Have you noticed a big splash of winter citrus brightening your supermarket produce aisle? If not, take a closer look. We’re at the height of the season, and I’m here to help you pick the best, juiciest citrus fruit--from satsuma oranges…
February 24th is National Tortilla Chip Day and to celebrate one of the most beloved snack foods of all time—popularized by Rebecca Webb Carranza, a fellow cool mom—we’re rounding up the best salsa recipes to serve alongside your favorit…
Ever dreamt about dropping everything to eat your way across the USA, or is that just me? For my fellow food explorers, we’ve got just the site for you. Goldbely is a new online marketplace that makes the most legendary regional foods av…
Valentine’s Day may be behind us, but I have a sweet treat for you, cool moms. My new favorite cookbook, One Bowl Baking: Simple, From Scratch Recipes for Delicious Desserts , is a revelation too good not to share. It wasn’t written for …
At first I thought that Valentine’s Day on Friday was a good thing. What a fun way to kick off the weekend. But now I’m wondering when exactly I’m supposed to make treats for my kids? I guess I should have thought of that last weekend bu…
What I want for Valentine’s Day: LOVE! What my kids want for Valentine’s Day: CHOCOLATE! Okay, I want chocolate, too, but I like fancy chocolate . For the kids, I’ll be whipping up one of these super easy, homemade chocolate treats for V…
If there’s one time of year you’ll find me getting crafty with the kids , it’s around Valentine’s Day. But only under two conditions: 1) I get to sip wine while we craft and 2) the craft involves treats. These printables, crafts, and rec…
Love is in the air. Or is that the smell of Valentine’s Day pancakes from truly creative recipes? I can think of no better way to treat your family this Valentine’s Day (or the whole Valentine’s Day weekend) than to surprise them with a …
It’s wrong how much I love Super Bowl food, from nachos to pulled pork sandwiches , wings to Corona cupcakes . (Yes, Corona cupcakes.) But Super Bowl dip recipes have to take it as my favorite game-time snacks. There’s nothing like a bol…
There's something about made-to-order food that doesn't feel right for the Super Bowl, especially with amazing Super Bowl recipes so easy to whip up. I'm not dissing you pizza delivery fans, but if you think that make-ahead Super Bowl re…
Gather around, mamas, I'm about to share one of my best family kitchen tricks: Roast a chicken on the weekend, serve for dinner, and shred leftovers to use in these super quick and tasty chicken recipes you can serve for the next few day…
Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast at my house, but after a while, plain cooked oats get boring — even when doused in maple syrup — and boring, to me, is never worth the cook time. These five new ways to prepare oatmeal are definitely worth…
Homemade hot chocolate is not only better for you than those just-add-water packets, but it's also just as easy to make. Seriously. And it tastes way better, too. You're about to learn how to make luscious, homemade hot chocolate in 5 mi…
I know I've got a bit of holiday burnout because I'm officially serving panini sandwiches for dinner. But before you judge--thanks to my electric grill (how I love you, electric grill) which doubles as a panini press, my panini recipes y…
In celebration of National Pizza Week, I've rounded up six of the absolute best homemade pizza recipes this side of Italy. And they're not your average cheese-pepperoni-mushroom recipes either, because you don't need much of my help for …
When life gives you snow, make snow ice cream. I may be in sunny California at this moment, but I know that if I were back in Brooklyn — or in any of the other places being lashed by the snowstorms bearing down on much of the country — I…
After feasting for Thanksgivukkah , snacking on treats for Santa , and indulging cocktails to ring in the new year , I think it might be time we start on those New Year's resolution with some detoxifying smoothie recipes. It's cliche, I …
Well, cool moms, one thing is clear: you love your drinks as much as I love mine so of course I'd put together some delicious champagne cocktails for you just for New Year's Eve. Together we've filled our glasses with festive holiday coc…
By now, you've probably come across several Best Cookbooks of 2013 lists, each filled with drool-worthy tomes that would make great coffee table staples. But if you want to gift your favorite family cook -- including yourself -- a cookbo…
The big man is set to arrive in just less than 48 hours! Word from the North Pole is that if you leave Santa something extra tasty, he'll throw in a little extra something for mom. That — and having "leftovers" — is reason enough to make…
Sure, there are lots of reasons why you might not like eggnog. It's made with raw egg (which makes it hard to share with the kids ), can be overly sweet, and tends to be heaaaavy. But I've got 7 reasons to love it, even if you think you …
If you're anything like me, you've waited all year for a taste — or two or three — of gingerbread. Warm and spicy, the combination of molasses and holiday spice makes any sweet even sweeter. These seven gingerbread recipes, from cookies …
It's no secret that I think the crock pot is a miracle machine for busy family cooks, and not just for weeknight meals. Crock pots are also great for keeping big quantities of food at just the right temperature when you're entertaining, …
Nobody can resist a great food-related holiday gift, even the pickiest eater. We've rounded up the absolute coolest and most delicious foodie holiday gifts for kids , no matter how fussy their appetite. Tiny Hands scented food charms mig…
