It'd be an understatement to say that here at YumSugar, we do a lot of cooking — and for new ideas and fresh inspiration, there's no better source than restaurants and cookbooks. At a time when close-to-the-source food has been making a comeback, there've been a dizzying number of books guiding the way when it came to making homemade food. With so many new titles making waves this year, it was Read more

Ever wonder what somebody who lives in a pineapple under the sea actually eats? The answer may surprise you! SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends have rather imaginative culinary tastes that range from the sweet — like fruit-filled hot dog buns — to the savory — like cheese-filled mushroom caps. The folks over at Nickelodeon have put together 50 SpongeBob-inspired recipes designed to get Read more

Saying goodbye to the sweet treats of Halloween may be hard, but we're making a mental move into Thanksgiving, the Fall harvest, and the holiday spirit. There's plenty we're obsessed with (and grateful for!) this November, from family-oriented books to a sweet pie revival. Click through to see what picks we're craving at the onset of the holiday season. Read more

Though it's bittersweet to bid farewell to sweet corn and other Summer produce, we've got a whole lot more sweet stuff to look forward to in October. This candy-coated month has us getting ready for Halloween, craving new cookbooks, and plotting the start of the holiday entertaining season. Click through to see this month's must haves. Read more

I know you're sad to see Summer go, but don't despair. It's cookbook season! And there are many delicious things heading your way in Fall. There's no better time to share these selections, both newly released and on the horizon, sure to tempt your palate and get your creative juices flowing in the crisp air. Here are seven new kitchen tomes we're digging — and another three cookbooks we're Read more

An easy way to inspire someone in the kitchen is to give them a cookbook they'll love. If you're a geek, that means cooking up the kinds of things you'd find in sci-fi, comic books, and fantasy novels. Read more

Looking for a fresh take on seasonal fare? Check out our Summer cookbook picks. These newly released selections are sure to tempt your palate and get your creative juices flowing in the kitchen. Whether you're planning on heavily entertaining, or you're simply seeking inventive ways to chow down, these culinary tomes are sure to inspire. Read more

Just when you thought the Angry Birds spinoffs were tapped out, Rovio finds another way to extend its mobile gaming reach. Not only are there rumblings of an Angry Birds TV show, but now, there might also be an Angry Birds cookbook in the works. This family-focused cookbook will be stuffed with egg-based recipes, perfect for any time of day. No release date or pricing info has been released yet, Read more

We're so excited that it is finally May! With long days, hot nights, and alfresco dining, the warmer months are our favorite time of year. The weather here in San Francisco has been gorgeous for the past couple of days, and we are ready to get our grill on while sipping refreshing cocktails. Here are five items we can't live without this month. Read more