A couple of weeks ago, my girlfriend told me about a gorgeous red beet risotto she had seen in a magazine. Inspired, we decided to make one for dinner. We chose this recipe because it pairs the beets with sharp cheddar cheese. The vibrant color of the risotto would be perfect for any Valentine's Day meal — especially when served in a heart-shaped dish. The flavor is rich, creamy, and was even well-liked by my beet-hating father. It's not difficult to make, so take a look at the recipe when you read more

FabSugar is moving into a new apartment and she needs our help! She's ditching her mix-matched collection of glasses in favor of new ones. Let's all head off to market in search of cool drinkware for Fab. Look for everyday glasses: tumblers, water glasses, or stemless glasses that are versatile and stylish. Think fabulous, but functional. Save the glasses you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Fab Everyday Glasses. Both Fab and I are excited to check out your discoveries!

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• Watch out dark chocolate, milk chocolate is ready to make its move. Plus, what do you do when you're a vegetarian, but your beloved is an omnivore? — The New York Times
• Surprisingly, the vegan vs. meat-eating household dilemma is prevalent on the West Coast as well. — San Francisco Chronicle
• Introducing The Gastronomer, a new column about food and science. — Washington Post
• Pickling vegetables and making charcuterie are passions for some Boston-area chefs. — Boston Globe
• Discover what makes this list of basic and beyond kitchen essentials. — Slashfood
• If you're more of a cook than a baker, check out all the tools and supplies you need to bring out your inner pastry chef. — Chicago Tribune



• Speaking of baking, pastry chef Sherry Yard shares her memories and recipes in her new book, Desserts by the Yard. — Los Angeles Times
• Is there anything more romantic than a man in an apron? — Seattle Times
• Napa's Oxbow Public Market finally opens, creating a new foodie mecca. — Sacramento Bee

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I never thought I'd put the words "Pepsi" and "healthy" together, but here goes: Pepsi is launching a healthy version of their flagship soda called Pepsi Raw. Made from natural ingredients, it contains no artificial preservatives, color, flavor, or sweeteners. It appears to be lighter in color — is that the lack of corn syrup, artificial color, or something else? — but that's not the only thing it's light in. It's lighter in calories (90 compared to 120 in regular Pepsi), too.

The product is launching in the UK, but it'll only be available in select bars and clubs in seven cities: London, Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool. A larger distribution arrives later in the year, but no word on a US release.

So what do you think? Do you think soda can really be healthy? I'd really like to try it; I wonder if tastes like regular Pepsi, or will all the excess artificial be missed?

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No Valentine's Day fondue party is complete without chocolate fondue. This gooey and delicious dessert is decadent and festive. Serve with the classic accompaniments: fruit — strawberries, bananas, pineapple — salted pretzel sticks, biscotti, cubed pound or cheesecake. For a super special treat, make homemade marshmallows, tint them pink with red food coloring, and cut out with a heart shaped cookie cutter. For the classic chocolate fondue recipe and another for the marshmallows, read more