Lighten Up Foods from South of the Border


Updated 09/11/07 4:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Lighten Up Foods from South of the Border

As much as we love foods from south of the border, they can wreak havoc south of the border on our bodies (I'm thinking midsection, thighs and butt). If you're like me, however, then you absolutely can't be without the occasional Mexican feast. In the Dieter's Support Group, user AtlantaNoleGirl shared her healthier choices when eating out, but what if you're making your own fare? In light of Read more

Trendspotting: Southeast Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants


Updated 05/18/12 2:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Food Trend: Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants

In the past year, there's been significant growth nationwide in the number of fast-casual eateries, from burger joints to healthier comfort-food fixtures. The latest craze we've noticed hitting this scene? Asian-themed chain restaurants. Chipotle could've tackled a number of ethnic eats, so the Mexican chain certainly caught our attention when it unveiled its plan for ShopHouse Southeast Asian Read more

A Guide to Wedding Festivities


Updated 04/12/12 10:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Plan Wedding Parties

When a couple decides to get married, they aren't just signing up to host a wedding, they are also committing themselves to a lot of parties that happen along the way. An engagement party, shower, and bachelorette are all commonly associated with weddings. But with so many parties, it's hard to keep them all straight! That's why I've created this handy guide that explains everything you need to Read more

Victoria Beckham Welcomes the Weekend in a Tank Top


Updated 03/26/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Victoria Beckham Wearing a Tank Top Pictures

Victoria Beckham took advantage of the sunny LA weather to go shopping in West Hollywood this afternoon. She was dressed down in jeans and a tank for the outing after going black tie alongside husband David at the ASCAP Latin Music Awards earlier this week. David and Victoria's date night followed a weekend of family fun for the Beckhams who were all spotted grabbing lunch on St. Patrick's Day. Read more

Chef Sachin Chopra on Indian Food's Evolution in America


Updated 03/24/12 4:39 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Indian Food Trends and Tips With Sachin Chopra

Over the past few years, Indian food, much like Vietnamese and Korean cuisines, has made giant strides in the landscape of American cuisine. No one can speak to this more than chef Sachin Chopra, the creative force in the kitchen at Bay Area restaurants All Spice and Arka (where he's chef-owner and consulting chef, respectively). Chopra, who was recently named one of the four new chefs to watch Read more

Packaged Dinners That You'll Feel Good Feeding Your Family


Updated 03/21/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Frozen Meals

It happens to the best of us, those weeknights when everyone's running in different directions, and cooking dinner is simply not an option. While frozen and packaged foods may have a bad rap, our friends at Dinner: A Love Story are providing us with eight nutritious and totally tasty options for a quick and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy together. PJ's Organic Chicken Burritos These Read more

Jennifer Lopez's Bodacious Booty Workout


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

J Lo's Butt Workout

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Actress, singer, designer, dancer, and mom Jennifer Lopez may have a sizzling career, but she seems to be better known for that infamous, beautifully bodacious booty! Celeb Pics: The Best Butts in Hollywood With glutes that defy gravity, J Lo has made curves a good thing in Hollywood. How exactly does the dynamic diva Read more

Havana Nights: A Cuban Food Primer


Updated 11/09/11 4:59 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cuban Dishes and Ingredients

When you taste Cuban food for the first time, you'd swear that Spanish and Caribbean cuisines had a little love child — which isn't too far from the truth. The diversity of Cuban culture is indicative in the rich and varied flavors of the country's cuisine. One of the most thriving Cuban communities in the US is located in Miami, FL (and let me tell you, they've got the food to prove it!). Read more

Rick Bayless on Mexican Cuisine in America


Updated 03/02/11 4:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Rick Bayless Talks About Mexican Cuisine in America

Last Friday night as he prepared for the BubbleQ event at the 10th annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival, chef Rick Bayless took a quick minute to speak with us. The Top Chef Master wasn't in the chattiest of moods, but we did manage to ask him a few questions about his view of authentic Mexican cuisine. At the barbecue-centric party, which was hosted by Bobby Flay, Bayless was serving Read more

After Midnight Tortas


Updated 09/22/11 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tortas and Medianoche Cubano Sandwiches

What is a torta, and what does it share in common with the popular Cubano sandwich? Between the Bread investigates. The Cubano sandwich and the Mexican torta have more than a few things in common: both hail from Spanish-speaking cultures, both share characteristics with toasty subs, and both sandwiches make perfect after-midnight sustenance. Keep reading to learn more Latin sandwich history. Read more