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Welcome, CitizenSugar!

PopSugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:02:40 -0800

We are so excited to welcome the latest member of our Sugar family, CitizenSugar!

Following all the headlines, current events, and politics, then diving into the resulting opinions (and controversy), this is the place to find out what's happening, who did it, and how it affects your life.

Here's the scoop on what you'll find...

Check This: The backstory and analysis behind the headlines, a must-read for the beyond well-read.
Hot Button: A forum where we dare to discuss everything controversial - and welcome your opinion.
Now You Know: Background on the issues from No Child Left Behind to Darfur.
Ad-rageous: The best (or funniest) campaign videos and ads.
Yay or Nay: Letting you cast your vote on everything from bumper stickers to policies and everything in between.

Check out CitizenSugar - We're breaking news, together.

Come Party With Me: Election Night - Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:00:36 -0700

To keep things easy, serve a no-mess, no-utensil dessert on election night. At LibertySugar and my party, we'll be offering guests sugar cookies! Not just any sugar cookies, I plan on decorating the cookies to look like CitizenSugar's checked box symbol. I'll roll out Paula Deen's classic sugar cookie dough and cut out squares.

After baking the square-shaped cookies, they'll be covered with white frosting. Blue frosting will be used to outline a box shape and red frosting to make the check mark. Feel free to great creative and decorate with your favorite patriotic design! For the recipe, read more.

Sugar Cookies
From Paula Deen

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Granulated sugar
Royal Icing, recipe follows

Directions

In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, then mix in the egg and vanilla and almond extracts.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tarter; mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, then cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Divide the chilled dough in half and roll it out on a lightly floured pastry cloth to a 1/4-inch thickness.
Lightly grease some baking sheets.
Cut the dough with a floured cookie cutter; sprinkle with sugar.
Transfer the cookies to the prepared sheets and bake for 9 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen cookies.

Royal Icing:

3 egg whites
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Food coloring, optional

In a medium bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tarter. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until blended.
Increase mixer speed to high, and beat 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture holds a peak.
Cover with a damp cloth when not in use. Separate into bowls and add food coloring, if desired.

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Tips For Hosting a Debate-Watching Party

partysugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:56 -0700

Last week the series of presidential debates began and tonight the saga continues with a showdown between vice-presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. It's the perfect occasion to throw an impromptu viewing party! Hosting a debate party is a great way to feel more involved in the election process. To help you quickly plan a fabulous fete, I've rounded up some tips and ideas. Get them now and read more.

Send a presidential themed evite to let friends know about the party.
Make sure there is plenty of comfortable seating and that everyone can see the TV.
Turn up the volume and put closed captioning on. When some of the crowd gets too noisy, dedicated debate watchers can read what the candidates are saying.
If you have a laptop and WiFi connection, set up the computer on a nearby coffee table and participate in CitizenSugar's live chat.
Play a drinking game by setting up rules like drink every time Palin says "small town" or drink whenever Biden uses the word "Scranton."
Download bingo cards and have guests play bingo. Give small bottles of liquor to the winners.
Create a patriotic atmosphere by decorating with red, white, and blue.
Before the fun begins and while guests are arriving, ask trivia questions about the candidates.
To be really official, register your event online.
Stock up on plenty of drinks and delicious snacks.
If your friends have different political views, establish a few ground rules when everyone arrives, so no brawls break out.

Have a tip to add to the list? Please share with us below!

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Yummy Links: From Tabasco Tequila to Partisan Ice Cream

partysugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:45:37 -0700

Will you give Tabasco brand spicy tequila a shot? - Epi-Log
Pests begone: Here's how to get rid of fruit flies. - The Kitchn
What kind of food tattoo would you get? - Simply Stated
In case you ever wanted to carve jicama in the shape of Jar Jar Binks, now you can! - Craftzine
The back stories behind baguettes, boules, and other bread names. - Slashfood
Just how rude is it to steal pint glasses from bars? - Chow
Weigh in on the TV ads promoting high-fructose corn syrup. - Serious Eats
What exactly are cacao nibs anyway? - Baking Bites
Flavor Debate '08 begins with two politically themed flavors of Baskin-Robbins ice cream. - CitizenSugar

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Yummy Links: From Cupcake Holders to School Lunches

partysugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00:24 -0700

Easily transport cupcakes in an empty egg carton. - Shelterrific
Learn how to purchase cheese from a cheese monger. - Chow
Iron Chef America is being turned into a Wii video game complete with a digital Mario Batali, Masaharu Morimoto, and Alton Brown. - Serious Eats
Don't these creative pop up placemats make you want to host a dinner party?! - The Kitchn
In need of a cute break? Check out this adorable owl bento. - Slashfood
Wine Spectator was the victim of a scam that calls into question the magazine's ability to rate a restaurant's wine list. - The Epi-Log
Adam Roberts, better known as the Amateur Gourmet, has launched a second website, Food Songs, devoted to songs about food. - The Amateur Gourmet
If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, this double-sided timer will make your life a lot easier. - Baking Bites
An insider's look at one elementary school's lunch menu is grossly disturbing. - CitizenSugar

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - April 16, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:13:33 -0700

Is your pantry partisan? Pollsters have resorted to scrutinizing voters' shopping patterns. - CitizenSugar
Are chefs swearing too much? Plus, you don't have to be Jewish to love these kosher wines. - New York Times
This isn't your nanna's Passover. Check out how Bay Area chefs are creating their own holiday traditions. - San Francisco Chronicle
Is it cheaper to buy store-bought or homemade goods? - Sacramento Bee
Macaroon cookies play a major role during Passover. - Chicago Tribune
There's so many types of milk these days, it's no surprise to hear that modern milk caters to health concerns. - Seattle Times
See what happens when four families take the grocery-budget challenge. - The Oregonian
Food providers are taking notice of global warming and are trying to reduce food's carbon footprint. - Boston Globe