The gluten-free chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that fooled my gluten-loving kids!
When our friend Whoorl posted this recipe in her Instagram story for gluten-free chocolate chip oatmeal cookies from King Arthur's Flour, I decided to give it a whirl. I've developed a later-in-life (yay 40!) gluten allergy, but don't typically keep baked goods around...
The best boards for charcuterie boards (like, the actual boards)
It's super trendy right now but I admit I have always loved a charcuterie board. They're great for snack trays at parties of course (remember those?) and special treats for the kids, but as lots of us have learned during these so-tired-of-making-dinner days,...
5 tried-and-true dinner recipes my family loves | 2021 meal plan ideas #3
I'll admit that I'm one of the first to get sucked into a beautiful photo of a recipe online, only to have it turn out terrible when I make it at home. But like a good book, I'm willing to try something that even sounds a little unusual if it's been highly recommended...
This year, order your Girl Scout cookies from troops struggling with homelessness
Despite my commitment to be healthier this year, I'm going to cave and buy some Girl Scout cookies, because another resolution I've made is to spread goodness as much as possible. When I was reminded that I can buy Girl Scout cookies online to support troops comprised...
2021 is the year of the Ox! These 6 Chinese bakeries across the USA let you order Lunar New Year treats
I'm so excited to celebrate the Lunary New Year this year! As a homeschool mom, one of my favorite ways to teach my kids about customs and traditions around the world is through food. When we learned about ancient Rome, we baked an ancient bread recipe. When we talked...
10 romantic Valentine’s food gifts for an aphrodisiac-packed night at home
This year for Valentine's Day, I'm hoping for a romantic Valentine's food gift that's just a wee bit sexier and more exciting than a box of supermarket truffles or soggy chocolate-covered strawberries. We made it through 2020 together! That deserves some celebration!...
5 satisfying vegetarian meals for families beyond salad. (Really, my kids love these!)
It seems like all the parents I know are looking for vegetarian meals for the family these days to incorporate more plant-based foods into their meal-planning. I mean hey, it's Veganuary right? Um, have you heard of Veganuary? I know, it's one of those Instagram...
3 Elderberry smoothie recipes to help us get through cold and flu season.
Elderberry smoothies may seem like a Pinterest fad, and okay, maybe they are. But Elderberry syrup has been a trusted cold-and-flu remedy since the 1600s. I personally love the flavor, and have felt great when taking elderberry gummies, but I've been looking for ways...
5 nights of comfort foods: A meal plan to get you through heck of a week
2021 is going to have to shape up soon, because we didn't think we'd be hitting the comfort foods so hard right now. How are we coping with the early sunsets, cold weather, anxiety-provoking news, and kids that still need love and care and feeding? Um, with mac and...
The 8 best gluten-free pizza brands that our readers swear by
Anyone out there in need of suggestions for gluten-free pizza? Because yeah, we're all as tired of cooking as you are right now, and I am not at all above adding good frozen pizzas to my weekly meal plans. Well if you're looking for the best gluten-free pizza brands,...
These are my 13 favorite new recipes I discovered for my family this year. Pandemic silver lining!
One of bright spots of 2020 is that I have discovered so many amazing new recipes for my family, stemming mainly from my newfound love for meal planning. Yes, meal planning! Who would have thought? Pre-Covid, I really was more of a wing-it-at-the-grocery-store kind of...
The top 10 most popular Cool Mom Eats posts of 2020
At the end of every year, we share our top 10 most popular posts on Cool Mom Eats. It's probably no surprise that most of the posts are pandemic related (remember when we were all baking bread and stuff?). And since so many of us were sort of forced to spend more time...
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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 always start with the highest traffic place in my home: the kitchen. I try to use non-toxic spring cleaning techniques wherever possible and stick with natural cleaning agents when they work just as well. While there...
The best packaged avocado: 2 totally viable alternatives when your whole avocados just aren’t ripe in time.
I never thought I'd be writing about packaged avocado, as a die-hard "just the fruit, ma'am" avocado shopper. However as I'm gearing up to stuff myself with as much homemade guacamole as I can fit into my belly this year on Cinco de Mayo, this isn't my first rodeo...
Up your burger game with these 5 must-have grilling tools
In our house, the official-unofficial beginning of summer is that first day of the year that the weather is warm enough to eat food outside with our hands. And by food, I mean burgers. To kick off burger season, I've put together my five favorite accessories that...
Earth Day idea: Pick one plant-based dinner to rotate into your meal plan
One of the simple things we can do to make the earth just a little healthier is to bring more plant-based foods into our diets. And I say this as an avowed burger eater. So in honor of Earth Day (but not just for Earth Day!) consider choosing a new favorite...
Here are the oven mitts that finally helped me get my kid cooking. Spoiler: They’re not mitts!
A while back, I asked our Recipe Rescue group on Facebook for recommendations for the best oven mitts for kids. I got so many terrific ideas (thank you everyone!) -- but I had really specific features I needed. My youngest is kind of terrified of opening and...
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10 easy spring appetizers for a fun dinner at home. It’s grazing season!
With the weather warming up, I find myself browsing easy spring appetizers for dinner at home, because I love the idea of turning a few favorite party foods into a whole meal. These spring appetizers for dinner look delicious and easy enough for a fun movie night...
6 easy Champagne cocktail recipes that impress way beyond Mother’s Day. We’ll be toasting with them all summer!
So many of us are feeling extra grateful this year to get to celebrate Mother's Day -- especially when we have older moms who we're still lucky to have in our lives, and who we haven't seen nearly enough over the past year. I know I my family, our traditional...
5 easy meals that put that sheet pan to work | Meal Plan Ideas #16
You might not always think of sheet pan meals as the way we welcome the warmer weather. Usually that's left to cookouts and Mother's Day brunch. But hear me out! I want to spend less time in the kitchen these days. That's where easy sheet pan dinners come in handy....
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 meals for a busy week | 2021 meal plan ideas #15
Alright, parents: I have a busy week coming up, so I need to think ahead and come up with some meal plan ideas for quick meals that will keep my family satisfied and nourished for some of these longer nights we have ahead of us. I'm also looking for some portable...
