Posts for September 20th 2012

Sugar Shout Out

Sugar Shout Out: Try a New Spin on Nail Art

Try fishnet nails at home Ways to make Fall salads more memorable Blake Lively gets to work as her rep shuts down pregnancy rumors Emma Watson on boyfriends, feminism, and kissing A sophisticated, glam blue and white nursery See the best Emmys dresses of all time Bedding for every style personality Another look at Les Misérables Video: Busy Philipps talks Dawson's Creek reunion: "It's strange!"

Food News

Sprinkles Cupcakes Founder on Inspiration For Her New Ice-Cream Joint

As of this Summer, Sprinkles Cupcakes lovers can now get a sugar high from a new dessert storefront.

As of this Summer, Sprinkles Cupcakes lovers can now get a sugar high from a new dessert storefront. Sprinkles Ice Cream, located in Beverly Hills, is serving up scoops of classic American flavors with some cameos from the cupcake case (red velvet ice cream anyone?). CelebStyle editor Melody Nazarian recently sat down with founder Candace Nelson to discuss the inspiration behind its development, the most popular ice-cream flavors, and whether she prefers ice cream to cupcakes

Valentine's Day

Cooking Basics: How to Make Caramel Candy

Making caramel may seem like a daunting task, but it is an exhilarating (and delicious) science project that requires a little preparation, patience, and timing.

Making caramel may seem like a daunting task, but it is an exhilarating (and delicious) science project that requires a little preparation, patience, and timing. Challenge your candy-making skills by trying out this soft caramel recipe by a chef from the Culinary Institute of America.


As you cook the caramel on the stove top, you will notice the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk will slowly deepen in color and flavor. Caramel expands and bubbles as it cooks, so use a larger pot to avoid a hot, sticky mess from boiling over. As you cook, your flame should be high enough to allow the caramel to bubble yet low enough to allow the caramel to slowly develop its flavors.

When you reach the magic number, work quickly and don't delay! Even a few degrees can completely change the texture, consistency, and flavor of a caramel. But use extreme caution, because caramel burns are dangerous and painful; keep a bowl of ice water nearby just in case.

Allow the caramel to cool completely before you use a chef's knife to cut the slab into strips, then into square pieces. Use your fingers to mold the individual pieces into perfect squares.

Click here for the caramel recipe.

Food News

Re-Create 4 Indian Summer Cocktails From SF Cocktail Week

This week is San Francisco Cocktail Week, bringing the best Bay Area food and spirits together.

This week is San Francisco Cocktail Week, bringing the best Bay Area food and spirits together. I attended the Spirited Food Trucks event, located at the SoMa Streat Food Park, a hub for SF food trucks. Four bars from around the Bay Area presented Indian Summer cocktails, while the food trucks bordered the barn-turned-bar. The bartenders kindly shared their drink recipes with us, so you, too, can celebrate the last bit of Summer with these exotic cocktails. While you might not have the special equipment, simply combine the ingredients together, and serve them on the rocks.

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There's no such thing as good dieting advice

Eating healthy should be easy and delicious, yet again and again, we make it hard, depriving ourselves of flavor and options all in the hopes of cutting out a few calories.

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Visit HealthyChoice.com for a wide selection of delicious options and watch the video below to learn the secret to telling good dieting advice from bad dieting advice: There's no such thing as good dieting advice.

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Prilosec OTC Demolition Commercial with Larry the Cable Guy

In this Prilosec OTC commercial, spokes-comedian Larry the Cable Guy explains how people can treat frequent heartburn with Prilosec OTC to block the acid that causes it – so they don’t get heartburn in the first place.

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salads

6 Ways to Make a Fall Salad Memorable

Although salads have a summertime reputation, don't write them off for the rest of the year.

Although salads have a summertime reputation, don't write them off for the rest of the year. Your farmers market, supermarket, and garden are filled with seasonal produce and flavors to create a surprising and hearty salad. Using a combination of dark leafy greens, spices, and Fall-feeling toppings like pumpkin seeds can create a satisfying main dish for weeknight dinners without a fuss. Consider these unique Fall twists the next time you go to toss!

  • Keep leafy greens raw: If you're afraid you'll miss the crisp, cool texture of romaine lettuce, think again. While we're used to cooking leafy greens like kale, many varieties of brassica don't need to be braised to create a delicious base for any salad; just massage the dressing into hearty greens like chard. Consider the earthy flavors of kale and arugula for Fall salads, as well as cabbage and spinach.
  • Don't forget fruit: Fall farmers markets are filled with fruits, so why not toss them into your salad for extra crunch and flavor? Apples and pears, or even the apple pear, are the favored fruit, though dried cranberries, pomegranate, and persimmon also pop.
  • Top it off: A seasonal topping, such as toasted pumpkin seeds, pecans, or toasted sesame seeds, can provide added depth and texture.
  • Choose autumnal protein: For salads served as a main dish, punch up the protein with comforting, cool-weather staples. A harvest salad with lentils or beans makes a delicious seasonal meal. For meat lovers, roast a chicken or pork tenderloin at the beginning of the week and use it to make a satisfying salad entrée for weeknight dinners.
  • Use transitional veggies: You can probably still find tomatoes at your market until October, so don't overlook a heaping bowl of tomato salad. Closer to Winter, toss in veggies like brussels sprouts, which are surprisingly satisfying when served raw and tossed with kale.
  • Drizzle a special dressing: To complete your harvest salad, toss a dressing unique to the season. A maple vinaigrette is tangy and sweet, as is a Thanksgiving-inspired dried-cranberry dressing. You can also add a variety of spices to a simple vinaigrette or oil-based dressing to top off your dish!
savory sights

Savory Sight: Vegetarian Chili

Fall brings chili, and this recipe from Whipped features a hearty dose of veggies for a lighter (but no less flavorful) variation.

Fall brings chili, and this recipe from Whipped features a hearty dose of veggies for a lighter (but no less flavorful) variation.

For the full recipe, check out her blog, and be sure to upload your latest food-related obsessions with us in the YumSugar Community. If you're on Instagram, then join us by tagging your pictures with the hashtag #savorysight.