Yummy Links: From School Lunches to HFCS


Updated 10/05/10 12:52 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Why American School Lunches Are Third World and Other Food News

When it comes to school lunches, America is the third world. — Bittman Paul Liebrandt believes he's too young for 3 Michelin Stars. — Feast The Italian secret for the best eggs ever. — The Atlantic Tips for making perfect savory souffles. — Serious Eats Meet Tasteologie, a new food porn website from NOTCOT. — The Kitchn How to avoid diluted iced coffee. — Chow Do you cook with Read more

Yummy Links: From Iced Coffee to Hot Dogs


Updated 08/03/10 11:35 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

The Best Iced Coffee and Other Food News

Blue Bottle's New Orleans-style iced coffee might be the best iced coffee ever. — Serious Eats Should food writers out the names of restaurants that made them sick? — Grub Street NY The sad fate of Sandra Lee's memoir. — Eater Must make: chipotle corn soup. — Chow Why are food allergies on the rise? — CNN Top Chef Harold Dieterle's second restaurant will be Thai. — Feast NY The Read more

Starbucks's Latest For Summer: Iced VIA


Updated 06/10/10 6:47 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Exclusive: Taste Test of Starbucks New VIA Iced Coffee

Starbucks isn't just hoping to wow customers with flavored coffee; it's also going after that longtime Summer favorite, iced coffee. Beginning June 29, the coffee giant will sell VIA Iced Coffee, a spinoff of the instant coffee it has been pushing heavily over the past year. I got an exclusive preview of the drink while in Seattle for Starbucks Coffee College. To learn what I thought of it, read Read more

Come Party With Me: Brunch For Mom — Drinks


Updated 05/06/10 2:41 PM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Spiced Iced Coffee Recipe

Each morning my mother, like so many people, enjoys a mug of coffee. This Sunday, at a celebratory brunch in her honor, I want to serve a simple coffee (because she is a simple lady), but not her everyday ordinary coffee. It has to be special. With its sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sticks, this spiced iced coffee recipe looks perfect. After we enjoy the coffee, we'll probably sip a Read more

Starbucks Announces $2 Afternoon Drink Deal


Updated 11/03/08 2:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 29 comments

Starbucks Announces $2 Afternoon Drink Deal

Starbucks has announced its plan to offer an afternoon discount to morning customers. Present a receipt of your morning beverage after 2 p.m. and you can order any iced grande coffee drink (including Frappuccinos!) for just $2. The promotion begins on Tuesday and runs until Sept. 2. According to Brad Stevens, the vice president of customer relationship management, the discount is a no-brainer: I Read more

Raise Your Hand If You Like Freebies!


Updated 05/15/08 10:18 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 32 comments

McDonald's to Give Away Eight Million Chicken Sandwiches, Dunkin' Donuts Gives Away Iced Coffee

Tomorrow, May 15, there are two fast-food freebies for you to catch. The first involves free chicken sandwiches, and the second involves free coffee. First up, McDonald's is promoting their new Southern Style Chicken Biscuits and Sandwiches by giving them away at 14,000 of their US locations. If you purchase a medium or large beverage you can get a free chicken biscuit from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Read more

Like Cold Coffee? Try Cold Brewed Coffee


Updated 12/15/08 2:13 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 11 comments

Like Cold Coffee? Try Cold Brewed Coffee

You guys seemed pretty excited when I shared a simple tip to keep your iced coffee from getting watered down. Well, if you thought that one was good, here's one that the folks at Seattle's Best Coffee emailed to me. Instead of brewing their coffee like normal, they cold brew it overnight, resulting in an iced coffee that can stay fresh for up to seven days. So what is cold brewing? It's Read more

Simple Tip: No More Watery Iced Coffee


Updated 06/05/07 3:06 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 21 comments

Simple Tip: No More Watery Iced Coffee

With summer on its way I thought I'd share with you one of my most simple tips. If you love a glass of iced coffee, but hate when it gets all watery, then do yourself a favor and make coffee ice cubes. By making coffee ice cubes you'll ensure your iced coffee won't get diluted and you'll have a good use for this morning's leftover coffee. Just use a clean ice tray, fill with coffee and freeze. Read more

Scream For It! Coffee Ice Cream


Updated 06/13/11 10:25 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Warmer weather means it's time for cool treats and our favorite frozen dessert is ice cream. It's such a versatile dish; it can be made in countless flavors and can be used in endless desserts — that's why we're screaming for ice cream this Summer! In our new series, we hope to provide you with the best ice cream ideas. Although you can purchase a pint at practically every gas station in Read more

LC Preps For the Long Weekend With a Starbucks Stop


Updated 05/25/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lauren Conrad Starbucks in LA Pictures

Lauren Conrad picked up an iced drink at a Starbucks in Santa Monica yesterday afternoon. She wore a sweet denim look and carried her trusty Balenciaga bag. Lauren was joined by a female pal for the coffee run, rather than her boyfriend. LC and William Tell went public last weekend when they stepped out together in Brentwood. The couple has apparently been dating for a few months after meeting Read more