Do spicy foods actually keep you cool? Here’s the deal.
I've always heard that spicy foods actually keep you cool, but data nerd that I am, I didn't actually look into the research until now. If you've also been wondering whether sweating over a plate of Chicken Vindaloo, a huge helping of kimchi, or copious amounts...
These 8 cold noodle dishes are perfect for hot summer days. And nights.
With the searing hot days of summer here, and just the thought of spending hours in our kitchens cooking has us sweating. Not to mention turning on that metal-fire-box thing that dare not speak its name. Related: 8 fresh summer pasta salads to help you get creative...
7 truly delicious no-bake cookie recipes that require no heat because SUMMER, Y’ALL
No-bake cookies are the way to go if you'e craving sweets in the summer but don't want to turn on the oven. Which I don't, unless I absolutely have to. And yet, most no-bake cookies require melting ingredients over the stovetop, which is still too much heat in the...
We love these 12 easy lemonade hacks to make a summer favorite even more delicious
A tall, cool glass of lemonade always hits the spot on a hot day. All you need are some lemons, some water, and something sweet. But sometimes it's fun to experiment and change things up a little, so I found these great (and easy!) lemonade hacks to take your lemonade...
6 creative pie crust alternatives, because sometimes, life’s too short for rolling out dough.
The last traditional pie crust I made from scratch was over twenty years ago, when I was trying to impress my future in-laws with a homemade pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It looked gorgeous when it came out of the oven, but right after snapping a photo of it, it...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 recipes that keep things easy and delicious on hot summer nights.
It's Friday! Which means time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. With the weather so hot out there, I'm all about easy salads, finger foods, and low-maintenance "grazing dinners" right now. You too? Check out these 5 easy dinner ideas that will get...
The best summer Instant Pot recipes. Because if you can’t stand the heat, contain it.
I'm all about the summer Instant Pot recipes these days, especially since we Southerners haven't seen our thermometers dip below 80 in weeks now. And I know my friends all over the country have been dealing with heatwaves, so as much as we need to make dinner for our...
What to do when the grandparents are overindulging your kids with junk food and sweets
Vacation time is supposed to be fun, and while parents often loosen up the food rules when we're on break, sometimes it can get a little out of control. Like, when it's the grandparents who are the ones sneaking those six extra cookies to the kids behind your back at...
Yonanas lets you make ice cream out of frozen fruit. No sugar or dairy added!
I've been on a very strict no sugar kick (as in, fruit only), so when a food person I follow on Instagram mentioned her Yonanas machine and how much she loved it, I had to give it a try. You simply add frozen bananas, along with any other frozen fruit you like, and in...
8 fresh summer pasta salads to help you get creative when you’re tired of pasta salads
I've been on the hunt for some fresh new summer pasta salads to make, ever since last summer, when I took a pasta salad to a friend’s annual summer barbecue and no one ate it. I admit I was hurt. I mean, didn’t anyone appreciate how long it had taken me to mix some...
Guide to the best fast food iced coffee when you’re road tripping. Because you’re going to need it.
For me, summer road trips mean fast food coffee. Because while I usually like supporting local coffee shops and cafés, it's not worth the extra miles off the highway with Siri (and my toddler) yelling at me just to track down some off-the-beaten-path purveyor of...
Web coolness: Beer to help cancer patients, a cotton candy hot dog, and more!
Here are a few cool food links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. A cotton candy hot dog? Well, at the least, go beyond mustard when you consider hot dog toppings. The perfect steak is... frozen? This edible cookie dough may be just what...
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4 clever dinner ideas that make life easier for families with picky eaters
We're sharing our favorite picky-eater dinner hack, because oof. Picky eaters. We know we're not the only parents who don't want to spend time cooking dinners our kids won't eat, or resorting to chicken nuggets or plain pasta for the entire family at home, just to...
Is coconut sugar really a healthy sugar alternative?
Let's talk about coconut sugar, since so many people in my life seem to be doing just that these days. I'm always trying to make healthier versions of the sweets I love (looking at you, sweet potato cupcakes), which means I'm using natural sugar alternatives like...
The 3 simple steps you need to care for your wooden cutting boards so they last longer.
If you have a deep and abiding love for your wooden cutting boards like I do, or just want them to last a little longer, I've got three couldn't-be-easier tips to help you treat those wooden cutting boards right. In return, know that your wooden cutting boards will...
How I lost 25lbs in 3 months with Bright Line Eating
I turned 40 a little over two years ago, and since then, I have packed on about 25 pounds. Call it stress, hormones, or just eating more than I should, but it happened. I finally got to the point where I wanted to do something about it, so when my BFF lost 50...
Do you really have to refrigerate butter? Well, maybe not…
I've always refrigerated my butter. It's what my parents did. It's what my friends did. Which is why I was (pleasantly) surprised to hear recently that storing butter in the fridge might not be necessary. Could it be true? Are my dreams of silky smooth, spreadable...
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4 clever dinner ideas that make life easier for families with picky eaters
We're sharing our favorite picky-eater dinner hack, because oof. Picky eaters. We know we're not the only parents who don't want to spend time cooking dinners our kids won't eat, or resorting to chicken nuggets or plain pasta for the entire family at home, just to...
6 tasty snacks recipes to boost breast milk supply, from savory to sweet.
About a year ago this time, I was on the hunt for snack recipes to increase my breast milk supply. Because of all the interventions my lactation consultant recommended (skin to skin contact, pumping, and so on), changing up my snacks just seemed like the easiest...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy dinners to get you through the week ahead, from a really creative DIY pizza to delicious BBQ Chicken Thighs
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a delicious DIY pizza to a honey garlic pork stir fry, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s...
The easiest, most impressive summer dessert you can make on the grill.
Has anyone else here made a conscious uncoupling from your stove this summer? Will you make anything, including dessert, on the grill, because the thought of turning on the oven makes you cringe? Me too. Which is how I figured out this genius hack for making my...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from savory burgers for Meatless Monday to a flavor-packed Greek pasta salad
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From burgers for Meatless Monday to a great dish to grill out over the weekend, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up...
