Category: cool mom eats
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Friday, February 26, 2016
Friday Show and Tell
Happy Friday! Today I have just a couple things to share for Show and Tell today.
First, here are some articles I wrote for Cool Mom Eats. (The fries are awesome, by the way.)
And, a few quick Netflix shoutouts! Happy Valley has a second season (woohoo!) and it will be on Netflix on March 16. And DAREDEVIL. Season 2 is almost here, coming March 18! We can’t wait!
That’s it! Short and sweet! Have a great weekend and, as always, if you have something to share please leave it in the comments!
I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team, which means they send me cool stuff from time to time. For the record, I would be addicted to Netflix in spite of said cool stuff.
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Saturday, February 13, 2016
Friday Show and Tell…on Saturday!
Happy Weekend! I meant to write up this Show and Tell yesterday but…well…NBC Nightly News (!!!) came to our home to film the kids and me making dinner, while interviewing me about the “natural” food labels. It was awesome and a really fun experience, although now that it’s done, I think I’d rather not watch it. 😉 If it looks like the story will air, I will of course let you all know. All I know right now is it will probably air early next week. You never know in the news world!
So, here’s what I was going to share yesterday…
I was recently introduced to the company A Heirloom, a husband-and-wife team based in Brooklyn that makes beautiful cutting boards and other handmade items. I’m pretty much addicted to cutting boards, so this company is right up my alley. Among my favorite A Heirloom items are the state-shaped boards, cocktail muddlers, and cake stands. A Heirloom graciously sent me the thin based maple cake stand and it is, quite simply, lovely. My cake stand is 10 inches in diameter and about 5 1/2 inches tall. They also have larger 14-inch cake stands as well as mini 4-inch cake stands. If you’re looking for a great gift option or are addicted to cutting boards like me, be sure to check them out!
And I have a bunch of articles over at Cool Mom Eats you should check out, too!
- 6 kid-friendly, non-meat sources of protein and ideas for how to prepare them.
- 6 easy breakfast for dinner recipes that go way beyond pancakes.
- Skinny snack dips”¦ so that you can eat more chips, of course.
- How to make tea eggs with kids for Chinese New Year. (You need to check these out…so pretty!)
That’s it for today. See you tomorrow with the weekly menu! And, as always, feel free to share whatever you like in the comments!
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Categories: cool mom eats, fab faves, show and tell, the goods Tags: a heirloom, cool mom eats, show and tell |
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Friday, January 15, 2016
Show and Tell, including a couple of Netflix addictions for your viewing pleasure
Happy Friday! It’s been a few weeks since the last Show and Tell and it’s fun to be back. I love sharing links!
First, Netflix. There are two shows we must discuss.
#1: The Great British Baking Show. Over the last few months I’ve frequently seen articles about how everyone loves The Great British Baking Show on PBS, and yet I resisted. It’s like when the Harry Potter books came out, I didn’t buy into the hype. In fact, I fought the hype. But when I finally gave in, well, I realized it wasn’t hype because Harry Potter is the greatest thing of all time. My experience with The Great British Baking Show has been similar. While nothing can be like Harry Potter, I will admit that this PBS baking show from Britain is 100% completely lovable and addictive and lives up to the hype. The first season is on Netflix, so Nate and I turned it on while wrapping presents on Christmas Eve. We were hooked after the first episode. It’s a great show. My only question is, why so much sponge cake, British people? There is so much sponge cake on this show. Copious amounts of sponge cake. As the saying goes, if you like sponge cake, you’ll love The Great British Baking Show. (You’ll still love the show even if you don’t like sponge cake, by the way.)
#2: Making a Murderer. Like Serial, Making a Murderer has taken the world by storm. If you haven’t watched it yet, prepare to not only be addicted but angered and perplexed and sad ALL THE TIME. I know, that doesn’t make it seem like I’m trying to get you to watch it, but I am. Really. Watch it. Just make sure you’re ready to stay up late and be a zombie for about a week.
As for food links, I have two for you this week:
- 5 Easy, Healthy Food Substitutions at Cool Mom Eats
- 3-Ingredient Cocktail Party Recipes at Cool Mom Eats
That’s it for today! And remember, Show and Tell is for the whole class! Share your own stuff in the comments. Especially if that stuff involves theories about Making a Murderer!!!
I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team, which means they send me cool stuff from time to time. For the record, I would be addicted to Netflix in spite of said cool stuff.
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Categories: cool mom eats, netflix Tags: cool mom eats, making a murderer, netflix, netflix stream team, the great british baking show |
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Friday, December 11, 2015
Friday Show and Tell: How To Make Pie Crust and So Much More
Happy Friday, everyone! I’ve have some stuff to share with you today that I’m excited about!
First, for Cool Mom Eats I wrote an article about how to make pie dough and pie crust, with photos and tips. After all the pie recipes this week, you’re definitely going to want to check it out! I also put together a roundup of eggnog recipes to get your holiday on.
Remember a few months ago how Cate was in charge of planning the weekly menu and making dinner every night? She and I wrote about the experience and the article just published on Babble.
I started writing for the website Alpha Mom! I’m going to be writing a monthly article with Cate sharing recipes kids should know how to cook before they leave home. We kicked things off with omelets!
Last but not least, To the Market featured me as a Tastemaker this week! I had a lot of fun working on this piece with them, be sure to check it out!
When it rains it pours…things have been busy for me lately! I’m sure they are with you, too, but be sure to share your own stuff with us in the comments!
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Categories: alpha mom, babble, cool mom eats, show and tell Tags: cooking with kids, how to make pie crust, show and tell |
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Friday, December 4, 2015
Friday Show and Tell
Happy Friday! December is my crazy month and I’ve been trying to not let it get to me…but yesterday I had my breaking moment. So, it’s time to refocus, breathe, breathe, and breathe some more. I’m tempted to simply buy everyone goats for Christmas so that at least I don’t have to worry about Christmas shopping. Seems like a good plan to me!
Okay, food links! I have just two this week:
- Remember last summer how Cate was in charge of dinner for a week? The article that she and I worked on for Babble just published! Be sure to check it out! My 10-Year-Old Was in Charge of Dinner for a Week…and it was brilliant!
- On Cool Mom Eats: Weekend Toast: Hot buttered rum recipe, with or without booze, to keep everyone cozy this winter.
That’s all I’ve got this week. Short and sweet! As usual, please feel free to share whatever you like in the comments for Show and Tell!
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Categories: babble, cool mom eats, show and tell Tags: hot buttered rum, kids cooking, show and tell |
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Friday, November 27, 2015
Friday Show and Tell: Happy Day After Thanksgiving!
Happy Day After Thanksgiving! I hope you are all sufficiently stuffed. I know I am. Before we get on with this week’s Show and Tell, I need to tell you about my turkey this year. I spatchcocked it. And dry brined it. And roasted it in mayo. And it was PERFECT. So perfect, in fact, I am going to do a whole post about the process. In related news, I was so inspired by my podcast interview with Kate Lebo earlier this week I ended up making all of our pies from scratch. And it was good. So good. Anyway, more posts to come on all of that, but for today how about some links and TV shows?
First off, food links. For Cool Mom Eats I dug up some really delicious turkey leftover recipes, perfect for this weekend! And, on Babble this month, I kinda went crazy with the kids’ food art.
- For Cool Mom Eats: How to use leftover turkey in the most delicious ways.
- For Babble: Toy Story Food Art: Wheezy Cheese and Crackers
- For Babble: Rainbow Fraggle Rock Cupcakes
As I mentioned before, I’m wiped out after cooking all week, so we’re just gonna relax today. Much of that relaxing is going to involve getting caught up on The Voice and watching Netflix. Nate and I started Jessica Jones last night after the kids went to bed. We keep hearing how awesome that show is and, one episode in, I think it just might live up to the hype. Oh, and one more fun Netflix thing! ‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving…when a big box of funny goodies from Netflix arrived on our doorstep celebrating the new Care Bears & Cousins series. (The package included scrunchies. I don’t know if I can forgive Netflix for introducing scrunchies to my girls. Anna hasn’t stopped wearing them since Wednesday. Oh my.) I totally loved Care Bears as a kid (I had the Cheer Bear plush toy!), so it will be fun to watch it with the kids. Hug it out! 🙂
That’s it! Go eat some leftovers. And more pie. And, as always, comment with your own show and tell!
I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team, which means they send me cool stuff from time to time. For the record, I would be addicted to Netflix in spite of said cool stuff.
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Friday Show & Tell
Happy Friday! Soccer season is over around these parts, so I’m looking forward to our first weekend with nothing on the calendar. Sadly I think most of that free time will be spent cleaning the disaster that is our house!
There is a lot to share today. Ready, set, GO!
I have a bunch of food links for today, most of them perfect for Thanksgiving!
- How to make the best turkey gravy on Cool Mom Eats
- 7 Awesome Stuffing Recipes on Cool Mom Eats
- Easy Turkey Recipes and Tips on Cool Mom Eats
- Kid-Made Snack: Bagel Snowmen on Babble (these are SO cute and easy!)
- Recipe for Nate’s Great-Grandmother’s Creamed Onions on Babble
And, before we go, just want to share two great causes quickly. It’s the giving season!
When Cate was in preschool many moons ago, there was a really wonderful group of moms in that classroom. We were all very different from one another but everyone got along beautifully. One of the moms, Rachel Lorkin, had a baby around that time, a little boy named Luke with chromosome 15q duplication. Rachel has an Etsy shop where she sells some of her artwork, which serves as a respite in her otherwise hectic life. From now through December, 100% of the sale price on any of her items will go to the Chromosome 15q Duplication Aliance, an organization that supports research and kindness for families like Rachel’s. If you’ve started your holiday shopping, check it out! It’s a great cause! (The robots on canvas are RIDICULOUSLY cute.)
Second, last week I had the chance to be a guest judge for a high school speech tournament at an non-profit called Reality Changers here in San Diego. It is absolutely astounding what this non-profit is doing for kids from disadvantaged backgrounds to help get them into college. I was very impressed and loved meeting a few of the kids in the program. If you’re in San Diego and looking for a non-profit to get involved with, definitely check out the volunteer opportunities at Reality Changers. If you’re not in San Diego and would like to support the program with a donation, click here.
That’s it from me today. If you have anything you’d like to share, please do!
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Hi! My name is Jane Maynard and you've landed yourself on my blog, This Week for Dinner™. Every Sunday I share a weekly menu...and count on you to share yours! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
