Beef Recall Update


Updated 10/01/07 8:51 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Beef Recall Update

Last week I told you about yet another beef recall, and now I am here to tell you it has gone from bad to worse. Originally only 332,000 lbs of meat were recalled, but on Saturday, the Topps Meat Co. expanded its recall to include 21.7 million lbs of ground beef that may also be contaminated with e. Coli. This Elizabeth, NJ based beef company's recall includes: All Topps products with either a Read more

Slaw and Order: How to Use Up a Jar of Kimchi


Updated 05/15/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Other Uses For Kimchi in Cooking

So you took the plunge and bought a jar of kimchi. It has paired nicely as a side dish beside rice and delicious Korean barbecue, but now that the honeymoon period is over, you're looking for what's next. While the pungent fermented cabbage will last several weeks tightly sealed in the fridge, it will eventually expire, and boy, you don't want to be around when it does! If you're in a pickle Read more

Cure Your Comfort Food Cravings!


Updated 12/04/11 3:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Winter Comfort Food Recipes

Let's face it: unless you reside in tropical climes, the idea of cold cereal and Caprese salad just doesn't cut it right now. Instead, you should succumb to that secret desire to enjoy the succulent, creamy, gooey nature of the season's finest comfort foods, from griddle patty melts to just-out-of-the-oven peanut butter and chocolate chunk brownies. Here are a few of our favorites right now; for Read more

15 High-Iron Foods Under 100 Calories


Updated 01/26/12 6:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Low-Calorie Foods That Are High in Iron

Too tired to hit the gym? You may not be getting enough iron in your diet. Healthy adult women need 18 milligrams a day (if you're prego, up that amount to 27 mg). If your diet doesn't offer the appropriate amount, fatigue will impair your ability to do physical work (like exercise). Iron also helps carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our body, helps muscles store and use oxygen, and is Read more

Yummy Links: From Canned PB&J to Rapture Food


Updated 05/20/11 10:16 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Tyler Florence Is Worth $50 Million

Would you eat PB&J sandwiches from a can? — Bites on Today Six things Anthony Bourdain vows he'll never do again. — Huffington Post Food What candy mogul Dylan Lauren eats to balance out all those sweets. — Grub Street NY Transform your wok into a popcorn popper. — Chow How to make patty melts on the grill. — A Hamburger Today On hating chocolate. — Gilt Taste BlackBoard Eats Read more

25 Best Burgers From Coast to Coast


Updated 09/24/11 8:10 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Best Hamburgers in America

What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

Not Just Pork: 6 Other Foods to Eat Less Than Well Done


Updated 09/14/11 10:38 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Foods That Taste Better When They're Not Well Done

Home cooks, rejoice! The USDA's lowered pork's cooking temperature down from 160ºF to 145ºF. As longtime lovers of pink pork, we're thrilled that the government's espousing the benefits of lesser-done protein. But, in my humble opinion, the swine's not the only thing that tastes better when it's not well done; click through for more. Read more

Get Your Burger On: Annabel Karmel's Recipes For Tot-Friendly Burgers


Updated 05/24/12 8:30 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Annabel Karmel's Burger Recipes

Patty cake, patty cake! We're going ga ga over chef's different takes on the tot-favorite hamburger. The juicy patties may be considered junk food by some, but when made with fresh, natural ingredients, they can actually be a healthy part of a lil one's meal plan. I asked Annabel Karmel, the British children's chef and kiddie cookbook author, for some kid-friendly versions of healthier burgers, Read more

Fat Talk: Saturated Fats


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Saturated Fat Amounts in Food

My hubby is having an affair, with bacon. He's in love with those crispy, salty strips, so much that he probably eats it every day; with his eggs, on his sandwich, on his dinner salad, heck, he even likes it for dessert. The love affair doesn't end there. He's also having serious relationships with beef, mayo, cheese, and ice cream. Being the health nut and caring wife I am, it's a constant Read more

Pack Your Meals With These Protein Powerhouses


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Highest Sources of Protein

Depending on your weight and activity level, women need about 40 to 60 grams of protein a day. This valuable nutrient is responsible for building and repairing tissues, making hormones and enzymes, and is the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Seeing that's it's so important, here are some excellent sources of protein you should include in your diet so read more Read more