Category Archives: cool food

Visiting Orlando, Part 1: Where to Buy Groceries

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cool Mum

Over Christmas, we spent five weeks in Orlando (my hometown) with friends and different extensions of the Cool Fam. When planning our trip, my first concern was food of course! What would I do without my beloved Trader Joe’s? The … Continue reading →

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Casa Barilla: Pasta in Central Park and VIP Andrea Bocelli Tickets!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Cool Mum

Yesterday I took the Cool Kids to Casa Barilla, which is basically Pasta Heaven set up in Central Park for a few days. We arrived a little after the published start time of 10am. The doors weren’t open yet, so … Continue reading →

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We’re Cuckoo for Coconut Milk

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Cool Dad

Look out, Cool Mum! There’s a new CM in the house, and I think it’s pretty cool, too – best when ice cold, actually. I’m ramblin’ on about Trader Joe’s Coconut Milk. Honestly, it’s CM’s fault, too: She introduced me … Continue reading →

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First Time Cooking a Whole Chicken — A Spiritual Experience!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Cool Mum

The Cool Grandmums are going to be so proud. I purchased a whole chicken at Trader Joe’s (organic, free-range of course) instead of the bag of frozen chicken breasts yesterday! This is part of my quest to eat foods that … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Learning to Like Red Meat

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cool Mum

The Cool Fam’s 5-times-daily pile of dishes in the sink just got a little greasier. My whole job these days seems to be cooking and handwashing dishes for myself and the 3 males in my household, so more grease in … Continue reading →

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