Want brownies, kid? Make them yourself.

by Mir | Food + Recipes

Back when we first told you about the all-natural, nothing-yucky baking mixes from Kids Central Kitchen, we were already impressed. But they’ve gone and raised the bar. Or the snack bar?[don’t miss a sweet discount after the jump] Not that we were...

Father’s Day Gifts – For the gourmet. (Yes, there is bacon involved.)

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

Some of us are lucky enough to have dads in our lives who know their Manchego from their Mahon. Maybe we married them. Maybe they’re our own dads. All we know is, we like to keep them happy, so they’ll keep the yummy stuff coming our way. If the way to a...

One word: Caramels.

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

With a lactose-intolerant family member, I’m always on the lookout for sweet treats that aren’t made with cow’s milk. Whether you’re dairy-free like she is, you’re a vegan, or you just like yummy things, I just found a brand of handmade...

Talk about a sweet Mother’s Day card

by Betsy | Food + Recipes

What mom doesn’t love getting cards on the most important holiday of the year? Of course I’m talking about May 8th, (that’s Mother’s Day honey, in case you forgot). And while I’ve loved every glitter-laden handmade card I’ve ever...

Brownies free of dairy, eggs, nuts, but not taste

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

For my entire life, dairy and I have had a love/hate relationship. Currently we’re in hate mode. Well, at least my stomach is. And the same goes for a couple of my kids. But I’m also a bit of a sweets addict, which makes binges a little challenging....

Finally, a made-up holiday I can appreciate. Hint: CHOCOLATE.

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY, Food + Recipes

Guess what, mamas? It’s American Chocolate Week! Or at least the end of it. The way we see it, you just have to suck it up and do your patriotic duty by gorging on chocolate, right?If you love chocolate as much as we do, here are some of our favorite picks from...

The drink of the gods, now in your coffeemaker.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

Before kids, I thought coffee was a charming diversion. After kids, I’m pretty sure I drink more coffee than water, and whenever I have blood drawn, I expect it to be brown and flavored with hazelnut. Therefore, when I heard that there was a new drink on the...

The ugliest chocolates you’ll ever love

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

I have Joe Cocker in my head right now. He’s singing You Are So Beautiful to Me, and I’m getting all choked up when his voice cracks at that one point at the end. He also happens to be singing the song to the unbelievably amazing treats from Ugly Truffles...

Fine & Raw ruins me for regular chocolate

by Mir | Food + Recipes, Kids

I thought I knew good chocolate. I rather pride myself on favoring the high cacao content and richer taste of the more expensive brands. But I had never even heard of raw chocolate when one of my readers was kind enough to ask if she could send me a “little...

Need a reason to celebrate? It’s World Nutella Day!

by Christina Refford | Food + Recipes

It’s only February 5, and my New Year’s resolution to eat healthier is about to be severely tested: It’s World Nutella Day! To celebrate, I’ve pulled together a few super easy recipes that sound perfect for today, or really any day in which a...