by Cool Mom Staff | Dec 14, 2015 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Recipes
We love giving (and getting) homemade food gifts during the holidays. You don’t have to spend a lot of money and it feels really thoughtful, especially if you spend some time on the presentation. If you’re baking a loaf of bread using grandma’s...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 12, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
There’s something about toffee that is irresistible. Maybe it’s all the different ways it can be baked and devoured: As a crisp, buttery candy, a melt-in-your-mouth chew, or a gooey, rich sauce. Or maybe it’s just butter + sugar. Either way, it seems...
by Cool Mom Staff | Dec 12, 2015 | Christmas, Cookbooks, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
There’s always so much chatter about kids being picky, but lots of kids love cooking. And even many, um, selective eaters enjoy a good kitchen project too, you know, if it’s making cupcakes and not kale. Understandable. Whether you have a foodie kid or...
by jane | Dec 11, 2015 | Christmas, Party!, Recipes
I love that, in spite of living in a world where you can get pretty much any food you want at any time you want it, there are still foods and drinks that only come out during a particular season or holiday. Eggnog is one of the best—and most delicious—examples. Sure,...
by Cool Mom Staff | Dec 9, 2015 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
The holiday season is in full swing and our friends have been throwing some seriously good parties that have made us feel welcome and festive. And full! We’ve already eaten way too much because the food is so, so good—and there is more to come. The least we can...
by jane | Dec 8, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
Homemade pie crust: Three simple words that strike fear into the hearts of many home cooks, including myself until 2 weeks ago. I must confess that I have always been a firm believer in store-bought pie crusts. They are easy and taste, well, good enough. Plus, I...
