Essential Kitchen Items For College Grads


Updated 05/11/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

College Graduation Gifts For the Kitchen

Graduation is such an exciting time, and for many former co-eds, it's a chance to try out a new city, pursue dream jobs, and rent an off-campus apartment. It also may mean stocking and maintaining a "real" kitchen . . . at least one that's used for more than steeping ramen noodles and unpacking fast food bags. We've rounded up 10 kitchen items that are essential to any postcollegiate kitchen Read more

12 Pretty Kitchen Gifts For Moms Who Cook


Updated 05/07/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mother's Day Kitchen Gifts For Moms Who Cook

If you're lucky enough to have a mom who cooks, chances are you grew up with deliciously nourishing homemade meals and a repertoire of heirloom family recipes. This Mother's Day, thank Chef Mom for years of hard culinary work with pretty gifts to beautify her kitchen! We've picked out our favorite fetching accessories to make her smile when whipping up the next family meal masterpiece. Read more

5 Things I Wish I Registered For (and 5 I Wish I Hadn't!)


Updated 04/26/12 5:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Registry Essentials

Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more

6 Spring Picks For Cute Cutting Boards


Updated 04/24/12 7:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spring Cutting Boards

All of the sunshine has got us feeling some serious spirit — especially in the kitchen! We've already shown off kitchen appliances in happy rainbow hues, but all of the fresh Spring fruits and veggies we'll be slicing and dicing want to get in on the action too. Here are a few colorful, Spring-worthy cutting boards that we're sweet on. Read more

Nature's Lean, Green Machine: Incredibly Versatile Bamboo


Updated 04/23/12 11:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kitchen Products Made From Bamboo

As part of Eco Month on YumSugar, we've been exploring the different ways to eat, cook with, and utilize the sustainable plant known as bamboo. With its status as a rapidly renewable resource, bamboo is the golden child of the eco-friendly marketplace. In the kitchen, it's indispensable, forming the backbone of a myriad of products including cutting boards, utensils, dishware, and even textiles. Read more

Protect Your Investment: How to Care For Bamboo Cutting Boards


Updated 04/18/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Care For Bamboo Cutting Boards

It's funny to think that just a few years ago, bamboo cutting boards were hard to come by. These days, the boards have taken their place as standard fare beside their wood and plastic peers. This material has endeared itself toall kinds of kitchen products, not to mention environmentalists, thanks to the plant's rapid growth and regeneration. Bamboo grows to a harvestable height in three to five Read more

Buyer's Guide: 3 Can't-Miss Chef's Knives


Updated 04/06/12 4:46 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Chef's Knives to Buy

Serious chefs invest in serious knives. You'll discover that a high-quality knife cuts down on your chopping time, is less harsh on your joints, and creates precise, swoon-worthy slices. To avoid buying overpriced junk, here are a few rules you should abide by when purchasing a chef's knife. Ultimately, it's all about your hands and what feels right. Find a local store that carries the knife and Read more

Happy, Rainbow-Hued Kitchen Appliances For Spring


Updated 03/27/12 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Colorful Kitchen Appliances

With the seasons officially shifted, I am so ready to welcome Spring. The cold Winter mood is behind us, and there's no better time to give your kitchen a little lift with some happy kitchen appliances in every color of the rainbow. Click through to get your Roy G. Biv on, and help bring the freshness of Spring to your kitchen. Read more

Super Tools: The KitchenArt Adjust-A-Cup Measuring Cup


Updated 03/20/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

KitchenArt Adjust-A-Cup Measuring Cup Review

If you've ever tackled a recipe that calls for honey or peanut butter, you've undoubtedly felt the pain of trying to scrape every last bit of gooey goodness out of your measuring cups. Last week, I faced the challenge of accurately measuring out 2/3 cups of goopy sourdough starter — a task rendered unbelievably easy thanks to my adjustable measuring cup! This cylindrical tool measures both wet Read more