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

Useful Cookbooks For Vegetarian Newbies


Updated 12/22/11 11:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cookbooks For New Vegetarians

Perhaps you've vowed to become a vegetarian by the New Year, but want to make sure it's right for you. Once you've decided to make the switch to a plant-based diet, your new lifestyle will require lots of patience, time, and helpful cookbooks to help make the transition a smooth one. Here are five cookbooks that will not only teach you how to prepare delicious vegetarian cuisine, but will also Read more

Gifts Every Healthy Cook Wants


Updated 01/17/12 2:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Gift Ideas For the Healthy Cook

If you give the cook in your life more reason to get into the kitchen, chances are you'll be rewarded with a delicious meal. Here are our picks for what we think will make healthy cooks even happier come gift time. Read more

5 Gadgets For Healthy Summer Grilling


Updated 05/22/12 2:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Grilling Gadgets and Accessories

Summer is officially here, which means time to break out the grill. Whether you're glamping, at the beach, or in your own backyard, nothing beats the taste of smoky meats and fresh grilled veggies. But don't let too much barbecue ruin that bikini bod you worked so hard to get this season. Instead, use these five grilling accessories to whip up some healthy options. Read more

5 Ways to Lighten Up Your Cooking


Updated 05/04/10 8:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

5 Ways to Lighten Up Your Cooking

Cooking healthy is like anything else: the more you do it the easier it becomes. Once you know how to make low-calorie substitutions and tricks for trimming the fat (and I mean that literally) from your meals, cooking light becomes easier with every meal. Not sure where to start when you're in the kitchen? Check out these simple suggestions. Read more

Cooking in Costa Rica


Updated 01/31/10 9:37 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Cooking in Costa Rica

While I thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine of Costa Rica, one of my favorite parts of the trip was cooking! The condo that we stayed in had an amazing kitchen, and since cooking has always relaxed me, I made dinner practically every night. And breakfast every morning. I snapped a bunch of photos so I could share the experience with you. Here you'll get a taste of what it's like to cook in Costa Rica. Read more

Five Things You Can Do as a Couple on the Cheap


Updated 03/24/09 4:54 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Five Things You Can Do as a Couple on the Cheap

Unless you've been living under a rock, you're fully aware of our current economic crisis. And while professionals are telling us not to panic, chances are most of you are cutting back on your spending. But saving money and scaling down your date nights doesn't mean you can't have fun; you just might have to think outside the box! So if you're looking for things to do with your significant other Read more

Delilicious: Tools for Lil Chefs


Updated 03/21/11 4:31 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Delilicious: Tools for Lil Chefs

Williams-Sonoma, the store for mommies with a culinary inclination just launched, wsKids an online destination for lil cooks who want to get their hands in more than the cookie jar. Featuring recipes, a family meal planner, tips, blogs and instructional videos, the site can help your child create edible delights. And, it offers a fun line of quality kitchen tools. Click slideshow to check them Read more

45 Grilling Tips, Tricks, and Recipes to Make Barbecue a Healthy Affair


Updated 05/25/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Barbecue Guide With Tips and Recipes

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes. Read more

5 No-Cook Meals You'll Have Time to Make This Week (We Promise!)


Updated 05/21/12 8:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

No-Cook Meals

When it comes to weeknight cooking, Spring and Summer days are both bad and good things. On the one hand, with longer, warmer days, it's easier to be out and about than behind the stove in a kitchen. On the other hand, balmier evenings call for fast, superlight, no-cook meals that come together in a heartbeat. Keep reading to see five of our favorites right now. Read more