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Ghoulish Halloween Gifts

YumSugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:00:03 -0700

There are several reasons why Halloween is one of my favorite holidays: First, it's the only day when it's legitimate to wear the most outlandish thing you can think of and get away with it. Furthermore, it's a permissible excuse for adults to return to their youth, reveling in haunted houses and other spooky surprises. And last, but not least, it's entirely acceptable to exchange (and eat) unlimited amounts of candy. If you're looking for a spooky surprise to give a friend this Halloween (and you need an excuse to buy another for yourself), check out these frightful (and delicious) finds below.

Cut It Out

YumSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:15:49 -0700

Because I've been all about the cookies lately, I went on a search for the cutest cookie cutter shapes I could find. While cookie cutters aren't always a requirement, there's nothing like a unique shape to add some originality to your baked creation. From sugar cookies to ice cream sandwiches to madeleines, here are my favorite cookie cutters and molds.

Sake to Me

YumSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:15:00 -0700

Whenever I seek a break from sipping everyday wines, I turn to sake. The Japanese beverage has a completely different flavor, but is equally refined and extensive in selection.

My favorite way to serve sake is with a coordinating set. The flasks and matching cups make it virtually impossible for guests to refuse a taste. I love this wooden set because of its elegant silhouette and subtle texture. To see more options check out the collection below!

Say Cheese

YumSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:15:21 -0700

In case you don't already own cheese serving tools, I went shopping for stylish cheese serving trays and found a fabulous selection. They run the gamut from ornate and over-the-top to sleek and minimalist. My favorite is this marble tray with silver bamboo hardware ($78); it's got the perfect amount of flair and will look excellent displaying everything from a pungent blue to a sharp cheddar.

To scope out all my finds, click on the arrows below.

The Big Chill

YumSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:00:18 -0700

I don't know whether it's the sweltering heat or being cooped up inside on a sunny day, but when it's Summer, it seems all I want to do is kick back and relax in the sun, frosty cocktail in hand. My solution? Plotting out the margarita I'm going to make when it's five o'clock and I'm shopping for festive glassware that could be used to serve my beverage. Check out my finds below: My favorite is this oversized margarita goblet, which is large enough for you and your three BFFs. What'll you be toasting with? Bottoms up!

Here's Looking at You Kid!

YumSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:30:00 -0700

I recently asked one of our amazing interns to check out ShopStyle Living, where she noticed loads of kitchen accessories with faces on them. Since it seems like we can never get enough whimsy, I asked her to put together a list of all the ones she thought were fun. From bar tools to trash cans, she found some amazingly cute products. Don't you just want one of these adorable honey bear plates ($36 for set of 4)? To get whimsical, scroll through her collection below.

Put Your Kitchen Into a Time Machine

YumSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:15:55 -0700

These days there are probably just as many stay-at-home dads as there are moms. And while gender roles need not be a throwback to the '50s, it doesn't mean your kitchen can't be! Recently one of our awesome summer interns threw together this retro-chic look and now I want to share it with you. Whether you're adding to your wedding registry or just looking to spruce up your abode, there's bound to be some atomic cool for you. To check out our intern's '50s-chic finds, scroll through below.

Get Ready to Grill

YumSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:14:12 -0700

Memorial Day is all about the barbecue. While some cooks grill up gourmet goodies like fish, pizza, and kabobs, to me, this holiday means burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob.

So forget about cedar planks and pizza stones. To cook up classic American fare, you need to trick out your grill with simple tools that make your burgers and dogs the best they can be. And don't forget about presentation: This Pottery Barn Barbecue Platter ($19) will give your grub the showcase it deserves. To see the rest of my Memorial Day grilling essentials, just click on the arrows below.

Keep Your Cool With These Icy Finds

YumSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:24 -0700

Lately, every kitchen catalog I receive insists on reminding me that Summer is just around the corner. One of the trends that's catching my eye is the use of ice. It seems that nothing cools down Summer like a few ice cubes. In fact there are so many icy items, I was able to compile a list for your browsing enjoyment. There were trays of appetizers on ice, salads on ice, and even martini glasses nestled in ice ($29.95). To discover all of my cool-as-ice finds, just scroll through below.

Condiments On Ice - $24.99	Salad on Ice - $19.99
Appetizers On Ice - $29.99	Wine Enthusiast Set of 2 Martini Chillers - $29.95
Caviar Server - $29.95	Waring Ice Maker - $399.95
Cool Shooters Ice Tray - $7.95	Star Ice Pop Molds - $14.95
Hamilton Beach® Icy Treats Maker - $24.99	Slush-Ease Home Slushee Maker - $49.99
Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray - $7.00	Yamazaki "Signature" Double Wall Ice Bucket - $55.00
Entertain with Style 8 Piece Vodka Set - $29.99	Italian Kufra Pitcher with Ice Container - $9.95
DuraClear® Icing Pitcher - $45.00	Magppie - tor ice bucket by karim rashid for magppie - $181.00
Stainless Steel Insulated Oval Wine/Ice Bucket - $79.99	Party Ice Luge - $19.99
Insulated Ice Buckets - $19.99	Ice Kabobs - $8.00
OXO Steel Ice Bucket with Tongs - $49.95	Jumbo Acrylic Ice Bucket - $19.99
Kim Seybert Ice Scoop- Black - $35.00	Kim Seybert Croco Ice Bucket & Tongs - $150.00

Wedding Cakes to Inspire All

YumSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:00:24 -0700

Every time I check out the Yum Market, I always end up looking at serenityspeaks' bookmarks. She has lovingly hunted down tons of wedding cakes, and even grouped them by color.

I'm rather fond of this incredibly unique tiered cake with citrus accompaniments, but if it doesn't suit you scroll through her impressive list below. There's plenty to be inspired by.

And if this selection isn't enough, serenityspeaks actually found three more pages of wedding cake ideas for you.

Head to IDoSugar for more wedding coverage.

Martha Stewart Collection Star Cookie Cutters, Set of 4 - $1.49	Madeleine Pan - $15.95
Indulgence Cookie Cutter 100-Piece Set - $9.99	Wild West Ice-Cream Sandwich Molds, Set of 3 - $16.00
A Year of Cookie Cutters - $24.95	Copper Cookie Cutter, Teddy Bear - $10.00
Fruit Medley Cookie Cutter Set - $9.95	All-Star Cookie Cutters, Set of 8 - $24.95
Copper Cookie Cutter, Scotty Dog - $10.00	Number Cutter Set - $12.00
Copper Cookie Cutter, Butterfly - $10.00	Princess Cookie Cutters - $24.95
Hands Cookie Cutter Set - $4.95	Circus Cookie Cutters - $19.95

Yamazaki "Signature" Cheese Tray, 14" - $50.00	Agate Cheese Plates - $60.00
4 Piece Marble Cheese Set by All-Clad - $99.99	Georg Jensen Cheeseboard and Knife - $155.00
Stelton - stainless cheese plane by martin rosquist for stelton - $48.00	Petrified Wood Cheese Trays - $78.00
Silver Bamboo & Marble Cheese Set - $78.00	Cheese Board with Tools - $19.95
Michael Aram "Swiss Cheese" Cutting Board & Knife - $65.00	Granite Cheese Board with Hammered Metal Handles - $39.95
Fitz and Floyd "Ricamo" Cheese Tray with Knife, 14 1/8" - $62.00	Eclipse Cheese Tray by Nambé - $195.00
Michael Aram "Vine" Cheese Board with Knife - $79.00

Nambe "Chill" Martini Glass - $50.00	Stemless Margarita Glasses, Sets of 4 - $23.50
Villeroy & Boch "Boston Blue" Goblet - $25.00	DuraClear® Margarita Glasses, Set of 6 - $49.95
Super Margarita Glass - $19.99	Avellino Goblets, Set of Four - $29.90
Villeroy & Boch "Dune" Goblet - $32.00	Verve Martini Glass - $12.95
Handcrafted Mexican Glass - $19.95	Mendoza All-Purpose Glass - $6.95
Pretty Big Acrylic Margarita Glass - $4.50

Joseph Joseph Elvis Cutting Board - $29.99	Carl Mertens -tutto caffè cappuccino cream patterns by carl mertens - $15.00
'Faces' Stainless Steel Bar Set by WMF/USA - $99.90	Ibride Andrea Tray - $40.00
Egg Whisky - $2.99	Marilyn Plate - $3.95
Animal Swing-Lid Cans - $11.99	Animal House Monkey Peeler - $7.99
Modern-Twist Matte Stephens Placemats - $17.00	Bob's Your Uncle Diner Dinner Plates - $36.00
Tweet Knob - $10.00	Lobster Corn-Picks - $5.95

Eiffel Tower Breakfast Collection, Plate - $43.50	Monogrammed Martini Glasses, Set of 4 - $44.00
Monogrammed Stainless-Steel Cocktail Shaker - $32.00	Cambridge® Silversmiths Jubilee Red 20-Piece Flatware Set - $19.99
Red 60-Minute Timer - $10.95	FrancisFrancis! - francisfrancis! X1 espresso machines - $899.99
Ice Cream Topping Carousel - $39.95	Elastomoule Madeleines - $26.00
Nordic Ware® Anniversary Bundt Pan - $34.00	KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer, Pink - $89.95
Le Creuset® Dijon Rectangular Baker - $44.95	Infinity Instruments Retro Silver 9 1/2" Metal Wall Clock - $29.99
Emma Gravy Boat & Butter Dish - $22.00