recipes

Preparing and packing school lunches is a pain point for most moms. I know I’m not particularly keen on this monotonous Monday through Friday to do. Alas, it comes with the territory; and my son has adamantly sworn off cafeteria lunches “foreverrrrr—so I don’t really have a ...read more

It finally feels like fall in New York. Today was cool and crisp and bright and airy and refreshing. There was a welcome chill in the air--I actually curled up with my coffee and a buffalo-print blanket this morning (you know, for five seconds, before the kids NEEDED me). I ...read more

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the kids have returned to school, and the air has that crisp and cool edge to it, it's time to accept that summer is almost over. As much as I love the warm weather, I have to admit that I am ready to embrace fall with its colorful leaves, ...read more

I recently started adding spinach to my kids' morning waffles and pancakes. Of course, I told tell them that it's a healthy veggie turning their breakfast green. That would definitely sabotage my efforts--even though they still taste sweet and delicious. It is a simple way to ...read more

If you are anything like me, then you are furiously trying to soak up and hold on to the last bits of summer. I love grabbing my family and friends to have an impromptu end of summer beach or pool day. What's better than a refreshing cocktail while enjoying the sunshine? Not ...read more

I can not believe that I am saying this, because it is so hard to fathom, but summer is winding down. For many families, the school year has already begun! For more cocktails ideas, try this simple Vodka Watermelon cocktail at Take Time for Style. Fall is quickly approaching but ...read more

Marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers. Does dessert get any simpler or more classic? Tomorrow is National S'mores Day, and you better believe we'll be making some ooey-gooey melty dessert sandwiches to celebrate. Gimme S'more: Decadent Recipes to Try You can make them ...read more

Did you know that the peach is a part of the rose family?... Yeah, I didn't either until recently. And, apparently, almonds, plums, and apricots are too! So there you go... But I digress. The sweet, juicy, and fuzzy fruit conjures imagery of summertime in Georgia. And we're ...read more

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Red Baron. All opinions are our own. I just earned my "mom badge." Seriously, it's like Girl Scouts all over again, but this time I'm being rewarded for getting the kids to bed on time and making my family a delicious hot meal--that ...read more

July may have had National Ice Cream Day, but August has National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. And I'm a fan. My kids love baking fresh cookies and then sandwiching a big scoop of ice cream between two of them--while they're still warm, ooey-gooey, and hot from the oven. Needless to ...read more

Happy Waffle Iron Day! You ARE celebrating, right? If you're old-school like me, you've probably only ever made waffles in your waffle iron, but oh, OH there is so much more you can waffle! Have you hopped on this trend yet? There are even whole cookbooks and websites devoted ...read more

Photo by Ben Dearly Yum! This Kale and Ricotta Cheese Frittata is on our favorites list. We are finally almost settled into our new apartment after our move last month. As someone who likes to organize and put everything in its place, it has been a challenge to live out of boxes ...read more

Strawberry season has arrived. Those big, plump, juicy red delights are sweeter (and cheaper!) than ever. My kids eat strawberries all day, everyday, and I love incorporating them into my daily smoothies and salads... and in cocktail and champagne glasses! We're taking the ...read more

DONUT even try to tell me that you're not obsessed with doughnuts! Deep-fried and loaded with frosting and sprinkles, they're the perfect breakfast eat, dessert treat, or anytime sweet!... And they're definitely having a trendy moment in food right now. (Move over pretty pastel ...read more

Like most moms, I don't have a lot of time in the morning. Even though we're up and at 'em a good two hours before school (gotta love those early-rising toddlers!), I'm pretty much useless until I've had a few sips of coffee, my kids wake up starving and hangry, and somehow the ...read more

If there's one type of cuisine I can get behind, it's Mexican. If it was up to me, I'd eat it every night of the week. Lucky for me, my husband and I are on the same palatable page. Too bad my kids have yet to discover the joy of Mexican food. But I say, the spicier, the ...read more

Easter is a diet-free day in our home. You can just check your calorie-counting ways at the door if you plan on coming to my house on this special spring Sunday. Wear your comfy pants and bring your appetite, there's going to be some serious feasting and foodie-ing. Related: ...read more

Chips and dip... A match made in culinary heaven, a universally loved coupling, and the ultimate "uniter" of game fanatics (like my husband) and sports haters (like moi)... They go hand in hand (again, like me and my hubs!), flavor in flavor, and bite for bite. Clearly, I love ...read more

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, we’ve hit the midway point in the month, and it feels a lot more ferocious than cuddly and cute. Spring might technically be a few days away, but the snow on the ground and the temperature outside say otherwise. Winter is ...read more

Sundays were made for pancakes… and pajamas… and an endless cups of coffee. Yes, that pretty much describes my ideal weekend scenario. Throw in an afternoon nap, and I’m a happy mama. While my kids don’t always (or ever) cooperate with the nap portion of my Sunday plan, I’m ...read more

We've featured two amazing dishes by Gail Simmons in the past--Sweet Potato Dumplings with Honey, Goat Cheese, & Thyme, and Spinach & Feta Mini-Calzones. This week, we are thrilled to share another of Gail's recipes. To enter the Great Game Day Recipe Contest, consumers should ...read more

Super Bowl is this Sunday! Are you ready to cheer on your favorite team to victory? While we've already got you covered with some crowd-pleasing beer-based cocktails, we promise that these Super Bowl appetizers will be a touchdown. Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party at ...read more

Sometimes Mama needs coffee. Sometimes she requires wine. Other times, she turns to tea. Then there are those days when Mama absolutely, positively must get her hands on (and fork into!) a slice of rich, decadent, and mouthwatering chocolate cake. Oh, yes. This week has been a ...read more

Peanut butter. Love it or hate it (and I find that people usually fall into one boat or the other!), you can't deny that it's a convenient option. Creamy, crunchy, or whipped, it's got texture, flavor, and, best of all, protein! Paired with its BFF jelly or its other pal, ...read more

Plain or buttery. Kettlecorn or extra salt. There isn't a bad way to enjoy popcorn! But the same old method can get, well, old! In honor of National Popcorn Day today, we're sharing five simple ways to spice up your popcorn routine. Let's get popping! Popcorn is a mom's best ...read more

Holiday party season is here - whether you are hosting just a few or a large shindig, the last thing you want to do is to be sweating and stressing in the kitchen over your appetizers. So we've rounded up some of our favorite, make-ahead apps that are delicious and won't have you ...read more

Thanksgiving may be over, but fresh cranberries are still in season. Relatively inexpensive, these ruby gems are a delicious and festive addition to the holiday season. Plus, they are healthy too - cranberries are low in calories and low on the glycemic index,loaded with ...read more

As the weather gets cool and crisp, the cold weather drinks in our house ramp up - mugs of hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and tea start to appear to warm up hands and bellies. While I often make tea and hot chocolate in single servings, our apple cider usually comes from ...read more

Last night, Momtrends and POM Wonderful hosted an intimate group of New York City bloggers for an evening of cooking, cocktail-making, dining, and dishing with friends. 'Tis the season after all--Pomegranate season! Those juicy ruby red delights are finally back, just in ...read more

It's National Pizza Month and you don't have to twist my arm to celebrate this one. Because I am inundated with delicious options for this classic dish all year round, I wanted to see if I could make my own pizza without having to go through Seamless. This easy two ingredient ...read more

Do you wonder how to get kids to eat fish? I'm sharing my secrets. Like most things in parenting, it wasn't a quick fix or a secret recipe. Yep, friends, just as it is with potty training and manners, it takes time and effort (AKA parenting) to make it happen. That being said, ...read more

We are getting Spring Fever over here and what better way to celebrate the shift in the weather than with a refreshing mimosa bar? Here are a few tips to get you started on putting together your own. You need: Champagne and/or Prosecco Fun Sparkling Juices Elderflower Liquor ...read more

Are you hosting friends and family tomorrow? Or heading to someone else's house? Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow which means you may very well be joining 114.4 million of your closest friends cheering for your favorite team, yelling at the TV, and consuming large quantities of ...read more

Interview with Elizabeth LaBan Momtrends: What inspired you to write your first adult novel The Restaurant Critic’s Wife? Elizabeth: For years I thought about writing fiction, but it was so intimidating to consider writing an actual novel. When my husband and I lived in New ...read more