by Caroline Siegrist | Jan 23, 2018 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks
There’s something so idyllic about baking cookies with a child; I can think of a handful of commercials that feature this sweet scene specifically. But when it comes to getting kids excited to help in the kitchen, sugar can’t be our only incentive....
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 16, 2017 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Break out the spatula and grab a tween (or, heck, a 6-year-old), because I’ve got nine of my absolute favorite homemade holiday food gifts that will wow your favorite teacher, aunt, or UPS delivery person. All of these food gifts are dead easy to make and package...
by Kate Etue | Dec 14, 2017 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
At Cool Mom HQ, we’re suckers for easy crafts that keep the kids busy, especially during the holidays. But the Cool Mom Eats team? Well, we say if you take time to craft it, you should be able to eat it. These 10 easy, delicious holiday food crafts for kids are...
by Caroline Siegrist | Dec 13, 2017 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Every year, I have grand visions of making a bakery-worthy display of elaborate holiday cookies using a candy thermometer, piping bag — the whole deal. But inevitably, the holiday crush, well, crushes those aspirations. So this year I’m embracing super...
by Georgette Gilmore | Dec 9, 2017 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes
Enjoying fried foods for Hanukkah celebrates the magical story of the Jewish holiday, aka The Festival of Lights. Families feast on crispy latkes, fried jelly doughnuts, and more decadent Hanukkah treats for eight nights. Holiday cookies, while not fried, are a fun...
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