
While I normally prefer a
classic cocktail or a glass of
good whiskey, I've been known to enjoy a girly drink (or two) in my lifetime. Recently I've become obsessed with this brilliantly pink liqueur,
X-Rated ($27).
At first, the cheesy name and vibrant color made me nervous.

A little while back we came up with
10 ways to turn your wedding into a foodie fantasy. We created this list to help
Sabs, a Sugar gal, host her very own foodie wedding. All of her dreams came true last Friday, Aug.

The majority of recipes feed groups of four to six people, making it hard to find dishes that simply serve two. However, if you are a newlywed cooking for your husband or wife, you will need to learn how to cook smaller servings. While it's easy to cut a recipe in half, there are many other tricks that make cooking for two easy as pie.

Whether you just got married, made the
move in together or simply want to turn over a new leaf, make sure you have the guides to basic cooking fundamentals.
Start out with the gastronomic essentials featured below, which range from classic cookbooks by the world's foremost chefs to quick and simple meal ideas. Follow up with specialty books like
Party Basics For the New Nesters. It's a newlyweds guide to hosting fabulous fetes!
Already have a solid cookbook library.