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Burning Question: Why Does Brown Sugar Clump and Harden?
It's a cozy weekend afternoon, and you're baking brown sugar caramel frosted cupcakes. You reach for the brown sugar and suddenly realize that it's become so hard there's no way you can possibly use it. Why is it, you wonder, that brown sugar hardens?
What Went Wrong? Sugar Crystallizing in Caramel Sauce
Over the weekend, I was attempting to make caramel sauce as an edible gift when something went terribly wrong. The result? An epic caramel bourbon vanilla sauce fail.
Could America Be Facing a Sugar Shortage?
If you've got a sweet tooth, you may be forced to reckon with a bitter truth. In a letter sent to US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, several of the country's largest food companies, including General Mills, Kraft, Hershey, and Mars, said the United States could "virtually run out of sugar" if the government doesn't let up on sugar import limits.
To keep prices within reason for domestic sugar farmers, the government only allows unlimited sugar imports from the Mexican market without paying tariffs.
Simple Tip: Rim Champagne Flutes With Sugar
A couple of weeks ago FabSugar hosted a shopping event at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco. The caterer of the party found a fun way to incorporate Sugar into the menu — they rimmed each of the champagne flutes with pretty pastel-colored sugar. The sugar wasn't flavored so it didn't affect the taste of the dry bubbly.
YumSugar Gift Guide: The Global Gourmand Grandpa
Shopping for an epicurean grandpa who's more well-traveled than you? Fret not. If he's been tasting his way around the globe, chances are, he's open to eating anything.
The Sugar Sex and the City After Party
Wednesday night was huge for us here at Sugar headquarters: we hosted a private screening of the Sex and the City movie! The extravaganza involved glamorous outfits, gorgeous looks, a plush red carpet, and a fantastic after party.
The event was held at a gutted-out, old Limited Store in the Embarcadero Center.
Yummy Links: From Whoopie Pies to Thomas Keller
- Forget cupcakes, whoopie pies are going to be big. — Serious Eats
- Will there be a shortage of matzo snacks this Passover? — Grub Street
- Don't spend money on fancy colored sugars, make your own instead.
Eat Your Heart Out!
This Valentine's Day, surprise your loved ones and friends with edible treats that aren't made of chocolate. From candy to cheese, here are a few gift ideas that will have them eating their hearts out! And don't worry, the chocolate gift guide will be coming soon!
Simple Makeshift Sugar Shaker
The recipe for my orange ricotta pound cake called for a pretty dusting of powdered sugar. When I reached for the sifter, I realized it was in the dishwasher in the middle-of-a-wash cycle! Thinking quickly, my dad and I devised a makeshift sifter.
What Would You Make?
You know the drill, but just in case you are new around here: You are at home and hungry for food. You have to cook up something scrumptious for you and your boyfriend/ girlfriend/ spouse/ child/ friend, but the ingredients you have on hand are limited.
You have walnuts, fresh oranges, and sugar.
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