Brrr . . . It's Hot Tea Time!


Updated 01/31/11 9:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Teapots, Teacups, and Brewing Tools For Hot Tea

It's National Hot Tea Month, and it's no wonder the brewed beverage is in January's spotlight. Not only is it perfect for warming cold hands during Winter days, but many New Year's resolution-makers are swapping their cup of joe for a cup of tea to cut out caffeine or partake in a cleanse. From oolong to herbal, picking a type of leaf and flavor is almost as fun as taking the first sip — my Read more

Pass Up the Hot Cocoa: 5 Kid-Friendly Warm Winter Drinks


Updated 08/08/11 2:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hot Drinks For Kids

Hot cocoa is a classic kid-favorite and the go-to when families want a comforting drink, but there are many other beverages that will warm up lil ones throughout the season. Whether your kids are clamoring for something creamy or a spiced concoction, check out five of these alternatives to the basic hot chocolate! Read more

Make Your Own Marshmallows


Updated 01/31/12 4:34 PM · Posted by partysugar · 22 comments

Easy Homemade Marshmallow Recipe

A couple of years ago, I hosted a fondue party for Valentine's Day. I thought it would be fun to dip marshmallows into chocolate fondue and, always one to pay special attention to little details, I wanted heart-shaped, pale pink marshmallows. Since pink heart marshmallows are not sold, I decided to try making them. Now, I'm addicted to homemade marshmallows! The method is surprisingly easy, but Read more

Happy Hour: Hot Buttered Rum


Updated 01/18/09 10:11 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Happy Hour: Hot Buttered Rum

Tomorrow, Jan.17, is National Hot Buttered Rum day. To celebrate, I'm heading over to my friend H. Joseph Ehrmann's bar, Elixir, in San Francisco's Mission district. They're having a little party, and hot buttered rums are the highlight. If you don't live in SF, no worries: H has shared his recipe with us, so you can make it in the comforts of your cozy kitchen! While some variations call for a Read more

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix


Updated 03/26/10 6:31 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 26 comments

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix

During Winter, nothing epitomizes warmth more than a steaming cup of rich hot chocolate. This holiday, why not package that feeling for your loved ones by making inexpensive and thoughtful homemade hot cocoa? Unlike store-bought mix, which often tastes chalky and watered-down, this edible gift is velvety in texture and pure chocolate in flavor. This year, I'm making a large batch and distributing Read more

Free Yogi Tea


Updated 01/30/07 4:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Free Yogi Tea

As you guys know already, I am really into tea. One of my favorite brands, Yogi Tea, just happens to be giving away FREE samples right now. What's more? You even get to pick out your desired tea experience (A World of Flavor, Fragrant and Uplifting, Seasonal Support, Wellness from Within and Especially for Women). Don't worry, you don't have to take a long survey or anything -- Just fill out the Read more

Bachelorette Breakdown: The Week's Biggest Whoa!-ments


Updated 05/22/12 6:04 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Bachelorette Week Two Recap

Week two on The Bachelorette brought plenty of action, and I'm not just talking about the chemistry between Emily and Kermit — though that was slightly uncomfortable. No, I'm referring to the first one-on-one dates, the first group date, and all the poolside drama. It looks like we've got a veritable Real Housewives of Charlotte on our hands, only in this case the housewives are men and Botox Read more

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage


Updated 05/18/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more