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I Heart Food. So Do Babies.

YumSugar — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:43:31 -0700

This weekend, while I was at the Treasure Island Festival, I stumbled upon one of the best foodie shirts ever. The folks at Like Minded People have created the i {heart} food. shirt. Only, I prefer to read it as I heart chomping down on food. It's available in men's and women's sizes for $20 or as a baby onesie for $16 and a toddler tee for $18. I think it's great for adults, but think it's even better for the wee ones.

I Heart Candy Roundup

YumSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:28:39 -0700

I was so excited to open up my inbox and see it stuffed with I Heart Candy submissions. You guys are really amazing and totally impress me, from cookies to truffles and everything in between, you guys really love your candy! There are 20 entries total, so let's just get this candy-loving party started!

Oh and if you sent one in and it didn't appear here, use the contact form above to drop me a line and I'll get it added!

Entry #1
Our first entry comes from TeamSugar member calibabi who wrote in to share her recipes for Rolo Cookies and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies. I think I know what I'll be baking this weekend!

Entry #2
Kate from A Way To Eat took her home state Vermont into consideration when she made maple walnut pepper crunch. This looks fantastic over ice cream, but I bet I could eat handfuls on its own!

Entry #3
Amy from Seattle's Nook & Pantry melted my heart with green tea truffles. I've had these once before and have always wanted to make my own. Thanks for submitting these!

Entry #4
Utah-based Heather from dustbunnies wrote in to tell about her favorite new candy: Bertie Botts Every Flavored Jelly Bean. As someone who's a big Harry Potter fan, I was excited to hear that she and her family love to play Bertie Botts russian roulette. Hope you don't end up with the vomit flavored one!

For SIXTEEN more sweet entries, read more

Entry #5
Manila-based SweetPleasures got inspired by the film Chocolat and made us some lovely homemade chocolates. I gotta make my own someday too!

Entry #6
Bon Vivant's own Colorado-based Chelsea decided to make an English Toffee Inspiration Sundae. Is it bad that I am craving this so early in the morning?!

Entry #7
Candied blood orange peels end up being the secret weapon for Nina of Sweet Napa. Her orange creamsicle birthday cake will surely beat the Los Angeles heat!

Entry #8
Based in the Philippines, Chef KC wrote in to say that it's fun to play with your food, especially if it's candy!

Entry #9
Minko of Couture Cupcakes sent these vodka soaked Red Skins cupcakes all the way from Australia. I've never even heard of Red Skins (a raspberry "flavoured" hard candy), but I really want to try these!

Entry #10
TeamSugar member Karla Sugar wrote in to say that although it sounds odd, she thinks water with lemon tastes just like candy! Especially if it's room-temp or cool (not ice cold). What do you guys think?!

Entry #11
Maryland based TeamSugar members crispet1 and beamer1, did three entries! First they created a selection of adorable candy filled phyllo purses and then they created cute cupcakes and a drink they call "Gummy Worm" - can't wait to try them all!

Entry #12
Our very own GeikoSera has decided to list her favorite candy. Mallo Cups... mmm....

Entry #13
Molly was able to capture a pic of the elusive Knut the polar gummi bear!

Entry #14
Canada-based Sweetheart_450 sent her recipe for Peanut Butter Buckeyes. She says they're the most delicious sweets she's ever tasted and a must try for everyone!

Entry #15
Team member Bonne sent us a recipe for rock candy and then wrote in to tell us how she used to eat all the fundraiser candy! Shhh.. don't tell!

Entry #16
SU3 of TeamSugar treated us with two delights: M&M's Kisses pretzels and Butterfinger popcorn balls. I can't decide which treat I want to try first!

Entry #17
TeamSugar member poetess treated us to a quick poem about candy.

Entry #18
The office went wild for the Heath Bar Cake that PartySugar made. So delicious!

Entry #19
Our pal TeamSugar shared her weakness for Milk Duds and Dots (just not at the same time)!

Entry #20
And finally, I started the whole shebang by creating Reese's PB Cup Cookies.

Not enough candy? Be sure to check out some more candy related posts. There's still some time left in June, so it's not over yet!

I Heart Candy Submissions Due Tomorrow!

YumSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:01:31 -0700

I hope you've been enjoying National Candy Month as much as we have - in addition to eating our candy, we've been baking with it and drooling over it too! If you need an excuse to celebrate, don't forget our I Heart Candy challenge. All you have to do is write a blog post about candy (and let us know about it)! In your post you can talk about your favorite candy, come up with a recipe using your fave candy, make a drink that tastes like candy, whatever strikes your fancy! We've received some great submissions, but if you haven't turned yours in yet, there's still time! Be sure to check out all the submission details and come back this Friday, June 22, for a full candy roundup!

I Heart Candy Submissions Due Next Week!

YumSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:01:18 -0700

I hope you've been celebrating National Candy Month as much as we have - we've been eating our candy, baking with it and more! If you're looking for another way to celebrate, don't forget our I Heart Candy challenge. All you have to do is write a blog post about candy. In your blog you can talk about your favorite candy, come up with a recipe using your fave candy, make a drink that tastes like candy, whatever strikes your fancy! Here's an example of candy purses made by TeamSugar member crispet1. Isn't it delectably adorable? If you've got a great candy idea up your sleeve then join us. I'll post the rest during the roundup on June 22. To participate, check out all the submission details. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

Ming Tsai on Best Meals, Food Politics, and What's Next

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:30:41 -0700

If it hasn't become apparent over the last few days, I'm an enthusiastic fan of Ming Tsai's. Last week, the Simply Ming chef stopped into San Francisco to host a party for the Macy's Come Together campaign. While demonstrating how to make potstickers, Ming, an exceptional storyteller, made fun of his parents who were present in the audience, told tales of mischief in France's Michelin-starred restaurants, and recalled his win against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America ("rumor has it that I may soon face off against Iron Chef Morimoto," he told the crowd).

I got to kick back with Chef Ming, who, in between his thoughts on joining Top Chef Masters, must-have kitchen ingredients, and tips for keeping cool when hosting a party, had more surprising thoughts to share! Learn what they are when you read more

Noteworthy Nibbles - Sept. 15-22, 2009

YumSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:30:31 -0700

Love lobster, chocolate, and wine? If the answer's yes, then it's time to indulge your wildest food dreams this week.

Drop by the Port of Los Angeles to get fresh-steamed, butter-laden lobster, eat chocolate bonbons to your heart's content near the Texas capital, or discover central California's hidden wine gems at the Lodi Grape Festival.

Personally, I can't wait to taste Asian fusion at its best when celebrity chef Ming Tsai hosts a dinner to benefit the San Francisco Food Bank. What events will you be eating your way through this week? Let us know in the comments below!

San Diego, CA: San Diego Restaurant Week - Sept. 15-18
New York, NY: A Taste of the Village - Sept. 16
San Francisco, CA: Come Together Dinner with Ming Tsai - Sept. 16
Lodi, CA: Lodi Grape Festival - Sept. 17-20
Hot Springs, AR: Smoke on the Water BBQ Championship - Sept. 18-19
Austin, TX: Austin Chocolate Festival - Sept. 18-19
Naperville, IL: Naperville Wine Festival - Sept. 18-19
San Pedro, CA: Port of Los Angeles Lobsterfest - Sept. 18-20
Lowville, NY: Cream Cheese Festival - Sept. 19
New York, NY: StarChefs New York Rising Stars Revue - Sept. 22

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College Cafeterias Are Going Trayless

partysugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:50:11 -0700

In an attempt to cut costs and be more eco-chic, many college campuses have gotten rid of cafeteria trays. Instead, students are being forced to carry their meals on plates. The trayless cafeterias are seeing up to a 30 percent decrease in food waste, and with no trays to wash, the use of energy and water is reduced as well.

While school officials whole-heartedly embrace the change, many students are not happy. They dislike not being able to carry everything at once and are more inclined to spill.

I'm all for the discontinuation of cafeteria trays, not only because it helps the environment, but because it probably also causes students to eat less. Say good-bye to serving trays and say good-bye to the freshman 15! How do you feel about the trend?

What Type of Milk Do You Drink?

YumSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:45:30 -0700

Got (one percent) milk? The Daily Mail reports that after a British watchdog organization cautioned against excessive intake of saturated fat, sales of one percent milk have skyrocketed in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency warned that whole milk can lead to heart disease and clogged arteries, so shoppers swapped out whole milk in exchange for one percent, which contains more flavor than skim milk. It now accounts for 10 percent of sales.

I'm surprised to hear that people have just started switching from whole milk in Britain, considering whole milk fell out of favor years ago in the States. Do you drink whole milk?

New Study Finds Chocolate Could Save Your Life

YumSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:12 -0700

Chocolate has certainly been known to save the day. But did you know that eating chocolate might just save your life? A study to be published in the September issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine suggests that eating chocolate can prevent death in heart attack survivors.

Scientists found that those who ate chocolate two or more times a week were three times less likely to die from heart disease than those who never ate chocolate. The results are likely due to cocoa's antioxidant levels, according to study coauthor Dr. Kenneth Mukamal. In other chocolate news, Swiss candy maker Barry Callebaut, the world's largest chocolate manufacturer, has announced it is developing a chocolate that withstands temperatures up to 131°F before melting. While heat-resistant chocolate has long been a staple in both Swiss and American armies, this is the first time the variety will be available commercially.

"Volcano," as the candy will be called, melts on contact with saliva, has a crunchy texture, and, unlike the military version, will be made with cocoa butter. Not only will it be a boon to areas of the world prone to sweltering heat, but food scientists have discovered that the chocolate naturally contains fewer calories.

Alas, I find myself with yet another excuse to enjoy chocolate before bed. Since I'm always paranoid about melting chocolate, I can't wait to try the heat-resistant kind! What about you?

Noteworthy Nibbles - Aug. 4-11 2009

YumSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:45:00 -0700

So you weren't able to make it to last week's Maine Lobster Festival? Breathe easy, because this weekend presents a whole new plethora of opportunities. Choose between watermelon, sweet corn, elephant garlic, country cornbread, and others. (Hey, I never said it would be easy.) Or, if you're in Northern California, join me at the first-ever SF Chefs.Food.Wine, a four-day food and wine event in the heart of San Francisco. What will you be attending? Let us know below!

Hope, AR: Hope Watermelon Festival Festival - Aug. 6-8
San Francisco, CA: SF Chefs.Food.Wine. - Aug. 6-9
Lenox, MA: Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic - Aug. 6-9
Mendota, IL: Mendota Sweet Corn Festival - Aug. 6-9
Columbus, OH: Columbus Wine Festival - Aug. 7-8
Wilton, ME: Wilton Blueberry Festival - Aug. 7-8
Crystal Falls, MI: Humungus Fungus Fest - Aug. 7-9
North Plains, OR: Elephant Garlic Festival - Aug. 7-9
Portland, OR: The Bite of Oregon - Aug. 7-9
Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week - Aug. 7-16
Austin, TX: Festival of Cheese - Aug. 8
Woodland, CA: Woodland Tomato Festival - Aug. 8

To see the rest, read more.

Jamesport, NY: North Fork Craft Beer BBQ and Wine Festival - Aug. 8
Paso Robles, CA: Winemakers' Cookoff - Aug. 8
East Nashville, TN: Tomato Art Fest - Aug. 8
Woodland Park, CO: Vino and Notes - Aug. 8
Anaheim, CA: Celebrity Food Show - Aug. 8-9
San Francisco, CA: The Gourmet Housewares Show - Aug. 8-10
Shelburne, VT: Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum - Aug. 9
Clark County, KY: Slow Food Country Cornbread Supper - Aug. 10
Houston, TX: Houston Restaurant Week - Aug. 10-23

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