I wait all summer for peach season to begin and, once it does, there's no stopping me. Fresh peaches, grilled peaches, baked peaches. Plain peaches, sweet peaches, savory peaches. And--the best part--peaches for breakfast, lunch, and din…
It's about to start--talk of back-to-school , sweaters, and other signs of fall--but, make no mistake: summer's going strong. The heat is still on and we've got seven refreshing gazpacho recipes to cool you down. It used to be that you c…
Nothing says summer to me like campfires and s'mores. Although being a city person, I can't say I spend as much time with campfires as I do with s'mores. Luckily, you don't need a bonfire either to enjoy the chocolate and melted marshmal…
Other than my morning cup of joe (like one of these iced coffee recipes, yum), I tend to drink water. But when the heat is on, I find myself craving lemonade, frosty coffee drinks, and other summer coolers. I can down icy drinks from Sta…
Whether you're exercising your brain or your body this summer , we've got the tech scoop on how to make it easier and more fun. Here are some of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. The only questi…
This week we found ourselves unexpectedly in need of a grill at a summer rental. We didn't want to invest a fortune --we apartment dwellers can't quite throw a few steaks on the grill in the middle of our living rooms. So I just love the…
The start of blueberry season has arrived, calling for easy, fabulous blueberry recipes that make delicious use of the little blue dynamo. Grab several pints--since it's peak season, you'll need some to nosh on naked (the berries, not yo…
Earlier this week it was fun finding some of the most beautiful Fourth of July printables and decor , and now for you DIY'ers, I've rounded up fun Fourth of July crafts so you can celebrate America's 236th birthday party in style. Whethe…
The best party recipes for occasions like the Fourth of July, are simple party recipes that allow you enjoy the celebration too. These festive treats are just that easy. You can even have little ones help with the prep work, while older …
It's no secret that my Cool Mom Picks cohorts and I are fans of the smart folks at Martha Stewart. (And it's not just because they're fans of Cool Mom Picks, too!) So you can imagine how excited we were to learn that they've launched a f…
Gourmet gifts make great Father's Day gifts for any dad, at least in our families. It's hard not to be thrilled by a little something sweet (or salty or sour or beer-y) to go with that sentimental card. Here, a few tasty Father's Day pic…
Mothers Day brunch is one of my favorite traditions. However ever since having kids, Mother's Day poses a conundrum. I want it to be my day, which means not doing anything for anybody, but I also want to treat my own mama, and that requi…
Whether you're hosting a seder or awaiting the Easter bunny, one thing's for sure: you're about to be knee deep in hard-boiled eggs. Recipe alert! Here are 5 deliciously clever ideas for enjoying all of those eggs, once they've completed…
Got the winter squash blahs? Now that big mama nature has sprung spring on us, we get to look forward to a wider variety of fresh vegetables at the market. My favorite way to celebrate the bounty of Spring is to make homemade veggie chip…
Cake pop mania is going strong! Cute cake on a stick. Yes, please. Made popular by baking genius Bakerella , cake pops are now everywhere, from every food blog (I dare you to find one without a cake pop post) to Starbucks. When cake pops…
Making homemade baby food may be as easy as 1-2-3 (prep! cook! puree!), but it takes time. And let's be honest, it's not easy to stay excited about pureeing carrots. Again. If you're going to invest some of your precious free moments mak…
We are so excited to welcome Stacie of One Hungry Mama to the Cool Mom Picks team! We've admired her common sense, approachable, clever posts about food and cooking for ages now. This is the first of her weekly niblets of food-related co…
If you're anything like me, your diet consists of the meal you've made for yourself and then all the leftovers you nibble off your kids' plates while you clean up the dishes. So if your New Year's resolution is to eat healthier and be a …
My kids are more than eager to help in the kitchen, but there's only so much they can do with a big dull butter knife and a spoon as long as their arm. Fortunately, since discovering these cool kid-size kitchen utensils, our nightly dinn…
I have discovered that fooling your friends into thinking you are a culinary goddess is fairly easy. All it really takes is having trustworthy taste buds, a few signature dishes and a willingness to share. Honestly, the majority of my mo…
I feel fortunate to have three kids who absolutely love sushi and will attack a plate of it as if it is a pile of french fries. But beyond that, I haven't cooked much Japanese food at home--I am pretty sure they'd love the noodles, the c…
Ironically, even though I'm the one who's supposed to being "honored" for Mother's Day I end up being the one working my butt off putting together a brunch for everyone else. But, before I hang streamers for my pity party I must say that…
Sprucing up for spring usually doesn't include my kitchen utensil container, but I have long been a convert of silicone spatulas. And these swirly, pretty, funky spatulas are exactly what my kitchen needs right now. Silicone spatulas are…
A year ago, I never would have thought I'd be excited about weekly meal planning. I was far too cool and spontaneous to be one of those people who actually planned what dinner we would be eating a day in advance. Please. What a silly mam…