I don't know about you, but my cookbook pile has grown exponentially this year. Though 2015 brought my official change over to an electronic reader ( I know, took me long enough), cookbooks are the one type of book that I must have and h…
Despite appearances, we're not big drinkers here at Cool Mom Eats. Some of us hardly drink, while others don't drink at all. And the rest of us, well, we like the idea of drinking more than the reality of it. (Thank you, parenthood.) If …
Champagne is the most common way to toast the new year but—believe it or not—there are some who aren't fans of bubbly. I happen to like it but, even for me, one glass is enough before I move on to another cocktail or mocktail. So whether…
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I love pies and, honestly, they are my first thought for any holiday dessert. But after that, at least for Christmas, it's all about cheesecake. Though I can't say it's the lightest way to end an already monumental meal, there's somethin…
Star Wars! Is there anything more to say? How about easy Star Wars party snack recipes? That's right, the force has awakened our appetites and we're celebrating with these Star Wars themed treats. Whether you're hosting a Star Wars party…
Hanukkah is a lovely holiday for many reasons and, as an inveterate foodie, I count the tradition of eating fried foods among them. I in no way mean to make light of the holiday, but I look forward to jelly donuts and latkes every Hanukk…
There's still plenty of time to get ahead of your holiday cooking (our Thanksgiving cooking schedule can help!) but, let's be honest, no matter how well you prep, cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be stressful the day of. The more you can …
Cocktails (and mocktails!) are a great way to kick off a holiday evening with family and friends, but over the long haul, you'll want to have a few bottles of wine to get you through dinner. (Water, too, friends. Stay hydrated!) Pairing …
Home kitchens are increasingly outfitted to churn out homemade versions of everyday staples and even speciality foods that keep us from having to buy them at the store. There are countertop appliances to make great coffee, quick seltzer,…
Cooking a Thanksgiving meal is intimidating, but unless you're set on showing off, cooking Thanksgiving meal staples can be pretty straightforward business. The thing most likely to trip you up is bad planning. With a solid prep schedule…
For some, macaroni and cheese and casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, but for me, having grown up in New Jersey, nothing is less fussy and more cozy than Italian American restaurant dishes like Meatballs, Baked Ziti and Eggplant Pa…
In my calendar, the holiday eating and drinking season begins on November 1st and so, even though it's been 70 degrees in New York City (huh?!), it's only proper to toast the winter holiday season. Whether made traditionally or with a tw…
You may be aware of last week's bombshell report from the World Health Organization (WHO) linking bacon and other processed red meats to cancer . Well, they've issued a statement of clarification . (i.e. You can calm down, Internet.) I l…
It's November: Officially time to ditch the iced coffee (boo!) and switch to hot cereal (yay!). I love making the move to warm cereal because my kids love how cozy it is and it can be made way healthier than their favorite cold cereals. …
If your kids are anything like mine, they want nothing more than to eat pure, unadulterated candy from their Halloween haul for about, oh, three days. They still want it after that but, eh , only the dregs are left or, though they'd neve…
Pumpkins look pretty on your stoop or porch through Thanksgiving but, honestly, come November first and I'm done with mine, especially if they've been decorated for Halloween. Instead, I pull out the wreathes and gourdes (fancy!) and use…
With Halloween coming up, I've got chocolate on my mind. But I'm craving good chocolate. Really good chocolate. While my kids enjoy their annual pass to gorge on the junkiest candy they can get their hands on, I'll happily indulge in my …
Fall isn't all about pumpkin, you know. There are lots of other fall flavors that make delicious drinks, including apples and apple cider perfect for these tasty apple cider drinks ; pears, which we used to make these skinny pear cocktai…
The last 5 years has seen an unprecedented explosion of food blogs. Like millions of them. I love that there is always a new one to discover, but it becomes hard to keep track of my favorites. Even great food blogs will fall off of my ra…
Last week was all about non-alcoholic Halloween drinks , so this week we’re boozing it up Halloween style. If you’re having a party with grown ups, we think a selection of both cocktails and mocktails is the way to go—and there’s no reas…
Celebrating an allergy free Halloween used to be a chore, but with growing awareness of food allergies and cool initiatives like The Teal Pumpkin Project , it’s getting easier to host an allergy-friendly holiday. Most of these tips and r…
A very cool thing is happening this Halloween: Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has launched their 2nd annual Teal Pumpkin Project to help families with special diets easily identify homes where it is safe for them to trick-or-…
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 fendi…
