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Ugly Is In, Even In the Produce World
Each year the folks at Santa Sweets hold an Ugly Tomato contest. The contest, which is to celebrate their UglyRipe variety of tomatoes, brought in many entries that they actually named eleven winners. The tomatoes were yellow, red, green and some contained many weird lumps.
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Sugarbabies Through the Seasons
You might have noticed the grocery shelves are full of chocolate turkeys and red, white and green candies already. In line with their sweet treat selection, we here on LilSugar are ready to showcase your yummy holiday babes! Take old pictures of your precious lil Thanksgiving turkeys or the wee ones dressed up in their Christmas best and load them up to the Sugarbabies group!
Which Method of Delivery Worked For You?
As youngsters, we are led to believe storks drop newborns off in a bundled white sack. At some point in time, wee ones will find out that Santa Claus isn't real and that mama lied about those long necked birds. There are only two ways to enter this world — through the birth canal or slipping through a surgically split belly.
Must-Read: Chez Panisse Desserts
I'm crazy about Summer for many reasons, a major one being the season's amazing selection of stone fruits and berries. So I was beyond excited when a close friend surprised me with a new cookbook that takes advantage of my love for fruit: Chez Panisse Desserts ($20.70). This book, which is over 20 years old, is one in a series of seven cookbooks from the kitchen of Chez Panisse, the legendary Alice Waters restaurant that's known as the birthplace of California cuisine.
John Mayer Has a Dad Day Afternoon
John Mayer spent the afternoon with his father in Santa Monica yesterday before hitting the red carpet with fellow musical men last night. It's sweet since between his Mayercraft carrier exhibitions, rumor-starting lyrics, and overanalyzed Twitter, it's been a while since we've seen down-to-earth John. He was among the celebs skewered in Eminem's new video, but if anyone can take a joke or a little friendly teasing it's jokester John.
How-To: AnnaLynne McCord's Red-Hot Lips
Red lips will undoubtedly always be in style, and on Saturday, newcomer AnnaLynne McCord got in on the action. Puckering up for the "Kiss For a Cause" event, the 90210 actress helped raise money for the National AIDS Fund at the Armani Exchange in Santa Monica by handing out sweet snacks and greeting shoppers in a kissing booth.
"I was inspired to create a look between old-school Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Newton-John from her days in Grease, and classic Marilyn," said celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis.
Wrap Star! Winter Tweets Gift Wrap
As much as I love making my own wrapping paper, I can't resist manufactured wrapping paper with a beautiful design. Such is the case with the Snow & Graham Winter Tweets Paper ($7 for two sheets). Featuring small, vibrant red birds perched on brown and green branches, the paper is festive and seasonal.
Come Party With Me: Secret Santa Soiree
When I was in high school my friends and I got together every year for a party we called 'Friend Christmas'. Instead of having to purchase gifts for all of the girlies in our circle we did a Secret Santa exchange. The sleepover was a highlight of the Christmas holidays, one full of gossip and cookies.
Would You Eat Chocolate-Covered Bacon?
Recently, writer Dan Savage posted about chocolate-covered bacon. The picture comes from Marini's in Santa Cruz, CA, and I happen to think it looks sort of tasty. I also happen to be pretty bummed that it wasn't available when I lived in Santa Cruz.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Sept. 9-15, 2008
Events are all over the map this week, especially in New York and California. As usual, there's no shortage of festivals for the oenophile. The other activities, however, really demonstrate our country's appreciation for regional American foods, from shellfish on the Eastern seaboard to kolaches in Texas.
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