Berry Tempting: Strawberry Rhubarb Pop-Tarts


Updated 05/23/10 9:32 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Homemade Pop-Tart Recipe

I loved Pop-Tarts as a kid and I have such fond memories of the breakfast treat that I was ecstatic when I saw a recipe for a homemade version in Bon Appetit. Instantly, I knew it was an absolute must make. The whole process is actually much easier than I was anticipating and it left me wondering why I hadn't made these earlier. I used two different jams to fill the tarts: a plain strawberry and Read more

Yummy Links: From Burritos to Rhubarb Bread Pudding


Updated 04/30/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

How to Build a Burrito Bar and Other Food News

Learn how to build a burrito bar. — Chow Everything you need to know about Grüner Veltliner. — Eat Me Daily Five superfoods to incorporate into your daily diets. — The Epi-Log Meet the 50 worst restaurants in the world. — Huffington Post Food One man claims he has not consumed any food or drink in over 70 years.— Good Bite David Chang and Michael Pollan are two of Time's most Read more

Rhubarb Salad Celebrates the Season


Updated 04/23/11 9:13 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Rhubarb Salad With Goat Cheese Recipe

Although I've eaten rhubarb plenty of times in restaurants, I don't have that much experience cooking it. Since it's in season now, during Spring, I've vowed to use rhubarb in all sorts of applications, from savory to sweet. First up? This well-balanced salad with arugula, fennel, and goat cheese. Raw rhubarb tastes like crunchy, unripe strawberries, but a rapid roast with a glaze of honey Read more

10 Dishes to Get You Excited For Spring


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Spring Recipes Slideshow

Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl seemed like yesterday, but in reality, St. Patrick's Day and March Madness are just around the corner. With the third month of the year, we're officially kicking off our Spring coverage. To ring it in, I've compiled 10 dishes that are getting us pumped for the new season. Read more

In Season: Rhubarb


Updated 04/15/10 8:25 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Ways to Prepare Rhubarb

Asparagus isn't the only stalk in season: rhubarb is also having a moment. Rhubarb resembles celery but has a vibrant pink color. Although many people mistake it for being a fruit, rhubarb is actually a vegetable. It's a member of the buckwheat family, can grow to be two feet long, and is at its peak from April to June. While rhubarb's leaves are poisonous, the stalks are highly edible. To learn Read more

Yummy Links: From Rhubarb to the Swine Flu


Updated 04/28/09 7:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Yummy Links: From Rhubarb to the Swine Flu

One farmer on why she grows rhubarb and what dessert she likes to make with it. — The Atlantic Classic pasta carbonara inspires this scrumptious potato salad recipe. — Chow What exactly is a hot brown? — Epicurious Use lemon juice to naturally brighten dishes. — The Kitchn Surprisingly these classic cocktail recipes from the 1940s seem totally modern. — Gourmet Despite the swine Read more

Rhubarb Crisp Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 04/16/09 9:10 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Easy and Expert Recipes For Rhubarb Crisp

I know I said I'm not a huge fan of rhubarb, but last Spring I tried PartySugar's raspberry rhubarb tart, and since then, I've been more open-minded about it. Now I appreciate the fruit's tangy, tart flavor, especially when foiled against another sweet fruit like raspberries or soft, airy whipped cream. Take advantage of this zippy vegetable's short season by using it to add bite to a rustic Read more

Rhubarb Tart Is a Scrumptious Spring Dessert


Updated 04/15/08 12:42 PM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Rhubarb Tart Is a Scrumptious Spring Dessert

Are you familiar with rhubarb? Rhubarb is a celery-like vegetable that is consumed as a fruit. While the leaves of rhubarb are toxic, the pretty stalks are completely edible. Because of its natural tartness, rhubarb is usually combined with sugar to make a delicious dessert. This raspberry rhubarb tart is a wonderful recipe to use if you're interested in experimenting with rhubarb. A rustic, Read more

What Causes "Spinach Teeth"


Updated 09/02/10 12:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

What Causes "Spinach Teeth"

I just ate a tasty and fresh spinach salad and my teeth feel completely funky, kinda chalky. Now this is not the first time this has happened, but this is the first time I researched the issue. First off, the term "spinach teeth" cannot yet be found in one of my favorite resources - the Urban Dictionary, but the phenomenon none the less exists. It is caused by the high quantities of oxalic Read more