Yum's February Must Haves


Updated 02/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

YumSugar's 2011 February Must Haves

Phew, hard to believe that Wintery January is already behind us! We don't know about you, but we're excited for February. With the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and the Oscars, there are plenty of reasons to cook good food and celebrate with loved ones. At the start of each month, we like to highlight the products we are currently obsessed with. Here are our must haves for the next 28 days. Read more

Would You Eat Cheese-Filled Chocolates?


Updated 08/03/11 11:12 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

Would You Eat Cheese-Filled Chocolates?

Molly was recently in Paris for a whirlwind 48 hours, but in that short amount of time she managed to pick up a box of gourmet cheese chocolates from Jean-Paul Hévin. The insides of these unique truffles are different types of creamy cheese, like thick and tangy goat cheese, while the outside is a classic dark chocolate shell. The flavor was unlike anything I'd ever tasted, but it totally worked Read more

Yum's September Must Haves


Updated 09/01/10 1:05 PM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

YumSugar's 2010 September Must Haves

For me, the arrival of September is always bittersweet. Bitter because it's the end of my favorite season; sweet because it's my birthday month and I like to treat myself to multiple celebrations! Since students return to school, September is also a time of getting back to the basics. The weather turns cooler and as we welcome Fall, the grill is retired in favor of more slow-cooked methods. To Read more

Come Party With Me: Bedazzle Bonanza — Desserts


Updated 08/03/11 11:17 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Come Party With Me: Bedazzle Bonanza — Desserts

On the first Sunday in April, FabSugar and I are hosting a beddazzling party. Although the shindig takes place after lunch, we'll provide our guests a small assortment of nibbles. Everything on the sparkling menu, both sweet and savory, will be prepared and plated before hand. For dessert we'll offer chocolate champagne truffles dipped in sparkling sugar and fleur de sel caramels. Both treats Read more

ECOWEEN: Endangered Species Chocolates


Updated 10/22/08 5:11 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

ECOWEEN: Endangered Species Chocolates

Make Ecoween extra decadent with some delicious fair trade treats. Endangered Species Chocolate offers kid-friendly ethically traded candy. Their organic chocolate bars ($2) feature pictures of endangered animals on their recycled wrappers and list conservation tips. For Halloween, the company that donates 10 percent of their net profits to support species, habitat and humanity has festive fun Read more

Host a Chocolate Bliss Party


Updated 04/01/08 2:23 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Host a Chocolate Bliss Party

If the thought of someone sending you a box of chocolates and telling you to host a party sounds like a fun plan, then you might want to check out Hershey's new scheme. To promote their new line of Bliss chocolates, Hershey's is selecting 10 thousand folks to host Hershey's Bliss Chocolate Parties. If you're chosen to be a hostess, Hershey's will send you a party pack full of dark, milk and Read more

Top 10 Easter Chocolates


Updated 03/20/08 1:57 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Top 10 Easter Chocolates

When I was a kid, I really enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs and convincing my siblings they should swap their chocolate for my jelly beans. These days I don't bother with the swapping and prefer to skip straight to the chocolate. To get ready for Easter I've rounded up the top 10 Easter chocolate treats. There are some adorably irresistible pieces in this bunch. To check them out, just click the Read more