Posts for January 5th 2008

Quiz

How Much Do You Know About Hamburgers?

If you've been a devoted YumSugar reader since the early days, then you may remember that today is the anniversary of the day that the word hamburger first appeared in print.

If you've been a devoted YumSugar reader since the early days, then you may remember that today is the anniversary of the day that the word hamburger first appeared in print. A lot of you might know that the word is derived from a German word meaning "from Hamburg," but what else do you know about hamburgers? To celebrate the hamburger, we've put together a quiz that will test your hamburger IQ. Good luck! Source

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recipes

Modern Side: Orzo With Lemon and Parsley

One of my New Year's resolutions is to experiment with new ingredients.


One of my New Year's resolutions is to experiment with new ingredients. Orzo, the Italian rice shaped pasta, is on the top of my list. It's simple to make, easily flavored, and makes a great substitute for rice. In this recipe it's tossed with fresh chopped parsley and tart lemon zest. It would be marvelous with pork tenderloin or roast chicken. To check out the recipe, read more

Love It or Hate It

Fingerprint Drink Tray: Love It or Hate It?

I've recently started collecting serving trays.


I've recently started collecting serving trays. They are wonderful for transporting food at dinner parties and make delightful gifts. However, one drink tray I will not be adding to my collection is this fingerprint drink tray. It has ugly bumps specially designed to fit your fingertips. It may seem practical, but the molded fingers really gross me out. They remind me of a dead zombie's hand coming out of a tomb. What do you think? Would you bring this tray home?