Rebecca Ffrench, Author at Cool Mom Eats

Not your mother’s macaroni salad recipes: 7 tasty twists for a fresh take on a summer classic.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Jun 30, 2015 | Recipes

I’m thinking that even those of you whose mothers don’t actually make macaroni salad know what I mean when I say that these macaroni salad recipes are not your mom’s. It’s not that our mom’s generation doesn’t know how to make a...

How to brew sun tea and great tips to make it even more delicious

by Rebecca Ffrench | Jun 24, 2015 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Did you know that June is National Iced Tea month? Not that I need an excuse to drink iced tea. I bet you don’t either since approximately 85% of the tea we drink in America is iced. Good thing the summertime staple is as healthy as it is refreshing. That is, if...

How to tell if food is fresh: Awesome kitchen tricks that do the job on 7 pantry staples.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Jun 17, 2015 | Tips + Tricks

Have you ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top? While some spoiled food is quite obvious—all you need do is open the container and take a whiff—others are less so. Especially pantry staples that you tend to...

How to cook steak perfectly: 5 of the best steak recipes to make dinner sizzle.

by Rebecca Ffrench | Jun 13, 2015 | Recipes

Unless you’re vegetarian, it’s hard to resist a big, juicy steak every once and a while. I’m not a huge meat eater myself—I only eat red meat several times a month—so when I do, I want it to be good. Really good. A tender steak with a crispy, flavorful exterior...