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YumSugar Gift Guide: The Geeky Kitchen Dad

YumSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:15:16 PST

Don't know what to get the guy who already has every kitchen gadget known to man? Try these high-tech kitchen appliances. They're so cutting edge, chances are he's never seen them.

Dad will definitely impress his friends in the kitchen when he whips out just-carbonated water or controls grilled meat from a yard's length away at the touch of a button.

For more gift ideas, browse the selection below. Check out all the gift guides on HolidaySugar.

Yum's May Must Haves

partysugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:01:00 PDT

May is the unofficial start to my favorite time of year - Summer! To help you savor the magnificent month of May, I've rounded up a few things I'm currently obsessed with. Trust me, these items will make your life more enjoyable. To check out my must haves for May, click the "Start" button.

Yum Market Finds: Time to Warm Up

partysugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:01:18 PST

I don't know about your neck of the woods, but Northern California has been wintry and stormy. When the weather turns for the worst, I go to my kitchen for comforting dishes. The bookmarks in the Yum Market on TeamSugar also demonstrate that it's time to warm things up. Hot drinks like mochas and teas hit the spot, while hot sauces and spicy oils add heat to main meals. How fabulous are these tea-for-one pots? Amh678 found the handy kitchen tool that comes in three fun colors, complete with teapot, strainer, and teacup.

For more warming ideas, browse the finds below.

Read geeksugar's guide to bookmarking on TeamSugar to better understand how to use this fun feature.

Tea Kettles for a Cure

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:00:00 PDT

You know that I'm always in the mood for a nice relaxing cup of tea. Now your health can benefit from all the healthy antioxidants found in tea while you benefit others with these tea kettles from a couple of great causes!

Here is the LIVESTRONG kettle by Chantal (for $39.95). A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of this will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which provides funds for cancer research, education and support for those affected by cancer. In the signature "Livestrong" yellow color, this has a 1.8-qt. capacity.
This KitchenAid Cook for the Cure stainless steel tea kettle ($51.99) has pink silicone handles. For every teakettle sold, KitchenAid will make a $5.00 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer research and outreach.

Fit's Tips: What a great gift idea! Buy some of you favorite tea to accompany it and you'll be doing something kind for a friend and helping these foundations too!

Tea Kettles to Fit Your Mood

DearSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Microwave my tea? No way! Having a cup of tea isn't just about drinking the hot, soothing liquid, it's about the whole experience of actually making your tea.

Tea time is about taking some time for yourself, choosing the perfect aroma of tea to suit your senses while you wait for your kettle to quietly whistle as it warms. I love to cup the warm mug between my hands and smell the sweet steam as my tea bag steeps. Having friends over for tea is a great way to entertain or you can enjoy it by yourself while curling up with a good movie or book.

Here are some of my favorite tea kettles.

Le Creuset Pink Whistling Tea Kettle	Calypso Basics 64 oz Tea Kettle in Coral
Demeyere Resto Whistling Tea Kettle	KitchenAid Sky Blue 64oz Porcelain Tea Kettle
Williams-Sonoma Copper Kettle	Copco - Avanti Tea Kettle	Creative Home Brushed Dome 96oz Whistling Tea Kettle

Pairing Tea With Pastry at a Modern Pop-Up

Susannah Chen — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:55:48 PDT

From community-conscious eatery Mission Street Food to Dale Talde's Bodega, pop-up shops - roving restaurants open only during select dates and times - have become all the rage.

In fact, they're a dime a dozen, especially in food-centric metro areas like the San Francisco Bay Area. Last weekend, however, saw the debut of Kettle Whistle, a high tea service pop-up and a joint venture between a fine tea purveyor and one of the country's best pastry chefs in a first-of-its-kind collaboration.

At a time when wine or beer and food pairings have become a common topic of discussion, the concept of matching sweets and savories with aged-old tea is a breath of fresh air. Keep reading to scope out pictures from the city's first-ever high tea pop-up - and learn how to pair your own tea with food.

Get in the Royal Wedding Spirit With a Sweet and Savory Afternoon Tea

Allie Merriam — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:36:06 PDT

The royal wedding is just three days away, and fans of the monarchy are busy prepping for Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day. For those planning to celebrate the nuptials in a British way, there are many options to choose between. One could indulge in something boisterous, like a fun pub crawl, or for the true Anglophile, a slightly more elegant afternoon tea is in order! We were able to sample the afternoon service at one of NYC's most storied hotels, the St. Regis, last week for a primer on how to have the perfect tea. Opting for a prix fixe experience is a real treat, but it would also be relatively simple to replicate at home. A few pointers on how to host the perfect tea, after the jump.

Ditch the Dippin' Dots For These Favorite Healthy Snacks

Angelica Marden — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:45:29 PDT

When temperatures heat up most of us flock to the movies (or stay indoors where it's air conditioned) for some refreshing down time. Traditional theater and TV snacks like popcorn, candy, ice cream, and chips can wreck your mindful eating habits, so we offered up some simple, nutritious, and satisfying snack ideas recently and asked readers to share their favorites. The suggestions are all scrumptious. If you're headed to see a blockbuster this weekend, pack these reader-tested treats.

Pick something that takes effort: Gabriela Une Vie Saine says, "I love snacking on cherries or pistachios while watching TV. They're more difficult to eat than most finger foods, so I eat them more mindfully!"
Get creative with flavors: Reader tea-bag snacks on roasted cauliflower heads dusted with Stevia and cinnamon! She reports the snack is addicting and "strangely reminiscent of kettle corn!"
Take a sip!: FitSugar Senior Editor Susi May likes to have a big cup of Rooibos tea while watching TV. She says, "It's hot, so I drink it slowly and it's naturally sweet . . . I know tea is not food, but it sure is a good replacement for dessert." If it's hot out, put your tea on ice for an antioxidant-filled treat.
Trade white for green: Andrennabird recommends kale chips. Even her Doritos-loving friend asked for the recipe. Ready to make your own? Try this kale chip recipe.

Need more snack ideas? Check out our Snack Attack: Healthy Snack group.

Source: Flickr User La Grande Farmers' Market

Fresh Spring Rolls

Yum Community — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:10:15 PDT

Need to take a break from all the Cinco de Mayo dishes you've been prepping this week? Put a little spring in your step with Aimee3242's recipe for Spring rolls!

My boyfriend and I made these together and had a lot of fun doing it. It's fairly simple once you get the hang of it and couldn't be healthier for you. I served it with two different dipping sauces, both equally delic!!

Get the simple recipe after the break!

5 Surprising Household Uses For Denture Cleaner

CasaSugar — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:00:00 PDT

I don't wear dentures, but I have worn a retainer, which I cleaned with Efferdent. The experience was valuable not just for keeping my teeth straight but also for educating me on the wonders of denture cleaner.

After seeing how well the effervescent tablets cleaned tiny nooks, I started experimenting on other tough-to-clean items; believe it or not, they are great for cleaning the rubber casings on my earbuds.

Trust me, these tablets are amazing at cleaning hard-to-reach spots, and they're cheap: 120 tablets of Efferdent costs less than $8, and the generic version is even cheaper. To see five surprising ways to use denture cleaner around the house,

Clean the toilet. Drop two or three tablets into the bowl, let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then give it a scrub.
Remove burnt food. Get rid of the browned bits on your Pyrex by soaking the dishes in denture cleaner and warm water for half and hour to an hour. Follow with dish soap as usual.
Remove stains on ceramic. Whether it's a coffee-stained cup or a stem-stained vase, fill it with water, drop in a tablet, and let it soak for 15 minutes.
Unclog a drain. Break up a denture tablet (or several) so the pieces fall into the drain trap, then run hot water down the drain.
Clean tea kettles, coffee carafes, and thermoses. Get rid of the stains and mineral deposits on metal-lined carafes by filling them with water, dropping in two tablets, and leaving it overnight. Then clean thoroughly with soap and water.

Have you tried any of these? Found any other uses for denture cleaning tablets?