I'm so excited for all these recipe ideas to help you figure out what to make with fresh August produce, because it is just so outstanding. Many of us on the Cool Mom Eats team made the leap to CSA memberships when Covid limited our acce…
August is corn on the cob season, and while I love corn on the cob, sometimes you need a good way to cut corn off the cob. I mean, other than slathering corn with butter, keeping it on the cob is kind of limiting -- especially when fresh…
I can safely say we're on team light dinners for summer. The warmer weather has me craving salads , fish , and light summer pasta salads that don't leave me feeling heavy and bleh -- and honestly, who wants to be stuck in a blazing hot k…
July is such a perfect time for fresh produce -- and the delicious family recipes that make use of them. My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage right about now, and I'm seeing the most delicious peaches and t…
It's no surprise that we think that the best part of 4th of July parties is all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Whether you deck your home out in American flags or just want to take advantage of som…
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week all using June's best, freshest produce like watermelon, zucchini, swiss chard, avocados, and peas. Yay for su…
The south is hitting the end of school year. which means summer is officially here -- even if most of the country saves that honor for Memorial Day weekend. I'm already getting excited about all the time we'll get to spend outdoors, so m…
It's almost officially summer, and that means we've got grilling on the brain! Hopefully, your grill is all cleaned up and ready to go -- or on its way. Which means this is a good time to take inventory of what needs replacing, or what y…
Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still managed t…
We are right in the thick of the dog days of summer and things are super hot all over the country... which means it's perfect for making sun tea. A sun tea recipe hardly needs a recipe, which is in part why it's such a a staple in the So…
So I have a problem y'all, and it is called strawberry season in Oregon. If you haven't heard of or tried the Hood Strawberry , it is the most incredibly delicious strawberry you will ever eat and you may want to book a vacation to the N…
The weather is changing, and thank goodness that means no more ideas about camping (it's just not my favorite way to vacation). And while I am not really going to miss sleeping outside, I do miss the excuse to eat s’mores. So I felt insp…
Learning how to make perfect pesto will definitely save you money over store-bought brands, plus you avoid all the extra preservatives that you don't need. This is one of those cases where making your own fresh really is better than anyt…
By the time Labor Day rolls around, many of us are ready to stay close to home and reset. But this doesn't mean we are ready to pack up the grill! So rather than just throwing the same old burgers on the grill, we have been scouring our …
I've been on the hunt for some fresh new summer pasta salads to make, ever since last summer, when I took a pasta salad to a friend’s annual summer barbecue and no one ate it. I admit I was hurt. I mean, didn’t anyone appreciate how long…
Summer has arrived and I'm ready for a week at the beach, or in the mountains, or anywhere but here! In an ideal world, every vacation home renter would stock the kitchen with everything you need, but many of us have arrived for a week o…
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Surely Whether you've decided to drink a little less, or not at all (like Kristen), or you're just feeling a bit more health-conscious these days, you'll be so glad to know about Surely , great-tasti…
As more of us, like Kristen, are thinking about drinking less these days , I've been looking for some festive canned mocktails (or, hey, bottles are fine too) I can add to the drink offerings when we host. For our friends or family who d…
My dad grilled up the most delicious, juicy burgers on his charcoal grill for July 4th, and he inspired me to plan to grill all our dinners next week. Cooking outside keeps the kitchen cooler. There's almost no cleanup. And, of course, w…
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases…
It's officially summer, as in officially too damn hot to cook out west where I live, so I'm thrilled to be sharing my actual menu plan for next week, which includes 5 weeknight meals for a heat wave. These are ideas you can use all summe…
Has anyone else here made a conscious uncoupling from your stove this summer? Will you make anything, including dessert , on the grill, because the thought of turning on the oven makes you cringe? Me too. Which is how I figured out this …
Oh hey, scorching summer weather, you're just the thing we needed to bring on the summer desserts! In other words, I'm making a quick switch from baked goods and heavy chocolate cakes to some lighter summer dessert recipes that taste lik…
It seems a little surreal that we are heading into the last week of May! This time of year always seems so busy and overwhelming to me and having a week of meals planned out , including recipes that come together quickly , removes one th…