5 Things I Wish I Registered For (and 5 I Wish I Hadn't!)


Updated 04/26/12 5:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Registry Essentials

Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more

6 Spring Picks For Cute Cutting Boards


Updated 04/24/12 7:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spring Cutting Boards

All of the sunshine has got us feeling some serious spirit — especially in the kitchen! We've already shown off kitchen appliances in happy rainbow hues, but all of the fresh Spring fruits and veggies we'll be slicing and dicing want to get in on the action too. Here are a few colorful, Spring-worthy cutting boards that we're sweet on. Read more

Nature's Lean, Green Machine: Incredibly Versatile Bamboo


Updated 04/23/12 11:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kitchen Products Made From Bamboo

As part of Eco Month on YumSugar, we've been exploring the different ways to eat, cook with, and utilize the sustainable plant known as bamboo. With its status as a rapidly renewable resource, bamboo is the golden child of the eco-friendly marketplace. In the kitchen, it's indispensable, forming the backbone of a myriad of products including cutting boards, utensils, dishware, and even textiles. Read more

Protect Your Investment: How to Care For Bamboo Cutting Boards


Updated 04/18/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Care For Bamboo Cutting Boards

It's funny to think that just a few years ago, bamboo cutting boards were hard to come by. These days, the boards have taken their place as standard fare beside their wood and plastic peers. This material has endeared itself toall kinds of kitchen products, not to mention environmentalists, thanks to the plant's rapid growth and regeneration. Bamboo grows to a harvestable height in three to five Read more

Super Tools: The KitchenArt Adjust-A-Cup Measuring Cup


Updated 03/20/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

KitchenArt Adjust-A-Cup Measuring Cup Review

If you've ever tackled a recipe that calls for honey or peanut butter, you've undoubtedly felt the pain of trying to scrape every last bit of gooey goodness out of your measuring cups. Last week, I faced the challenge of accurately measuring out 2/3 cups of goopy sourdough starter — a task rendered unbelievably easy thanks to my adjustable measuring cup! This cylindrical tool measures both wet Read more

Do-It-All Cookware: In Praise of the Cast-Iron Dutch Oven


Updated 03/12/12 4:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Cast Iron Dutch Ovens

Photo: Sara Yoo Late-night infomercials seem to have the solution to every kitchen conundrum, but I learned quickly that buying into every zealous sales pitch meant cabinets full of single-use gadgets that receive only occasional use. So when I dove into my shelves of dusty equipment for a Spring clean-out, I found that several could go in the donation bin thanks to one multitasking pot: my Read more

5 Must-Have Essentials For Healthy Cooking


Updated 02/08/12 1:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Essential Tools For Healthy Cooking

When it comes to healthy cooking, I'd be a wreck without my must-have kitchen tools. From gadgets to cookware basics, these items help keep my fat, sugar, and sodium levels down while making sure that my nutrients for the day are always maxed out. Keep reading to see which kitchen essentials help inspire every meal to be a healthy meal. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Rudimentary Recipes Every Home Cook Should Know


Updated 02/08/12 12:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Basic Home Cooking Recipes

January is a time of many resolutions, many among them culinary. Regardless of your skill level at the stove, it never hurts to go back to basics and focus on rudimentary recipes that are the building blocks for so many other dishes. These aren't too complicated or expensive, and once you master them, we reassure you that you'll use them over and over again. Here are 10 fundamental dishes that Read more

Crucial Cooking Techniques to Know


Updated 02/08/12 1:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Top Cooking and Kitchen Techniques to Know

Did you make a culinary resolution to accomplish more in the kitchen? If so, the first place to start isn't with a cookbook full of complicated recipes. Rather, learn basic cooking techniques and knife skills; all the recipes that follow are guaranteed to be much easier. To help you out, we've got a new series, Know Your Techniques, wherein we introduce you to important culinary know-how. Aside Read more

How to Trim Baby Artichokes


Updated 02/08/12 12:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Trim Baby Artichokes

From exotic fiddlehead ferns to bright-green peas, there's a bevy of intriguing produce to appreciate during the short window of May and June, when greens and things are abloom all across the country. One can't-miss is the baby artichoke. Sure, we love its larger counterpart, but there's something incredibly precious about this mini version, which is so premature and tender that it's eaten Read more