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Ever wonder what those French petit fours really are? Well, wonder no more; A La Tart is happy to demystify them for you. (Hint: they're really just cute and mini!) In case you didn't know, petit fours aren't just those kinda gross square white cakes with a crusty pink flour on top that you've had at a tea or shower. Petit four is just a classy french way of saying mini dainty dessert, they can Read more
It's pretty obvious that tea will be the beverage of choice at this baby shower whether you choose to serve it piping hot or iced with lemon. And, what goes better with the herbal elixir than savory finger sandwiches and sugary treats? From the traditional cucumber to the more worldly roasted turkey and mango chutney, tea sandwiches are a fun way for guests to sample several flavors on a Read more
It's the first day of spring, and my thoughts are turning towards fresh veggies and bright colors. Normally it's the appetizers and main courses that get the spring treatment, but this year, dessert can play along too. This Garden Patch Cakelet Pan ($34) is a garden-themed cake pan that features rows of carrots, cauliflower, radishes and peas. It would make the most adorable petit-fours and hey, Read more
We've got a new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly. Today, Padma sings the virtues of a lesser-known condiment: homemade chili honey Read more
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
Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman took their little guy, Skyler, out on Rodeo Drive last Friday evening. The trio stepped out on Beverly Hills' famed street following another appearance earlier in the week at upscale children's boutique Petit Tresor on nearby Robertson Boulevard. The family was on hand at Petit Tresor to celebrate the owners' new collaboration with Babies"R"Us. The family has Read more
Rachel Zoe, her husband, Rodger Berman, and their son, Skyler, stepped out at Petit Tresor children's boutique in LA this afternoon. Rodger held adorable Skyler in his arms, while Rachel greeted attendees and spoke to reporters during the festivities. She told us that her life has changed a lot since she and Rodger welcomed the little guy in March. She said season four of The Rachel Zoe Project Read more
We love helping you look your best, and this week we've got you covered with the mark. beauty essentials makeup kit! It's complete with items to make your eyes pop, like the new volumizing lash all you want mascara and on the edge hookup liner. To get that perfect pout, we have glow baby glow hookup gloss complete with the hookup connector to link your liner and gloss. And to keep you organized Read more
Cupcakes have taken the world by storm and although it seemed like there was no sign of stopping the little cake that could, according to Nation's Restaurant News, the trend could finally be slowing. Food forecasters are predicting that Americans are ready to move onto the next big dessert craze. But what exactly will that be? There are plenty of options: doughnuts, macarons, mini cupcakes, pie, Read more
Designers take note: Stella McCartney has the perfect recipe for transforming a high-end adult line into a coveted kids collection. Adding playful elements to well-made clothes, and working hard to keep the prices in line with some national chains (ranging from $20 for a t-shirt to $150 for a wool coat), the mom of four continues churning out pieces that leave fashion-minded mamas drooling. This Read more
