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Yummy Links: From Bacon Wrapped Turducken to Absinthe

partysugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:45:54 -0800

Would you eat this bacon wrapped turducken for Thanksgiving? — Bacon Today
How to host a dinner party on the cheap. — Chow
Can fresh nutmeg be used the same as ground nutmeg? — The Kitchn
Burger King's fake wallet promotion. — A Hamburger Today
Looking for an alternative to pumpkin pie? Consider apple streusel cinnamon swirl cupcakes. — Hostess With the Mostess
Everything you need to know about absinthe and five ways to use it. — Epicurious

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What's Cooking at Slashfood

partysugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:33 -0700

We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:

Learn how to get free drinks at your local watering hole.
75 percent frosting, 25 percent cake!
Do you write notes in your cookbooks?
The New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys want you to eat better when at the ballpark.
Radicchio is in season; it pairs perfectly with raisins and pine nuts.
How important is it to preheat your oven?
It's a great time to enjoy pumpkin ale.

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Have Your Cake and Beet It Too

YumSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:00:06 -0700

While looking through Gorgeous Cakes over the weekend, I found the perfect Fall cake recipe that included one of my favorite root vegetables, beets. I love roasted beets in a salads, so why not experiment with them in baking?The uncooked batter has a stunning magenta color that's unfortunately lost once baked. However, it turns to a lovely, golden-colored cake with delicious red speckles throughout.

The combination of beets and roasted hazelnuts results in a hearty cake with a delightfully light and airy texture. For extra zip, I added ruby red grapefruit zest to the luscious cream cheese frosting. To see the spectacular color of the batter and start baking your own cupcakes with this vegetable,

Yummy Links: From Dancing Rocco to Harvey Wallbanger

partysugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:45:18 -0700

Rocco DiSpirito will be a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. — BuzzSugar
The 411 on how long you should keep dry spices. — Chow
McCain Frozen Foods' new advertising campaign capitalizes on the fact that they have the same name as presidential candidate, John McCain. — Serious Eats
The thought of pink lemonade ice cream has my mouth watering.— The Kitchn
As the price of food rises, the cost of school lunches is expected to increase by 25 cents. — Slashfood
Who knew an odor-free compost bin could be so chic?— The Epi-Log
Learn everything you need to know about lemon verbena. — Baking Bites
The classic cocktail is turned into a delicious cupcake with this Harvey Wallbanger cupcake recipe. — Hostess With the Mostess

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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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Come Party With Me: Going Away Party — Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:00:36 -0700

When a friend moves away, it's nice to let them know how much they'll be missed by hosting a bon voyage fiesta. Keep the theme of the menu — comforting food native to the honoree's new hometown — going with the dessert. Since Kara is moving to Boston, I'll be making this variation of Boston creme pie. These cream-filled cupcakes are perfect: they're crowd-pleasing, individual treats, and Kara can take home the leftovers! To look at the easy recipe that take helps from a cake mix,

Taste Test: PhillySwirl Ice Cream Cupcakes

partysugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:00:18 -0700

A little while back, I received a box of ice cream cupcakes by PhillySwirl. I put the box in the freezer and totally forgot about them until I saw them featured on the Today Show. So last week, Yum, Molly, and I cracked open the box. There's nothing fancy or pretentious about these cupcakes. They come in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla. Each cupcake has a layer of cake, a layer of ice cream, a hard chocolate candy coating, a frosting topping, and a sprinkle of jimmies. To see what I thought of these frozen treats,

Yummy Links: From Recipes Gone Wrong to Pucco Cupcakes

partysugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:45:32 -0700

What to do when a recipe goes wrong. — The Kitchn
Quickly catch up on Slow Food Nation. — Chow
Meet the biggest Chinese restaurant in the world. — Serious Eats
The latest news of the food crisis: the number of food scientists is on the decline. — Slashfood
How to travel on a doddering dollar. — The Epi-Log
A crazy coincidence: Smitten Kitchen makes Yum's key lime meltaways on the exact same day. — Smitten Kitchen
Does your grocery list say something about your personality? — SavvySugar
Looking for a decadent dessert? How about raspberry chocolate bundt cake? — Baking Bites
How cute are these Pucco cupcakes?! — Hostess With the Mostess

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Delilicious: Dazzling Novelty Cake Pans

lilsugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:00:53 -0700

It seems delicious kid friendly desserts taste even better when they come in the shape of something fun. The Wilton Giant Cupcake Cast Pan ($30) has become a staple for kid birthdays (much to the pleasure of moms like myself, its popularity coincides with a million great cupcake recipes). Looks like it's time to whip out my Cakes for Kids book!

Nice and New: Handblown Cupcake Stand

casasugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:30:10 -0700

I love cupcakes! Who doesn't? While YumSugar may bake them, it's more my style to decorate with them. Huh, you say? Well, when you've got a Handblown Cupcake Stand ($60), you can transform any ol' cupcake from a sweet treat into delightful décor. And you needn't bake a batch to do so, either: The handblown stand by Amanda Goss comes with a faux cupcake to display at all times. That way, you can have your cupcake and eat it, too.