Caroline Siegrist, Author at Cool Mom Eats

7 creative ways to use canned pumpkin. Because, fall.

by Caroline Siegrist | Oct 3, 2018 | Recipes

It may still be sweltering where I live, but I’m at least making sure it tastes like fall with these creative recipes that give us all kinds of ways to use canned pumpkin. From breakfast to dessert to dinner, these recipes rely on simple store bought canned...

5 classic dinners you can totally speed up using an Instant Pot.

by Caroline Siegrist | Sep 17, 2018 | Recipes

Lately I’ve been on the hunt for classic dinner recipes for my Instant Pot. Because as much as some people think of this pressure cooker ninja as a one-trick pony, it can whip up so much more than soups, stews, and chilis. So I’ve started stepping up my...

The cool new smart garden that’s giving us fresh herbs year-round

by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 27, 2018 | Shopping Finds

A lot of stuff ends up on our desks at CME HQ and honestly, most of it doesn’t pass muster. But after getting a chance to try the new Click and Grow indoor Smart Garden 9, consider me a new fan! This smart indoor planter system takes all the guesswork —...

5 inspiring, easy preschool lunch ideas for toddlers. No molars or utensils required!

by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 21, 2018 | Back to School, Recipes

With my son starting preschool for the first time this fall, I have to start figuring out some preschool lunch ideas that are toddler-appropriate. He still lacks the teeth to eat anything that requires a thorough chewing. (Read: nuts or baby carrots). Fruits with pits...

Is coconut sugar really a healthy sugar alternative?

by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 13, 2018 | Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks

Let’s talk about coconut sugar, since so many people in my life seem to be doing just that these days. I’m always trying to make healthier versions of the sweets I love (looking at you, sweet potato cupcakes), which means I’m using natural sugar...