5 Foods That Help Kick PMS to the Curb


Updated 09/12/11 1:32 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Foods That Fight PMS

PMS sucks; there's just no polite way to say it. The week leading up to a period can be filled with depression, irritability, cramps, headaches, and that uncomfortable feeling of being bloated — and those are just a handful of the symptoms! While there's no cure for PMS, there are a few things that can help it feel more manageable. OTC painkillers, meditation, and exercise are all great at Read more

Do You Develop Culinary Routines While on Vacation?


Updated 09/30/10 9:37 PM · Posted by partysugar · 12 comments

Do You Develop Culinary Routines While on Vacation?

Recently when I was traveling in Spain, I treated myself to three sardines and three beers everyday. Perhaps it's because I find comfort in routines, especially culinary ones, but I always develop an eating habit while on vacation. In Costa Rica, I tried ceviche at every restaurant, and in Argentina, I could not stop ordering provoleta. How about you? Do You Develop Culinary Routines Read more

Reader's Recipe: Sardine Sandwich


Updated 08/25/10 6:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Recipe For Sardine Sandwich

FitSugar reader actorsdiet is a big fan of sardines (can you say holy vitamin D?) and posted this sandwich recipe in the Healthy Recipe Group. Recipe For Sardine SandwichThe Actor's Diet Food Blog Don't judge the way they look — sardines are good for you! Ingredients Multigrain Bread Raw Zucchini Slices Sardine Salad: Can of Sardines 1/2 tsp Vegenaise 1/2 tsp Grainy Mustard 1/2 tsp Curry Read more

How to Grill Spanish-Style Sardines


Updated 08/06/10 10:14 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Grilled Spanish Sardines Recipe

Pop into any beach bar along the southern coast of Spain and you'll find sardines on the menu. Fresh-caught sardines are a delicacy native to the region where they're served grilled, seasoned only with chunky salt crystals. Recently, I attended a barbecue where a Spaniard taught me how to make sardines. Read on for the procedure. Read more

Come Party With Me: Postparade BBQ — Menu


Updated 04/13/10 9:04 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Spring Seafood Dinner Party Menu and Recipes

Every year I attend the Butter and Eggs Day parade in my hometown. Since 2006, I've hosted a brunch before the parade. However, this April I'm doing something different and will invite everyone over for a big seafood barbecue after the parade. We'll start with grilled garlic shrimp and flatbreads with caramelized onions, sausage, and manchego cheese. The stars of the show are oysters and Read more

Top Tastes From the Winter Fancy Foods Show


Updated 01/05/11 6:49 PM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Top Tastes From the Winter Fancy Foods Show

The Winter Fancy Foods Show, an annual expo of foods and trends that takes place each January at San Francisco's Moscone Center, happened over the weekend. On Tuesday, YumSugar and I ate our way through the aisles of cheese, chocolate, and every edible item imaginable. Here are my top bites. Read more

Little Fish Offers Big Doses of Vitamin D


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Little Fish Offers Big Doses of Vitamin D

Most people in this country aren't getting enough vitamin D — adults and kids alike. Our bodies manufacture vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the sun, but we don't spend much time in the sun these days. And when we do, we wear sunscreen. This hard-to-come-by vitamin plays an important role in our overall health. Not only does vitamin D help keep our bones strong, it helps prevent Read more

Let's Dish: What Do You Like to Eat at the Beach?


Updated 07/20/09 5:01 PM · Posted by partysugar · 11 comments

Let's Dish: What Do You Like to Eat at the Beach?

Since the Summer is in full swing, I want to know about your preferred seaside bites. My absolute all-time favorite things to eat at the beach are fresh grilled sardines. The crisp-skinned, salty kind they serve on the playas of Southern Spain are the best. Things don't get much better than those sardines paired with an icy cold glass of beer and an endless view of the ocean. Whether you're Read more

'Wich of the Week: Sardine and Arugula Sandwich


Updated 06/29/09 2:34 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Recipe For Sardine and Arugula Sandwich From 1989 Issue of Esquire

Since I make my sandwich obsession so public, my friends and family are always passing along recommendations and recipes. I was especially tickled by an article my mom tore out of an old Esquire magazine from 1989, entitled "New Hope For the Bread." My dad and I share a love of Esquire, so these sandos are well-suited to Father's Day. The '80s sandwich tribute included such forward-looking Read more