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Do You Purchase Seasonal Kitchen Linens?

partysugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:15 -0700

Not only am I a sucker for seasonal candy, but I also can't say no to holiday kitchen linens. From heart-printed dish towels to Halloween aprons to Christmas tablecloths, I love seasonal kitchen linens. How about you?

Off to Market: Patriotic Kitchen

partysugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:50:21 -0700

Around the 4th of July, it's fun to embrace one's American heritage. I eat red, white, and blue foods, wear stripes, and decorate my kitchen with flags. To get in a patriotic mood, let's head off to market in search of star-spangled kitchen gear. Look for everything from pot holders to plates. Bookmark your festive finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Patriotic Kitchen. I'm excited to see your discoveries. Until then, happy hunting!

To learn how bookmarking works, refer to geeksugar's explanation.

To get you started, check out a list of my favorite online stores and read more.

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Last Chance: The Haute Hostess Apron Giveaway Ends Today!

partysugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:12:03 -0700

Listen up hot mamas and haute hostesses: To celebrate Mother's Day we're giving away two gorgeous aprons to two lucky readers. These aren't your grandmother's aprons - they're Haute Hostess Aprons made with double-faced iridescent satin. Designed by Nashville's most stylish PR maven, Elizabeth Scokin, the aprons are frilly, fun, and ideal for entertaining.

To enter to win this chic prize, you must log in and take the quiz below. I list a female celebrity chef and you tell me whether or not she is a mother. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, completing the quiz once you are logged in makes you eligible to win. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member before taking the quiz.

If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, all repeat quizzes will be ignored. The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Good luck!

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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Kitchen Diva

partysugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:15:46 -0800

She's the queen of the kitchen, can whip up a double chocolate souffle while sleeping, and has dined at Momofuko Ko, David Chang's notoriously difficult-to-get-into restaurant, twice. Think there's nothing to get this kitchen diva - the girl whose been there, done that, got the t-shirt? Think again! She'll swoon at the site of a fabulously frilly apron and will die and go to heaven when she holds a bottle of the coveted cult classic 2004 Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Or wow her with this "Red Diva" espresso machine: she'll have wonderfully fresh espresso at the push of a button!

Get more gift ideas in the widget below, or head to HolidaySugar for gift guides galore!

YumSugar Gift Guide: The Junior Chef Brother

YumSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:17:44 -0800

Want your kid bro or nephew to follow in your culinary footsteps? Get him ready for the kitchen with an assortment of fun cooking equipment.

Finally, he'll be able to reach the counter with a little help from these colorful stools. He can keep you company and help you out with kitchen prep using these properly sized cooking utensils. Under your training, he'll soon graduate to cutting with this safe knife set.

Want more gift ideas? Browse the selection below or check out all the gift guides on HolidaySugar.

YumSugar Gift Guide: The Kid Sister Baker

partysugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:15:19 -0800

My cousin Caroline is 12 years old. I'll encourage her to continue experimenting in the kitchen with one of these delightful gifts.

You too, can motivate the kid-sister in your life to get interested in all things baking. Give a cookie cutter set or a collection of colorful sprinkles and sanding sugars. Show her how much fun baking can be with a Kids in the Holiday Kitchen cookbook. If she's got a little sister, like Caroline does, give them both adorable matching aprons.

You can find more baking ideas below and more gift guides on HolidaySugar.

Off to Market Recap: Fab Apron

partysugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:00:37 -0700

When I was prepping and cooking the food for our Sex and the City Marathon at Fab's house, I expected her to offer me a glamorously stylish apron. However, I was shocked to see that an apron is the one article of clothing that she does NOT own. So I decided we should find her one! You headed off to market in search of a fashionable apron that is pretty, fun, and Fab-worthy. You avoided aprons that are tacky or season specific and saved your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Fab Apron.

I'm positive Fab will love this chic, almost Parisian red apron. Its black and white accents are classic yet fun and the fit is stylishly well cut. It's also reversible making it two fab aprons for the price of one. High five bengalspice! To look at all of the aprons you discovered, scroll to the right below.

To learn more about the bookmarking feature please read geeksugar's explanation.

Off to Market: Fab Apron

partysugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:06 -0700

When I was prepping and cooking the food for our Sex and the City Marathon at Fab's house, I expected her to offer me a glamorously stylish apron. However, I was shocked to see that an apron is the one article of clothing that she does NOT own. Let's help Fab by heading off to market in search of a fashionable apron. Look for aprons that are pretty, fun, and Fab-worthy like this lovely leopard print apron by Haute Hostess. Avoid aprons that are tacky or season specific. Save the aprons in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Fab Apron. I'm excited to check out your finds!

To learn more about the bookmarking feature please read geeksugar's explanation.
Don't know where to start searching? Check out a list of my favorite online stores when you, read more.

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

YumSugar Gift Guide: Goodies For Granny

YumSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:31:18 -0800

If your list contains a grandma who loves spending time in the kitchen - which is a pretty clichéd visual, so I'm going to guess that it does - then you may want to consider some of these gift ideas. For starters, you could get a few pics of your little ones - or of you! - and create a personalized, custom apron. Alternatively, you could present her with this custom embosser and a set of recipe cards. Now when you ask her for the secret family recipes, she'll be able to emboss them with a Recipe From . . . seal. Or you could treat her to a box of wine-filled truffles; after all everyone loves a naughty treat! Scroll through the list for a few of our other options.

Cook's Country Magazine Subscription ($19.95)	Personalized Photo Aprons ($21.95)
Wine Filled Truffles ($25)	Personal "Recipe From" Embosser & Stand ($38)
Daniel Cremieux "Marie Antoinette" Table Linens ($6 - $66)	Teaposy Daydream Gift Set ($69.95)

YumSugar Gift Guide: The Lil Foodies

YumSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:35:33 -0800

The other day we presented you with some great gift ideas for the parents on your list, now it's time for their kids! If you've got a good eater or a budding chef to buy for, one of these gift ideas will definitely satiate their appetite! For the wee ones, there's a set of I heart food bibs - in take out, tacos, and sushi - and for the older ones there's Jennifer Low's Kids Kitchen: 100 Yummy No-Knives, Heat-Safe Recipes That Children Can Really Make. There's also aprons for girls and boys, and play restaurants and kitchens to inspire them. Scroll through for all of our gift ideas and leave your ideas in the comments below!

3-pack Favorite Food Bibs-Sushi/Take Out/Tacos ($16.99)	Kitchen for Kids Cookbook ($19.95)
Kids Pizza Making Kit ($23.95)	Transportation Vintage-Print Kids’ Apron ($34.00)
Pink Princess Cookbook, Apron & Hat ($34.00)	Let's Play Restaurant! Dramatic Play Box ($39.99)	Step2 Lifestyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen ($259.99)