Posts for April 11th 2012

Sugar Shout Out Apr 11, 2012

Sugar Shout Out: The Best Wedding Moments From TV and Film!

The ultimate wedding slideshow from movies and TV 12 gooey grilled cheese sandwich recipes Birchbox and Gossip Girl are teaming up 16 questions you should never ask on a first date Healthy, quick, and easy grab-and-go breakfasts for your family Coachella kicks off this weekend — see what Fab's wearing!

by Katie Henry

salads Apr 11, 2012

Smoked Salmon Salad

This salad has a fairly simple list of ingredients; however, feel free to toss more items in the bowl, like scallions and avocado.

by Anna Monette Roberts

This salad has a fairly simple list of ingredients; however, feel free to toss more items in the bowl, like scallions and avocado.

From Anna Monette Roberts, YumSugar

Smoked Salmon Salad

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 Meyer lemon, zested and juiced
1 5-ounce bag mixed greens with herbs (like Earthbound Farms Organic Herb Blend)
1 tablespoon capers
Salt, to taste
8 ounces sliced smoked salmon

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and 2/3 of lemon zest. Add salt to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens and capers. Add dressing, one tablespoon at a time, and toss salad until leaves are lightly coated.
Carefully remove each smoked salmon slice and roll into cylinders. Divide salad between 4 plates, placing 2-3 salmon rolls on each plate, and garnish salad with lemon zest.

Serves 4.

recipes Apr 11, 2012

Fizzy Gin and Lavender Lemonade

If you don't have a muddler, use a citrus juicer to squeeze out the juice into the glass, then toss the rinds into the glass as well.

by Anna Monette Roberts

If you don't have a muddler, use a citrus juicer to squeeze out the juice into the glass, then toss the rinds into the glass as well.

From Anna Monette Roberts, YumSugar

Fizzy Gin and Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients

1 12-ounce bottle Dry Vanilla Bean Soda
1 12-ounce bottle Dry Lavender Soda
4 Meyer lemons, each cut into 8 pieces
4 ounces gin
Lavender stalks, for garnish (optional)

Directions

In each of four mason jars, combine 1 piece of lemon, 1 ounce gin, and 1 ounce of each Dry Soda flavor.
Muddle lemons, then stir ingredients together using a long iced tea spoon. (For extra fizziness, screw on lid and shake jar until well-combined.)
Remove lid if necessary and top with more ice and 2 ounces of each Dry Soda flavor until jar is full. Garnish with lavender stalks, if desired.

Serves 4.

Yum How To Apr 11, 2012

Just Brilliant: Matzo Grilled Cheese

The minute I heard The Melt was serving a special grilled cheese in honor of Passover, I hightailed it over to the closest location.

by Susannah Chen

The minute I heard The Melt was serving a special grilled cheese in honor of Passover, I hightailed it over to the closest location. Matzo grilled cheese? It was the perfect intersection of Passover and National Grilled Cheese Month.

Part of the genius of the concept is it sounds so elemental, and it is: the sandwich is just two squares of matzo, slathered with butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, and dried herbs, then sandwiched together with sharp cheddar, and melted on a panini grill.

I'd wondered if this concept was old news, but quickly discovered it was just as novel to everyone else in the office, Jewish or not. I can't wait to re-create the same thing at home. Have you ever had matzo grilled cheese?

Eco Apr 11, 2012

In Season: Asparagus

Spring's a season of abundance, and if there's one vegetable you should eat now by the bushel, it's asparagus.

by Sara Yoo

Spring's a season of abundance, and if there's one vegetable you should eat now by the bushel, it's asparagus. At its peak from March through May, asparagus is a flash in the pan compared to other vegetables, so grab it while you can. This young Spring stalk is as lovely steamed or grilled as it is baked into a frittata or blended into a smooth soup, thanks to its distinct flavor which complements virtually any dish. Ready to learn more about buying, storing, and preparing this versatile veggie? Just read on.

Food News Apr 11, 2012

Link Time: 8 Things You Didn't Know About Kombucha

Eight things you didn't know about kombucha — Food Republic
What to serve the worst dinner guest ever — The Kitchn
Seven Italian wines worth tasting — The Daily Meal
Jamie Oliver makes Alton Brown uncomfortable — Grub Street NY
Make salmon and asparagus for dinner tonight — Food52
The restaurant industry has added half a million jobs — HuffPost Food
One-third of Americans won't tip bad servers — Eater

by Camilla Salem

Eight things you didn't know about kombucha — Food Republic
What to serve the worst dinner guest ever — The Kitchn
Seven Italian wines worth tasting — The Daily Meal
Jamie Oliver makes Alton Brown uncomfortable — Grub Street NY
Make salmon and asparagus for dinner tonight — Food52
The restaurant industry has added half a million jobs — HuffPost Food
One-third of Americans won't tip bad servers — Eater

Charity Apr 11, 2012

The Communal Table: Hunger Hits Home

As much as we love to cook and eat, we can't ignore the stark reality of what's going on around us: each day, millions upon millions of people struggle to secure their next meal.

by Susannah Chen

As much as we love to cook and eat, we can't ignore the stark reality of what's going on around us: each day, millions upon millions of people struggle to secure their next meal. (Ironically, even food writers have been known to live off of food stamps.) To bring more awareness to the cause, Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual roundtable to discuss the fight against hunger. Find out how you can help beyond just donating money, and see what the rest of our friends are doing to raise awareness of poverty and food scarcity.

FN Dish: 4 Ways to Take Action Against Childhood Hunger Today
EatingWell: 6 Inspiring People Who Are Fighting Hunger
BlogHer Food: Poor Girl on SNAP: Using EBT at the Farmers Market
Food52: A Day in the Life at Share Our Strength
GMA.com: Fight Hunger With These 5 Charities
Cooking Channel: Join the Great American Bake Sale
Food Republic: Joining Bloggers to Take on Hunger
Eatocracy: Focus on Hunger

Join in on the conversation over at Twitter by checking out #pullupachair.

recipes Apr 11, 2012

A Bloody Mary Experience

I've never really given Bloody Marys a fair shot.

by Camilla Salem

I've never really given Bloody Marys a fair shot.

There are a lot of die-hard fans who'll be completely appalled by that statement, but it's true. I've just always been slightly confused as to why anyone would ever want to mix tomato juice with vodka and add hot sauce. Why on earth people would want to drink that in the morning is beyond me. But in the interest of expanding my horizons, I bought all the ingredients and mixed one up.

What did I think of my first Bloody Mary? Find out when you keep reading.

the french laundry Apr 11, 2012

9 Courses and Beyond: The French Laundry's Vegetable Tasting

Thomas Keller's flagship restaurant, The French Laundry, is arguably the country's best place to dine — but an opportunity to experience it also happens to be incredibly rare.

by OnSugar Blog

Thomas Keller's flagship restaurant, The French Laundry, is arguably the country's best place to dine — but an opportunity to experience it also happens to be incredibly rare. Luckily, Let's Go San Francisco gives us a peek into her recent visit.

Perhaps one of the greatest culinary experiences of a lifetime, The French Laundry in Yountville, CA, certainly lives up to its three Michelin stars. I opted for the Vegetable Tasting, which showcased vegetables and herbs grown in the restaurant's garden. Click through to see all nine courses and more.

Want more? Start following Let's Go San Francisco, then share your favorite city experiences with us by creating your own OnSugar blog. You could wind up featured here!

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