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Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicago Dog Salad

YumSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800

It can be easy to associate salads with repetition and zero flavor, but these mixed greens have a completely refreshing point of view. Here, Rachael Ray takes what's thought to be junky ballpark food and turns it into something entirely unexpected. Juicy tomatoes, succulent hot dogs, tart relish, tangy mustard, and pungent onions make for a satiating, hearty salad. For Chicago-style authenticity, opt for Vienna Beef all-beef hot dogs. To get the recipe,

Yummy Links: From Martinis to Foie Gras

partysugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:45:34 -0700

If a classic bridal shower isn't your style, consider hosting a girls' night in martini party. — My Recipes
Now that grilling season is upon us, be sure you know the difference between gas and charcoal grills. — Chow
Over evite? Try the new alternative Pingg, an eco friendly, chic way to send invitations. — Pingg
These luscious centerpieces make me want to host a Spring dinner party! — Hostess with the Mostess
Slightly disturbing: the difference between portion sizes then and now. — Divine Caroline
Watch as kung fu master, Ho Eng Hui, breaks through a coconut with his index finger, it's absolutely insane! — Serious Eats
The city of Chicago has repealed the foie gras ban. —Slashfood

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Would You Eat This Piece of Pizza?

partysugar — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:18:33 -0700

At first glance, this slice of pizza looks like regular cheese pizza. However, if you look closer, you'll notice something extraordinary about the topping. It's a macaroni and cheese pizza! Made and sold at Ian's Pizza — a popular pizza joint in Madison, WI and Chicago — the mac and cheese pizza is a best selling, crowd pleaser. I've never heard of mac n' cheese pizza and would love to get my hands on a slice of it. How about you? Would you eat macaroni and cheese-topped pizza?Source

Would You Eat This Piece of Pizza?

Omg, Yes! Yes! Yes!

Gross, I don't like pizza or mac and cheese. Together they sound super disgusting!

I love pizza and macaroni and cheese, but together? I'm not so sure.

Other — see my comment below.

Valerie Bolon Says Bye-Bye Blinis!

YumSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:03:51 -0700

Wednesday night we watched as the second cheftestant left the Top Chef house. And while Valerie Bolon may never look at blinis the same, she was able to look back and cherish the time she spent on the show. Yesterday afternoon I got to speak with her about her experience. To see what she had to say, including her pick for the win and who she would like to see leave,