I'm a big fan of eggnog, but with eggs, cream, whole milk and sugar, it's no joke. Especially if you make yours boozy the way that I like to make mine. So, yea, it's a once a year treat in my house, which is too bad given how much the ki…
Next up in our Cool Mom Eats 2016 Holiday Gift Guide , we had the best time finding the most fun food-themed stocking stuffers for you. Because sometimes it's those little sips and bites and baubles and tees that really are the crowning …
With so much happening in the world (like, uh, this week ), I feel silly taking issue with daylight savings, but seriously? As far as I'm concerned, this institutionalized tradition, which surely once had significance, does nothing but d…
My kids love to come home from trick-or-treating and binge on candy the rest of the night. I usually let them, because then they get it out of their systems and don't want much more after that. However, that means we tend to have more le…
If there's one time to indulge in totally outrageous, decadent drinks, it's Halloween. Whether you like the tried-and-true dry ice trick (never gets old!), fake blood, or going for a color that definitely doesn't occur in nature, we've f…
Yes, I know that Labor Day marks the end of summer, but unofficially . Summer doesn't actually end until September 21st, which gives us 16 days to whoop it up like the sun will never go down. Hey, I'm not trying to be a stickler, I just …
This weekend is Labor Day, which means that it's time to stock up on extra charcoal for the grill and ice cream for the freezer. We get that extra long weekend, football is kicking off, and the air is starting to feel the slightest bit c…
Yes, I love avocado toast as much as the next person—and so do my kids—but anything can get old. So I've been topping my toast in these new ways and saving avocados for more creative uses. These 12 unexpected ways to eat an avocado are e…
An icy cold, salt-rimmed margarita really hits the spot at this point in the summer, but if you ask me, tequila is a serious commitment. When I want to beat the heat by sipping on something lighter, super refreshing, and (sometimes) with…
While you will never ever find me homebrewing anytime soon, a machine that turns fruit into craft cider in your very own kitchen is something I can totally get behind. The ALCHEMA makes craft cider out of fruit as easily as making a pot …
For those of us who need a caffeine fix in the morning, but can't bear the heat any longer, iced coffee is the only way to go. But at this point in the summer, we're looking for something more than just coffee + milk + ice cubes. So we'v…
I love coffee like the rest of the Cool Mom team, but honestly, I'm fine with my homemade cold brew coffee . The problem is that all of the money I save by skipping Starbucks goes straight to my juice bar addiction, because if you ask me…
I’ve been a beer girl since college I was 21. Although I (tragically) started on suds like Keystone and “Natty” Light ( ooof ), my tastes have grown more sophisticated over the years thanks to the ever-expanding American craft beer indus…
For coffee lovers—and, really, for almost everyone—dropping $5 on a speciality coffee or tea drink is a not-so-unusual occurrence. Maybe even an everyday occurrence. But if you're like me and these little indulgences start to put a strai…
When it comes to summer soirées, you have to consider the elements—heat, bugs, feeding a crowd— and anything that makes entertaining easier is a must. To keep from breaking a sweat when hosting this summer, you’ll need a few tricks, like…
Making smoothies is easy, right? That's what everyone says and, while I know that it's true, I have to wonder why people don't make them more frequently. I can tell you why I don't make them as much as I should: Because it's kind of a pa…
You've done the work of picking the perfect watermelon and hauling it home, despite a weight that is roughly equal to that of a small toddler. Now it's time to enjoy your watermelon. Skip the boring cubes and opt for one of these waterme…
During the summer, my kids are outside playing a lot, which is awesome. But when my neighbor's kids were recently sent home from camp because they were dehydrated, I realized that it's easier than I thought for the kids to get overheated…
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, ca…
We think that food gifts are always a good way to go, but especially on Father's Day. Whether he likes to cook or eat or both, these gourmet gifts for dad will hit the spot for any special papa on your list. There's something here for ev…
I love planning parties and there's no better reason to celebrate than a new baby, right? But while I can easily get tempted to go over-the-top and throw a Pinterest-worthy soiree, reality usually hits hard and I find myself scrambling a…
I've been so busy that I haven't had time to visit the farmer's market since it's been back in its spring glory. So last weekend, with a couple of hours to spare, I grabbed a stack of reusable bags and my older son (you know, to help hol…
I hate to admit it, but it's true that I start thinking more about what I eat and drink in the warmer months. After all, here in New York City, it's time to drop the big coat and show what's underneath. Since I'm not one for dieting, I p…
I have big dreams of buying an even bigger hat and making my way to the Kentucky Derby one day. But until then, I will sip on a Mint Julep and watch the races from the comfort of my couch (no hat required). When I first set out to find M…