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…
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 know how excited we get about breakfast around here. And Star Wars. But we never thought we'd put the two together in quite this way, until we discovered the genius BB-8 Waffle Maker at Think Geek. Should the Death Star Waffle Maker …
My boys have recently come to discover a truth of life: Everything tastes better fried. And I've recently had to tell them another truth of life—a much harder one: Deep fried golden deliciousness is not great for our bodies. So imagine h…
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…
Drop the scissors (or, uh, gently set them down) and trash those circulars. It turns out that your phone has everything you need to save a bundle on your regular groceries. That said, some grocery store coupon apps far outperform their c…
It's official: Waffle-shaped foods just taste better. Whether it's because of all those extra crispy surfaces or how well the little divots hold sauce, I'm just happy that waffle irons are seeing some use beyond Saturday morning breakfas…
Just when you thought you couldn't be more obsessed with crock-pots and instant pots and Neti pots (oh wait), well, now there are mini crock-pots which allow you to take your warm food with you and heat it, slowly, during the day. Isn't …
I am obsessed with how to store my kitchen knives properly. In fact, I go a little more nuts than I should when helpful guests or my otherwise all-star babysitter have shoved my good knives into a drawer with the butter knives, or ploppe…
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 …
Yes, I've finally given into meal planning apps after much resistance. I confess, sometimes, just making it to the grocery store feels like a victory. And while I'd love to spend hours browsing my favorite cookbooks and food blogs before…
Last winter, there was a surge in chatter about the Instant Pot, also known by other brands as a multi-cooker. With slow cooking as one of its many functions, it's no surprise—tis the season. But we noticed another uptick in talk about t…
Kitchen space, especially counter space, is a precious commodity in my small-ish kitchen, so in order for a gadget to earn a piece of prime real estate, it really has to earn its keep. Stand mixer? A shoo-in. Cast-iron skillet? Worth its…
We're excited to be launching a new series here on Cool Mom Eats that's all about kids and food, but from a unique perspective: Chefs that happen to be parents too. This week, we're pleased to welcome Chef Kevin Sbraga, father of two kid…
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…
At the top of my current list of completely unnecessary splurges that would be really, really fun to have is the Roccbox portable stone pizza oven . This portable, propane-powered brick oven can be set up in a semi-permanent spot on your…
I haven't always been a hardcore Star Wars fan but, like my children, I've recently become a serious Star Wars geek. Maybe it's watching the old movies again with them—and seeing how magical they still are for them—or maybe it's that I l…
If I said that you could get help in the kitchen that could make cooking a little easier, faster, and maybe even healthier, you’d be stoked, right? Well, short of a full-time kitchen assistant, these must-have kitchen tools that are espe…
The idea for this post came last week when I found myself staring blankly at the pantry. I had a few russet potatoes that were intended for a beef stew that never happened and some broccoli. I ended up cooking them together in the microw…
Feeding a baby can feel like a full-time, around-the-clock job. And that's probably because it is. So whenever we find a product that makes it a little easier, we're excited to see if it will work out. And I have to say, I've been really…
There's always so much chatter about kids being picky, but lots of kids love cooking. And even many, um, selective eaters enjoy a good kitchen project too, you know, if it's making cupcakes and not kale. Understandable. Whether you have …
The holiday season is in full swing and our friends have been throwing some seriously good parties that have made us feel welcome and festive. And full! We've already eaten way too much because the food is so, so good—and there is more t…
Ever notice that the people who are really into something are always the hardest to buy for? You know exactly what they want—but they usually already have it. Ah, fanatics. If you ask us, the best way deal with these folks is to grab som…
Home kitchens are increasingly outfitted to churn out homemade versions of everyday staples and even speciality foods that keep us from having to buy them at the store. There are countertop appliances to make great coffee, quick seltzer,…