Posts for June 9th 2007

what's yummy

What's Yummy This Week: YumSugar Weekly Recap

Don't miss this interesting gallery of families surrounded by a week's worth of food.

salads

Try Something New Side: Quinoa Salad With Mangos & Walnuts

Quinoa is a super trendy grain right now, especially amongst the health conscious crew - you know which crew I'm talking about those hip natural foods folks who shop at farmer's markets and are buddies with the fish guy at Whole Foods.

Quinoa is a super trendy grain right now, especially amongst the health conscious crew - you know which crew I'm talking about those hip natural foods folks who shop at farmer's markets and are buddies with the fish guy at Whole Foods. I don't consider myself a member, but every now and again I love a good salad full of distinctive flavors and fresh ingredients. This can be made for a picnic or barbeque, and pairs well alongside grilled meats and chicken. According to FitSugar it's a great source of protein as well. If you've never tried quinoa, you'll want to make this salad soon, so look at the recipe - just read more

Love It or Hate It

Champagne Flute Fountain: Love It Or Hate It?

There is something about the word combination champagne fountain that makes me incredibly excited.

There is something about the word combination champagne fountain that makes me incredibly excited. Endless flowing champagne is a fantasy I've entertained ever since I learned my mom had one at her wedding. However the champagne flute fountain isn't exactly what I had in mind. I love this idea though: you'll never confuse your glass with someone else's glass and these can double as a pretty cool decoration when filled with something creative like colored rhinestones or m&ms. What I hate about them is the gigantic price tag that registers over a $1000! In an ideal world I could afford them, but until then I'll add these flutes to my champagne fountain fantasies. What do you guys think of them? Champagne flute fountain: Love it or hate it?