Red Quinoa: A Delicious Complete Protein in a Grain


Updated 03/08/10 7:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Red Quinoa:  A Delicious Complete Protein in a Grain

Quinoa — it comes in colors? Yes it does and red quinoa has just as much wonderful healthy goodness as regular ol' white quinoa. It's a complete protein like its pale sister, offering you all the essential amino acids that you need to build strong bones, muscles, skin, and blood. You can substitute rice in any dish with quinoa, which is great since it has more than twice the amount of protein Read more

Come Party With Me: Going Away Party — Menu


Updated 08/19/08 4:00 PM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Come Party With Me: Going Away Party — Menu

When planning the menu for a going away party, there are several options. You can feature the honoree's favorite dishes, make the dishes that are native to the town she is leaving or the town she is moving to, or simply serve a delicious and comforting meal. In my case, I decided to combine these ideas. Kara's favorite appetizer, artichoke dip with pita chips, will await the arrival of the Read more

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Seafood Bake


Updated 07/20/08 1:00 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Seafood Bake

After writing the Summer seafood quiz this week, I can't stop thinking about bold, briny flavors. Today, I'll be firing up the grill for a seafood bake that calls for cod, shrimp, corn on the cob, and potatoes. The best part: I'm looking forward to using day-old bread to soak up all those seaside seasonings. If you can't find cod fish at your neighborhood market, replace it with another mild Read more

How To Boil Eggs


Updated 05/11/07 2:06 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 12 comments

How To Boil Eggs

Growing up my favorite part of Easter was decorating the eggs (okay, actually, it may have been the chocolate bunnies, but eggs were right up there). Even now that we're grown up, whenever my family has the opportunity to be together for Easter, we always end up boiling up a batch and dying them. Just in case I'm not the only one who's into dying eggs, I thought I'd give you a few tips on how to Read more

Why You Should Marinate Your Meat


Updated 05/26/12 8:00 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Health Benefits of Marinating Meat, and How to Do It Safely

Barbecue season is upon us, so let's celebrate by grilling, since it's an easy and low-fat way to cook. If you're grilling, protect your health by marinating your meat. Here's why marinating is good for your health and tips on how to keep it safe. Marinating meat, fish, and poultry significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is cooked at Read more

Savory Sight: Crawfish Boil


Updated 06/18/11 7:39 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Photos of Crawfish Boil

We love to attend food events, and so does member senorita, who just attended her first crawfish boil. I went to my first crawfish boil, lots of fun and tons of tasty food! I would still contend the crawfish were delicious plain, however, a baked potato and corn on the cob could have definitely used some butter. These delicious crustaceans are some work but well worth the effort. Attending a Read more

How to Curb Salt — but Not Flavor — in Your Cooking


Updated 05/23/12 6:30 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Cook With Less Salt

By now you're probably familiar with MyPlate, the government's new food pyramid replacement; in case you hadn't heard, based on the updated guidelines, Americans are consuming far more sodium than they should. And new research suggests that overconsumption of salt affects cognitive function. High blood pressure, water retention, and stupidity? That's too much to bear. The good news is that there Read more

Cream or Powder? How to Choose the Right Blush For You


Updated 05/23/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose Cream or Powder Blush

When you walk into a beauty bar, there are numerous choices when it comes to blush. But basically it boils down to this: Should you go with a powder or cream-based formulation? Although both have their merits, celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey reveals the biggest differences between the two. Read more to get his tips on achieving a rosy glow. Read more

Cauliflower Gratin


Updated 05/23/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin. Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more