Posts for February 27th 2012

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That's a Wrap — See the Hottest Oscars Hair, Makeup, Dates, Dresses, and More!

Red-carpet beauty coverage: Bella's bringing you the 61 prettiest makeup looks and hottest hairstyles Top Oscars trend: flirty, flippy eyeliner The simple secret behind Zoe Saldana's sexy, effortless waves Try Emma Stone's lovely looped Oscars bun Get Jennifer Lopez's sophisticated French tips Red-carpet fashion coverage: Vote for best dressed and play Fab's Oscars dress bracket!

Red-carpet beauty coverage:

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Highlights from arrivals and the show:

Winner photos, press room excitement, and much more!

2012 SBWFF

Bethenny Reveals Sangria Secrets as She Pokes Fun at Bravo

Memorable drinks and bites aren't the only things at play inside the South Beach Wine and Food Festival tents — the Grand Tasting Village also holds an impressive lineup of cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs and culinary personalities.

Memorable drinks and bites aren't the only things at play inside the South Beach Wine and Food Festival tents — the Grand Tasting Village also holds an impressive lineup of cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs and culinary personalities.

To my surprise, one of the most captivating (and entertaining) cooking demos came from Bravo's Bethenny Frankel. Although the Skinnygirl cocktails magnate was on hand to demonstrate pea guacamole and sangria, she really just wound up doling out zinger after zinger about sex and the Bravo network.

In between laughs, we did learn one great kitchen tip from her — how to make sangria even classier and more delicious. While prepping sangria, Bethenny swapped her ice for a bag of frozen mixed berries, a move she called cost-effective. We call it brilliant!

2012 SBWFF

Tasting Under the Tents in South Beach

If you're wondering what we ate in South Beach, the real question is: what didn't we eat in South Beach?

If you're wondering what we ate in South Beach, the real question is: what didn't we eat in South Beach? From spice-rubbed ribs to stone crabs and tuna tataki to Côtes du Rhône wines, we had everything — but we wanted to share with you what was truly spectacular under the tents in the Grand Tasting Village.

Cooking Basics

10 Basics, Only Better

Use these anything-but-ordinary recipes to cook up classic dishes with a twist.

Use these anything-but-ordinary recipes to cook up classic dishes with a twist. You'll be amazed at how simple it is to elevate your favorite standbys, from chicken breasts to burgers to cupcakes. Adding just a few unexpected ingredients — or trying a different cooking technique — can take a dish from average to original, so check out these 10 tasty recipes and step up your everyday meals.

Cocktails

Let's Dish: How Do You Use Grapefruit Juice in Cocktails?

The other day I was playing around with cocktails featuring freshly pressed grapefruit juice, and I decided to try it with whiskey.


The other day I was playing around with cocktails featuring freshly pressed grapefruit juice, and I decided to try it with whiskey. I actually enjoyed the two flavors together (then again, I'm all about whiskey these days), but upon further Internet research, I discovered that quite a few people completely abhor this combination. This surprised me, and it got me thinking about what spirits and mixers go well with this citrus flavor. So now I'm asking you, in the spirit of National Grapefruit Month, what is your favorite way to use grapefruit juice in cocktails? Share your thoughts and recipes in the comments!

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Savory Sight: Roasted Haricots Verts Salad

Imagine you're sitting at a bistro in Paris as you munch on this salad from My Fare Foodie.

Imagine you're sitting at a bistro in Paris as you munch on this salad from My Fare Foodie.

After a recent trip to Paris, I returned home craving typical bistro fare. Although this French green bean salad has a fancy name, it is incredibly easy to prepare. It also packs a lot of flavor with goat cheese, walnuts, and a simple vinaigrette.

For this fast and easy recipe, visit her blog and upload your recipes and photos to our YumSugar community!

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