Sugar Editorial Picks
Feb 20, 2008 -
When creating a beautiful buffet for your Oscars viewing party, don't skimp on dessert! The stars will be devouring shortbread and chocolate truffles at the Governors Ball, so take a cue from Sherry Yard — the event's pastry chef — and make your own variations. Cut classic, buttery shortbread into Oscar shaped cookies.
- 6 Comments
Oct 02, 2007 -
Ever since I threw together the simple coconut macaroon and creme brulee ice cream sandwiches, I've been craving macaroons like a mad woman. With their crisp coconut outsides, and chewy soft centers, macaroons are my new favorite cookie. I've experimented with the original version, and now I want to give their chocolate covered cousin a taste.
- 15 Comments
Jun 11, 2007 -
The owner of my local strawberry stand recently let me know that their first batch of organic blueberries were just picked. I got so excited that I headed over yesterday to pick up both the juicy red strawberries and the pop in your mouth bright blueberries. Much can be done with the berries: they can be folded into batters or pureed into sauces, however I'm in the mood to enjoy them in their pure and original state.
- 7 Comments
Jan 23, 2007 -
When I heard that today was the day famous prima ballerina Anna Pavlova, died in 1931 I thought it was high time I try and make the dessert that was named after her: the pavlova (wouldn't it just be so cool to have a dessert named after you?! The only thing better would be having a Marc Jacobs designed handbag named after you. I'll settle for either!).
- 4 Comments
Aug 29, 2007 -
A few weeks ago I asked you to share your favorite cookbook with the rest of us. For PartySugar it's Williams-Sonoma's The Bar Guide by Ray Foley. For me it's Baking Illustrated by the editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine.
- 12 Comments
Feb 01, 2008 -
When YumSugar asked me to watch the pilot episode of Food Network's new cooking show, Down Home With the Neelys, I wasn't jumping for joy. The commercials seemed over the top, routine, and like the network had just found more big personalities. However, after watching the show — I laughed out loud — I was hungry for more!
- 34 Comments
Dec 16, 2006 -
Even the most well read foodie will find room for one of these on their bookshelf.
Baking: From My Home To Yours
by Dorie Greenspan
If the foodie on your list loves to bake then be sure to give them Dorie Greenspan's latest new gem. This beautiful book contains scrumptious recipes (like Perfection Pound Cake and Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Muffins) and helpful tips all wrapped up in warm anecdotes.
- 2 Comments
Mar 21, 2007 -
Boing!!!
In case you were wondering, that's the sound of a spring. Today, March 21, is the first day of spring and although I love spring, one of the things I don't enjoy 100% is spring cleaning.
- 4 Comments