Richard Rosendale Crowned Bocuse d'Or USA Winner


Updated 01/30/12 11:42 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Richard Rosendale Wins 2012 Bocuse d'Or USA Competition

Another year, another winner at the Bocuse d'Or USA. Yesterday, the US representative for the Bocuse d'Or, the world's most prestigious culinary competition, was selected, and the title went to Richard Rosendale, executive chef of the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Rosendale, who beat out competitors Jeffrey Lizzotte, William Bradley, and Danny Cerqueda for the title, is a veteran Read more

Nordic Sweep at the Bocuse d'Or


Updated 01/26/11 10:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Denmark Wins 2011 Bocuse D'Or

Today in France, the world's most well-trained chefs gathered to compete at the Bocuse d'Or — the culinary industry's equivalent of the Olympics. The United States was represented by chefs James Kent and Tom Allan and they were coached by chef Thomas Keller and previous Bocuse competitor Gavin Kaysen. Despite high hopes that the New York chefs would do better than the previous American team, Read more

Yummy Links: From Cheese Dip Competitions to the McRib


Updated 10/12/10 11:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Go Inside the Cheese Dip Competition and More Food News From the Web

A look at the first ever World Championship Cheese Dip Competition. — Serious Eats Find out the secret history of Momofuku's infamous crack pie. — Feast Forget salmon and eat barramundi instead. — The Atlantic Learn a faster, easier way to chop herbs. — The Kitchn Ramen basics for the noodle novice. — Chow In praise of the Sunday bagel. — The Epi-Log Katie Lee, Rachael Ray, and Read more

James Kent Selected as US Representative For Bocuse D'Or


Updated 02/08/10 1:32 PM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

James Kent Selected as US Representative For Bocuse D'Or

The US representative for the Bocuse D'Or, the world's most exciting and prestigious culinary competition, has been selected. James Kent, sous chef at Eleven Madison Park in NYC, won the spot on Saturday beating out the 11 other finalists, including Percy Whatley. The finals competition, which was emceed by Top Chef Masters host Kelly Choi, took place at the Culinary Institute of America in New Read more

Would You Consider Entering A Food Eating Contest?


Updated 09/06/07 2:58 PM · Posted by partysugar · 17 comments

Watching this video of our very own 7bits win a peach pie eating contest makes me wonder just how much I could eat for a prize. Do you think you could do it? Would you consider entering a food eating contest? Would You Consider Entering A Food Eating Contest? Yes, I would totally win! Only if I could win a lot of money or if I had to as part of a reality show challenge. No Read more

Miley Cyrus Preps For a Party as Liam Hemsworth Pampers His Pup


Updated 05/02/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Puppy Birthday Party Pictures

Miley Cyrus left Winsor Pilates in West Hollywood yesterday, then hopped into her Mercedes. Across town her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, stocked up on dog food and picked up a cozy bed for a lucky pet. Miley surprised Liam with a dog, Ziggy, on his birthday earlier this year. Ziggy seems to fit right in with her pups, Lila and Floyd. Floyd, Miley's miniature Husky, turns 1 next week, and she's Read more

Shawn Johnson Takes Us Inside Training Camp


Updated 04/16/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shawn Johnson Trains at Camp For the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow her journey and other Olympic hopefuls on espnW.com. Say "camp" to an ordinary kid and she'll probably tell you about bonfires and sing-alongs and arts and crafts. Say it to an elite gymnast, and Read more

CrossFit Athlete Mel Ockerby Shares Her Beach-Ready Workout


Updated 04/10/12 7:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

A CrossFit Workout For Beginners

Have you gotten on the CrossFit bandwagon? Many celebrities are fans of CrossFit, and it's becoming more and more popular as a way to get results fast without being bored. Mel Ockerby is one such fan. The former gymnast started CrossFit training just two and a half years ago and now spends her days challenging herself and others as a Puma trainer and member of the reigning champion team in the Read more

From the Community: Everything You Need to Know About CrossFit


Updated 03/28/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is CrossFit?

FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend! Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Read more

How to Avoid New Mom Comparisons


Updated 02/22/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoiding Comparisons From Other Parents

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's Read more