Christina Refford, Author at Cool Mom Eats

5 lemon picks we love from our local Trader Joe’s

by Christina Refford | Mar 10, 2020 | Shopping Finds

As we spring forward without that extra hour of sleep this week (oof), at least we can appreciate the extra hour of daylight that hints at warmer days ahead. And, if there’s a flavor I associate with warmer and sunnier days, it’s lemon. That’s why...

10 easy and delicious 5-ingredient soups you can easily get on the table

by Christina Refford | Mar 2, 2020 | Recipes

With our kids home from school for weeks, while many of us are also trying to juggle work at home too, now’s a great time to bookmark this list of 10 quick, 5-ingredient soups to make for lunch or dinner. With healthy, easy-to-find ingredients you probably...

12 of the most indulgent pancake hacks: Jazz up your favorite breakfast recipe for National Pancake Day!

by Christina Refford | Feb 24, 2020 | Recipes

If your family loves pancakes, Tuesday’s National Pancake Day is a perfect excuse to try out these pancake hacks that take breakfast to 11! Of course there’s nothing wrong with celebrating with your tried-and-true from-scratch recipe or one of our favorite...

The winners of Trader Joe’s 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards — and some deliciously easy recipes to make with them

by Christina Refford | Feb 10, 2020 | Recipes

If you’re a Trader Joe’s devotee like me, you probably have a handful — or cartful — of must-haves that you grab every visit. Now you can see how your favorites stack up against other TJ shoppers by checking out the winners of Trader...

Easy Valentine food fun! 40 foods you can make more festive with a heart-shaped cookie cutter

by Christina Refford | Feb 4, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes

If you’re looking to put a little love into your Valentine’s Day treats this year, there’s no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets. Just grab a heart-shaped cookie cutter set so you have them in different sizes. This...