7 of the best new summer cookbooks for families
For me, this is the season to try out some of the best new summer cookbooks for my family, so we can get some new grilling tips, cold recipes and make good use of all those fresh fruits and veggies. There is so much to love about summer cooking, and if you need some...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from oven BBQ chicken to our favorite cold noodle salad.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From oven BBQ chicken to our favorite cold noodle salad, 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 weekend’s...
These Trader Joe’s camp snacks ideas will give the kids something to write home about
If you're sending the kids off to day camp this summer, you know you can't forget about camp snack ideas. I mean, sure, your little camper is going to miss you, but they’re also going to miss that jar of granola bars or cookies they’re so used to helping themselves to...
13 ideas for creative hot dog toppings. No offense, mustard!
There's nothing wrong with a classic hot dog, but it can be fun to change it up a little with some creative hot dog toppings. Simple, spicy, or sweet, here are some great options to help you serve up something beyond the same old ketchup, mustard, or relish. Related:...
9 easy, last-minute, 4th of July dessert recipes that will be the star of your party
I've got some easy to prepare, semi-homemade last-minute 4th of July themed desserts for you that will have your guests saying, “Baby, you’re a firework!” Because I've been there: The 4th of July picnic is in a few hours, and I totally forgot I volunteered to bring a...
Web coolness: Fourth of July eats, the best women-run restaurants, and more!
Here are a few cool food links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Be sure to bookmark these Fourth of July eats, last-minute Fourth of July treats, and the best grilling hacks to prepare for this coming Wednesday's festivities. Kudos to...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from vegan Korean tacos to the easiest sesame noodles.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From vegan Korean tacos to the easiest Sesame noodles, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead -- and even through July 4th, whether you're having a big party or just a...
How to make kid-friendly ceviche the whole family will love. Yes, kid-friendly!
Ceviche is an easy way to prepare fresh fish, and it doesn't have to be intimidating. It's also surprisingly kid-friendly! While not every kid is enthusiastic about eating fish or seafood in general, ceviche can actually be a clever way to get them to try it --...
How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
Jell-O Play boxes are here: As if kids needed more excuses to play with their food.
Leave it to Jell-O to give kids even more incentive to watch it wiggle, see it jiggle, generally play with their gelatin-based food products in the cutest way ever -- a brand new new set of six Jell-O Play boxes just launched today. CMP is an rstyle affiliate There...
5 creative ways to send food care packages to your camper this summer
My oldest is off at camp this week -- wahh! -- and we're missing him badly. So, we're sending snacks. Because food is our love language. While not all camps allow food to be sent to campers in care packages (be sure to check with them before sending!) ours does, so...
Can people with celiac disease eat sourdough? The answer is pretty fascinating.
If you suffer from celiac disease or you're gluten-intolerant, you may have reason to be, if not overjoyed, at least cautiously optimistic about adding bread back into your diet. That's because an Italian research study we found indicates that the fermentation process...
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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...
