YumSugar Gift Guide: The Grillmaster (1)
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For the friend who lives for the backyard grill, there's no shortage of ideas. Indulge him in gadgets that do the grunt work, like this electric vacuum marinator, or give him the chance to sample new flavors with applewood planks and citrus rosemary skewers. He can finish his signature dish with a monogrammed flourish. And when that grilled steak is ready to eat, your gifts will keep on giving. Want more gift ideas? Browse the ...
'Wich of the Week: Fried Oyster Po'boy (2)
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If you're a fan of oysters, you may be sneaking the seafood into your Thanksgiving stuffing. But the batter-fried bivalves are even more divine stuffed inside a sandwich — in this case, the famous New Orleans French-bread creation known as an oyster po'boy or oyster loaf.Just how divine is the oyster loaf? In the 1800s, the sandwich was nicknamed la mediatrice or "the peacemaker," because husbands brought them home to placate angry wives. Some skeptics ...
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Eduo said:
Las ostras cubiertas de pan molido y fritas son una comida que no se ve aqui mucho, aunque no sean tan distantes de unos calamares a la romana o unas gambas con gabardina. Pero un sandwich de ostras fritas y lechuguita y mayonesa es digno de considerarse.
Biscuits Two Ways — Beginner and Expert (2)
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You're practically set with your menu for tomorrow. Vegetables chopped? Check. Pumpkin soup made? Check. Turkey brined? Check. Cranberry sauce prepared? Check. Pumpkin pies done? Check. Bread? What about the bread? Fret not. Here are two recipes for biscuits that turn flaky and golden in less than 15 minutes. With both the beginner drop biscuits and their expert cutout counterparts, the key is to keep the dough cold, and to avoid overworking it. To check ...
Red Pepper Cheese Crostini Is Easy, Fast, and Delicious App (1)
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I'm not from the South, but I have always considered pimento cheese to be an oddly glamorous appetizer. The ingredients are simple, but the flavor combination sublime. When I saw sausage master Bruce Aidells's sophisticated makeover of this Southern classic in the December issue of Bon Appétit magazine, I knew I had to make it. I spent most of yesterday in the kitchen prepping for today's feast, and this crostini made a delightful snack to ...
Starbucks Embarks on Product (RED) Campaign (1)
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Despite its staggering fourth-quarter drop in sales, number one coffee retailer Starbucks has announced a multiyear partnership with charity campaign Product (RED). From Nov. 27 to Jan. 3 in the US and Canada, Starbucks will donate five cents from the sale of any Starbucks (RED) beverage to the Global Fund to help save lives in Africa. The exclusive Starbucks (RED) beverages include the Espresso Truffle, Peppermint Mocha Twist, and Gingersnap Latte. And on Dec. 1, ...
Fast & Easy Dinner: Spicy Mussels and Chorizo (1)
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Every year, the night before Thanksgiving, I like to treat my family to a luxuriously delicious dinner. I usually choose a dish (like pasta or seafood) that is simple to make, not too rich, and has nothing to do with the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving. Tonight I'll be serving up a huge pot of mussels. The plump shellfish is cooked in a fragrant broth of crushed tomatoes and white wine. Spanish chorizo provides a spicy ...
This Thanksgiving Make a Savory Side of Madeleine (1)
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One of the most overlooked items on a Thanksgiving table is the bread; often it is nothing more than store-bought rolls. Although I've made buttermilk biscuits in the past, this year I was looking for a bread item that can be made in advance. I was thrilled to find a creative alternative in this recipe for savory madeleine. The batter is basically a cornbread, but as the madeleines cook the shell side bakes to a ...
Burning Question: Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy? (1)
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This age-old claim is both fact as well as fiction. Turkey does contain tryptophan, an amino acid that often converts to serotonin, a sleep-regulating neurotransmitter. But in order to truly experience the side effects of tryptophan, one would need to eat copious amounts of turkey on an empty stomach. Tryptophan can be found to some degree in red meat, eggs, fish, poultry — virtually every animal product. And in reality, few people eat solely turkey ...
Burger King Goes High-End (2)
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Number two fast food chain Burger King has been testing a new line of premium items. This includes ribs and thicker burgers, made with grills, batch broilers, and other costly new kitchen equipment. The fast food chain's decision to move in the direction of higher-price items comes at a time when the casual restaurant industry is struggling. National chains have seen declining sales across the board; Burger King is hoping to capitalize on the industry's ...
Dr Pepper Celebrates Guns 'n' Roses Release With Free Sodas (1)
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Earlier this year, Dr Pepper announced that it would be giving a free soda to "everyone in America" Guns 'n' Roses album Chinese Democracy, 17 years in the works, arrived anytime in 2008. This Sunday, Nov. 23, the agonizing wait will finally be over, and the people will have their Chinese Democracy — as well as a free Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper has been behind the efforts of lead singer Axl Rose from the beginning. ...
YumSugar Gift Guide: The Epicurean Mom-To-Be (1)
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This year, indulge an expectant gour-mom with items that will be as adorable as they are useful in her kitchen. With this baby food cookbook, her little one can eat like the rest of us. A popular French babyfood maker, once unavailable in America, is perfect for steaming and puréeing fresh meat and produce. For a mess-free happy ending, she'll love this festive and humorous bib. Want more gift ideas? Browse the selection below or ...
Man Dies in Company-Sponsored Pastry Eating Contest (1)
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A few months ago we noticed that competitive eating was a rapidly growing "sport": This year, 1.5 million people tuned in to ESPN to watch the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, and there's now a game, Major League Eating, available on the Nintendo Wii. Yet while it's entertainment for many, it comes at a cost for others. Yesterday, Saurab Sabharwal, a 22-year-old engineer at Nokia-Siemens in Gurgaon, India, died during a company-sponsored pastry eating contest ...
Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways — Beginner and Expert (1)
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For Thanksgiving, sweet potato casserole is a surefire winner: those who don't eat vegetables and kids who won't eat yams will happily sink their forks into this delicious casserole. While the toppings vary based on the recipe, the concept is the same: creamy, puréed, sugar-tinged sweet potatoes with nuts, glaze, or marshmallows on top. These two variations are similar, but the expert version, with its nutty topping, requires an extra step and a food processor. ...
7 Pumpkin Pies Worth Polishing Off (1)
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If there's one quintessential Thanksgiving dessert, it's pumpkin pie. But there are so many selections to choose from, how does one pick? Well, fear not, because we've narrowed down the selections for you. Here are seven pies that are so decadent we could them polish off in one sitting. Start Slideshow
Enter to Win Our Ultimate Thanksgiving Giveaway! (1)
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For one lucky reader, gifts are coming early this holiday season. Why, you wonder? Because we've joined with Williams-Sonoma® to put together the ultimate Thanksgiving prize package worth over $700! We're giving away a 16-18 lb Willie Bird Organic Turkey and all of the fabulous accessories needed to make the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Potato ricer to guarantee fluffy mashed potatoes? Check. Gravy separator for creamy gravy? Check. Oversized cutting board for serving the bird? Check. ...
Taste Test: Baconnaise (3)
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Bacon has surpassed cupcakes as the food of the moment: In the past year, we've seen it appear in everything from chocolate to vodka to pork-flavored floss. Its latest incarnation? Baconnaise, made by J&D's, the brand best known for its Bacon Salt. Since I love both mayo and bacon, as soon as I heard about it, I decided I needed to have it. On its own, the spread had an incredibly creamy, smoky flavor. When ...
It's HolidaySugar Season! (1)
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As the weather cools down and the holiday decorations start popping up, we're excited to introduce HolidaySugar, your one-stop shop for the festive season! It is the one place to see our fabulous daily gift guides for everyone from your mom to your BBQ-loving boyfriend to your BFF. Sort the gift guides by gifts for him, for her, or for kids and baby to make all your holiday shopping a breeze. That's not all, though ...
Meet the World's Largest Irish Coffee | buena vista, coffee, drinks | yumsugar - Food, Drink, & Entertaining. (2)
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Earlier today, at 1:00 Pacific Standard Time to be exact, history was made at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. Irish coffee making champion, Frank Silletti, in conjecture with the staff of the Buena Vista, made the world's largest Irish coffee. I was there to witness them break the Guinness World Record. To checkout my first hand account and a bunch of pictures from the event, read more
Happy Hour: Blueberry Martini (2)
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Although I enjoyed fresh blueberries this past weekend, I know their supply is winding down at the market, which is why I've been searching for ways to prolong their existence at my table. Then one day, out of the blue (pardon the pun), I came across some Stirrings Wild Blueberry, and I had my answer. All you need is vodka and the syrup, which is made from real blueberries. In a matter of seconds, you've ...
Trend Alert: The Casserole's Back (1)
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Casserole has long had a bad rap, but after many years, it appears to be shedding its negative image and staging a comeback. These hot entrées hit their pinnacle of popularity in the 1960s, when housewives relied on the easy formula to put dinner on the table. Over the years, however, people grew to associate the word casserole with unappetizing mixtures of mystery meats and canned soups, and casseroles went the way of the tape ...