Roasted Root Vegetable Pasta Is a Cold-Weather Wonder


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Roasted Root Vegetable Pasta Is a Cold-Weather Wonder

Over the weekend, when the cold, wet drizzle refused to let up, I developed an undeniable desire to load up on starchy, al dente pasta. I couldn't just ditch my resolve to eat only nutrient-rich, wholesome fare, so I came to a compromise by preparing a healthful pasta with root vegetables. In addition to being full of protein, fiber, and more vitamins than I have room to list, this speedy recipe Read more

Try a "Tropical" Yam For Your Pre-Workout Snack


Updated 05/28/10 12:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Try a "Tropical" Yam For Your Pre-Workout Snack

It could be the orange color just makes me happy, but yams are one of my favorite foods. They're one of Autumn's tasty delights. This tuber is packed with potassium and magnesium — two important minerals you lose through sweating. Aside from replenishing electrolytes, yams are easy to digest making them a perfect pre-workout snack. High in complex carbs, yams fuel you up as well as prep you Read more

Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 21-27, 2008


Updated 10/22/08 11:10 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 21-27, 2008

This week's events have left me curious: Exactly what activities does one partake in at a Pig Stein? Or a Yambilee? If you have attended these in the past, I'd love to know. Will anyone be at the James Beard Foundation's Taste America in Las Vegas? If you know something we've left out, please leave a message in the comments below! Las Vegas, NV: Rising Stars Las Vegas — Oct. 21 Torrance, CA: Read more

Burning Question: What's the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?


Updated 11/21/10 6:27 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Burning Question: What's the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?

While they're often used interchangeably here in the United States, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing. In fact, the two are not even distantly related to one another! Sweet potatoes originate from South America, and come in two different kinds: a pale-skinned variety, which has a thin yellow skin and a crumbly flesh similar to a baking potato, and a darker-skinned variety, which is Read more

Enjoy a Kwanzaa Feast


Updated 12/26/07 9:52 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Enjoy a Kwanzaa Feast

Although Kwanzaa is relatively new as far as holidays go — it was created in 1966 — the foods used to celebrate it are based on old traditions. The final feast of the holiday — the Karamu — showcases fruits and vegetables that symbolize the past and current growth of African culture. Old family meals are often served in order to share them with the next generation. Some of the great Read more

I yam what I yam


Updated 11/23/06 5:08 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

I yam what I yam

Candied yams are a tradition of the Thanksgiving meal. But this year why not forego the candied element which involves a lot of sugar or corn syrup and just simply roast the yams instead? Yams and sweet potatoes are so sweet on their own. Here's how: 4 medium peeled yams/sweet potatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces (you can precook these in the microwave to decrease roasting time, and save space in Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Get Sexy With These Tempeh Sliders


Updated 04/16/12 12:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tempeh Slider Recipes

Bourbon tempeh sliders from The Sexy Vegan Cookbook — Blisstree Learn how a dietitian stays healthy while on the road — Daily Spark Combine foods the right way and kiss digestion problems goodbye — Yoga Journal We can't wait to make these ginger miso yam wraps — Vegetarian Times Nutritionist Keri Glassman shares what to eat to slim down and reduce stress — Vital Juice Snacks are Read more

Beyond Mashed Potatoes: 10 Ways With Spuds


Updated 12/02/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Potato Recipes

Potatoes are a starch available year-round, but with rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, and yams taking root, there's no better time than now to enjoy the good old spud as well. How should you use them? Well, if you had more than enough mashed potatoes over Thanksgiving, try eating potatoes a different way. Here are a bunch of our favorite ideas. Read more