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The youthful all-encompassing onesie has certainly seen mixed emotions. I for one feel they are very beach-appropriate; the cute onesie is so easy to slip on and off and has a fun flair. On the streets they are more of a fashion risk. But, when worn with the right (minimal) accessories and a cool attitude, per Nicole Richie, they can look totally chic. Lastly, I would keep the look toned down and Read more
Chances are, if you celebrate Good Friday, you'll be enjoying fish for dinner tonight. Thus, I've found the perfect recipe for you. It's a healthful but elegant preparation of arctic char with a satisfying portion of mushrooms and arugula on the side. Lots of fresh herbs and red wine vinegar season the simple and scrumptious dish. It's sophisticated enough for entertaining, but so quick and Read more
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly! Today, Padma shares a recipe for Sauteed Cauliflower With Anise and Read more
How do tortas stack up when eaten in their country of origin, Mexico? Between the Bread does a little investigating. Since I'm mildly obsessed with spicy tortas, I couldn't let my first trip to Mexico end without trying a local sandwich. Though Zihuatanejo is more known for pozole and tacos al pastor, we heard good things about hole-in-the-wall Tortas Ziranda and hit it up for our last Read more
A delicious burger is like a work of art. The meat should be smoky and charred on the outside, but juicy and tender on the inside. The cheese should be melted, the condiments crisp and fresh, and the bun toasted, but soft. Once you've mastered the basic method, it's fun to get experimental with the ingredients. But before you can do that, you've got to learn how to make a traditional burger. Read more
Call it a 21-pie salute to the best pizzas our country has to offer. In honor of National Pizza Month, we've teamed up with our expert taste testers in NYC, Chicago, LA, and San Francisco to pinpoint our 21 favorite pizza places in four major cities. Read on, then eat up. YumSugar's Top 5 Pizzas Motorino: New York's East Village is lucky to have this neighborhood spot, which makes a memorable, Read more
Both bruschetta and crostini are Italian terms that relate to crispy bread. But what's the difference between the two of them? Crostini translates to "little toasts" and generally refers to small pieces of bread that are baked. These toasts are then topped with a variety of ingredients like cheese, vegetables, meat, or seafood. Bruschetta, on the other hand, is a larger piece of bread that is Read more
While it's easy to pick up a jar of roasted red peppers, it's nearly just as easy to make your own. You will need to pay a bit of attention while you roast them, so they don't get too charred, but in less than an hour, you will have fresh roasted peppers! They are great for sandwiches, pizzas, hummus, and even more delicious pureed and served as a pasta sauce. If you're ready to skip the aisle Read more
From hot dogs to halloumi and wild leeks to watermelon, just about every provision can be made more delicious on the grill. My recent obsession is fish; a short grill takes its delicate flavor profile for a wild ride, imparting a char and an intoxicatingly smoky aroma that can't be replicated. Another reason to love fish on the 'cue: the versatile protein also works well in an extensive range of Read more
To many Americans Neil deGrasse Tyson is the face of astrophysics and space science. As host of StarTalk Radio, host of NOVA scienceNOW, director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and frequent guest to shows like The Colbert Report and the Daily Show, he is a top proponent of space travel and making science relevant to all age groups. We'll get to know Neil even better when he stars as the host Read more
