by Stacie Billis | Jun 11, 2016 | Tips + Tricks
We may be entering the peak of local fresh fruit season all across the country, but there’s one imported fruit that I cannot stop buying, by order of my children: mangos. They are obsessed and, well, truth be told, so am I. In fact, right now I’m finding...
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 | Jun 9, 2016 | Tips + Tricks
I’d always heard that the key to keeping berries fresh as long as possible was to keep from washing them until right before eating. It’s true that moisture from a quick wash can cause mold to proliferate, but keeping them dirty doesn’t extend the...
by Jane Sweeney | Jun 7, 2016 | Tips + Tricks, Recipes
In some ways, rhubarb are like ramps: The food world goes crazy for them every spring and summer and, though with good reason, family cooks are left wondering what in the world do I do with this. Fret not feeder of children! You, too, can partake in the foodie fun....
by Stacie Billis | Jun 6, 2016 | Tips + Tricks
If you’ve traveled to other countries, you may have noticed foods that we’re used to keeping in the refrigerator being left out. Like on the counter, even in warm temperatures. I was certainly concerned the first time that I saw my family store butter on...