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Last year, we were having an outdoor birthday party for our oldest son at the local city pool. His parties are always a hit, not because we go overboard, but since his birthday always falls on Labor Day weekend, it's inevitably the first party of the school year. And since he's in a smaller private school where all the kids know each other, we make sure to invite all of the children in his class...26 kids and everybody showed up, with siblings and both parents in tow. Seventy-five people were coming...yikes! We needed food...lots and lots of food. Fruit and veggie platters were a must...plus plenty of candy (our son loves M&Ms) to keep the kids on an energetic sugar high. There was only one problem...how would we keep everything fresh in the scorching Florida heat?

The first of its kind in Australia, Ballarat-based Springhill Farm has created a new gluten-free baking kit for budding bakers and food sensitive kids. The Springhill Farm baking kit is the perfect gift for a child with food sensitivities, not only will it keep their tummys happy but will keep them entertained also.

Do your kids have a case of the post-holiday blues?

Once a month, The Daily Kool family gets together with a group of friends at the park for a great big picnic lunch. We have such a good time! We all split the cost of a pavilion, and each family is responsible for bringing one food dish and at least one game for the kids to play together. This has to be one of the best ideas we've ever had...just imagine an afternoon of fun in the sun, coupled with great friends, yummy food and our children's infectious laughter in the background. Did we mention the food? Imagine a picnic table filled with delectable delights...salads, dips, sandwiches, casseroles, desserts...the list goes on and on. The one thing that has always put a damper on our picnic is the sheer number of pests that inevitable try to horde in on our buffet. Seriously, folks...we're tired of constantly shooing flies away from our food...sure, it gives our arms a good workout, but this is just not the way we want to tone up our biceps. We needed to find a better way to protect our goodies.

What is green, white and red? Nope, not the Italian flag! It's this Layered Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Spread!

Introducing the Hot Swiss and Almond Spread! Just shred the cheese slices and follow the simple 3-step process.

Don't you just love the amazing taste and texture of feta cheese topped on your favorite salads and pizzas? Well now you can enjoy this magnificent Whipped Feta Spread with Walnuts on assorted NABISCO Crackers!

Chicken and peach kabobs never tasted this good before. Check out this easy, yet scrumptious recipe!

Uccello is a casual dining environment to enjoy great Italian cuisine.\n\nSome of the star dishes consist of the tender and juicy lamb shank and also not forgetting the must-try Osso Bucco. Great dining with great prices ranging from $8.90 to $32.00.

Love those really, really soft cookies you get at the store? Here's how to make 'em at home! Warning: This post contains a recipe for an incredibly sinful comfort food... If you ignore this warning and bake and eat these cookies (especially the all chocolate variation), you could doom your immortal soul for all of eternity! Well, maybe just your hips...

Cheese logs are a versatile and festive treat that are a welcomed addition to any event.

Spicy and creamy is how I describe this Pepperoncini Spread! I love pepperoncinis on pizzas and hot dogs!

This simple and flavorful appetizer is a great dish to have at parties and gatherings.

This Salsa Shrimp Dip has a nice crunchy and creamy texture. Made up of celery, PHILLY Neufchatel Cheese, salsa, and tiny shrimp, this dip is great for just about any occasion.

Peach and kiwi are such refreshing fruits, why not put them in your salsa and add some creamy cream cheese for an amazing bite?!

One of our girlfriends showed up to the event with a couple of bottles of wine and the cutest drink coasters we've ever seen. These Drinkwear attachable flip flop coasters were the perfect party accessories for our gathering. Designed to fit on the base of most stemware, Drinkwear flip flop coasters stay appropriately attached to the "foot" of your glass. The EVA foam rubber material keeps stemware secure as you mingle and is easy to hand wash clean. The best part? Each one of us was able to identify our wineglass with our own flip flop style. They are simply adorable!

Summer vacation is finally here, and if you haven't done it already, it's definitely time to break out the barbecue grill. Many childhood memories feature Dad commanding our little charcoal grill, while the rest of us frolicked in the pool. Unfortunately, his skills were pretty much limited to puck...achem, hamburgers and hot dogs. The side dishes more than made up for it, though...particularly Mom's amazing pasta salad. Besides, it's more about the joy of being in the company of family than about the food, especially for the kids...yeah, right!

Every year, the summer is filled with picnics, barbecues and other casual gatherings for The Daily Kool family. Most of these get-togethers are pot-luck events where everyone brings a dish for the guests to share. Needless to say, tables are always filled with a ton deviled eggs, fruit platters, sandwiches and cupcakes galore. So much for shedding those last few (okay, or forty) pounds...sigh. Since most of us tend to bring homemade items as opposed to pre-made trays, we are always looking for convenient travel caddies to hold our food.

If you love the taste of cheesecakes, brownies and pies, then you'll probably love this delightful Cream Cheese Brownie Pie.

Love variety and choices as much as I do? Then you'll love these Mix 'n Match Party Cheese Balls.