How do I cook with what I have? 6 fantastic recipe apps that let you search by ingredient

by Caroline Siegrist | Mar 24, 2020 | Tips + Tricks

Everyone is asking us, “how do I cook with what I have?” I get it. We’re looking at what’s in our pantries, our fridges, our freezers and trying to figure out recipes. We’re wondering what to do with that half-used jar of lemon preserves,...

Produce tips: 5 vegetables and other edibles you can re-grow quickly in your kitchen, no garden required.

by Kate Etue | Mar 20, 2020 | Tips + Tricks

Welcome to homestead life, mamas. We’re just a few days in on our full quarantine, and I feel like I’m going to need to learn how to grow wheat and weave my own fabric soon. (Kidding! No panicking!) But I do have to admit, when I saw Ruby Amanfu’s...

Ordering food pick-up or delivery? Make sure you know these food safety tips. And then go for it!

by Kristen Chase | Mar 17, 2020 | Tips + Tricks

Even though we’re fortunate to have plenty of food in our pantry and refrigerator, I want to do my part to support our local restaurants, many of whom are still offering pick-up or delivery options. As someone who’s married to a hospitality professional,...

Quarantine pantry prep tips from an ex-Mormon who’s trained her whole life for this.

by laurastone | Mar 15, 2020 | Tips + Tricks

So you think you’re in a pandemic? You are. And as someone who grew up learning how to plan for things like  this, the Cool Mom Eats team asked me to put together a helpful guide to keeping the family fed (and possibly entertained) during a potential quarantine....

How to keep an avocado from turning brown after you’ve cut it. (And it’s not what you think)

by Kristen Chase | Feb 18, 2020 | Tips + Tricks

I’ve been an avocado lover for a long time, but when I don’t want to eat the whole thing on my own, I’ve discovered a little trick that can help keep it from turning brown that’s so easy it’s kind of ridiculous. And best part: no extra...

Moving? This incredible service will donate your food to food pantries in your community.

by Liz Gumbinner | Feb 13, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks

This week on Spawned, we got wind of one of the coolest cool picks of the week: Move For Hunger. Recommended by our guest, Art of Happy Moving author Ali Wentzke. She recommends Move For Hunger to her clients and readers as an incredible idea for making your kitchen...