If your cabinets are anything like mine, they're packed with random mason jars -- big ones and small ones, tall ones and squat ones. While I tend to put them to pretty good use, I've found my favorite reuse yet in this DIY mason jar snac…
My boys are just starting to go deep -- like really deep -- into the Harry Potter universe. In fact, these days, all it takes to earn me mother of the year points is sketching a Gryffindor crest on their lunch note (and I use the word "s…
Dominique Ansel , the famous pastry chef and beloved creator of the cronut , has done it yet again. His latest creation is not made of dough, but is every bit as fantastic as his sought-after baked goods -- plus, it comes with hot chocol…
Le Creuset makes some of our favorite kitchen gear. The classic collection of enamel-lined cast iron cookware not only performs at the highest level -- browning perfectly, maintaining the perfect simmer, moving seamlessly from cooktop to…
Haven't finished holiday shopping? You are not alone. No, seriously: I'm not done either, which is why I rounded up these seven easy and totally fantastic food subscription boxes that make a killer last minute gift. These boxes are fille…
In all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters -- giving to others -- even when we are giving gifts. Because for so many of us who already have all that we need, gifts are icing on the cak…
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 …
Some of us here at Cool Mom HQ have adventurous eaters, while others have wildly picky eaters -- and then there's pretty much everything in between. But you know what all of our kids have in common? They love being in the kitchen. Especi…
It's gotten harder over the years to put together a list of the best gourmet gifts. In part, because there are so many options now! I mean, before everyone in the world became a self-proclaimed "foodie" complete with Instagram photo proo…
We thought we'd kick off the Cool Mom Eats holiday gift guide this year with a bang, and offer up some truly unique gifts for cooks who have it all. We're talking splurgey, unusual, totally covetable gifts and kitchen gadgets that help m…
You may already know her for the accessible, delicious recipes in her four cookbooks. Or for her super inspiring charitable work at Good Plus , where she's the acting Madame Prez. However you know her, we're big fans of Jessica Seinfeld …
Halloween falls on a Monday this year, which means that I'll have all weekend to actually try to put together a spooky-fun school lunch for my kids. While I have tremendous admiration for parents who pull off incredible bento box creatio…
Nothing makes me feel like a party is about to go down quite like the ubiquitous red plastic Solo cup. (Yea, yea, I know that it comes in other colors, but we all know that it's all about the red.) Which is why I'm psyched to find these …
For those of you parenting kids with food sensitivities, oh boy do we get it. The time spent examining food labels alone is overwhelming. So when we find a fantastic alternative for sensitive tummies, we're happy to share it. Our newest …
We love encouraging you to make your own coffee goodness, whether it's cold brew , the perfect cup of French Press coffee, a coffee milkshake , or even coffee cocktails . But we also know that you love a good seasonal Starbucks coffee dr…
Okay, parents: The kids are back to school and you survived. We think that it's time to treat yourself to something decadent and indulgent, just because. We've found a few fancy snacks that we're putting on the adults-only shelves in our…
Toast lovers, we have found the most entertaining kitchen gadget ever: the Toasteroid . This app-controlled smart toaster will toast custom messages onto your breakfast for you, all controlled by your phone. Superhero stencils. Emoji tem…
Have you ever wondered how to make rainbow pasta? Believe it or not, even with two small kids at home, I hadn't. But when I was asked (dared?) to make rainbow pasta for my color-obsessed preschooler, I had to try. This pasta is not your …
I'm not a huge internet junkie (I don't even like cat videos), but ever since my husband created his “Berry Banana-Pillar” for my daughters, I've become a total sucker for food art for kids. Not only is it cute (and, yes, even those of u…
Even if you're not a regular drinker, nothing seems to deserve a big ol' glass of wine like the end of summer. So this Labor Day weekend—or, really, whenever—if you find yourself at a party, BBQ, or picnic with a bottle of wine and no co…
Unless you've been living under a rock (AKA you have a lot more self-discipline when it comes to social media than I do), you've probably heard about the miraculous properties of coconut oil. From the kitchen to the makeup bag, and even …
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…
Finding healthy store-bought snacks is a big back-to-school focus, but having had my kids home on summer break for nearly two weeks now, I realize that I'm in need of easy, on-the-go snacks now . With our summer schedule taking us out an…
We're big fans of podcasts, especially ones about food (surprise!), and not just because it sounds cool when we tell people we listen to podcasts. (Okay, maybe a little.) They're a wealth of information, from practical kitchen tips and t…