Rebecca Ffrench, Author at Cool Mom Eats

Lunch box tip: 9 healthy dips for school lunch sandwich alternatives that your kids will love.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Sep 28, 2015 | Recipes

We’re barely a month into the school year and already my girls are groaning about boring sandwiches. When PB&J or turkey and cheese loose their appeal, even if just temporarily, I change up the game. My trump card: packing healthy dips for school lunch. Kids...

Amazingly impressive fruit recipes for a party. Move over, cake.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Sep 22, 2015 | Party!, Recipes

If you’re anything like me, when throwing parties you want to put out an awesome dessert spread without baking a 7 layer ombre rainbow cake or piling on several sugar-loaded desserts. That’s why I found these 6 super impressive fruit recipes for a party...

How to preserve tomatoes: 6 simple methods, no experience required.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Aug 15, 2015 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

It’s happened. Finally. I grew tomatoes, and they are perfect. My family and I are eating them up, but I also want to save some so that I can relish summer’s goodness long into winter. If you’ve ever wondered about how to preserve tomatoes, I’m here to...

Keep your kitchen cool with 10 easy no-bake dessert recipes.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Jul 18, 2015 | Recipes

On some summer days, it’s just too hot to turn on the oven, especially to bake desserts. Even if your house is air-conditioned to the point of being chilly, the ease of no-bake sweets still makes them irresistible. With just a few simple steps and absolutely no...

Fast and fresh: 7 sweet corn salad recipes that celebrate the best of summer.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Jul 6, 2015 | Recipes

Fresh corn is one of those summer vegetables that we wait for all year long and, once it arrives, it makes an appearance on plenty of family tables at least a couple of nights a week. (Right?) If you’re anything like me, you mostly serve simple, buttery cobs and...