My experiments with gluten-free cooking and baking have taught me that it can be a seriously tricky endeavor. Not only is it hard to find great gluten-free breads and pastas, but avoiding all of the foods that surprisingly contain gluten…
At a recent family brunch with Cool Mom Picks, Cool Mom Tech and LiveHealth Online , an awesome new service that gives you immediate access to board-certified doctors from home , I was reminded that cooking with kids is an awesome opport…
I'm all for starting the Jewish new year off right, and for me that means a gourmet Rosh Hashanah food taster from our favorite online indie food marketplace, MOUTH . Why stick with plain old apples and honey, when the goodies in the "Hi…
How many times have you heard "Just meal plan!" when you groan about the never-ending responsibility of feeding your family night after night? But time constraints, logistics, or the fact that organizing ahead isn't everyone's strong sui…
Apples come to mind first when most people think of fall fruit. And yes, they are great--these six apple snack and dessert recipes are proof--but they'll also be around for a while. Right now, I'm all about seizing the moment with pears-…
I'm big into fresh pressed juice and even love whipping up fresh juice recipes for kids . It's too bad, though, that fresh juice is off limits during pregnancy when extra nutrients are always welcome, especially in a convenient sip that …
Back when I shared new trends for back to school snacks I promised to only pass along food and drink trends that stand the test of some time. I have watched new tea drinks and tea-flavored foods hit the market nearly every week since I s…
A perfectly hard-boiled egg can be an elusive thing, even for those of us who cook--and cook with kids underfoot, and into everything, all the time. I'm here to help fix that! Hard-boiled eggs are a super easy, nutritious go-to food that…
I heard rumblings about hot buttered coffee, also known as Bulletproof Coffee, last year, and ignored what I figured was another crazy food trend. I mean, butter in coffee? If that doesn't scream the new bacon , I don't know what does. I…
Labor Day does not mean labor intensive , so keep your eats fresh and easy this holiday weekend. With late summer produce at its peak, nothing needs a heavy touch. Sip on a Blackberry Smash cocktail , grill up one of these amazing burger…
It's a good thing when a new snack bar helps you feed your own children healthfully, but it's even better when it also helps you feed a hungry child. NOURI is a new snack bar company with a big social mission to help end hunger. For ever…
Though there isn't substantive research behind claims that Superfruits Save The Day by helping you live longer (seriously, be wary of such grandiose claims on food packing), some fruits are just plain better for you than others. In fact,…
If you need back to school lunch recipes and inspiration, you are not alone. Which is why we have lots of it--websites and other online resources that are jam-packed with awesome school lunch recipes that are easy to make, healthy and ev…
I'm a sucker for new food trends, but I usually wait to see what sticks--and what I really like, of course--before spreading the word. Let's face it, not every new food product is worth reporting (looking at you, green ketchup). Sometime…
As much as it drives you bananas, it's true: there's no way to control what or how much your kids eat at lunch. (Say it with me: I'll pack healthy food , the rest is up to them, everything will be fine. ) The biggest worry for many paren…
Though hard to find, it turns out that great dairy-free ice cream is not a culinary unicorn. It is possible ! It is real ! And when you find the one that satisfies you, you'll want the ice cream recipe on hand all year long. Because even…
We're long time fans of Plum Organics which is why I knew I had to give their new line of toddler snacks and purees a try the minute I saw them. Healthy, tasty...sounds promising right? We'll my 15-month-old nephew knows what's up and co…
They say that a balanced lunch box should include at least one serving of fruit. Apples count, but only if your kid actually eats them--and apparently they can get boring after a while. (Psh, kids these days.) This year, I plan on switch…
Everyone may be talking back-to-school , but summer's not over. In fact, I'll be drinking iced coffee well into September, which gives me about two more months (at least) of cold brew coffee pleasure before I switch back to hot java. Wit…
Traveling with kids is challenging enough without having to deal with hunger meltdowns—and I don't just mean the kids. Whether you're flying or road tripping, we've always preached that having an arsenal of snacks on hand is key to smoot…
As much as we love margaritas , mojitos and skinny cocktail recipes , sometimes summer calls for a glass of wine. Not just any glass of wine, but a refreshing, chilled, fruit-filled glass of wine, better known as sangria. Check out these…
I grew up in New Jersey, where hanging in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven slipping on a Slurpee was, like, totally cool. So, yeah, I come by my love of slushies honestly, and now that I'm legally of age, I can drink boozy versions too. In …
With my birthday coming up, I almost forgot to mention that July 20th is National Ice Cream Day. Thankfully I remembered in the nick of time, because the guilt of forgetting to tell you guys that eating tons of ice cream is your patrioti…
Summer is whizzing by and before you know it, the peaches, tomatoes and corn will be gone. Before summer produce makes its sad exit, you'll want to be sure to get in all the great summer cooking you can. The good news is that summer cook…
