As BuzzSugar pointed out, NBC reran The Office's holiday special last night. To relive the big laughs and good times, the hubby and I decided we would suck it up and do what YumSugar reader Kjell suggested. Yes that's right, we decided to brave it and actually try a Nogasake.

So we picked up some of Bud's eggnog (one of my favorite brands - super rich and creamy) and a small bottle of Gekkeikan sake. Then we went home, waited for The Office to begin, and made ourselves a drink. To learn how my experience was, read more

People ask me all the time, what is your favorite dessert? I hate the question because I never really know what to say. It's too hard for me to decide on just one dessert when I love them all so much. That's why I am dying to make this cake recipe. Chocolate. Peanut butter. Cream Cheese. Butterfingers. Need I say more? To make this heavenly dessert, read more

Imagine this: you're out shopping and you get this wild craving for ice cream. Fresh ice cream. Actually, make that, fresh ice cream in your favorite flavor. Normally you would have to settle for a scoop from Baskin Robbins or stop and pick something up from the store, but not anymore.

Thanks to the crazy scientists over at MooBella, you can now walk up to a machine, choose your favorite flavor (vanilla, mocha and caramel to name a few), pick your favorite topping (cookies, M&Ms, etc.), insert your 3 bucks and then 45 seconds later have a perfectly fresh cup of ice cream. Fresh as in mixed, flash-frozen, and aerated all in 45 seconds.

CNNMoney.com Reports:

All the ingredients are modular and sealed in hygienic pouches. The computer that controls the process is based on the Unix operating system, and the machine is programmed to report instantly, using wireless Internet, when it needs supplies or maintenance.

I've read that it tastes really smooth, creamy and delicious. Unfortunately, they've only got two vending machines operating right now and they're both in the Boston area. So if you live near one, try it out and let us all know how it is!

Yumsugar reader, mrs_smith, recently posted one of my favorite Cooking Light recipes in the Kitchen Goddess group. I've made this recipe a ton of times and was actually thinking about posting the recipe here, but mrs_smith beat me to it! We both highly recommend you make this yummy yet simple soup. For the recipe, read more

Right now, while we're all bundled up and cozy, everyone south of the equator is shedding off layers and celebrating summer. In fact, Christmas Day in Australia can often reach temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

So while we're inside stuffing ourselves to keep warm, our friends in Australia are headed to the beach, gathering around the Christmas Bush (a native plant with red flowering leaves) and snacking down on Christmas pudding. To make your own version of a traditional Australian Christmas pudding, read more

As much as I hate to admit it, winter has arrived. I can't leave the house without wearing at least two long sleeved layers, stuffing a scarf and a pair of gloves into my over sized handbag, and throwing a jacket over my arm. There are some perks to winter: steaming soups, cozy fires, and hot cocktails. Today's happy hour drink, with its steaming dark rum, is like a warm blanket in a mug.

Hot Buttered Rum
From Gourmet

2 cups water
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dark rum

1. Bring water, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan over moderately high heat.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve hot.

Makes 4 drinks.

Although I am not lucky enough to have personally eaten at Balthazar (one of New York City's hottest restaurants), I am lucky enough to have received the gorgeous cookbook of the same name. The Balthazar Cookbook is a perfectly bound simple red book with 100 luscious color pictures and 40 b&w. In fact, the book is so gorgeous you will almost want to keep it out of the kitchen in fear that it will be ruined. However, if you did so, it would be a huge mistake. Nearly every recipe inside captures the energy and style of a French cafe - from goat cheese tarts to braised lamb shoulder, the recipes in this book are mouthwatering and tasty (if not a bit intensive). To learn how to make Balthazar's famous french fries (they serve more than 750 pounds of them each day), read more

My sister has invited all of her friends to the family cabin for a little rest, relaxation and snowboarding. Even though I won't be able to attend, she asked me to make her a big batch of soup, stew, or chili to serve on the night they arrive. She's going to serve her meal in this flame colored (the one on top) over-sized soup pot.

This one pot meal has to be hearty, hot and easy to transport. So we're off to the market to search for the best soup, stew, or chili recipe that will feed a crowd and travel well. Post your recipes in the recipe section of TeamSugar and be sure to tag them with "One Pot Meal." If you discover anything interesting along the way (bowls to serve it in, beer to serve it with) post these finds in the Yum Market.

To learn more about posting your recipes or the Yum Market check out the geeksugar guide to saving on TeamSugar.