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Off to Market Recap: Immersion Blender

partysugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:30:54 -0800

The immersion blender is a great kitchen gadget that's especially useful in cooler months when soup making is a frequent activity. Although I have an immersion blender I love, DearSugar does not.

I asked you to help me find her the perfect immersion blender. You headed off to market in search of practical, functional blenders with strong blades. You saved the sticks in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Immersion Blender.

W swears by her Bamix Swissline blender. With its "powerful motor, easy-to-clean attachments that work very well and effectively, and stretchy cord," she refers to it as a "godsend." For more immersion blenders - ideal for making pumpkin soup - browse the selection below.

Yum's August Must Haves

partysugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:30:08 -0700

The dog days of Summer are upon us, and August is an exciting month this year. Not only is it a time for Summer vacations, but both the Beijing Olympics and Slow Food Nation are happening. Here's my list of everything you need to survive (and celebrate!) August in the most fabulous foodie style.

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Off To Market: New Blender

partysugar — Fri, 11 May 2007 04:21:39 -0700

I've decided to give myself a spring time treat in the form of a new blender. As you can imagine I'm all about cocktail making during the summer and I try to use as many fresh ingredients that oftentimes require blending and blitzing. A new blender that can expertly and efficiently crush ice and smoothly mix it into a piña colada is very important to me. My blender is several years old and after reading an article about certain blenders with blades that blend so fast they can make hot soup, I found myself wanting a new blender. Let's all head off to market in search of a new blender that can break down ice and pineapples. Save your blenders in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the tag words New Blender.

Please refer to geeksugar's bookmarking how to for more on submitting your fab foodie finds to the Yum Market.

Off to Market: Immersion Blender

partysugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:30:06 -0700

The immersion blender is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. It quickly and easily purees soups and sauces without dirtying another bowl. It's especially useful in cooler months when soup making is a frequent activity. Although I have an immersion blender I love, DearSugar does not. She recently asked me to help her find one, so let's head off to market in search of immersion blenders. Look for blenders with strong blades that are practical and functional. Save the sticks in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Immersion Blender.

Interested in bookmarking? Read geeksugar's explanation of this feature to learn how to participate.

Find out where I like to shop online for food and entertaining accessories 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
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Off To Market Recap: New Blender

partysugar — Fri, 18 May 2007 03:08:19 -0700

I totally believe in rewarding oneself and that's why I am treating myself (for all of my hard work here at YumSugar) to a new blender. During summer I'm all about blitzing up fresh and exotic cocktails, with new and interesting ingredients. A new blender that can expertly and efficiently crush ice and smoothly mix a piña colada is very important to me. My blender is several years old and after reading an article about certain blenders with blades that blend so fast they can make hot soup, I found myself wanting a new blender.

So I asked you to help me find a new one, and here's what you found: our favorite Frenchwoman, Mme Hart bookmarked the KitchenAid blender a professional level chef's blender that spins at speeds up to 21,000 rotations per minute - making it a whiz for soups, purees, sauces, and margaritas! Great find Mme Hart!

Two more twirling gadgets so read more

This sleek Breville Ikon Blender was submitted by SU3. This appliance executes bar blending tasks such as crushing ice to a powdery snow - making it right up my alley for daiquiri mixing.

BritniML suggested I get a Blendtic blender for their crazy strong powerful blades. I might consider this baby because it's on sale, but it only comes in 2 colors black and white and I would love to get one that matches my midnight blue KitchenAid mixer.

Thanks for your awesome help ladies! Please refer to geeksugar's bookmarking how to for more on submitting your fab foodie finds to the Yum Market.

Do You Have an Immersion Blender?

partysugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:50:41 -0700

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Soup's On: Cream of Fresh Tomato

YumSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:07 -0700

While shopping at Berkeley Bowl, I came across the bargain section of fresh produce. Most of the time I won't glance at this section, but a two-pound bag of ripe red tomatoes caught my eye. At only $0.99 per bag, I couldn't pass them up since I had a hankering for a bowl of fresh tomato soup.

The recipe calls for seeded and peeled tomatoes; however, I didn't want to waste time or lose a bunch of juice - especially because the tomatoes were really meaty. Also, once the soup makes its way through the blender, the seeds and skin are virtually undetectable.

Rather than use the conventional basil and thyme, I opted for lime basil and lemon thyme in the soup. Each spoonful of this comforting classic is fresh and flavorful. If you have some end-of-season tomatoes on hand, get started on this soup. You won't be disappointed! Get the recipe after the jump.

Summer of Salads: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

partysugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:15:42 -0700

Whenever I'm cooking for a crowd and need a recipe that's portable, I always consider pasta salad. It's filling and easy to make a large batch. While sometimes I assemble a Mediterranean pasta salad with orzo and feta, I also like to make this recipe with tomatoes and mozzarella.

What provides this salad with incredible flavor is the sun-dried tomato dressing - it's so good I've enjoyed it with fish! Made in a blender or food processor, the dressing is a mixture of tomatoes, capers, and garlic, thinned with oil and red wine vinegar. A generous handful of parmesan cheese and fresh basil finish off the satisfying salad that only tastes better the next day. To make it before tomato season is over get the recipe now

Happy Hour: Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum

partysugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:15:51 -0700

In my continuing quest to think outside the spirit box, I have developed not only an appreciation for gin, but also one for rum. Well not just any rum, Jamaica's finest Appleton Estate rum. Earlier this week I was invited to an tasting at Spruce restaurant in San Francisco, and I got to sample the rich caramel-colored liquor neat in four different cocktails.

Appleton is Jamaica's oldest producer of rum and they've got rum-making down to a science. The sugar cane is environmentally estate grown and distilled and blended in small batches by Joy Spence, the industry's first female master rum blender. Spence describes Appleton as a "playful, but serious rum" that "should never see the inside of a blender." Instead we were instructed to "sip it up!" Spence, who was on hand at the tasting, guided us through the four steps to properly enjoy fine rum. To find out what they are, keep reading.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Artichoke Wraps With Veggie Slaw

partysugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:38 -0700

When the weather is gorgeous, who wants to waste time in the kitchen? This no-cook recipe is ideal for hot Summer nights because it comes together quickly and is 100 percent portable. It does, however, require a food processor or blender to make the thick artichoke-chickpea hummus-style spread. To create the crunchy slaw, shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper are tossed with a yogurt, lemon juice, and parsley dressing.

Folded into a soft flour tortilla, the two elements make a filling, flavorful vegetarian meal. Check out the recipe and keep reading