Splurgey holiday gifts for foodies who like to cook and eat it all | Cool Mom Eats holiday gift guide 2017

by Cool Mom Team | Nov 28, 2017 | Gift Guides, Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Shopping Finds

If there’s one thing that brings all serious food lovers together — whether we love to cook or just to eat — it’s a never-ending desire for more. Whether it’s wanting to try every jar of deliciousness at the specialty food store,...

Our favorite Chinese food blogs to help you get your Chinese new year off to a great start!

by Stacie Billis | Jan 28, 2017 | Recipes, Holiday Cooking

With the start of the Chinese New Year — in 2017 marking the beginning of the year of the rooster, in 2018 the year of the dog, and 2019 the year of the pig — food is a huge part of the holiday, playing a significant symbolic role. And so we want to help...

Step away from the trash can! 7 amazing recipes to make with all the leftover candy canes.

by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 26, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes

I know what you’re thinking. Will anyone actually eat the dozens of leftover candy canes from stockings, class parties, and gingerbread houses? Won’t kids just take three licks and then abandon the candy, leaving me to find them stuck to clothes, carseat...

Easy, last-minute treats for Santa to make double extra sure that you’re on the nice list.

by Jane Sweeney | Dec 24, 2016 | Recipes, Christmas, Holiday Cooking

My daughter is at that magical age when she wants to take part in every possible Christmas tradition. Before bed the other night, she asked me what we were going to leave for Santa in case he arrives hungry (“that’s what they do on TV, Mommy”). Having not done...

7 outstanding make ahead holiday breakfast recipes that let you kick back on Hanukkah and Christmas mornings

by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 22, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes

As much as I love to cook, I do not want to spend Christmas morning (or afternoon for that matter) in front of a hot stove. And if you’re celebrating Hanukkah, which overlaps with Christmas this year, I’m sure you feel the same. Not when there are gifts to...

Santa came early this year: 10 holiday dinner recipes you can make in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

by Jane Sweeney | Dec 20, 2016 | Recipes, Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!

This month is full of reasons to stock up on festive dinner recipes. Sure there are special meals to be shared on Christmas and Hanukkah, but there are also the nights when out-of-town family arrive and when the neighbors (and their 10 kids) come over for dinner. To...