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Along with the picnicking and the grilling that goes along with most Memorial Day weekends, this coming weekend, residents of San Francisco will be celebrating something else: the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Whether or not you're near the City by the Bay this long weekend, pay homage to the world's most photographed bridge in the world. Celebrate the iconic dishes of the food Read more
Whether because of the retro fashion or the boardroom-to-bedroom drama, we can't get enough of this season of Mad Men. Though we observe the show's characters downing classic cocktails more often than sitting down to dinner, food still plays a major part of the historical accuracy of the show, and the series nails 1960s American cuisine when it does feature dining moments. Here's a roundup of Read more
If you're looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a big traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage feast, there's just one problem. As it turns out, corned beef and cabbage is not actually a traditional Irish dish. The meal features salt-cured beef, which gets its name from the large "kernels" of salt that covers it during its curing process. But beef was rare and incredibly expensive in Read more
During this time of year, it'd be hard to overlook the prevalence of fruitcake and eggnog, but there's another important December holiday, Hanukkah, that's replete with fabled history and tradition, too. Traditionally, dishes for this Jewish holiday are not for the faint of heart. Many of the holiday eats are deep fried in oil to symbolize the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Cheese is Read more
We love mustard on YumSugar. Party admits to sometimes eating it with a spoon, and I even make my own. So what might seem like a silly national day of observance has us pretty excited: this Saturday, Aug. 1, is National Mustard Day. Don't forget to celebrate by slathering some of the yellow stuff on your sandwich, hot dog, or anything else that suits your fancy. But first, see how much you know Read more
What really happens to contestants on the Next Food Network Star? — Grub Street NY Ditch the strawberries and make straight-up rhubarb pie — Food52 A look at this weekend's Manhattan Cocktail Classic — Zagat Introducing 7-Eleven's Slurpee Lite — HuffPost Food Which celebrity chef has hidden a lifelong love of Spam? — Eater The biggest chef feuds in history — The Braiser Aarti Read more
Becoming completely financially independent can be scary, but it's also very liberating. Kiplinger gives advice on how to establish your financial independence. Not only is it difficult for us twentysomethings to wholeheartedly embrace adulthood, it's often also a challenge for our parents to let us go. Baby-boomer parents are generally known for mollycoddling their children, even after we move Read more
Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more
A photographic history of Obama's junk food photo ops — Grub Street LA Must make: easy homemade puff pastry — Food52 A primer on Chinese condiments — Kitchen Daily Rachael Ray's the most media-covered food personality this year — HuffPost Food Inside TV chef Joanne Weir's new restaurant — Zagat The best bread books to come out of America — Saveur So cute! Celebrity chef baby photos Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! This week's is an inspiring story about marathoner Desiree Davila, who will be representing the US in the Olympics for her first time. The following is an excerpt; read the entire story here. By Bonnie D. Ford At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Read more
