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Would You Drink This Salty Coffee?

YumSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:30:33 -0800

In the past few years, we've seen savory cheesecake and salted caramels take over the gourmet food scene. So could salty coffee be far behind?

Time reports that Taiwan's number one coffeehouse, 85C Bakery Cafe, introduced a sea-salt coffee that's been topping its sales charts. The sweetened coffee has a thick foam that's imbued with the flavor of sea salt.

Tell me: Do you think this sounds more appetizing than a hot smoothie?

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Girl Scout Cookies: On Their Way Out?

YumSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:42:57 -0800

Every year girls of many ages partake in a time-honored tradition: Girl Scout cookie sales. But this year, the joy that Girl Scout cookie season brings may be, well, a little bittersweet.

In the last half a decade, the Girl Scouts of the USA has faced membership decline, and the organization has brought in a consulting team for an image overhaul. The conclusion? Focus less on selling cookies.

Membership in the Girl Scouts fell by 250,000 in the last five years, according to a Time report, and cookie sales have been down as well. In a struggle to retain importance, the organization will shift its focus to areas such as technology and community service.

So if you see a cookie-buying opportunity, jump on it, for fear of fewer chances down the line. Personally, I will be creating a stash of Thin Mints and Caramel DeLites to last me through the year. Do you plan to stock up now? Are the Girl Scouts are making a wise move?

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Yummy Link: Celebrity Chefs' Final Meals

YumSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:15:22 -0700

A new book by Melanie Dunea, called My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals, asks the biggest names in cooking what they would want to eat as their last meals. You can read all about it in this stunning slide show of chef portraits. The results range from simple pleasures - Gordon Ramsay's roast beef with red wine gravy - to over-the-top feasts.
- Time.com

Yummy Link: Hot Coke With Ginger

YumSugar — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:31:41 -0700

If you're feeling a little under the weather, try Hot Coke with Ginger. I know I plan on it. - Time's The China Blog via The Knowledge for Thirst

Yummy Links: From Vampire Cookies to Beer-Turkey Pairings

partysugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:14 -0800

Celebrate the premiere of New Moon by making vampire cookies. - Baking Bites
Fabio Viviani talks turkey. - Endless Simmer
Find out why ground beef is dangerous. - The Atlantic
Are you on Team Martha or Team Rachael Ray? - The Epi-Log
Anthony Bourdain is not happy that the Travel Channel is now under Food Network's ownership. - Eater
Google has launched a new food-centric portal. - Grub Street SF
A detailed description of Guy Fieri's just launched road tour. - Eat Me Daily
Michael Chiarello on brining turkey. - Chow
Worried about what wine pairs with turkey? How about serving beer instead? - Serious Eats

What's Cooking at Slashfood

YumSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:43 -0800

We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:

Twi-Hards might be let down by Burger King's New Moon promotions.
Should a server ever comment on how much you've eaten?
New Bravo show Chef Academy is not only grating, but also hard to understand.
For a healthier tailgate, make baked jalapeño poppers instead.
Another 10 dirty restaurant tricks you might be scared to learn about.
Would you eat a dessert made with Viagra?

Yummy Links: From Michael Symon to Padma Lakshmi

partysugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:15:51 -0800

Q&A with Iron Chef and recent cookbook author Michael Symon. - Serious Eats
Five ways to enjoy avocado any time of day. - The Epi-Log
The Food Network UK has launched and has high hopes of expanding. - Eater
Eight graphic reasons why you should not deep-fry your turkey this year. - Eat Me Daily
Must make: linguine with clams and chorizo - Chow
One of the founders of Eater, Ben Leventhal, is now opening a restaurant. - Grub Street NY
Padma Lakshmi believes the next Top Chef could be from San Francisco. - 7x7

What's Cooking at Slashfood

YumSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:29 -0800

We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:

What does your brew choice say about your personality?
It's down to the final three on The Next Iron Chef.
Right now, Angostura bitters are in short supply.
The 10 catchiest - and cheesiest - food jingles of all time.
Why one server believes she doesn't need to write down orders.
The story behind the legendary Harvey Wallbanger.

Source: Flickr User AchimH

Yummy Links: From Dungeness Crab to Turkey Cookies

partysugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:32 -0800

San Franciscans get excited: it's dungeness crab season! - SFoodie
This holiday season, why not bake a beautifully festive cake or cupcakes? - Hostess With the Mostess
Eating dark chocolate may help you handle stress. - The Epi-Log
The FDA has withdrawn the ban on the sale of Gulf Coast raw oysters during warm months. - Eater
Introducing: people talking on bananas. - People Talking on Bananas
Could Jose Garces be the next Iron Chef? - Grub Street Philadelphia
Rachael Ray on the Martha Stewart Show makes for some uncomfortable television. - Eat Me Daily
Learn how to fight wine snobbery. - Chow
Turn Keebler Fudge striped cookies into Thanksgiving turkeys. - Serious Eats

Let's Dish: What Kind of Turkey Are You Having This Year?

YumSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:49 -0800

Right now at the office, there are few things that PartySugar and I can talk about besides our Thanksgiving menus. For the first time ever, Party's making a deep-fried turkey, and she can't stop obsessing about it! This year, for some reason, I'm not really feeling Thanksgiving traditions, so I'm mixing it up with a bacon-wrapped, mushroom-filled turkey roulade. And Sugar staffer Alexis is going the classic route, with a buttered, basted, stuffed roast turkey. What kind of bird are you having this year?