5 Thoughtful Finds For the Baking Enthusiast


Updated 11/04/09 3:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

5 Thoughtful Finds For the Baking Enthusiast

Even though Summer seemed like yesterday, the year's already well into November. You know what that means: The holidays are fast approaching! We got off to a good start sharing our most coveted items of the moment, but beginning today, we'll also be offering useful gift guides that'll outline kitchen must haves for your hard-to-shop-for family and friends. Have you cozied up to the co-worker who Read more

YumSugar Gift Guide: Father's Day Edition


Updated 06/12/09 8:24 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

2009 Father's Day Food & Drink Gift Guide

Even if you don't walk away with an over-the-top Williams-Sonoma steak and wine package to give away this Father's Day, you've still got many opportunities to shower Dad with gifts that are fit for a king. He'll have an easier time in the kitchen with a system to keep his knives razor sharp. Or appeal to his appreciation for quality meats with a charcuterie book and a sampler of Aidells Read more

YumSugar Gift Guide: Mother's Day Edition


Updated 05/08/09 10:41 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

YumSugar Gift Guide: Mother's Day Edition

There are only a handful of days left until Mother's Day — but if you haven't picked anything out for tu madre, don't go running to the store just yet. We've selected a few of our favorite things that you can still purchase with the convenient click of a button. If she has an insatiable craving for chocolate, she'll love this all-chocolate basket with cookie mix, cake mix, hot chocolate mix, Read more

YumSugar Valentine's Day Gift Guide


Updated 02/13/09 8:42 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

If you don't know what to get your admirer/sweetheart/best friend/beloved family this Valentine's Day, here are some ideas that'll score you brownie points (pardon the pun). You can't go wrong with a gift box of port-drenched, chocolate-dipped figs (also known to have amorous properties). Dine in love all year round with a cookbook of romantic dinners for two — or win affection with this sweet Read more

Get Inspired With These Holiday Gift Ideas


Updated 12/22/08 10:33 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Get Inspired With These Holiday Gift Ideas

Christmas is a couple of days away, but there is still time to shop. If you don't know what to get that special someone, browse the gift guides below for inspiration. You're sure to find the perfect present — happy shopping! Last-Minute Gourmet Gifts Homemade Edible Gifts Gifts Under $25 Stocking Stuffers Gifts For the New Cook Gifts For the Busy Cook For gift guides galore head over to Read more

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Candied Citrus Peel


Updated 11/05/11 11:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 12 comments

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Candied Citrus Peel

This holiday, I wanted to make homemade candy as one of my edible gifts for friends, and I concluded that candied citrus fruit would be the perfect choice. The recipe only calls for fruit, which I always have on hand, and sugar. Candy making doesn't get more basic than that! I used oranges, but any combination of lemons, oranges, and grapefruit would be wonderful. I can't wait to give this Read more

YumSugar Gift Guide: Last Minute Gourmet Gifts


Updated 12/16/08 7:16 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

YumSugar Gift Guide: Last Minute Gourmet Gifts

As much as we try to avoid it, last-minute shopping inevitably seems to be a part of every holiday season. This year, do yourself a favor: Ditch the stressful, crowded mall, and shop online instead. Email your Internet-savvy foodie friend with the gift of a customizable Tastebook; set your wine-loving college roommate up with a Wine Enthusiast subscription. For the truly special oenophile, opt Read more

YumSugar Gift Guide: Gourmet Gifts Under $25


Updated 12/22/08 10:41 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

YumSugar Gift Guide: Gourmet Gifts Under $25

If you're anything like me, you've got lots of shopping left to do, but little time and a limited budget to work with. That's why, to make both of our lives easier, I've compiled my favorite bargains for under $25. My friend Jaime who loves the grill will be delighted by this classy oil brush and jar set; Katie, always more of a baker than a cook, can use this cookie press; and Steph, who lived Read more

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix


Updated 03/26/10 6:31 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 26 comments

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix

During Winter, nothing epitomizes warmth more than a steaming cup of rich hot chocolate. This holiday, why not package that feeling for your loved ones by making inexpensive and thoughtful homemade hot cocoa? Unlike store-bought mix, which often tastes chalky and watered-down, this edible gift is velvety in texture and pure chocolate in flavor. This year, I'm making a large batch and distributing Read more

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Smoky Cashews


Updated 12/22/09 10:30 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Smoky Cashews

When it comes to holiday presents, the men in my life are incredibly easy to please: Both my dad and my guy love to receive gourmet gifts, like quality fruits and nuts. Hence, I knew this recipe for smoky cashews would be the perfect edible gift for both of them. If you're strapped for both time and cash, this gift is your best bet: It only requires a few unfussy ingredients and 20 minutes of Read more