Off to Market Recap: Measuring Cups


Updated 02/08/12 12:22 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Off to Market Recap: Measuring Cups

I love recipes and I enjoy following them precisely. Therefore, I use my measuring spoons and cups practically every time I cook. While I conveniently have two sets of measuring spoons, I only have one set of measuring cups. Since it's a hassle to constantly wash the cups, I simply want to get another set and I asked you to help me find it. You searched the Internet for stylish and compact Read more

Off to Market: Measuring Cups


Updated 02/08/12 1:28 PM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Off to Market: Measuring Cups

I love recipes and I enjoy following them precisely. Therefore, I use my measuring spoons and cups practically every time I cook. While I conveniently have two sets of measuring spoons, I only have one set of measuring cups. Since it's a hassle to constantly wash the cups, I'm simply going to get another set. Can you help me find it? Search the Internet for stylish and compact measuring cups. The Read more

Healthy Eating Tip: Use Measuring Cups Every Time


Updated 12/29/11 6:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Healthy Eating Tip: Use Measuring Cups Every Time

You've made the switch to healthy cooking — olive oil instead of butter and whole grains instead of processed carbs — but you're not losing weight. Even if you're loading up on tons of healthy food choices, it won't matter if you are consuming tons of calories. The best way to make sure you're eating appropriate serving sizes is to be scientific about it. Keep measuring cups and spoons Read more

The Ultimate Bar: Bar Measure


Updated 04/16/07 9:37 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

The Ultimate Bar: Bar Measure

In an attempt to help you become the ultimate hostess, I have created the Ultimate Bar. Each week I'll feature an essential item for the ideal at home bar. You may not know what a bar measure is (I didn't until my friend Sonia gave me one as a hostess gift), but once you do, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. A bar measure is a tool that bartenders and mixologists use to measure Read more

Save Money, Help the Planet With These DIY Healthy Snacks


Updated 05/15/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Homemade Snacks to Save Money

Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst 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

5 Eating Tips For a Guilt-Free Easter


Updated 04/07/12 1:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips For Eating Healthier at Easter

Easter is a day of celebration and indulgence in wine, red meats, and sugary sweets. While it's easy to go overboard in the Easter feast, it's all about balance. Yes, you are allowed your Cadbury Eggs, but use these tips to keep you from completely falling off your diet plan. Start with the real breakfast of champions: You may not be able to control what's served at the brunch table, but you Read more

Even Healthy Foods Are Fattening: Proper Portion Sizes For Calorie-Dense Foods


Updated 03/21/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Serving Sizes For High-Calorie Foods

Some of the healthiest foods are high in calories, so it's important to learn the correct serving sizes before you go overboard. Can't resist extra guacamole? Love to munch on spoonfuls of nut butter? Check out the recommended portions and try to tweak your habits accordingly: Avocado: Sure, avocado is full of good-for-you fats, but you should stick to eating just half of the fruit (114 Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread


Updated 03/18/12 7:49 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

BabyCakes Vegan Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread Recipe

FitSugar reader Whipped recently shared this recipe for vegan chocolate-chip banana bread, which she got from the BabyCakes Bakery cookbook, in our Healthy Recipe group. So I have been craving some banana bread lately. I want a moist, tender, chocolately chip banana bread . . . and I'd like it healthy, too, please? No butter? No eggs? No dairy? Yup. Perfect chocolate-chip banana bread. And it's Read more