This week we gathered a group of NYC bloggers to talk Back to School trends. One trend we are really pushing is the lunch makeover. We're encouraging moms and dad to dump the processed food in favor of real, nutritious fare. We enlisted the help of Amie Valpone, of ...read more
Perfect for your summer 4th of July Celebration, I'm sharing an exciting salad from Stonyfield's recipe pages. Because we can all use a great summer salad. We're loving all the healthy ingredients in this enticing summer salad. Whenever we can cut out the mayo we do--this ...read more
In a few weeks I'll be on hand to interview the next celebrity mom that will be the face of Got Milk? And right now, I'm working with the Milk Mustache team at BlogHer. So it's a perfect time to talk about milk recipes. This week I posted about my own at home smoothies. Since ...read more
It's Blueberry picking time. And while most blueberry recipes revolve around baked goods, we've got something different to share. First, a few sentences singing the praises of this lovely fruit. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, improve memory function and reduce the ...read more
Tips for cooking the perfect burger have arrived! Have you been serving unevenly cooked burgers or worse, charred beef? Yuck. The fine editors at Dash have solutions in their July issue and we're highlighting them for this week's Friday Food. Chipotle Burger by: dash Chipotle ...read more
We're sharing a cupcake recipe and a chance to win an amazing trip to the Emmys. But first the cupcake. Summer makes me think about lemonade. Duncan Hines'?? Lemonade Cooler Cupcakes are refreshing and zesty for those hot summer days. Ingredients: 1 box (18.25 ounces) Duncan ...read more
We just love new food trends. And when you combine food trend reporting at a hot restaurant? Well, we are in heaven.Vlasic invited us to join in the roll-out of its new farm-fresh product, the Farmer's Garden by Vlasic pickles. They hosted an event at the David Burke Kitchen, ...read more
Are you overdue for some quality time with the girls? REDBOOK has declared National Happy Hour on Saturday, June 18, encouraging women across the country to reconnect with their girlfriends, take a moment away from their husbands and kids, and throw a party with effortless ...read more
What's beter than a S'more? Nothing I can think of--especially by a campfire. With any luck, I'll be enjoying on today at the lovely Paws Up resort in Montana. We'll see how they interpret this classic. But my upcoming camping experience got me thinking about S'mores and I ...read more
California Pizza Kitchen contacted me to test out their new Roasted Vegetable Salad. I'm a huge fan of this restaurant chain. Back when I was a college student, I was a secret shopper and this was one of my favorite assignments. I would dine, review and get a free meal plus $25. ...read more
At last week's Foodie Event, we got to play with purees. This Friday we're sharing our recipes. We teamed up with Petit Organics (an NYC purveyor of fresh organic purees) for our feature today. One of the favorites from the night, was Crostini with Apple Puree and Brie. This is ...read more
ATHENOS Greek Yogurt is made the Greek way, simply, with respect for ingredients. It's rich, and satisfying-ideal for mom to get supercharged for a busy day. Last week we featured a recipe where ATHENOS Greek Yogurt became a healthy substitute for mayonnaise. This week we want ...read more
I'm seriously addicted to Greek yogurt. Thick, satisfying and packed with nutritional value, this has become a staple in the Momtrends family diet. I don't enjoy milk, so I rely on ATHENOS to give me 30% of my calcium each morning. It helps me stay slim and energized. Now I'm ...read more
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner we think it appropriate to spice up your cooking with a secret ingredient--beer! Craft beers can liven up winter meals without having to rely on spices. Simply add beer to a recipe in lieu of broth, water or wine and you'll change ...read more
We're not the least bit Irish, but we can't help joining in the fun this time of year. Thankfully this holiday doesn't involve gifts or expensive planning. It is a great time to gather the kids in the kitchen to plan and execute a fun, family, St. Patty's meal. We relied on ...read more
Cheers to the Mocktail! Expecting moms don't have to miss out on the flavor and festiveness of a cocktail. They do need to skip the alcohol. A few weeks ago at the Cooking Experience event in NYC we learned about some new drinks that are booze-free and fun to drink. Mamarita 1 ...read more
