Must-Read: Imbibe


Updated 04/28/09 2:05 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Review of Imbibe by David Wondrich

Living in a cocktail town like San Francisco, I can't help but want to learn more about the ever-evolving art of mixology. Since I've enjoyed my fair share of old-fashioneds at Alembic and sazeracs at Rye, a friend got me a copy of Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar by David Wondrich. Part Read more

2007's Best Food Magazine Is...


Updated 12/24/07 4:00 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

2007's Best Food Magazine Is...

For our Best of 2007 coverage we wanted to know what your favorite food magazine is. Cooking Light was your choice for magazine of the year with 23 percent of the votes. Yet, even though I peruse Cooking Light each month, Imbibe was my preferred read of '07. I look forward to this mag every other month and devour its cocktail recipes, details about new liquors, and profiles of innovative Read more

Know Your Tequila


Updated 05/08/07 8:46 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Know Your Tequila

According to Imbibe Magazine (which is one of my new favorites), tequila is gaining popularity and prestige. In fact, for the last two years, high-end tequila has even outsold single-malt scotch in US. Since tequila seems to be on the rise, I figure we might as well learn about the different kinds (all of which must be at least 51% blue agave juice and produced in the Tequila Region of Mexico). Read more

5 Ways to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party


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How to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl parties, whether you're a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn't mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend. If you're going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, read on for five ways to keep it healthy during all the fun. Bring a healthy side: You can't control how many of your friends will be Read more

7 Tips to Wake Up and Get Out of Bed Fast


Updated 02/09/12 12:30 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

How to Wake Up Fast

You're late to work, again. No matter how much you reason with yourself, your lateness is probably due to the fact that you couldn't get out of bed. It's always unpleasant to drag yourself out of bed, so here are some tips to help you wake up alert and get you out of bed quickly: Assess your health. Your drowsiness in the morning might be health-related. Perhaps you need a better diet and Read more

Wasting Away in Mimosaville


Updated 01/01/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mimosa Recipe

Mimosas are the quintessential brunch beverage, and I've yet to meet one person who doesn't love to waste away a morning imbibing this cocktail. The ingredients are simple, with only sparkling wine and juice. OJ is, of course, the classic — but feel free to try other juices, too (pineapple, tangerine, mango, the list goes on. . .) You don't have to splurge on the bottle of sparkling, but make Read more

Ring In the New Year With These Healthy Cocktails


Updated 01/03/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy New Year's Eve Cocktail Recipes

If you're planning a night out (or even in) for New Year's Eve, chances are you might imbibe a little‚ or a lot. If you're watching your weight, keep in mind that cocktails can be filled to the brim with hidden calories. That's not true of all drinks though. If you're looking for a few low-calorie drinks (heavy on the bubbles, of course) to enjoy this New Year's Eve, we've got you covered — Read more

How to Fix Your Booze-Induced Skin Care Woes


Updated 12/16/11 9:17 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Recover From a Hangover

Does it seem like all you've been doing lately is eating and imbibing in boozed-up beverage after boozed up beverage? While spiked egg nog, hot toddies, champagne cocktails, and mulled wine are all fine and dandy, the problem is that in excess they can wreak havoc on your skin. The issue: "It doesn't matter what you are drinking, all forms of alcohol are dehydrating," says celebrity Read more

8 Things You Shouldn't Do at Your Company Holiday Party


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Office Holiday Party Etiquette

It's that time of the year again when the people at your company get together for a little holiday shindig. If you go about it the right way, your annual office party can be a great time for you to meet people in your company that you've always wanted to get to know better. In fact, a Forbes article mentioned that the party can raise your visibility in your company and lead to a promotion down Read more

Sneak in a Little Diet and Fitness With These Easy Tips


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Tips For Living Healthy in Moderation

A healthy lifestyle isn't just about how many miles you've logged on the trails or how many cookies you didn't eat this week. It's also all the small choices you make that add up to big results. Want to sneak in a few saved calories or extra exercise? Here are three easy ways to sneak in a little dieting or fitness. Save a few calories, here and there: Living a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean Read more