Passover started yesterday and with it, the official Spring entertaining season. From Easter to the royal wedding to Cinco de Mayo to the Kentucky Derby to Mother's Day, there's lots of reasons to celebrate in the near future! If you're attending a party that's hosted by a friend or family member, thank them by bringing a thoughtful gift. Although it's quick and easy to reach for a bottle of Read more

Chances are, you're probably going to be either hosting or attending a holiday party. And while giving the hostess a gift is not always expected, it's not only polite but it'll also spread the holiday cheer. A great way to save on hostess gifts is to be prepared so you don't have to run to the corner store or bakery. Stock up on a favorite wine that's on special or make a batch of cupcakes for a Read more

It's almost Halloween, and I have a treat for all you vampire-crazed home cooks: it's The Complete Vampire Lover's Cookbook, Love at First Bite ($10). This ghoulishly good paperback is a festive cookbook with over 300 "suckulent" recipes. Although there are no pictures of the dishes, the tome is full of great ideas and delightful inspiration. Read on for more details! Read more

This story was written by member Angelica and comes from the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community.I decided to make my own holiday hostess gifts this year instead of spending on wine or pre-made goodies. I found mini jam jars at Target and stocked up on pistachios, almonds, white chocolate chips and dried cranberries from Trader Joe's, which combine to make a tangy, sweet, and salty Read more

Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips. Not only does it provide food pairing suggestions, but there's also Read more