Posts for July 26th 2008

weekly recap

What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap

PartySugar sneaks into the kitchen to make croutons with Top Chef competitor Ryan Scott.

dinner

Duck, It's What's For Dinner

Last weekend, I met up with some friends at a nearby butcher shop.

Last weekend, I met up with some friends at a nearby butcher shop. The place is known for quality meats, and on this particular morning the duck legs looked mighty tasty. So I picked up a pair of them and went home for a cooking adventure.

I came across a recipe for roasted duck breast, but I adapted it to suit the legs. However, as much as I love dark meat, I think breasts would actually have been a better choice. It's a nice pairing of fresh plums and duck, and actually comes together in a short amount of time. To see how to put it together for yourself, read more

Guess Who

Name That Dish!

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the majority of you love oysters.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the majority of you love oysters. Pictured below is a classic dish that features the briny shellfish. Do you know what it's called?

Name That Dish!

Love It or Hate It

Collapsable Colander: Love It or Hate It?

I love bright and colorful kitchen accessories, so imagine my delight when I stumbled upon these folding colanders ($22.89).


I love bright and colorful kitchen accessories, so imagine my delight when I stumbled upon these folding colanders ($22.89).

They come in hot pink or neon green and fold into a square-shaped colander or lie completely flat for easy storage.

Considering I have a small kitchen with limited cabinet space, I love this functional colander. How about you?