From yard to table: Fantastic family-friendly recipes for the most popular homegrown vegetables.
We love hearing that more and more families are growing their own food, whether veggies in a backyard garden or just potted window sill herbs that kids can help tend. Either way, we're down with the yard-to-table trend and have rounded up some fantastic recipes to...
How to make no-mess Maple Glazed Bacon in the oven (and how to put it on everything for Father’s Day).
I have no intention of stealing thunder from all the fabulous dads who deserve acknowledgment this Father's Day, but to say that this Maple Glazed Bacon is just for them is a lie. (I request it every Mother's Day too!) This recipe—which cooks in the oven, as in no...
The 13 best food podcasts for families. Or anyone who likes food.
We're big fans of podcasts, especially ones about food (surprise!), and not just because it sounds cool when we tell people we listen to podcasts. (Okay, maybe a little.) They're a wealth of information, from practical kitchen tips and tricks to fascinating interviews...
Picky eater tip! Our favorite easy (and sneaky) way to serve spinach to kids.
Packed with an abundance of vitamins and minerals, spinach is known for being super healthy, but serving spinach to kids has never been an easy task. The leafy texture and sometimes-chalky taste of can turn kids off, but having a package of fresh, pre-washed spinach...
5 easy tips to help keep kids hydrated. . . all summer long.
During the summer, my kids are outside playing a lot, which is awesome. But when my neighbor's kids were recently sent home from camp because they were dehydrated, I realized that it's easier than I thought for the kids to get overheated while they play outside, even...
Web Coolness: Tons of Father’s Day food ideas, hilarious DIY market totes, and a real-life Saved by the Bell diner.
Here are our favorite food links from around the web this week. We hope that you like them too! We want to make all of these funny DIY Farmer's Market bags at Twinspiration. A real-life Saved by the Bell diner! (h/t DesignMom) This cool lunchbox has raised...
How to cut a mango easily and perfectly, every time.
We may be entering the peak of local fresh fruit season all across the country, but there's one imported fruit that I cannot stop buying, by order of my children: mangos. They are obsessed and, well, truth be told, so am I. In fact, right now I'm finding the Ataúlfo...
Off the Kids’ Menu: Pro tips about kids and food with Chef Kevin Sbraga
We're excited to be launching a new series here on Cool Mom Eats that's all about kids and food, but from a unique perspective: Chefs that happen to be parents too. This week, we're pleased to welcome Chef Kevin Sbraga, father of two kids ages 5 and 10, and the winner...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from shortcut taquitos to easy Mongolian Beef.
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From an easy, summery shrimp pasta to a 30-minute stir fry, we’ve got 5 easy weeknight meals that will get you through next week. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s...
The one trick to keep berries fresh longer. Way longer.
I'd always heard that the key to keeping berries fresh as long as possible was to keep from washing them until right before eating. It's true that moisture from a quick wash can cause mold to proliferate, but keeping them dirty doesn't extend the shelf life of berries...
How to build the perfect breakfast sandwich for Dad this Father’s Day (or anyone on any day).
We've shared some really cute Father's Day breakfast ideas before, with everything from Dad-shaped pancakes to heart-shaped bacon. These adorable and really fun recipes are always a treat on a special day, but sometimes I think that maybe Dad would just prefer a...
In season: How to select rhubarb and 8 ways to savor it. Yes, even if you’re feeding kids.
In some ways, rhubarb are like ramps: The food world goes crazy for them every spring and summer and, though with good reason, family cooks are left wondering what in the world do I do with this. Fret not feeder of children! You, too, can partake in the foodie fun....
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Non-toxic spring cleaning with salt: 8 unexpected uses in the kitchen beyond cooking.
Springtime means spring cleaning in my house and that means cleaning with salt. Yes, really. While there are some great natural cleaning products out there that are worth every dime (we love Better Life around here, and even housecleaning services use it), the...
Create a more sustainable kitchen with these 10 easy, eco-friendly ideas
With Earth Day coming up in April and spring cleaning season here, it's a great time to reflect on ways we can create a more eco-friendly home and a more sustainable kitchen. If your family spends as much time as my family of five does thinking about, preparing,...
Kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 kitchen tasks everyone forgets
With spring having sprung (and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head all these years later), I've been doing my best to kick-start kitchen spring cleaning before summer arrives. But one thing I've learned after all these years is it's so easy to miss certain...
Healthy comfort food recipes to get us through the winter without the extra pounds
Healthy comfort food recipes can be hard to come by. I mean I totally get the desire to start new diets in the new year, what with fresh beginnings and all. But when it's winter, I just want to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and a big bowl of cheesy soup or...
How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples
It's good to have some tricks for how tell if food is fresh and still good to eat -- as you know if you've ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce that seemed fairly new...only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top. While some spoiled food is quite...
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Change your margaritas with 10 delicious margarita variations
While we all love a classic margarita, these delicious margarita variations let you celebrate Cinco De Mayo, National Margarita Day, or just a well-earned weekend night in style. Pair them with one of the recipes from our favorite authentic Mexican food blogs and...
The best authentic Mexican food blogs: 6 favorites for Cinco de Mayo and every other day of the year.
I've had the best time seeking out the best Mexican food blogs serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in honor of Cinco de Mayo. I've always loved this holiday; in my hometown of New York City, May 5th marks a point in early spring when we're absolutely sure there's...
5 easy, delicious dinner ideas for those weeks that get unexpectedly busy | Weekly Meal Plan
This time of year always gets busier than we anticipate, and I always want to have easy weeknight dinner ideas on hand for those kinds of weeks. As the end-of-school commitments start ramping up, with hectic evenings driving everyone around -- let alone a quick...
7 spectacular macaroon variations for a big finish at Passover
We've explained many times that macarons are not to be confused with macaroons, the latter being a flour-free, gluten-free, generally chewy coconut cookie that's a favorite treat to finish off your Seder. This being Passover season, it's a perfect opportunity to...
5 easy spring recipes for the week ahead, from 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to a fresh take on quesadillas | Weekly Meal Plan
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to sheet pan quesadillas, we’ve got five dinners that make good use of spring produce and lighter nights (yay!) to help get you through the busy week ahead. So...