Enjoy Apricots in an Easy, No-Bake Tart


Updated 06/23/11 9:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Apricot Tart Recipe

This Summer, I'm all about apricots. Normally I eat more plums than apricots, but after tasting the best apricot of my life, I can't stop eating them! The soft, sweet fruit is ideal for enjoying out of hand, but it's also wonderful in dessert preparations like this easy tart. It's a no-bake tart with a pistachio-shortbread crust and honey custard. Although this tart is simple to make, the custard Read more

Keep Cool This Summer: 9 No-Bake Desserts


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Healthy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

The last thing I want to do on a hot Summer day is bake — cranking on the oven when it's already hot out sounds so unappealing. That's where no-bake desserts come in; they easily satisfy a sweet tooth, no oven required. And, because there's no baking involved, they usually take minutes to make and omit the need for overly processed ingredients. Whether you follow a raw, vegan, or gluten-free Read more

Mushroom Leek Tart Is a Divine Vegetarian Entrée


Updated 12/27/10 6:47 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mushroom and Leek Tart Recipe

Earlier this week, I shared menu suggestions for a vegetarian Thanksgiving. Now, I've got one more idea for you: this wildly delicious mushroom and leek tart! It's a beautiful dish that's absolutely scrumptious. The crust is a quick homemade salt and pepper dough, while the filling is a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms, leeks, thyme, and gruyère cheese. The ingredient list calls for Read more

Frock Me Baby: Drama For Your Mama


Updated 12/14/08 8:22 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Frock Me Baby: Drama For Your Mama

Come to think of it, these dresses have way too much drama for your mama. Well, that is unless your mama is anything like the always avant-garde Cate Blanchett, here in Alexander McQueen. Those who display Cate's experimental nature should bust it out and show it off. Dramatic shoulders, crazy asymmetry, heavy draping, feathers, folds, leather, bold silhouettes — let them be your best friends. Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Leek, Potato, and Fontina Tart


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Leek, Potato, and Fontina Tart

Refrigerated pizza dough is a great item to always have on hand. You can make instant pies with leftovers or even use the dough to make an entirely different dish. This recipe takes pizza dough and turns it into a tart crust. The crust is filled with a mashed potato, leek, and cheese mixture before being baked in a hot oven. The final result is a tart that is quick, scrumptious, and filling. This Read more

Celebrity Style: Reese Witherspoon


Updated 05/27/08 10:13 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Celebrity Style: Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon ditched her usually classic ensembles for something a bit more multifaceted, and I'm proud of her for expanding her horizons. While out and about with boyfriend Jake, the actress wore an airy black jersey dress, a cropped red cardigan, and accessorized with studded Tod's sandals and a woven Bottega bag. It seems more and more actresses are bringing the fedora back. Since it took Read more

Fab Site: ShopAmiAmi.com


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Fab Site: ShopAmiAmi.com

Ami Ami carries merchandise from designers you love (Phillip Lim, Alisha Levine, J Brand, Tart, Anlo, etc.) but it's not so overstocked that you feel overwhelmed. My favorite sections are dresses (hot), cashmere (cozy), and sale (!). Now it's your turn to find your favorites. Just be sure you have extra cash to burn because prices are steep. Read more

LA Fashion Week, Spring 2008: TART


Updated 10/18/07 8:16 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

LA Fashion Week, Spring 2008: TART

Given the warm LA climate, it's not surprising TART stuck to what they do best: easy, breezy, micro-modal dresses. There were oodles of flowy dresses, long and short. Prints, like exploding dots and feathers, were introduced and much appreciated. I took note of bandeau-style bikini tops paired with high-waisted genie pants, racerback mini dresses, turtleneck frocks, and details like Grecian Read more