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What's cuter than a cupcake? A mini cupcake, of course! Increasingly, sweet treats come in two sizes: regular and petite. Almost every cupcakery is cooking up mini cakes for birthday parties and office soirees, three-bite cake pops put the trend on a stick, and national chains like Starbucks and Baskin-Robbins are getting even more creative with tiny treats. On the heels of the Starbucks petites Read more
Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more
How cute is this awesome idea for a one-bite dessert? Lauren shared it in the Savory Sights group group in the Yum Community. She says: I am currently obsessed with Bon Appetit's brown butter brownie recipe and made them for another dinner party! They are super easy to make ahead and this time I used walnuts and even threw in a quarter cup of quality chocolate chips. For a new take on the Read more
This year's a lucky one for American taxpayers — not only do we get two extra days to file our taxes due to a Sunday and a less-than-widely-known holiday, we also have more opportunities than ever to snag deals at some of the country's most popular restaurants. Taxing? We think not. Here, we bring you a compilation of Tax Day's best nationwide deals. Tax Day Deals Bruegger's: Download a Read more
FitSugar reader pure2raw shared this coconut-lime dessert recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Looking for a simple, refreshing dessert? Love mini things? You will love our raw, vegan coconut-lime cream cakes. Check out the easy recipe over on our blog. Promise it is that good! Have a wonderful day. — the pure2raw twins Share your own recipe in our Healthy Recipe group, and we may feature it on Read more
Cooking with your kids can teach them all kinds of lessons, from timing and measuring skills to cutting and cooking techniques, and it gives them a greater appreciation for the food that is served at the table. As an added bonus, kids are usually more willing to try new and healthier foods if they are part of the cooking process. These seven websites inspire kids of all ages to cook with mom or Read more
Since both my mother and my grandmother are avid pie-makers, I've grown up eating a fair share of buttery, crust-covered, fruit-filled desserts in many different shapes and flavors. From galettes to fried pies to traditional berry and peach, for me pie beats out cake any day of the week. So I'm loving that pie is generating some sweet buzz at restaurants and bakeries as well as weddings (goodbye, Read more
Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Quadruple your weight loss by making one easy tweak to your routine per week By Alyssa Shaffer If your goal is to lose weight and exercise more, forget the deprivation diet and marathon workouts. New research shows that taking baby steps — not giant leaps —is the best way to get lasting results. A study Read more
This past year has certainly been riddled with deliciously trendy desserts! From cupcakes to donuts to bacon-flavored sweet treats, the trends moved swiftly. Cupcakes were hot in the beginning of 2011, but we saw a suddenly shift to donuts, then whoopie pies, and then we found ourselves loving all things pie-related! Cake pops stole the show for a while and mini desserts and macarons were a sure Read more
