by Cool Mom Team | Jun 11, 2016 | Columns
We’re excited to be launching a new series here on Cool Mom Eats that’s all about kids and food, but from a unique perspective: Chefs that happen to be parents too. This week, we’re pleased to welcome Chef Kevin Sbraga, father of two kids ages 5 and...
by Stacie Billis | Apr 7, 2016 | Recipes
Chicken, check! Beef (well, at least burgers), check! Pork, check! Fish, not so fast! Other than meatless meals, we know that getting kids to eat fish can be a tough job. It’s not made any easier by the confusing info about what seafood is safe—and what seafood...
by Stacie Billis | Mar 3, 2016 | Recipes
Sometimes, as the family cook, you just need a win. In these moments, many parents look to kid-menu staples that they know their kids will love like burgers, hot dogs, or mac and cheese. Hey, makes sense to me—but I’ve found something even better that happens to...
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 14, 2015 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
Whether this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving or you’re a seasoned pro, your focus will probably be on the turkey. Too often, vegetables are last minute or uninspired. Unintentional, maybe. Big mistake, definitely. With a little bit of love (and butter?), they...
by Stacie Billis | Oct 13, 2015 | Tips + Tricks
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the kinds of life milestones that our kids might be missing due to the over-parenting phenomenon. Like navigating the neighborhood alone, traveling without parents, and even skills like fending for themselves in the...