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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Jan. 14, 2009

YumSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:30:58 -0800

For an inexpensive dinner or hearty Super Bowl snack, reach for these spicy drumsticks. - Boston Globe
Presidential inaugurations have had a long history of celebrations. - Chicago Tribune
Why Community Supported Fisheries may keep small, floundering fisheries alive. - Washington Post
How to elevate the modest meatball. - The Oregonian
Cracked wheat, or bulgur, is cheap, healthful, versatile, fast, and delicious. - San Francisco Chronicle
This year, learn how to properly read a wine label. - Wall Street Journal
Eateries in Washington are hoping Obama's frequent dining-out habits will be good news for the restaurant scene. - New York Times
What's the appeal of food-competition programming?- Los Angeles Times

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Yummy Links: From Wedding Pictures to Andrew Carmellini

partysugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:45:23 -0800

Check out the best Wedding pictures of 2008. - Hostess With the Mostess
Sign up now for a share in this Summer's community supported agriculture boxes. - The Kitchn
The time is right to organize those kitchen drawers. - The Epi-Log
Super Bowl must make: the steak sandwich to end all steak sandwiches. - Serious Eats
Andrew Carmellini on properly saucing pasta. - Chow

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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Farmers Market Mother

partysugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:15:57 -0800

Wondering what to get your mother this year? Encourage her to head to the farmers market with a hook-and-go cart. She can hang her reusable totes packed with fresh produce and products on the side hooks.

If she's too busy to make it to the market bring the farmers to her with a community shared agriculture box. Each week local, in-season fruit and vegetables will be delivered to her door!

For more gift ideas, browse the selection below. Check out all the gift guides on HolidaySugar.

Yummy Links: From Hot Dogs to Mama Chefs

YumSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:01:38 -0700

World famous competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi has developed jaw arthritis, but he still wants to participate in next week's big hot dog eating event. - Serious Eats
The FDA is concerned about the safety of Chinese seafood imports, about 21 percent of all seafood imports. - Slashfood
You may have heard of farm-fresh to your door CSA (community supported agriculture), but have you heard that it's not just for veggies anymore? You can now have farm-fresh meat delivered right to you door. - Chow
Wish lettuce would last longer in your fridge? Check out this simple lettuce storage tip. - FitSugar
If you love strawberries, you're going to love this roundup of strange strawberry recipes - Apartment Therapy Kitchen
Restaurants come and go and eventually turn into new restaurants, but what about a restaurant that changes 4 times a year on purpose? - Will Work For Food
Cakes just look prettier on cake stands. If you don't have one, then you can make your own cake stand. - Baking Bites
Get a step by step guide for prepping artichokes. - Culinate
Looks like Madonna's father, Tony Ciccone is starting a winery business. Naturally it's called Madonna Wine. - Cheap Fun Wines
Here's an interesting thought: Do women chefs make more memorable food than men or is that just a sexist opinion? - SF Chronicle and Salon

Fast & Easy Dinner: Roasted Asparagus and Eggs

partysugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:50:45 -0700

A couple of weeks ago, my sister came over with her CSA box. Among the romaine and rhubarb was a bunch of perfectly tender asparagus. When she asked how we should cook the thin spears, I replied, "like Martha Stewart prepares hers: roasted and topped with a poached egg." Since that day, we've both enjoyed this simple yet sophisticated vegetarian meal many times. It's quite versatile - if you have other veggies like mushrooms or green beans on hand, roast them with the asparagus. For a heartier variation, plate the asparagus on top of toasted country bread. To appease meat eaters, sprinkle with salty pancetta. Whichever way you serve it, you'll need the basic recipe, so read more.

Roasted Asparagus and Eggs
From Whole Living

Ingredients

1 medium thick asparagus bunch, tough ends removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 large eggs
2 ounces shaved parmesan

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet with a rim, toss asparagus with oil. Season with salt. Bake until asparagus is lightly browned and tender, 15 to 18 minutes (timing will vary depending upon thickness of asparagus).
In a small saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar and sugar over medium-high heat until syrupy and reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large skillet with 2 inches of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add cider vinegar and season with salt. Break one egg at a time into a cup, then tip cup into pan. Simmer until whites are set and yolks are soft but slightly set, about 3 minutes.
With a slotted spatula, scoop out eggs one at a time and drain on paper towels. With a paring knife, trim edges.
Divide asparagus among four plates and drizzle with reduced balsamic. Top with shaved Parmesan and an egg.

Serves 4.

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Yummy Links: From Banned Cupcakes to the Sex Life of Food

YumSugar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:03:31 -0700

Have the food police gone too far? Several schools have banned cupcakes at school birthday celebrations. Whaaat? - Serious Eats
For the love of all things bacon, including a bacon press, bacon candy, bacon salt and more. - iVillage
So how does Smucker's Magic Shell work. - Chow
What do you think of this sunny side up shag rug? - CasaSugar

Speaking of eggs, here are five things you should know about them. - FitSugar
Need some back to school tips and recipes? Here are a whole days worth of them. My fave, the crocheted lunch tray. - Slashfood
Microwave popcorn can contain some horrible chemicals, so do yourself a favor and learn how to make your own microwave popcorn. - Baking Bites
Do you know how to choose a CSA? - Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen
If you could use another book suggestion check out The Sex Life of Food. - Culinate