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Off to Market: Wine Opener

partysugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:00:41 -0700

Last night when I was opening a bottle of wine, my corkscrew broke! It was a cheap wine opener, but nonetheless, I was disappointed. Before I can enjoy another bottle of wine, I have to get a new wine opener. Can you help me find one? Look for any type - simple, complex, or gadget-like - of functional corkscrew. Bookmark your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Wine Opener. Thanks for your assistance!

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Off to Market Recap: Wine Decanters

YumSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:00:20 -0700

If you're looking to upgrade your home bar in style, then a decanter is a must-have. I asked you to help me look for a comely carafe that would create conversation as much as it would soften a tannic red wine. You bookmarked your favorite decanters in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Wine Decanters. I love globes, so I was particularly intrigued by this delightful decanter that SweetnLow discovered. To look at the entire collection, scroll below.

Off to Market Recap: Ice Bucket

partysugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:00:58 -0700

An ice bucket is essential to any home bar. Since I'm trying to make my bar perfectly party ready, I've decided to invest in one. You helped me by heading off to market in search of a functional yet stylish ice bucket. You bookmarked your ice bucket finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Ice Bucket. Pink is my favorite color, so naturally I love this raspberry-hued ice bucket that sofi saved. This easy-to-clean bucket is ideal for Summer entertaining. Divine discovery, sofi! To look at the entire collection, scroll below.

Off to Market: Wine Decanters

YumSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:00:55 -0700

Long before I understood their purpose, I was mesmerized by wine decanters. With their crystal-clear form and graceful presence in a room, I've always thought decanters are as beautiful as sculptures.

As it turned out, these carafes aren't just sitting pretty. Using them keeps unwanted sediment out of your glass, and also aerates wines, allowing tannic bottles to soften.

Let's set off to market for an extra-special decanter that is both gorgeous and functional. Bookmark your finds in the Yum Market with the keyword tag Wine Decanters. I can't wait to see your finds!

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Off to Market: Ice Bucket

partysugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:00:37 -0700

An ice bucket is essential to any home bar. Since I'm trying to make my bar perfectly party ready, I've decided to invest in one. Let's head off to market in search of a functional yet stylish ice bucket. Look for an ice bucket with tongs that can double as a wine cooler. Bookmark your ice bucket finds in the the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Ice Bucket. I can't wait to check out all of your cool discoveries!

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Off to Market Recap: Corkscrew

partysugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:13:31 -0800

I am in desperate need of a new corkscrew. Every time I go to drink a bottle of wine, it's a battle to get the cork out! Sometimes I struggle with my current opener for more than ten minutes. That's why I asked you to help me look for a new, more reliable corkscrew. You searched for an opener that is efficient and attractive, one that works well on both regular and rubber corks. You bookmarked your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Corkscrew. Since pink is my favorite color and two people - LucaBella and RedPointyHeels - saved it, I'm going to have to invest in this pink twist wine opener. It's fabulous and practical at the same time. Thanks ladies! To check out all of the corkscrews, browse to the right below.

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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Bartending Boy

partysugar — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:01:39 -0800

My friend Antonio is the best bartender I know. He's always looking for the latest, greatest addition to his home bar. Both Antonio, and your bartending boy, are sure to love any of these gifts.

Sleek coasters, a foil cutter, and a bar travel set are all fun and functional. A personalized bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue is a splurge well worth the price.

For more gift ideas for the bartender in your life, browse below.

Foil Cutter ($15.00)	Aluminum Coasters with Stand ($16.95)
Bar Travel Set ($40.00)	7-Piece Bar Tool Set ($49.95)
Johnnie Walker Scotch Blue ($159.99)	Everywhere Bar Storage ($129.00-449.00)

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Off To Market: Wine Cooler

partysugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:13:39 -0800

My good friend DearSugar is searching for a wine cooler to gift at Christmas. She always gives me wonderful advice, so I agreed to research wine refrigerators. Can you help Dear and I hunt for an extraordinary wine cooler? Look for fridges that have dual temperature settings and can hold more than 30 bottles. It should be free standing and attractive. Bookmark the wine fridges you find in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Wine Cooler. On behalf of DearSugar and myself, thank you!

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How To Make Perfect Lemon Twists

partysugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:17:13 -0700

I'll admit, even for a trained bartender like me, making perfect lemon twists to garnish a drink can be a pain in the butt. To help you out, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: the easy way to make these pretty little garnishes. Don't worry, no special gadget is required, the only tools you'll need are a wooden or metal skewer and a knife. To learn the technique that can be applied to any citrus, complete with flipbook style step-by-step pictures, read more

Turn the lemon on its side. Cut 1/2 inch off the top and bottom.

Stand the lemon up on one of the just cut sides. Using the knife carefully cut in a circle along the peel of the lemon. You want to remove all of the flesh.
Cut along the white pith in order to ensure that all of the flesh is removed and only the peel remains. Flip, if necessary and cut a circle along the bottom.

Slice open the peel on one side with a careful incision.

Using your fingers carefully remove the flesh.

Roll the peel into a spiral.

Slide onto a skewer and set aside for 45 minutes to an hour.

When you are ready for lemon twists, simply slice a small 1/8-1/4 inch piece from the rolled up lemon. Voila you have a lemon twist!

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Off To Market Recap: Shot Glasses

partysugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:18:32 -0700

I'm off to Spain to visit mis amigos and I'm bringing some fun little gifts with me. I told you about my best buddy over there - he's kind of like my big Spanish bro - Antonio the mixologist and bartender. He specializes in shots so I asked you to help me find him a new set of shot glasses. You looked for practical, but cool glasses with a bit of a rocker edge and you bookmarked them in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keywords Shot Glasses.

I love the set of colorful, wobbly glasses that gruaig_rua saved, but my favorite are the subway map shot glasses discovered by bfly1133. These are super fun and something one definitely won't be able to find in a Spanish tienda. At $10 for a set of 6, the only way these glasses could be better is if they were maps of San Francisco's BART!

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