Not that I need any excuse to eat chocolate, but I'm not a big candy bar eater. I do like a Justin's peanut butter cup when I can find one, but usually I stick with the fancy stuff. Halloween not withstanding. But now when I discover an …
If your kids are anything like mine—or every other kid I know—they are way into Frozen . Still. Until they let it go (cheap shot?), I say we embrace it. For me, this means whipping up Frozen- inspired recipes that are perfect for a movie…
The only downside to my newfound coffee geekery is that some mornings I just don't have time to grind, brew, and enjoy the amazing cup of coffee that I need so badly to function. Quick, crappy coffee just won't do anymore. But the substi…
As my family's Petronella Cottontail, I'm here to tell you that grown-ups like Easter treats, too. Gourmet Eater treats, ideall. My kids can keep the Peeps and cheap candy eggs nestled in plastic grass, while I stick with the fancy stuff…
In years past, we've strongly suggested that you bring chocolate covered matzah as a gift to your seder hosts. Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? Because this time, I say you keep this Chocolate Buttercrunch Matzah …
They're bright green, they're pretty, and they're for grown-ups only, which makes these Absinthe Chocolate Cordials the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat for someone like me. If that mischievous leprechaun's going to pee green in my potty …
Let's not call us procrastinators. Let's just say...we're busy. Because we are. So we get it. if you're still looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift for a special someone, here are a few ideas that go a little further than a hast…
At first I thought that Valentine’s Day on Friday was a good thing. What a fun way to kick off the weekend. But now I’m wondering when exactly I’m supposed to make treats for my kids? I guess I should have thought of that last weekend bu…
What I want for Valentine’s Day: LOVE! What my kids want for Valentine’s Day: CHOCOLATE! Okay, I want chocolate, too, but I like fancy chocolate . For the kids, I’ll be whipping up one of these super easy, homemade chocolate treats for V…
If there’s one time of year you’ll find me getting crafty with the kids , it’s around Valentine’s Day. But only under two conditions: 1) I get to sip wine while we craft and 2) the craft involves treats. These printables, crafts, and rec…
Are you hungry, Hunger Games fans? Don't be prim--just dig right into this gorgeous box of gourmet truffles from Vosges , inspired by the Capitol of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games world. Opulence, trinkets, and accoutrements wait within.…
It's no fun being that kid with food allergies who gets a chocolate Santa in your stocking, only to find your mom taking it away because there are no ingredients written on the foil. But it's probably worse being that mom. So we're happy…
We have featured so many helpful posts lately on Halloween treats, tricks, costumes and beyond, we wanted to put them all in one place. After all, we can't be the only ones who still have plenty to do--or uh, haven't gotten started?--whe…
We are T minus less than a week to Halloween, which means the pumpkin carving and decorating can begin! (I tend not to carve too early or we end up with saggy pumpkin eyes and mouths by the 31st.) So I love this idea which looks great an…
Though I always complain about the full-to-bursting sacks of candy my kids bring home on Halloween night, they just wouldn't be as excited by carrot sticks and apple slices. With that in mind, I try to buy treats from companies who take …
Last week we talked apple treats , and this week it's pumpkin time. You're picking pumpkins this year, right? If only from the grocery store? Now all you have to do is seed, peel, and cube your pumpkin. Then roast and puree the pumpkin f…
Most of the Halloween candy I eat is pilfered from my kids' bags when they aren't looking. But if you'd like to give--or get--some chocolate treats that are much more grown up than snack-sized bars, check out what we've unearthed for Hal…
Well, wasn't I delighted to walk into my local bodega and see a brand new treat from Justin's Organic Peanut Butter staring back at me from the counter. Okay, my thighs weren't delighted, but I sure was. Move over Reese's: I love you but…
Magic Chunks are delicious, all-natural, wheat-free, and sometimes dairy-free. And my kids and I love them. Pull up a chunk and let me tell you why. [Don't miss an exclusive discount after the jump!] Magic Chunks happened quite by accide…
Chocolate is delicious, but brown can get so blah during a pastel-pretty holiday. These all-natural bunnies are a great way to think pink without downing a single drop of dye. Our pals at Nutty Steph's have crafted a line of yummy bunnie…
Every year at this time, I get lured into buying way-too-many packages of those brightly colored Easter Peeps. And though I have no problem consuming sugar, even I can only eat a few of them before I get the jitters. So, I've pulled toge…
It's just a few days until Passover, and this awesomely clever craft idea offers one fun way to get the kids excited . Besides promising them matzoh sandwiches in their lunch for a week. We love this Passover Matzoh House found at Epicur…
Gift baskets have a bit of a bad reputation. Most of them reek as corporate or impersonal, which are the last things you want your sweetie to think about your gift on Valentine's Day . But then there's New York Mouth , which is doing suc…
Macarons are all the rage these days, and certainly not to be confused with those big coconut things that one eats at Passover and generally stay in your stomach until oh, June. The difference is, macarons are melt-in-your-mouth deliciou…