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Pom Poms for Pomegranates

FitSugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:45:00 PDT

I will wholeheartedly become a cheerleader when it comes to pomegranates. Not only does this fruit make a great decorative centerpiece on your table, it is full of tasty little seeds that can add a little zing to many dishes. Although the flavor is considered tart, the pomegranate crosses the line of savory and sweet. Nutritionally speaking, the beautiful garnet colored juicy seeds inside are high in antioxidants that not only protect your blood lipids from the nasty act oxidation; they also help prevent plaque build up on arteries. Pomegranates are also a great source of potassium.

I feel the most timely pomegranate fact is they are in season now. The seeds make a great addition to any fall salad and are tasty scattered over roasted squash. The juice of the fruit makes a fine addition to any cocktail too. Just beware the beautiful juice can stain, not only your hands but your clothes too.

Confused about how to reach those powerful little seeds? Don't worry because my gal Yum can teach you. Just read How to Seed a Pomegranate.

Do you like pomegranates? Tell me your favorite way to eat them in the comment section below.

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Rodarte Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:35:12 PST

Leave it to Kate and Laura Mulleavy to not only draw a star-studded front row - hello, George Lucas, Natalie Portman, and Dakota Fanning - but to deliver a stellar, 1940s-inspired Fall '12 collection too. One part cave-drawing-infused, one part retro femme, and one part Australian outback-reminiscent, Rodarte showcased a beautiful mix of totally girlie pieces with both red-carpet appeal and wearable ladylike style. The sister duo paid close attention to feminine details á la Peter Pan collars, artfully structured ruffles, and metal star appliqué hair combs. Yet, never ones to shy away from throwing some quirk into the picture, they added literal hand prints to long, flowy evening gowns and added cowboy buckles to double-strap leather belts. The biggest covet-worthy takeaway from today's show? After several seasons of collaborating with key shoe designers like Nicholas Kirkwood and Christian Louboutin, the Mulleavy sisters debuted their first-ever in-house shoe collection. We're calling it: Rodarte's two-tone pumps with heels made of plexiglass, sexy dominatrix-inspired spat heels, and lace-up boots will be Fall '12 It girl items. All in all, it's a gorgeous autumnal lineup, just begging to be worn.

Trends: Cropped cable-knit sweaters, hand-print chiffon dresses, and 1940s-inspired silhouettes.
Colors: Warm, earthy tones like rust and terracotta juxtaposed against cool neutrals.
Key Piece: Super-cute chunky cable-knit sweaters paired with terracotta-hued trousers; diaphanous hand-print chiffon dresses.
Accessories: Ladylike round-toe pumps with heels made of plexiglass or filled with sand, sexy lace-up gladiator-inspired spat heels. Look out for the subtleties in each heel design.
Who Would Wear It: Front-row attendees Natalie Portman and Dakota Fanning are high up on the list, but we think a plethora of A-list talent will be clamoring to wear this collection. Don't be surprised to see Taylor Swift, Alexa Chung, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning flaunting Rodarte's wares, too.

Stella McCartney Parties With Her Famous Friends and Opens a New Store in SoHo

Katie Henry — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:25:02 PST

Stella McCartney celebrated the opening of her latest boutique with a star-studded soiree in NYC last night. The SoHo outpost drew an impressive crowd of fashionable faces like Naomi Watts, Liv Tyler, and newlyweds David Lauren and Lauren Bush Lauren. The Laurens are fresh off a romantic getaway to Jamaica where David lounged shirtless and Lauren slipped into a bikini while relaxing on the beach with Stella's dad, Sir Paul McCartney.

Following the store opening, the designer led a group of editors to Manhattan's One If by Land, Two If by Sea for a sneak peek at the Stella McCartney Autumn 2012 collection. Funny guy Jason Sudeikis popped by for a quick appearance. Jason's girlfriend, newly short-haired Olivia Wilde, couldn't join since she's prepping for the 2012 award season. Stella likewise has a busy schedule ahead, with Spring Fashion Week kicking off in the Big Apple on Feb. 9.

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester Get Snap Happy on the Gossip Girl Set

Lauren Turner — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:36:46 PST

Blake Lively captured a few pictures of Leighton Meester on her iPhone during a scene for Gossip Girl in NYC today. The costars were back on set after a late night of filming yesterday. Both ladies were wearing brightly colored wrap scarves with Blake in White + Warren and Leighton in Autumn Cashmere. Blake brought Ryan Reynolds's dog to the evening shoot, but there was no sign of the actor. Blake and Ryan spent last weekend in the Big Apple, where they met up with Blake's sister and her husband for breakfast.

It's been a fun few months for Blake and Ryan, who are just one of many cute new couples this year. They're heading into their first festive season together, and if their Thanksgiving getaway to Utah is any indication, they might spend the upcoming holidays together at well.

Global Pantry: Black Garlic

Padma Lakshmi — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:49:23 PST

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly! Today, Padma offers her thoughts on the specialty ingredient known as black garlic.

Korean culture, famous for kimchi, has perfected the art of fermentation, patiently coaxing the flavors of everyday food to an entirely new level. Not surprisingly, the origin of black garlic is in Korea. After aging for at least 30 days, it possesses a caramelized, savory richness that has a mouth feel similar to eating a date. Because it’s sweet and mild, it’s hard to believe you’re eating garlic at all.

But it is indeed garlic - definitely less attractive, but with all the best assets intact and an umami sensation to boot. These smooth, smoky fermented cloves are irresistible and easy to eat on their own - minus the lingering, pungent breath.

I’ve seen it popping up more and more over the past few years in the states, and once again, it’s at the top of many seasonal, must-have ingredient lists for the best restaurants and now even pizza joints. Keep reading to learn how to cook with black garlic.

Let It Snow: Romance in Winter

Annie Scudder — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:22:19 PST

The steamy days of Summer are long over, and Autumn gave us a chance to fall in love with crisp cozy weather. Now with holiday season in full force, the thick of Winter is on the horizon. Take a virtual walk through various Winter wonderlands with these seasonably appropriate romantic photos.

Celebrate the Season With Pumpkin Overnight Oats

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:30:55 PST

Looking for more ways to use up pumpkin puree? This seasonal version of overnight oats from Breakfast Blog sounds tasty and healthy!

I mixed some pumpkin purée into my usual vegan overnight oats (VOO), plus some spices. Deliciously autumnal. Read on for the recipe!

A Chic, Modern Thanksgiving Mantel

Casa Community — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:00:16 PST

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group:

Autumn is my favorite season for decorating. Here is our mantel in the living room all decked out for Thanksgiving. The gorgeous typography plate is from West Elm and the forest tree hurricane is from the ELLE decor line at Kohl's. The milk glass vase is an heirloom from my mother-in-law that I filled with pine cones I gathered on a nature walk. For more seasonal vignettes, visit my blog Love & Lace.

Have you created any new holiday arrangements lately? Be sure to share photos in the Su Casa group!

3 Inexpensive Things to Do This Weekend

SavvySugar — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:05:27 PST

More than half of you admit that spending more money on weekends is a given, but that doesn't always have to be the case. Challenging ourselves to occasionally be more mindful of our money on weekends may make us think twice before blowing our budgets on those days when watching our wallets isn't necessarily on our minds. Spend less this weekend by keeping yourself busy with one (or all!) of these inexpensive activities.

Invite friends over for a clean-out-the-fridge fiesta: Clean out that fridge before it's full of Thanksgiving leftovers. Most of us have leftover ingredients from a weeknight meal or some kind of perishable that's nearing its expiration date. Invite friends to bring over some of the things in their refrigerators that they're afraid will go to waste. Ask them to give you a heads-up about their contributions in case everyone has lettuce on the brain, and ask them to revise their choices if necessary. Be creative and have fun concocting a meal with the items everyone brings!

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What We're Sweet On: The Love Child Candle of Summer and Fall

Jaime Richards — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:05:00 PST

Yes, we have already discovered a candle that smells just like Fall, but if amber-scented ambiance isn't your thing, you might like Stark Waxing Studio's Cactus Flower candle ($24) instead. With ingredients that inspire autumnal thoughts, including ginger and Frankincense, it has a clean, earthy quality. But something about the way this soy wax-based candle is mixed up also brings to mind those citronella candles you burn during the warmer-weathered months. You can call it the perfect marriage of these crisp, albeit contrasting, back-to-back seasons. And with the coldest season of them all fast approaching, this candle provides the perfect way to gear up for some cozier times ahead.