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Yummy Links: From Cherry Cupcakes to Sushi Etiquette

partysugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:00:41 -0800

Cherry baby cupcakes are adorably scrumptious. - Hostess With the Mostess
Since Valentine's Day is on a Saturday, skip the expensive dinner and opt for a romantic breakfast in bed. - Chow
Eight cooking techniques that build flavor. - The Kitchn
Due to the salmonella scare, peanut butter sales are down almost 25 percent. - Serious Eats
Would you drink with a Kellogg's Froot Loop cereal straw? - Eat Me Daily
Take a crash course in sushi etiquette with Japanese guru Hiroko Shimbo. - Bon Appétit

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Would You Rather Have Breakfast in Bed or Brunch at Your Favorite Restaurant?

YumSugar — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:30:38 -0700

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Off To Market Recap: Breakfast Tray

partysugar — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:53:39 -0700

As you all know I am planning a super special breakfast for my oh-so-fabulous mother to celebrate el dia de la madre (translation: Mother's Day). Unfortunately I've turned the only breakfast tray we own into a crafting station for my invitation making hobby. The face of the tray is covered in glitter, glue, and paint - that's why last week I asked you to help me out and find my mom a beautiful breakfast tray. It should be pretty, elegant, and easy to eat off in bed. You saved your terrific trays in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword Breakfast Tray.

Cravinsugar found this pretty pale blue tray that just screams Mother's Day. It's so cute I definitely can't ruin it with crafting glitter. Look at more and read more

Sleek and modern this bed tray can double as a portable laptop workstation for my mom. Awesome find bizzybee I really like the streamlined look of the wood.

It may be a little cheesy but I know my mom will love this photo frame tray that SU3 bookmarked. She covers the fridge in photos of our family and I think I'll do a few photo collages and slide them in the tray. It will be a present and breakfast!

Thanks for helping me ladies! I know my mom will totally appreciate it. To learn more about the bookmarking feature on TeamSugar read geeksugar's explanation.

Off To Market: Breakfast Tray

partysugar — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:58:31 -0700

Mother's Day is around the corner, and I want to surprise my mom with a leisurely, delicious breakfast in bed. We have one breakfast-in-bed tray, but unfortunately I've turned it into a crafting station for my invitation making hobby, so the face of the tray is covered in glitter, glue, and paint. There is still a little over a week before Mother's Day, and enough time to find a beautiful breakfast tray. I want it to be pretty, elegant, and easy to eat off of in bed. Let's all head off to market in search of a breakfast tray for mom! Save your terrific trays in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword Breakfast Tray. I can't wait to see what you find, thanks for your help.

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

Top Chef Quiz: Strip Around the World

partysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:15:58 -0800

From breakfast in bed to big top-inspired soup, last night's episode of Top Chef had the chefs cooking up some crazy casino-inspired dishes, but not everyone's gamble paid off.

Emotions were high, and, of course, someone went home. Did you get too wrapped up in the drama to pay attention to the details? Take my quiz and test your savvy.

Photo courtesy of Bravo

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Top Chef Vegas: Episode 11

partysugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:55 -0800

After a brief hiatus with last week's Fabio-hosted reunion dinner, we went back to Vegas - and into Padma's hotel room - for this week's episode of Top Chef.

The final six chefs started things off by cooking breakfast in bed for their fearless hostess and her celebrity chef friend Nigella Lawson. For the elimination challenge, each contestant created a dish for a party, drawing inspiration from different casinos on the strip. Who was playing to win? Let's talk about it when you read more.

I love how Nigella said Eli's dish "would be" good hangover food - you know, in theory. Whose quickfire dish would you want to eat if you were hungover?
How did you feel about Nigella as a guest judge?
What casino do you think would be hardest to base a dish around?
Kevin's dish looked great, but can anyone explain what it had to do with the Mirage?
Why do you think Jennifer has seemingly lost so much of her confidence?
With all the focus on Bryan's son and family life, did you think he might get kicked off?
Isn't it odd that the remaining guys are sharing a room? Shouldn't they be able to spread out by now?
What was up with the wind in that party venue?
Are buffalo wings something you associate with New York City? What iconic NYC food would you riff on in Michael's position?
How do you feel about who won and lost?

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Celebrate Mom With Breakfast in Bed

partysugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:30:40 -0700

This year instead of bringing mom out for brunch, why not treat her to a homemade breakfast in bed? Taking the time to make a special meal is the best way to show her you care. It's also rewarding knowing your mother will enjoy something you created. For inspiration, I've rounded up our best breakfast recipes.

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Savory Cheese Scones Two Ways - Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:30:41 -0700

For an eternal procrastinator on a budget like myself, there's no better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to serve her a mouthwatering breakfast right out of the oven. For a mom like mine, who's always watching her sweet tooth, I'll make flaky, cheese-tinged scones. If you're a beginner, try this no-fail recipe that's ready in only half an hour. Or, for a fancier breakfast in bed, use the scones in a Southern-inspired breakfast sandwich with black forest ham and honey mustard butter. Both show mom that you love her, so look at the two recipes when you read more.

Beginner Savory Cheese Scones
From Real Simple

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Directions

Heat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Transfer to a large bowl and add the 2 cheeses, thyme, hot pepper flakes, and buttermilk. Stir until the mixture sticks together. (It will be slightly crumbly.)
Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead gently until it comes together, about 30 seconds. Shape the dough to form an even, flat round about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 wedges. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake until the scones are light golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove with a metal spatula. These are best served fresh but can be made up to 2 days ahead. Wrap in foil and reheat in a 250° F oven for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Serves 12.

Nutritional information per serving: 201 calories, 7g fat, 1g fiber, 150mg sodium, 25g carbohydrates.

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Expert Savory Cheese Scones
From Gourmet

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter
6 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
3 tablespoons honey
6 large soft-leafed lettuce leaves such as Bibb
1/2 pound very thinly sliced cooked ham (preferably Black Forest)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. and butter a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into small bits and with your fingertips or a pastry blender blend into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. Using a fork, stir in cheddar. Add milk and cream, stirring until just combined. Transfer mixture to a floured surface and with floured hands knead until it forms a dough.
Roll out dough into a 12-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick). Using a 2-inch fluted round cutter, cut out scones and arrange about 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet. Gather and gently reroll scraps. Cut out more scones and arrange on baking sheet.
Bake scones in middle of oven until pale golden, about 12 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool. (Scones may be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.)
In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. Tear each lettuce leaf into 4 pieces. Split scones and spread each split side with honey-mustard butter. Make sandwiches with scones, lettuce, and folded slices of ham.

Makes about 24 small sandwiches.

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:30:15 -0700

The fun festivities just don't stop! Our Cinco de Mayo celebration - complete with strawberry salsa and guacamole - was a hit. Then we spent a good bit of the week coming up with breakfast in bed and other great gifts for Mother's Day. Were you paying attention? Take our quiz to find out.

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Off to Market: Egg Cups

partysugar — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:50:51 -0700

Easter is around the corner and I've got eggs on the brain. With its runny yolk and just cooked white, a soft boiled egg is one of my favorite breakfasts. However, I rarely treat myself to them because I don't own any egg cups. Every time I make a soft boiled egg, I eat it out of a shot glass! Since I'm 27 and a half, it's time I grow up and get some egg cups. Can you help me find them? Look for fun egg cups that are dishwasher safe.

Bookmark the cups you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Egg Cups. Happy hunting! Geeksugar has put together an article that explains how to bookmark on TeamSugar. Check it out for more details! Not sure where to start looking? Be inspired by some 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