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This Football Season, It'll Be Harder to Score Chicken Wings

YumSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:50:34 -0800

St. Louis Rams fans: if you think a winning touchdown has been impossible this season, just wait until you try to score some buffalo chicken wings.

Wing demand is on the rise, but due to this year's waning need for chicken breast, poultry producers have cut chicken production for the first time in 36 years. Broiler chicken production is forecast to be down 3.5 percent this year - and, with only two wings per chicken, wholesale wing costs are poised to increase dramatically.

So, much like Super Bowl Sunday last year, on game day other spicy chicken dishes will just have to fly. Since what I really want to eat is buffalo chicken cheese dip, that's fine with me. Will you miss this year's wings? Or are you willing to pay a higher price for them?

Another Reason I Will Never Watch the Super Bowl

GiggleSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Because, aside from the desire to avoid the excruciating boredom that comes with watching professional football, I want to protect my bowels from the harm that BBQ wings, hot wings, plain wings, BBQ rib tips, and broccoli with cheese sauce will do. Ouch.

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'Wich of the Week: Pittsburgh's All-in-One Sandwiches

YumSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:00:35 -0800

I've never been to Pittsburgh, home of the Super Bowl champion Steelers. But I have been to Giordano Brothers, the West Coast version of Pittsburgh's famous Primanti Brothers sandwich chain. Founded in the 1930s, Primanti Brothers originally catered to truckers on the go with sandwiches encompassing a side of french fries and coleslaw between two slices of bread.

Rumored to be a fave of Mario Batali, the legendary Steeler city sandwich requires a champion appetite. Hungry with curiosity, I ventured to San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, where some Pittsburgh natives founded Giordano Brothers to serve similar all-in-one sandwiches to unsuspecting Californians. For the hot, gooey details, read more.

At Giordano Brothers, the sandwiches are served on thick-cut slices of freshly baked Italian loaf. The bread is left untoasted, so it's easier to squish over the pile of fixin's, which include provolone cheese, seasoned fries, and oil and vinegar coleslaw.

Most of the menu focuses on Italian meats, cooked hot on the griddle, though vegetarians can opt for fried egg. I went for hot coppa, which (as the FAQ sign explains) is sort of like prosciutto. Either way, the combination of warm, crispy-on-the-outside fries and grilled protein makes the cheese melt perfectly, even on untoasted bread. The result is nothing if not hearty, best served with a few dashes of the tableside hot sauce.

Though the sandwich looks daunting, it all actually squashes down quite comfortably, though I can't really say the same for how it sits in your stomach. Still, I'd definitely eat another one. Would you dare to try it?

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Super Bowl Funday

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:00:22 -0800

Super Bowl Sunday is a tradition for me and my fam. Last Sunday, we got together and watched the two top teams duke it out for the top jock prize. It was all about spending quality time and eating tasty food - thanks to Yum's delicious Super Bowl recipes. I asked you to help me find an outfit that was equally comfy, festive, and included cozy slippers.

I started you off with this Delia's Cori Striped Sweater ($45, originally $50); congrats Steelers! Let's see what you came up with.

Look #1, created by maria212134, has all the right pieces. Who can resist cashmere slippers? Not I.

UrbanOutfitters.com > 2 1/2" Hoop Earrings	Silverplated Rhinestone Football Necklace from Overstock.com
UrbanOutfitters.com > BDG Sheer V-Neck Tee	Arlotta - Cashmere Ballet Slipper - Saks.com
J Brand Mid Rise 16" Straight Leg Jean - shopbop.com	Delia's Cori Striped Sweater ($45, originally $50)

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Look #2, created by klynnmorton, is super comfy. The denim leggings are genius.

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Huge Hillier Hobo, Tan - eLUXURY	Jules Smith Silver Kiss Kiss Studs - Max and Chloe
FOSSIL - watches, handbags, accessories, and apparel - www.fossil.com	Delia's Cori Striped Sweater ($45, originally $50)
Diesel Black Gold Wihbo Grey Tank Top - ssense.com	Juicy Couture Denim Leggings with Zipper - shopbop.com	UrbanOutfitters.com > Minnetonka Fringe Boot

Look #3, created by hil34, incorporates fun colors. I like the yellow and purple combo.

Delia's Cori Striped Sweater ($45, originally $50)	Madison Los Angeles - American Vintage Boyfriend Tee - White
D&G Dolce & Gabbana - Ladies Triplet Bangle Set	UrbanOutfitters.com > Silence & Noise Acid Zip Twig Jean	Juicy Couture Crocheted Ballet Slippers ($68)

What's Sadder?

GiggleSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800

What's sadder: That comedian Amy Borkowsky came up with the idea to raise $3 million to buy a 30-second Super Bowl ad to snag a man or that, as the folks at Deadspin put it, she fell short by about $2,993,795? I'll give you a couple more options below. (Click here to read more.)

Are Super Bowl Ads Worth the Money?

SavvySugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:30:46 -0800

Every year at game time, advertisers commit millions of dollars for 30 short seconds of commercial airtime. They have a guaranteed audience of Super Bowl viewers, and the expensive ads have come to be a part of the overall tradition - people often talk as much about the ads the next day as the game's outcome. What do you think, are they worth their weight in ad dollars?

Celebrity Style: Jennifer Hudson

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:00:22 -0800

Jennifer Hudson - singing her heart out at the Super Bowl - shows us how to dress both sporty and sultry. She's ahead of the fashion game wearing the jacket of the season, the little drummer jacket, and she incorporated rich gold through the rest of her look via Sigerson Morrison's dramatic gladiator wedges and twisted gold jewelry. Sing it sister!

Kimchi Blue Ruffle Peacoat - $138.00	Lightweight Stretch Cotton Jersey Tee - $75.00
Sigerson Morrison Gladiator Wedge- Black/Metallic - $795.00	Paige Premium Denim Roxbury Crop with Laser P - $195.00
14k Gold Double Tube Hoops - $115.00	Rachel Leigh Jewelry Twisted Bangles - $79.00
Chain Bangle Set - $18.00	Jimmy Choo Liquid Patent & Suede Tote - $2,095.00

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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Lindsay and Samantha Make a Break For Florida

PopSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:30:41 -0800

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson headed to Tampa to hit up a few Super Bowl parties on Friday night. The evening began with work for Samantha, who DJed a bash for ESPN, but later it was DJ AM who provided the tunes at the Maxim event she and Lindsay went to with Joel and Benji Madden. Like their last trip to Florida, drama followed. Apparently a fight between the girls broke out when LL was reading Samantha's blackberry but things ended in smiles. Lindsay's spirits might have been unusually high since she was spotted swigging whiskey straight out of a bottle. The girls didn't stick around for the actual football game and were back at LAX on Saturday after Lindsay had a fit with the airline since she almost had to fly coach. Oh the horror.

To see more photos of the parties, including Alyssa Milano and Brody Jenner, just read more.

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Images include: Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Alyssa Milano, Wyclef Jean, Brody Jenner, Jayde Nicole, DJ AM, Cuba Gooding Jr, Frankie Delgado, Joey Fatone, Joe Simpson, Brittany Snow

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Look for Less: Jennifer Hudson at the Super Bowl

FabSugarUK — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:00:16 -0800

Jennifer Hudson made her return to showbiz last night by performing the American national anthem at the Super Bowl. She wore a military ensemble including a jacket by Alexander McQueen (also worn by Beyonce Knowles). She picked up the gold button detailing with chunky gold jewellery, teaming the jacket with a pair of treggings, a long white tee and gladiator style sandals. See below to copy the look for less.

Loalas - £75.00	Citrine by the Stones Dream multi gold plated bangle set - £119.00
Bi-Stretch Tregging Trouser - £35.00	THEORY - White scoop neck T-shirt - £35.00
Military Ponti Jacket - £55.00	Gold coloured twist hoop earrings - £8.00

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Steelers Win the Super Bowl Among the Celebrity Madness!

PopSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:01:04 -0800

Yesterday the Steelers took the Super Bowl title in an exciting game full of fun commercials, awesome trailers and many performances. Faith Hill opened up the show with "America the Beautiful" and then Jennifer Hudson belted out the Star Spangled Banner beautifully while Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rocked the stadium during halftime - love it or leave it? Of course, before the big event there were lots of parties to attend. Getting into gear for DIRECTV's party were Gossip kids, Blake Lively, Penn Badgley and Chace Crawford. Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore made it a charitable thing attending The Giving Back Fund's VIP 'Big Game all while keeping us updated via their twitters. Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra kept things sexy at the Leather And Laces Celebration while the boys chilled with Nick Lachey at the Super Skins Kickoff Party. Never one to miss out on a celebration, Paris Hilton shined in silver at the Hard Rock Hotel Presents Rock And Soul Super Saturday Night. The weekend events were never ending but come Sunday it was all about the new champions.

Lots of pictures including the Kardashian girls, Dave Annable, Adam Sandler and more so just read more.

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Images include: Blake Lively, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Reggie Bush, Matthew Rhys, Dave Annable, Frankie Delgado, Brody Jenner, Doug Reinhardt, Christian Slater, LL Cool J, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kevin Dillon, Penn Badgley, Blake Lively, Chace Crawford, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Joey Fatone, Cuba Gooding Jr, will.i.am, Paris Hilton, Adam Sandler, Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw

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