by Cool Mom Staff | Nov 30, 2016 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
It’s gotten harder over the years to put together a list of the best gourmet gifts. In part, because there are so many options now! I mean, before everyone in the world became a self-proclaimed “foodie” complete with Instagram photo proof, it was...
by Cool Mom Staff | Nov 29, 2016 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
We thought we’d kick off the Cool Mom Eats holiday gift guide this year with a bang, and offer up some truly unique gifts for cooks who have it all. We’re talking splurgey, unusual, totally covetable gifts and kitchen gadgets that help make cooking easier,...
by Caroline Siegrist | Nov 28, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
I’ve never been particularly shy about using butter, sugar, and eggs in my baked goods, but with the holiday baking season upon us, I figure a few healthy baking substitutes might be useful. No, I’m not talking about using birdseed, carob, or bean paste...
by Jane Sweeney | Dec 12, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes
There’s something about toffee that is irresistible. Maybe it’s all the different ways it can be baked and devoured: As a crisp, buttery candy, a melt-in-your-mouth chew, or a gooey, rich sauce. Or maybe it’s just butter + sugar. Either way, it seems...
by Cool Mom Staff | Dec 9, 2015 | Christmas, Gift Guides, Shopping Finds
The holiday season is in full swing and our friends have been throwing some seriously good parties that have made us feel welcome and festive. And full! We’ve already eaten way too much because the food is so, so good—and there is more to come. The least we can...
