Time For a Treat: Calories in the Most Popular Sorbets


Updated 02/06/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Calories in Popular Sorbet Brands

Like popsicles, sorbets can satisfy your sweet tooth without busting your caloric bank. They are usually made with fruit and a dash of sugar — perfect for when you crave dessert but don't want to indulge in a scoop of ice cream. I'm a fan of all kinds of frozen treats, but I like sorbet best when I want to beat the heat. The light, refreshing dessert is the perfect remedy for any Summer Read more

Oprah Says Ciao!


Updated 12/01/07 6:58 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 24 comments

Ciao Bella Sorbet Makes Oprah's Favorite Things List

Yesterday Oprah announced her yearly Favorite Things list. It's chock full of great gift items — um hello, I want that crazy fridge! — but there's one thing that you can run out and get yourself: Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbetto. "I love it because the flavor is just so refreshing," said Oprah, and well, I couldn't agree with her more. The ingredients are all natural and the blood orange Read more

Happy Hour: Blood Orange Sorbet Margarita


Updated 10/26/11 1:53 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blood Orange Sorbet Margarita Recipe

San Francisco has seen some of its warmest days this year in the past week. And in what I'd like to call exceptional timing, a rather generous shipment of gelato arrived at my doorstep. It was as though some frozen dessert fairy godmother heeded my call for a bracing heat-quencher. I could've simply dug in with a spoon, but my happy hour spirit got the best of me. I took Ciao Bella's advice and Read more

Dessert Meets Happy Hour: Sorbet With Citrus Vodka and Lime Zest


Updated 03/22/12 5:12 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Sorbet With Vodka and Lime Zest

If you happen to find yourself in need of a fast but sexy dish to close out a meal, try the simple combination of sorbet and vodka. It works particularly well for large parties on warm days. While it may not be kid-friendly, you can always opt to simply leave out the vodka and still enjoy a scoop or two of sorbet with lime zest. This combination of ingredients has been my mother's go-to dinner Read more

Buzz Blabber: The Chuck Finale Divides Fans


Updated 02/05/12 3:05 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Chuck Series Finale Fan Review

Popular TV shows brought mixed emotions to commenters this week. From saying goodbye to Chuck to the new episodes of Grey's Anatomy and The Vampire Diaries, we pulled together some of your reactions to get the full scoop. It's time to get caught up on the talk of the town this week! The end of Chuck brought mixed reviews "I am satisfied with the episode in general, but as a finale not so much. Read more

Ways to Include Less Dairy in Your Diet


Updated 08/25/11 10:43 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Easy Dairy Substitutions

Eating too much dairy can cause a number of issues for people such as tummy troubles, congestion, and acne, so if you're trying to cut back on the amount of dairy in your diet, here are some ways to do it. Skip the cheese on your burger. Eating a hamburger not only avoids dairy, but it also saves you about 100 calories. Pour almond milk in your cereal. It's deliciously creamy, lactose-free, and Read more

Guilt-Free Frozen Treats


Updated 08/21/11 9:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Guilt-Free Frozen Treats

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Sorbets, ice cream sandwiches, and other healthy frozen desserts By Molly Raisch, Prevention Ice cream is the perfect remedy to steamy, hot weather, but sometimes the calorie counts on the carton are downright scary. That's why we found frozen desserts that don't melt under scrutiny. These healthy treats get our Read more