9 vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, from mains to sides, that even the carnivores will love.
If your'e looking for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that meat-eaters will like too, I am the perfect person to help. Because two years ago during the holidays, my paleo husband decided to turn vegan. Really. And he hasn't had so much as one cheese stick or single...
Friendsgiving food idea: Why this Apple Squash Gratin is my favorite, unexpected Thanksgiving side dish
Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving -- depending how much cooking you're doing or how many side dishes you're expected to prepare -- it can also feel more relaxed than the usual big turkey day. Family tension is absent, kids (if...
A realistic 2-3 week Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like duh, we can’t all start in October.
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? While Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar this year, it's still never enough time. Because my sister Karen has hosted Thanksgiving at...
How to choose the turkey that’s right for you: What do all those different terms mean? Argh!
Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey is always a little stressful – whether this is your 23rd Thanksgiving turkey in a row or your very first. What I've learned over the years is that guests (and their dietary restrictions!) change, budgets go up or down, labeling laws...
Weekly meal plan: 5 low-calorie comfort food dinners, so you can still fit into your pants this holiday season
We know fall is all about comfort food, but you know, we do still want to fit into our pants this holiday season. So, this week we're looking for low-calorie comfort food dishes that still give you all the satisfaction of their weightier counterparts. So grab a pen,...
Olive & Cocoa: A surprisingly good option for gourmet gift boxes
I'm a big fan of gourmet gift boxes, but a lot of our favorites can be pricey. And shipping...oof. The more affordable options often seem kind of banal to me, or just don't have the quality I want. So when I was sent a box from Olive & Cocoa, well it was not at...
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen: The new food site you’ll love so much, you’ll help crash it (again).
Chrissy Teigan fans, raise your hands! (Oh look...it's all of us!) If you're not already following every single hilarious word she tweets, allow us to point you to her brand new food blog, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, named for her best-selling 2016 cookbook. As you...
Can a vitamin-infused coffee help us beat seasonal fatigue? And lose weight? And look prettier? And make more money?
When I was sent a few samples of a vitamin-infused coffee called VitaCup to try out, I was pretty -- okay, wildly skeptical. For me, coffee has to taste good above all, because I'm drinking so darn much of it. Especially now when I'm waking up at 6:30 and it's still...
5 new must-haves at Trader Joe’s this month
With the holidays about to kick into full gear, now is a great time to hit your local Trader Joe's to see what's new and delicious for November. So, let me make things a little easier for you and share five of my favorite new(ish) picks this November at Trader Joe's....
Weekly meal plan: 5 flashback recipes that remind us of our childhoods
Another week, another meal plan ready for you! And this week we're feeling sentimental, throwing back to some of our favorite childhood recipes...with some sophisticated upgrades. Your kids may even have fun getting in the kitchen to help you cook these too. They were...
New reusable straws in silicone: Sign us up!
We have fully made the leap to metal straws around here, thanks to the insistence of my eco-crusader kids. Well, that and those. pesky facts about what one-time use products like straws are doing to the planet. I carry mine around with me, but still, metal has its...
Our ultimate guide to last-minute Halloween recipes: Treats, dinner, lunch ideas, cocktails and more!
We truly love Halloween, which is why we start gathering creative, fun recipes on Cool Mom Eats, around, oh...July. But we're busy! Just like you. (It's a parent thing, right?) So if, like us, you still need some last minute Halloween help for recipes, class party...
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A realistic 2-3 week Thanksgiving planning calendar for busy parents. Like duh, we can’t all start in October.
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? While Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar this year, it's still never enough time. Because my sister Karen has hosted Thanksgiving...
How to choose the turkey that’s right for you: What do all those different terms mean? Argh!
Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey is always a little stressful – whether this is your 23rd Thanksgiving turkey in a row or your very first. What I've learned over the years is that guests (and their dietary restrictions!) change, budgets go up or down, labeling laws...
The game-changing meal-planning tip we had never heard before
This week on the Spawned parenting podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Suzy Chase, host of the #1 cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book. After speaking with nearly 200 cookbook authors, restauranteurs, famous chefs and skilled home cooks over the years,...
How to make Halloween more safe (and inclusive!) for kids with peanut + tree nut allergies: 5 essential tips
We have always had an acute awareness about making Hallowen safe for kids with peanut and tree nut allergies. Especially because some of our own kids of our team members on Cool Mom Picks have grappled with peanut and tree nut allergies that range from mild to...
How to get a teen to pack their own lunch: 6 tips from teen chef Josh Reisner
As parents, we talk a lot about tips to get kids to pack their own school lunches. But the truth is, even teens can struggle a bit when it comes to picking up just one more responsibility. Especially if they're always used to us doing it for them. (Guilty as...
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9 vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, from mains to sides, that even the carnivores will love.
If your'e looking for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that meat-eaters will like too, I am the perfect person to help. Because two years ago during the holidays, my paleo husband decided to turn vegan. Really. And he hasn't had so much as one cheese stick or single...
Friendsgiving food idea: Why this Apple Squash Gratin is my favorite, unexpected Thanksgiving side dish
Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving -- depending how much cooking you're doing or how many side dishes you're expected to prepare -- it can also feel more relaxed than the usual big turkey day. Family tension is absent, kids...
Weekly meal plan: 5 low-calorie comfort food dinners, so you can still fit into your pants this holiday season
We know fall is all about comfort food, but you know, we do still want to fit into our pants this holiday season. So, this week we're looking for low-calorie comfort food dishes that still give you all the satisfaction of their weightier counterparts. So grab a...
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen: The new food site you’ll love so much, you’ll help crash it (again).
Chrissy Teigan fans, raise your hands! (Oh look...it's all of us!) If you're not already following every single hilarious word she tweets, allow us to point you to her brand new food blog, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, named for her best-selling 2016 cookbook. As you...
Weekly meal plan: 5 flashback recipes that remind us of our childhoods
Another week, another meal plan ready for you! And this week we're feeling sentimental, throwing back to some of our favorite childhood recipes...with some sophisticated upgrades. Your kids may even have fun getting in the kitchen to help you cook these too. They...
