10 Regional American Foods to Try This July


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Regional American Foods

There's nothing better than hot dogs, corn on the cob, and watermelon for the Fourth. But if you're in search of an adventure and a more creative way to celebrate, might I suggest scoping out the country's regional food scene? Whether you're in Cincinnati or Central Texas, the United States of America is a veritable chest of gastronomic treasures just waiting to be discovered. A few of my Read more

Skip the Cake and Make German Chocolate Pudding Cups


Updated 06/20/11 6:07 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Recipe For German Chocolate Pudding

Every year I make my uncle a new version of his favorite dessert, German Chocolate Cake. Last year, I opted for Hostess-inspired German chocolate cupcakes, but this week, I skipped the cake part all together and went with a pudding cup variation of this delicious dessert. The chocolate pudding is thick enough to hold up candles, so my uncle could still make his birthday wish. To ensure the Read more

10 Quintessentially American Dishes


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Traditional American Dishes

Since the Obamas' state dinner last week featured classic American food, I've had traditional cuisine on the mind. We asked you to share what dishes you consider signature to the US, and the responses were deliciously varied, from apple pie to barbecue. Here, I've rounded up 10 recipes, inspired by your suggestions, for a good old American feast. Read more

Where in America Did These Popular Dishes Originate?


Updated 07/06/10 12:54 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Origins of Popular American Food Dishes

In the process of declaring 10 regional dishes you must try this July, I discovered a shocking amount of specialties, from banana splits to stromboli, have their roots in various towns across America. For a little extra fun, I'm going to list a dish, and ask you to guess where each beloved culinary pastime got its start. Ready? Let's begin. Take the Quiz Read more

Come Party With Me: World Cup — Menu


Updated 06/09/10 9:49 PM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Around-the-World Appetizer Menu For World Cup

The World Cup comes once every four years and it starts this Friday, June 11. Although the majority of the games will be early in the morning, I'm so excited for the competition I'm hosting a party. The menu consists of a bunch of different appetizers from all over the world. There's spicy margarita shrimp from Mexico, and slices of anchovy-topped French pissaladiere. Piquillo peppers stuffed Read more

Can You Match the American Craft Brewery to Its State?


Updated 06/02/10 5:05 PM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Can You Match the Brewery to Its Home State?

It's American Craft Beer Week and craft brewers are hosting celebrations all across the nation. Since I'm a fan of supporting small, local businesses like breweries (my favorite is Lagunitas, by the way), I thought I would put together a quiz. I'll list a beer maker and you tell me what state it's from. Sound like fun? Ready, go! Source: Flickr User Ruben Laguna Take the Quiz Read more

11 Great Summer Living Ideas From 11 All-American Movies


Updated 07/01/09 8:45 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

11 Great Summer Living Ideas From 11 All-American Movies

As many of you already know, when I'm watching movies, my eye is constantly trained on the interiors and exteriors to see what ideas I can borrow or adapt for CasaSugar readers. So, since we're heading into a long holiday weekend here in the US, I figured that I should entertain you with some all-American movies whose exteriors inspire me. Source Read more

Name That Soul Food!


Updated 08/14/09 12:55 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 26 comments

Quiz: Can You Identify Your Soul Food Dishes?

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, I've been in the mindset of paying homage to my favorite American foods. But as much as I love our country's biggest icons — like hot dogs and hamburgers — there's one genre of American cuisine that can't go overlooked, and that's soul food. This month is National Soul Food Month, so I thought I'd test your knowledge of traditional African-American Read more