A Daddy and Me apron set that helps #86AIDS for Father’s Day
Daddy and me t-shirts are always adorable, but if you've got a cook in the kitchen you're celebrating on Father's Day, I love the idea of a (PRODUCT)RED Daddy-and-Kid Apron Set from the beloved LA-based chef gear company, Hedley & Bennett. Created for the fifth annual...
How to put together your own fika, a Swedish version of afternoon tea
I’m having a little bit of a Royal Wedding hangover. I couldn’t get enough of Meghan and Harry and all of the pomp and circumstance, and was sad when it ended and I had to go back to my normal life of being a commoner. Which is why I love the idea of hosting a tea...
Meal-planning miracle! Cook these 9 foods in bulk and you’ll make weeknight dinners a snap.
Cooking is how I relax, and I legit love it. But some days are so exhausting I just want to eat. Yet, I usually have to feed people. My trick to saving dinner when I'm just wiped out (while resisting the allure of expensive takeout) is cooking extra on nights I have...
Baby-Led Feeding, a fascinating new book that tells you to go ahead and skip pureés.
When I started feeding my son solids, I stuck with purées for a good couple of months, like many of the other new moms I knew. So I was intrigued to learn about Baby-Led Feeding: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for you and your Baby & Toddler, a new book by Jenna Helwig,...
Web coolness: banning plastic straws, impressive bento boxes, and wine keg delivery
Here are a few cool tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Are your local restaurants ditching plastic straws? [Photo by Sagar Chaudhray on Unsplash] Don't refrigerate these ten things. This vanilla-cinnamon-date shake sounds...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from vegetarian BBQ sliders to lighter Chicken Biryani.
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From vegetarian BBQ sliders to lighter Chicken Biryani, 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...
How to squeeze the most juice from a lemon or lime: Testing kitchen tricks
Squeezing juice out of a lemon isn’t difficult. Or is it? I would love someone nerdier than myself to test, on average, how much juice most of us leave behind in our citrus fruits after squeezing. It pains me to toss even zested rinds knowing there could be some juice...
12 gourmet gifts for Father’s Day that Dad will like almost as much as the homemade ones
You know we're all about gourmet gifts for Father's Day around here. Because know what’s almost better than a picture frame made out of macaroni for Father’s Day? Steak! Well, and whiskey. Sure, dads and grandpas are going to love all of those sweet homemade gifts,...
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...
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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...
