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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...

Weekly Meal Plan: 5 perfect meals to kick off the beginning of summer. Oh, and a perfect cocktail, too.

by Lisa Barnes | May 22, 2020 | Meal Plan, Recipes

This Monday officially kicks off the unofficially beginning of summer with Memorial Day. And Memorial Day cookouts. While holidays feel a bit different for most of us right now — or a lot different — I am still determined to bring some normalcy back to...