FitSugar

Choose a Brut Champagne to Save on Calories

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:55:34 PST

We'll be ringing in the New Year soon, and for many of us that means a champagne toast, or two, or three! While the average glass of champagne contains 91 calories, if you're watching your weight, try toasting with brut champagne. Brut is champagne speak for "dry" and signifies a lower sugar content, resulting in a glass of champers that only contains about 65 calories. And the drier the champagne, the better it tastes with salty and savory foods like low-calorie oysters and caviar!

Healthy Snacks For a Classy Oscar Night Party

Leta Shy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:54:54 PST

The Super Bowl may be ancient history, but this Sunday marks yet another February event to keep us crowded around the TV. Unlike the rowdy, beer-soaked, football-centered party, the Oscars are a time to don your best (or at least fantasize about owning those red-carpet dresses) while celebrating in style. Here are a few tips on how to save calories during your classed-up Oscar party on Sunday.

Make a healthy popcorn: Popcorn at an Oscar party should be a no-brainer: it's low-calorie, easy to share, and such an appropriate option for a night all about the movies. For a healthier bowl, here's how to make the perfect movie theater popcorn without the calories.
Pizza for everyone: Don't order pizza delivery if you're watching calories; those cheesy, greasy slices will only tempt you. Instead, offer up some cute pizza bites for your friends. These Mexican pizza bites take almost no time to make and are a lot fewer calories than the delivery alternative, and they're less of a mess for your guests.

Read on for more healthy ideas for your sophisticated Oscar party after the break!

Roulades, Palmiers, Smoked Salmon on Royal Wedding Menu

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:28:23 PDT

After the royal wedding, 650 lucky guests were invited to attend a lunchtime reception. The palace prepared a luxurious and extensive spread of appetizers and canapes. Curious what all was served? Read on!

Cornish crab salad on lemon blini
Pressed duck terrine with fruit chutney
Roulade of goat's cheese with caramelized walnuts
Assortment of palmiers and cheese straws
Scottish smoked salmon rose on beetroot blini
Miniature watercress and asparagus tart
Poached asparagus spears with hollandaise sauce
Quail eggs with celery salt
Scottish langoustines with lemon mayonnaise
Pressed confit of pork belly with crayfish and crackling
Wild mushroom and celeriac chausson

For more appetizers, the dessert menu, and more photos of the spread, keep reading!