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The ultimate Sidesgiving menu, for a year when turkey just isn’t on your menu

by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2020 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

So let’s talk that Sidesgiving menu, shall we? You know, a Thanksgiving dinner that’s made entirely of our favorite side dishes? We’re definitely not the only family who has had some really. hard discussions around Thanksgiving this year, and by that...

What to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year: 8 ideas to help you see it as an opportunity

by Christina Refford | Nov 18, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

So many of our readers and friends are asking about what to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year. While this may be the prudent choice, I know it still comes with a lot of feelings. So many of us are skipping travels plans and raucous gatherings with...

How Trader Joe’s is helping me DIY an easier Thanksgiving this year

by Christina Refford | Nov 11, 2020 | Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving

For the first time in my adult life, I will be in charge of an entire Thanksgiving dinner for my family of five thanks to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings. That means that instead of just making a few side dishes and showing up at my sister’s home to...

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!...

Friendsgiving food idea: Why this Apple Squash Gratin is my favorite, unexpected Thanksgiving side dish

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 14, 2019 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Although Friendsgiving can be an event on the same scale as Thanksgiving — depending how much cooking you’re doing or how many side dishes you’re expected to prepare — it can also feel more relaxed than the usual big turkey day. Family tension...