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How to use up leftover pickle juice: 12+ creative ideas from from “oooh!” to “hmmm…”

by Christina Refford | Aug 23, 2020 | Recipes

When we saw a recent question about how to use up leftover pickle juice in our Recipe Rescue Facebook group, we thought we might be in a pickle (ha). But thankfully, we have the most helpful and creative readers in our community! They contributed a ton of clever...

How to make simple syrup, and 9 ideas for how to use it. You will never be without it again!

by Liz Gumbinner | Jul 7, 2020 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

I have become the biggest fan of simple syrup, ever since I realized how easy it was to make simple syrup at home. For God’s. sake, do NOT every buy simple syrup! And I say this as someone who will buy nearly anything if it’s convenient. I got in the habit...

What to make with the veggies in your July CSA box!

by Kate Etue | Jul 2, 2020 | Recipes

Many of us on the Cool Mom Eats team have made the leap to CSA memberships this year, since COVID-19 has limited our access to farmer’s markets in town. And sometimes ,we get some ingredients that we aren’t used to cooking with — which can be fun!...

Frozen Margarita Pie! Strawberry Bourbon Shortcake! Indulge in these 12 boozy desserts for Father’s Day.

by Christina Refford | Jun 15, 2020 | Gift Guides, Recipes

Raise a toast to all the great dads this Father’s Day! And if you’re close enough to be able to (safely!) clink glasses filled with his favorite libation, I’d like to suggest you also consider one of these 12 boozy desserts for Father’s Day....

15 delicious Father’s Day food gifts supporting black-owned businesses

by Christina Refford | Jun 9, 2020 | Gift Guides, Shopping Finds

The team at Cool Mom Picks has always dedicated ourselves to amplifying small businesses of all kinds, and to showcase diversity in the brands, books, advice, and even recipes we feature. But we know that over the past few months, there’s been two great changes...