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…
With the new year here we know we're not the only ones thinking about how make better food choices--not just for us, but for our kids. Of course we know that we're not going do a 180 overnight with our eating habits (boy, we love our Sun…
As someone who has greatly increased my Starbucks consumption as of late, I was thrilled to hear the news that this week, they introduced $1 reusable cups to help cut down all that paper waste. Starbucks is definitely on a roll with it's…
We food bloggers are a prolific crop. Here, I've narrowed it down to my favorite nine (and, yes, I've shamelessly included myself), and I've asked them to all share a favorite recipe that they posted this year. Some of them are moms, som…
Whether you're cozying up with family or hosting a big New Year's party, New Year's Eve calls for party food that's easy, potentially kid-friendly, but also elegant for us cool parents. High maintenance? Nah. We've got New Year's Eve eat…
I love candy. But being a bit of a candy connoisseur, I'm very particular about my sugar. Personally, I like a combination of sweet and sour, with just the right amount of gummy. But it's hard to know what will delight someone's particul…
Now that I have kids, breakfast has become my favorite meal of Christmas day. I want it to feel special--a quiet, cozy time to wind down after a whirlwind of gift opening and before a whirlwind of family--but making a special Christmas b…
Well, we here are beyond happy to know that the world is still around today, Mayan calendar apocalypse warnings notwithstanding. It would be so wrong for it all to end before we get a chance to dig into Season 3 of Downton Abbey. So we w…
Shipping time is running out and shopping time is ticking down , but there's still plenty of time to whip up an edible gift handmade with love. These holiday treats are easy enough to make with the kids' help--and so much easier than dra…
I admit it. I used to settle for a cup of coffee from just about anywhere, then quickly douse it with milk and sweetener. Then I had a proper cup of joe, which was like the pigeon describing a hot dog to the duck in Mo Willem's beloved T…
While there's no shortage of ideas for food gifts around the holidays (we even have six of them you can make yourself, in our Holiday Gift Guide ), here's one more I absolutely adore. But no, you can't make them yourself. And that's okay…
Need a quick hostess gift that doesn't require wrapping? We think a gourmet box for foodies is always in good taste. Especially when it gives back a little too. Yes, we already delivered a spiffy round-up of amazing gift subscription ser…
These days, I look for a cocktail that's just as tasty without the spirits. (Ah, how times have changed.) I like having yummy drinks on hand for pregnant friends, kids, and those who steer clear of alcohol. And I've figured out that the …
If you ask me, the best part of the holiday season are the holiday cookie recipes. Holiday cookies are affordable and easy to make, they never fail to make everyone happy, and they always give us a good reason to get together with friend…
Hanukkah is around the corner. That means it's time to get our best latkes recipe on! The humble potato pancake is a traditional Hanukkah food loved by Jews and non-Jews alike, and with good reason. Who can resist crispy fried cakes of s…
Big boxes are good. Little blue boxes are sometimes better. But gift boxes that arrive in the mail every month are maybe the best way to remind the folks you love that they're always on your mind. Whether you have a favorite foodie, a be…
I can't be the only parent who's swiped my kids' squeezable fruit pouches. I love fruit so much, I could be a fruitarian with very little prompting. And now there's a fruit pouch for us grown folks, with some decidedly grown-up flavors. …
I love cookbooks. I've never once turned out a dish that looks anything like sumptuous food photos, but a gal can dream, can't she? Especially around the holidays--oh, to be that hostess. Since I despise ingredient lists longer than Home…
I have this inkling that gourmet marshmallows just may be the new macaron (which was the new whoopie pie which was the new cupcake). And when you see the flavors like the ones from Wondermade, you are going to agree with me completely. W…
A few years back we admitted our collective devotion to Biscoff cookies--you know, those ones you get on the airplanes?--and it turns out we were not alone. Since then we've discovered the joy of Biscoff cookie spread, and now we're droo…
Sure, I may be a nerdy health-food mama, but Halloween doesn't faze me too much. A candy binge one day a year is no biggie--especially with so many all-natural candy options and fun home recipes for yummy, wholesome Halloween treats . St…
I'm already a big fan of the Honest Tea drink pouches for kids, which are a special treat around my house. But now they've made a big adjustment to the ingredients which means these already healthy drinks for kids now have even less suga…
Boo! Does talk of "natural" candy bars scare you? I promise to not encourage you to swap kiddo's peanut butter cups for carob covered apple rings (made from locally grown fruit--ha!). Nope, no silly tricks like that here. Just a bunch of…
I'm not much of a cookie aficionado, but Halloween brings out the baker in me. (It also brings out the witch in me, but that's for another post.) In honor of my favorite cookie-making holiday, we've found the cutest, yummiest Halloween t…