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Sandra Lee responds to her critics. — Huffington Post Food Would you drink vanilla cupcake vodka? — Grub Street NY A look back at Carl's Jr. burger ads. — Eater Learn how Top Chef: Just Desserts' Tim Nugent makes wedding cake. — The Feast SF How do you feel about restaurants that refuse to split the check? — Inside Scoop SF Must make: linguine with clams and chorizo. — Chow A Read more
Summer and cocktails are synonymous to me. Having a margarita or salty dog after a day of hiking has become a celebratory ritual, and nothing hits the spot like a cold beer after a long run or bike ride. The thing is, classic Summer drinks like mojitos and margaritas add up caloriewise, and often contain lots of sugar because of all the fruit juice and/or simple syrup. My solution? Bandit Sangria Read more
Despite all those reports that drinking wine will help you live longer, we're sad to report that Thomas Angove, the man behind the brilliant creation known as boxed wine, died last week. Whether you love it or hate it, it's undeniable that this contemporary form of packaging has transformed the wine industry. Do you know much about the history of the invention? Avoid getting boxed into a corner Read more
With the arrival of July, it's safe to say that Summer is in full swing. Currently I'm obsessed with hearty salads, planning picnics, eating outdoors, and homemade ice cream. I've rounded up the month's most important items — I either can't live without them or I'm dying to get my hands on them. In order to enjoy a spectacular July, here's what you must have. Read more
Lately, I've heard an increasing amount of hype around how much wine in a box has improved over the years. Like screw-cap wines, boxed wine has become more widely accepted. Because of their unique dispensing system, the wines can last up to six weeks — much longer than the average bottle of wine, which can only survive a couple of days. I haven't tried a boxed wine in years, but I get a Read more
The raw tomato Salmonella outbreak has spread to 16 states. — FitSugar A lovely alternative to classic pasta salad: Thai shiitake mushroom salad. — 28 Cooks Isn't this gorgeous dress cake perfect for a bridal shower? — Frosted Garden When baking, don't add too much flour while kneading. — The Kitchn The best of ballpark food. — The New York Times Due to the recession, Safeway's Read more
It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more
Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more
Despite what you think, you actually don't need more clothes. The trick is to just maximize your wardrobe. LearnVest shares how. Whether you live for shopping the latest trends or wish you could spend every day in your favorite pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, your clothes project a message about who you are. The great thing is that you have the power to control that message entirely — as Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
