Why You Should Be Adding Turmeric to Your Meals


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Health Benefits of Tumeric

Did you know that it's the powerful Indian spice turmeric that gives curry dishes that nice bold yellow hue? Turmeric not only adds to the aesthetic of Indian dishes, but it is also a powerful healing aid. The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, works in a very similar way to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For thousands of years, people in China and India have been using the spice to Read more

Sugar and Spice Are Everything Nice on Shrimp


Updated 09/06/10 7:05 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Shrimp With Mint Dipping Sauce Recipe

I'm a sucker for a scrumptious shrimp appetizer, and when I made this recipe for spicy, sweet shrimp with a mint dipping sauce, I almost ate the entire plateful. The marinade is a simple and easy mixture of brown sugar, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne pepper. The sugar balances out the cayenne and the resulting shrimp has just the right amount of heat. I enjoyed the shrimp alone and didn't think Read more

Come Party With Me: Hoedown — Drinks


Updated 10/04/08 3:41 PM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Come Party With Me: Hoedown — Drinks

A lot of manly men will be attending my hoedown so I've decided to get a keg of beer. When selecting a keg, choose a versatile, easy-to-drink beer that's neither high- or lowbrow. I've ordered a keg of Lagunitas, an IPA native to my hometown. For the ladies, offer a spicy rum punch. Made with a spiced sugar syrup, rum, and fresh lemon and orange juices, this punch is refreshing and potent. Of Read more

Spice Blends: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?


Updated 11/14/07 5:05 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 18 comments

Spice Blends: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

Now I haven't spotted this product in stores yet but based on the information seen here, what do you think about spice blends for your pup's food? Spice Blends: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten? Spoiled sweet – only the best for my furry friends. Spoiled rotten – if my pet could roll his eyes, he would. Other – I'll tell you in my comments below. Read more

Ghost Lollipop Cookies


Updated 10/31/07 11:06 PM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Ghost Lollipop Cookies

If spider cookies aren't really your style, how about ghost lollipop cookies? You don't need a special ghost shaped cookie cutter to make these screaming spice cookies, since they get their shape from a bent, used tuna can. The eyes and open mouth are melted Jolly Ranchers, and the white face is fluffy frosting. These cookies take a bit of time to make, but the finished product is a gorgeous Read more

You Asked: My Relationship Has Hit a Lull


Updated 03/25/08 4:41 PM · Posted by · 24 comments

You Asked:  My Relationship Has Hit a Lull

Dear Sugar, My boyfriend and I have been together for two and a half years. Recently I have been feeling like our relationship is boring and there's no excitement left. I was talking to a co-worker about this and she said that after you hit the two-year mark in a relationship things just start going downhill. She also said something about it being a result of chemicals or hormones in the brain. Read more

Spice it Up: Turmeric


Updated 06/02/10 11:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Spice it Up: Turmeric

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice with an earthy, bitter, peppery flavor. It is not commonly eaten on its own, but mixed with many spices to make curry, and I love curry!!!! Aside from adding color to curry and other foods (it is used in conjunction with annatto to color cheese and can be found in mustard), this spice has some special medicinal attributes. It has been proven to have anti Read more

Mad For Merlot: Who Had the Best Wine-Stained Lip Look This Week?


Updated 05/26/12 3:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Wine Lipstick Trend, Spring 2012

A few weeks ago, we saw lots of stars spicing things up with warm-toned cinnamon-stick lip shades, and now things have seemingly cooled off. Jena Malone, for instance, wore a bold burgundy at the Hatfields & McCoys premiere in LA earlier this week, coupled with a smidge of black eyeliner. Karolina Kurková and Li Bingbing, however, paired their cabernet colors with shimmery gold shadows on Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Bring a Tasty Dip to Your Next BBQ!


Updated 05/25/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out For May 24 2012

Yummy dips to spice up your Memorial Day feast! The hairstyle you'll want to wear every day this Summer Weigh in on weird wedding products Creative thank-you gifts for teachers 15 pieces that are perfect for Memorial Day — and the rest of Summer, too Perfect outdoor dining finds for an unforgettable Memorial Day gathering See Edward, Bella, and Jacob in Breaking Dawn Part 2 posters Earn extra Read more