Claire Robinson's Secret to Moist Scones


Updated 09/09/11 1:16 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

How to Make Moist Scones

At the Taste in Los Angeles, Food Network host Claire Robinson shared her ingredient for making moist, fluffy scones. Robinson also revealed foods that are most versatile for her cooking show, 5 Ingredient Fix, as well as cooking tools that every aspiring chef needs to have in a home kitchen. Also, find out her secret for looking cute while cooking for guests, and why those scratches you've got Read more

A Reader Recipe: Oatmeal Yogurt Scones


Updated 05/08/11 8:49 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Oatmeal Yogurt Scone Recipe

Check out this recipe for oatmeal yogurt scones from FitSugar reader actorsdiet, she shared it in the Healthy Recipe community group. Instant oatmeal and yogurt create this moist, not-too-sweet, incredibly hearty, and delicious treat. See the recipe when you read more Read more

Berry Tempting: Fast Raspberry Scones


Updated 01/31/11 11:44 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Fast Raspberry Scones Recipe

After satisfying my curiosity about the fine distinction between biscuits and scones, I decided I needed to heed my physical craving for them, too. And given my near-obsession with raspberries this month, what better way than to pull together a quick raspberry scone? The best part of this recipe is the fact that it doesn't require a mixer of any kind; just a food processor — something I Read more

Burning Question: Difference Between Biscuits and Scones?


Updated 09/28/10 2:25 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

What's the Difference Between Biscuits and Scones?

September is National Biscuit Month, and I plan on partaking in more than a few of the fluffy, buttery baked goods over the next few weeks. But as I debated how to begin my month o' biscuits, I found myself asking another question: what's the difference between biscuits and their British counterparts, scones? I definitely consider them different foods, but once I considered the ingredient lists, Read more

Scones Two Ways — Sweet and Savory


Updated 07/14/10 9:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Sweet and Savory Recipes For Scones

This month, some dear friends from college will be visiting me in San Francisco. Whenever I have out-of-towners, my favorite way to welcome them is with a small savory or sweet treat — always homemade, for a little personal touch. This time, I'll be making scones. After all, what puts one at ease better than a warm pile of just-baked breakfast breads? Since one of them has a sweet tooth, and Read more

Food Review: Sticky Fingers Blueberry Scone Mix


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Sticky Fingers Blueberry Scones

I love a good baked good. And even though I resist the croissants, scones, and muffins that stare at me through coffee shop windows, my desire remains true. I've been searching for a healthier version of these delightful treats with little success until now. Enter: Sticky Fingers Wild Blueberry Scone Mix. These things are so easy to make: just add water, stir, and bake. The ease of it made me Read more

Savory Cheese Scones Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 05/08/09 11:14 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Easy and Expert Recipes for Cheddar Scones

For an eternal procrastinator on a budget like myself, there's no better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to serve her a mouthwatering breakfast right out of the oven. For a mom like mine, who's always watching her sweet tooth, I'll make flaky, cheese-tinged scones. If you're a beginner, try this no-fail recipe that's ready in only half an hour. Or, for a fancier breakfast in bed, use the Read more

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Dec. 3, 2008


Updated 12/03/08 8:30 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Dec. 3, 2008

Whether it's 10 a.m. or 10 p.m., bacon has a place on the table. — Los Angeles Times The art of perfecting the English scone. — Houston Chronicle A roundup of all the new food video games that make suitable gifts for the gourmet gamer. — Washington Post The illustrious Ferran Adria talks on what's next in the food revolution. — Boston Globe There's a cocktail movement sweeping the Read more

Definition: Clotted Cream


Updated 09/05/08 1:38 AM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream With origins in Devonshire, England, this thick topping for scones is made by heating rich, unpasteurized milk. The milk is warmed until a thick layer of cream rises to the surface. Once cooled the cream is removed and served atop bread, fruit, and desserts. It should be kept covered in the refrigerator. Source Read more