]

Thanks for sharing thus video again. My sister is coming down for chanukkah this year. I have a lot of ideas.

[@SonyasPrep]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@marybee4734]

A HAPPY HOST IS A FUN HOST ,WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PARTY EVERYTHING LOOKS SO DELICIOUS YOUR ALWAYS COOKING AND BAKING SO DELICIOUS THE CHILDREN ALL LOOKED SO NICE YOU HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN 🥰♥️🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@judithmahler3250]

שלום ♥️🙋סוניה היקרה 🤗❤️הכל יפה מסודר ו טעים 👌👌👌 המון בריאות לכל המשפחה ❤️ שלך את נהדרת 🥰❤️ מהממת💝🎉🎈💝

[@natoyathompson5225]

A happy host is a fun host , that's so true Everything looks yummy ..beautiful family

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@carolphillips3068]

A happy host is a fun host. What a wonderful tip. This all looked amazing as always blessed is the person invited to your home. Absolutely love your chanukiah the one that uses oil.

[@cherileedelcarme1003]

A happy host is a fun host. Beautiful ideas. Thanks.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Everything looked so beautiful 💚

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@lisahollingsworth2663]

"A happy host is a fun host”.

[@wiinidiaz]

A happy host is a fun host! 😊 Thank you for sharing!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Our pleasure!

[@samanthabirkett4819]

A banquet of angels and love. Ms Sonya I would pay money for your food. They are like your families treasure. I live in London & watching your videos has been an honour for me these past months. I wish the world could see your videos and that I knew someone at food network channel 😪 May the new year bring you and your wonderful family love, peace & a TV show. Fingers crossed 🤞 From my family to yours. Thank you. Thank you xxxx

[@SonyasPrep]

Samantha You are the sweetest and kindest. Thank you for your beautiful wishes and hopes for me. ❤

[@justynaosborne42]

A happy host is a fun host ❤. You are wonderful

[@cootriley6]

You had me at the Lox- I'm addicted to them. Great Job, Sonya!🙂

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha

[@manyalevine1017]

A happy host is a fun host! Everything looks great

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@shanditta1018]

Happy New year 🎉 ✨️

[@donnazalewski8090]

Hi Sonya love this video. Your amazing. Family looked wonderful . You are so Blessed. Just amazing what you do.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much!

[@Lulutrg]

Great tips! The food looks so delicious and beautifully presented..

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pamferguson1870]

I’ve been rewatching some of your videos and have a couple questions but not sure where to put them! I do love your Q & A videos and would love to see more of them. I understand that you probably don’t have time to answer these questions but maybe in a Q & A down the road. I loved hearing your husband answer questions! Questions What if you want to go away over the weekend or go on vacation, how do you deal with Shabbat? How often do you host guests for Shabbat? It seems you make a lot of food so I was wondering if it’s also food for the upcoming week or that you always have lots of friends over for Shabbat? Also, I love seeing your children in the videos! They are precious.

[@LoisMary1]

Everything looked amazing! Thank you!

[@mireyaaguilar5928]

Sonia your are amazing 👩 ,admire you and I learn to much whith your videos. Todah HaShem for your life and family.

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌🙌

[@odilegabayengel4192]

Beautiful Sonya ! And kol ha kavod ! Always stunning food/ presentation but more, love and emouna in everything you do. Thank you for sharing your parties with us ! (lovely little helpers in this kitchen ❤)

[@SonyasPrep]

😍

[@gloriagrev7781]

Excellent video, inspirational and helpful. Shalom.

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Shakira.Scarlett]

Just wow incredible! Hopefully I can host as beautiful as this for my partner and extended family some day

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌

[@donnammckeen2085]

Beautiful tables!! Such a wonderful host and hostess

[@melanieklyne3026]

Thanks for sharing 💟🥰

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome

[@NoamiAbraham]

Beautiful video , living room and family

[@jennyguest1295]

Blown away every time I watch your videos, everything done so beautifully and calmly, find you such an inspirational person xx 💖💖

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much!

[@Delia-qk3sq]

En español los videos, por favor, Felices Hanukkah!

[@ToniaLenza-bs5cv]

Sonya your family is a blessing from G-d. And your food looks great, and I use iceberg lettuce, and I love Spanish olives

[@cheryljones6677]

Hello friend! Everything is beautiful! Love to see that your husband enjoyed assisting you and worked to help by your side. You know me... I love a good salmon. Great job! Happy New Year!

[@SonyasPrep]

Hosting such a magnitude of people requires everyone to chip in 😉

[@hayashmorgun8626]

Wonderful and great! Thank you for sharing these beauty! You are the Master❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you very much!

[@sparrowcottage-mypeitinyho2716]

Absolutely love your channel. You amaze me! :) Happy and prosperous New Year to you and family!

[@SonyasPrep]

And to you as well, thank you

[@kayjay5143]

I just started watching your videos and I’m loving it. Is there an “intro/overview” type video that provides an overview of Sonya’s life? I’m now seeing that you’re a working mom.

[@SonyasPrep]

I have a few Q & A videos on my channel that may help

[@kayjay5143]

@@SonyasPrep thanks!!

[@mariasirico7365]

Happy Chanukkah Sonya to you and your beautiful family ❤ you never cease to amaze me with your cooking ..your a rockstar A happy host is a fun host 😊

[@SonyasPrep]

❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenslgd]

Your set up and food looked soo delicious and beautiful as always!! I wish my parties would have this kind of atmosphere! Can't wait for your next video, thank you for sharing 😊

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@karensulit1525]

Wow! Beautiful setting. The food looks really good! The Agenda was nice I got a new one as well for this year. Thanks Sonya for being an inspiration ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Karen

[@carolynrose4525]

You make everything so warm and beautiful 😊

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh thank you!

[@pinarburcuguner7730]

I adore you Sonia! I discovered your channel about a month ago! I have watched lot of videos. I am learning so much from you for cooking, baking, organizing and taking care of a big family. I am wondering if there is a video how you organized all your home after the move. LOVE

[@SonyasPrep]

Hi yes i have a few videos up kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rVm4V_ms-pkJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/enrEq4mwapV8js0

[@jessicaburali2295]

So, it was interesting to see all the men in one room and all the women in another. Seems like that's the way parties go the world over.

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes! I find that at every party we all just gravitate to one another.

[@paulatristan8189]

It sure seems that way. You walk into a party and suddenly the men are in one room and the women are in another room. I feel like it's always been this way.

[@TalithaL]

Amazing😍

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Talitha

[@RLF62]

Beautiful

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@jamiepope8088]

Always a beautiful table.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Jamie

[@zoeowen3739]

I want to buy that picture you have above your couch. Where can I get one?

[@SonyasPrep]

Not sure, it was a gift

[@yp5055]

Very nice

[@jeaniecohen2701]

You continue to amaze me!!!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww thank you

[@johnwall9481]

You have a very beautiful family. And the food looks so good.

[@mukisafaith4909]

Great