Wines We Tried (and Loved!) This Week


Updated 01/27/12 3:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

In some ways, sipping the world's wines can be a hopeless endeavor; there's so much wine out there that we could sample wine all day long and still get nowhere near tasting everything. That doesn't mean we won't try! From an Italian Prosecco to once-in-a-lifetime 1983 Château Mouton Rothschild, here are some memorable wines we quaffed this week, as well as reasons why we loved them.

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Get the Dish: Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes


Updated 01/27/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Have you ever wondered how to make a signature dish at one of your favorite restaurants? Well, get excited because our video series Get the Dish teaches you how it's done! When it comes to cupcakes, there's nothing like Magnolia's classic vanilla cupcake. It's the treat that started the cupcake craze — so we went inside their bakery in LA to learn the technique to making perfectly delicious cupcakes. Watch the video now to see how it's done, and print out the recipe here.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day With an Indoor Picnic For Two


Updated 01/27/12 1:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ditch the überfancy dinner this Valentine's day and enjoy your meal on the floor! Throw down a big comfy blanket and lots of pillows to turn your living room into a romantic indoor picnic (or if you want to get really creative, build a fort for two!). Play a classic romantic movie (we suggest An Affair to Remember or Casablanca) on your laptop and serve a picnic-inspired menu, loaded with aphrodisiacs. Click through for our romantic indoor picnic suggestions. Source: Thinkstock

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Savory Sight: Soup-Filled Dumplings


Updated 01/27/12 11:00 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 0 comments

National Soup Month is still going strong and these soup-filled dumplings from coltkels are perfectly relevant, and sound incredible.

I have an intense love for dumplings. You will rarely ever find a time when I am not craving them. My favorite dumpling place is in downtown Sydney so I couldn’t think of a better time to plan a visit for myself and my friend, who had never tried them. I originally found this place because my favorite magazine, Time Out Sydney, rated them ‘the best dumplings’ in Sydney and I had to find out. Let me tell you they weren’t only the best dumplings in Sydney but the best dumplings I have ever had, and my opinion didn’t change the second time around.

For more on the story of soup dumplings, visit her blog, and upload your awesome food photos and stories to our Savory Sights community group.

Link Time: What's New in Fast Food


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20 Killer Vegetarian Appetizers


Updated 01/27/12 9:50 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

With game day season in full swing, there are a multitude of reasons why it's time to dig deep and find some killer appetizers to pull out of your pocket. But this year, for various reasons (among them, health, budget, and more sustainable eating), there are sure to be at least a few partygoers who are passing on the poultry, meat, and seafood this year. Thankfully, we've got an array of vegetarian options so superb that no one will be missing out on the meat at all! For a sampling of stellar veggie-forward starter ideas, keep reading.

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