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M&M's: Can You Sort the Myths From the Facts?

YumSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:50:21 -0700

If you've taken part in the Mars Real Chocolate Relief Act, you may have recently popped a few M&M's. These storied sweet treats come with no shortage of colorful tales: each shade of the candy has developed its own reputation- with plenty of rock and roll mixed in. Can you crack the myths on these coated chocolates? There's only one way to find out.

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Can You Cut the Mustard?

YumSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:50:45 -0700

We love mustard on YumSugar. Party admits to sometimes eating it with a spoon, and I even make my own.

So what might seem like a silly national day of observance has us pretty excited: this Saturday, Aug. 1, is National Mustard Day. Don't forget to celebrate by slathering some of the yellow stuff on your sandwich, hot dog, or anything else that suits your fancy. But first, see how much you know about this condiment by giving my quiz a squeeze.

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Name That Sub Sandwich!

YumSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:50:38 -0700

What do you call the type of sandwich shown here? Your answer may say something about where you grew up. Alternately called heroes, hoagies, grinders, and more, a submarine-style sandwich served on a long roll has different names depending on where you are in the country. Think you're a hero when it comes to regional sandwich facts? Take my quiz.

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Exotic Fruit or City?

partysugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:00:52 -0700

Since you enjoyed the tomato variety or nail polish quiz so much, I thought it would be fun to do a similar exam. This time, I've researched the names of exotic fruits. Some of them sound strangely like cities. You have to identify which names are exotic fruits and which are cities. Sound fun? Get started!

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Yummy Links: From Homemade Pizza to Food Tattoos

partysugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:50:12 -0700

31 delicious recipes for making the perfect pizza at home. - Epicurious
Another commercial, this time for Doritos, makes fun of a Mexican stereotype. - Eat Me Daily
Find out how packaged guacamole stays green. - Chow
Go behind the scenes at the French Culinary Institute's final exams. - The Feedbag
Everything you need to know about making your own spice blend. - Serious Eats
Hot or not: food tattoos - Eater

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Survey, Study Cast Red Wine in a Positive Light

YumSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:30:00 -0700

It may be a stressful time for makers of rosé, but for red wine producers, things are looking up: at the same time that a new scientific study suggests red wine may help you think, the results of a large survey indicate women prefer red over white and rosé wines.

According to a Northumbria University study, men and women performed better in math exams after being given resveratrol, a plant chemical naturally found in red wine; researchers involved say the chemical boosts the brain's blood supply. Incidentally, a Vinexpo survey of more than 4,000 women in the US, UK, France, Japan, and Germany has concluded that women actually prefer reds over whites and rosés, considering red wine compatible with a healthy, balanced diet. The survey results run contrary to the long-held stereotype that women prefer lighter-bodied white wines.

Perhaps the wine industry will take note of this - since apparently 80 percent of women are also in charge of choosing the wine for their household. I love every red from Malbec to Merlot, but now have an excuse to drink that extra glass of wine! Are you surprised to hear the survey results? Are the health benefits among the reasons you drink wine?

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Think You Know Cadbury Creme Eggs?

partysugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:50:06 -0700

Besides Peeps, Cadbury Creme Eggs are the most ubiquitous of Easter candies. While I've had my fair share of the goo-filled eggs, I don't really know much about them, so I've put together a quiz of fun facts concerning Cadbury Creme Eggs. To learn more about this Easter specialty take my quick exam!

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How Well Do You Know M&Ms?

partysugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:00:33 -0700

On today's date, Sept. 15, in 1995, the tan M&M was replaced with the blue M&M. Updating the colors of the M&M's is nothing new; years earlier, tan replaced violet as the newest M&M color. To commemorate the death of the tan M&M, I've found a bunch of fun facts about M&M's and put them in this quiz. To learn more about the chocolate candy take the exam now!

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Happy Banana Split Day!

partysugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:30:07 -0700

Today is National Banana Split Day, and naturally, to celebrate, I've out together an exam. You may know what ingredients make up a banana split, but do you know anything else about this tasty sundae? Test your banana split knowledge now by taking my fun quiz!

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Dec. 12, 2007

YumSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:17:39 -0800

Looking for more gift ideas? Here are several inspired gift ideas for the kitchen. Plus, adaptable ganache with The Minimalist. - The New York Times
Ever heard of beurre noisette? It's also called brown butter and makes for delicious sweet and savory dishes, including Brown Butter Caramel Apple Cake. - San Francisco Chronicle

Wondering what Dale from Top Chef Season 3 has been up to? Check out what he has to say in this candid interview. He's got a new restaurant and yep, he is dating Jack from Project Runway. - They Cook, We Dish
Interested in becoming a sommelier? Hope you're ready to pass the difficult exam. - Los Angeles Times
Discover a full array of books for every type of cook on your list. - Chicago Tribune
Is there anything more elegant than an eclair? - The Oregonian
Interested in making your own gifts? Here are a bunch of homemade treats you can whip up. - Dallas Morning News
Time to get tart and sassy! Here are ten luscious ways with grapefruit. - Miami Herald

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