The best way to store fresh herbs so they last longer: 2 simple solutions.
We're often asked for the best way to store fresh herbs so that you can get the most out of them. And we don't blame you! Fresh herbs are one of the greatest things about summer. They add flavor to any dish and make everything taste a little brighter. Whether you've...
12 mind-blowing ice cream hacks for a deliciously cool summer.
Nothing says summer like ice cream, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. As far as I'm concerned, a classic cone hits the spot, but these ice cream hacks will help you take it up a notch. But hey, feel free to just scoop your favorite flavor into a bowl and call it...
5 smart custom food allergy labels to order before your kid heads to camp this summer
Parents of kids with food allergies know that the best way to avoid a terrible reaction while their child is away at camp -- or any time, really -- is to be crystal clear: my kid has a severe food allergy. Especially when your kid is away at summer camp, and you...
10 genius cookout tips and recipes to try at your next outdoor party.
Cookout season is here and it's time to fire up the grill. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, we're always looking for something new to cook outside, and a few ways to stay comfortable. So I'm here to help you add a little panache to your next outdoor party with...
Web coolness: Cake controversy, cannabis margaritas, and a new ingredient for your eggs
Here are some cool food links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. These popsicles look too pretty to eat... oh wait. Can you guess America's favorite burger brand? This wasn’t weird until you made it weird, Publix. Here's an unexpected...
Lightening up dinner with 10 homemade dips and dressings that make an easy meal. Just add veggies.
The best thing about spring, besides the lovely weather of course, is that our meals get lighter and easier to make. With more fresh produce on the shelves and from the farmers' market, our fridge is always full and I've been known to turn homemade dips and dressings...
7 Solo movie themed Star Wars Treats great for a big party or just…Solo. Ha.
The release of the latest in the Star Wars franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story is about to take over the world, and that means it’s time to party. Liz and Kristen have already seen it and are giving it many thumbs up! But the price of movie theater food? Not so many...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a sheet-pan dinner that cooks in less than 20 to a One-Pot Taco Pasta.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a sheet-pan dinner that cooks in less than 20 to a One-Pot Taco Pasta, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up...
Delicious vegetarian cookout ideas even meat-lovers will love. Hint: No veggie burgers.
My family and I have recently been cutting down our meat intake, so I thought a vegetarian cookout would be a great idea, considering it's cookout season. I don't want the kind of vegetarian cookout that deprives hungry guests of their favorite sizzling meats, but one...
One secret to getting kids to like seafood. Hint: It’s all about that mess.
Seafood is one of the last foods a lot of kids will try. I get it. It doesn’t fall into any of the categories generally offered up to kids in our culture. It’s not quite meat (i.e. a nugget), it definitely isn’t a vegetable, and it isn’t a delicious starch. But...
3 better ways to store knives than a knife block. Because now we know about all the bacteria in there, yuck.
To store knives in my kitchen, I've been looking for knife block alternatives lately, ever since I read that you're supposed to deep-clean your knife block about once a month to keep nasty bacteria from growing in those dark, cool knife slots. Yeah, I didn't think...
The best citrus juicer that squeezes out all the others. (Really, it’s amazing!)
How many citrus juicers do you need to buy before you figure out which is the best citrus juicer? According to my most recent kitchen purge a few months ago, that number would be five. I discovered a long-forgotten electric juicer that I’d used twice; a heavy...
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10 of the very best grilling hacks for the ultimate summer of cookouts.
If there’s one thing I know about grilling it’s this: There is always something more to learn. With the outdoor ambiance, smoky-grill flavor, and generally less cleanup, it’s basically the only way I want to cook during the summer. So I’m obsessed with any new tip...
How to cook bacon more safely, using 3 different methods. Especially if you’ve got kid cooks!
Anyone who can read a package of bacon knows there are three main ways to make bacon. You can cook bacon on the stovetop, in the oven, or in the microwave. Everyone has their favorite method, and we salute you! But if you're looking for the safest ways for kids to...
Try this simple trick for measuring sticky ingredients without a mess
Measuring sticky ingredients can be a real pain. I hate the way honey, corn syrup or peanut butter sticks to everything -- and then I can’t even tell if you’ve measured the right amount. I was making a loaf of bread recently, and it was so much trouble getting the...
The very best places to eat with kids in Nashville: A local’s guide
If you're considering a local US vacation with the family, may I humbly recommend Nashville? Nashville has become a bit of an "It" city in recent years -- if this Nashville resident does say so myself -- and now it's a foodie city too. Which is great news for...
3 reusable straw alternatives to help you purge the plastics
Let's talk reusable straws, and the need for alternatives now. Because depending on where you live, you may have noticed that your favorite restaurants are no longer offering plastic straws. That's due to a push to cut down on single-use plastics that can't be...
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6 of the best dad food bloggers share their favorite recipes for Father’s Day.
To celebrate this Father’s Day, I reached out to six of the best dad food bloggers -- or perhaps they're food bloggers who happen to be dads? -- and I asked them to share their favorite Father’s Day recipes. Because while I know there are equal amounts talent in...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a flavorful twist on breakfast-for-dinner to our favorite no-cook pasta sauce.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a flavorful twist on breakfast-for-dinner to our favorite no-cook pasta sauce, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and...
How to make your own delicious boozy popsicles like the vodka pops spotted at Costco. Because, summer!
When Kristen spotted 100-calorie vodka popsicles at Costco recently, our Cool Mom Eats team got a little too excited about the idea of summer evenings by the pool with our own private stash of totally grown-up boozy popsicles. But unless you're a Costco member in...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from a Middle Eastern twist on meatballs to One Pan Jambalaya.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a Middle Eastern twist on meatballs to One Pan Jambalaya, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the...
6 easy Father’s Day treats kids can help make, from sweet to savory
We're ready to celebrate the dads in our lives for Father's Day with some easy Father's Day treats the kids can help make. Because one of our favorite way to make them feel special is through food! Hey, we love to eat too. So, we've found some adorable food treats...
