5 Condiments That Can Pack on Pounds


Updated 10/02/10 2:16 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Calorie-Heavy and Sugary Condiments to Eat With Caution

What's a French fry — or a French fry alternative — without a dab of ketchup, or a slice of pizza without a dip in ranch? Some might say, it's just enough. While the condiments may taste delish going down, they can also pack a hefty side of calories and high levels of sugar. Come check out some dressings that should be added with caution, or not at all. Flickr user greenkozi Read more

Would You Eat Deep Fried Pickles?


Updated 04/12/11 9:34 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 52 comments

Would You Eat Deep Fried Pickles?

Fried pickles accompanied by a side of ranch dressing are a staple on many a pub's menus, so recently, I decided to give them a try at one of my favorite spots, Barclays. With their salty goodness (think salt and vinegar chips), they complemented my pint of Guinness. However, I wouldn't dare to eat an entire plate of them, it's too much sodium for my taste. Would you give this crunchy and Read more

Healthy Recipe Idea: Low-Fat Ranch Dressing


Updated 02/14/08 3:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Healthy Recipe Idea: Low-Fat Ranch Dressing

In college I put ranch dressing on everything; I was also 20 pounds heavier. I have since curbed my ranch addiction but from time to time I still crave it so I was excited to try this recipe for Low-Fat Buttermilk Ranch. It wasn't quite the same, but it did the trick while being way less in calories — regular ranch dressing has about 145 calories per serving, but this recipe only has 30 Read more

It's National Salad Month! Healthy Tips to Get You Excited


Updated 05/23/12 5:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make a Salad Healthy

As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more

Burning Question: What Exactly Is Ranch Dressing?


Updated 01/09/12 2:14 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

What Is Ranch Dressing?

Ranch dressing happens to be the number one selling salad dressing in the United States since 1992. But what exactly is this creamy concoction that we seem to love to pour all over salads, pizzas, and wings? The dressing, which started out as a simple buttermilk-based dressing enjoyed by cowboys, was made popular when Hidden Valley Ranch began serving and selling the dressing in 1952. Ranch is Read more

Link Time: Diner en Blanc Returns to New York


Updated 05/07/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diner en Blanc New York 2012

Diner en Blanc returns to New York — Zagat Someone had too much fun on Cinco de Mayo — Grub Street Boston James Beard's Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Award winners — Eater Arm yourself with the kitchen confidence to roll your own pastry dough — Food52 We're so jealous of Melissa Clark's Brooklyn kitchen — Saveur McDonald's is focusing on more seasonal food offerings — Delish A Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas


Updated 05/04/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas

Kentucky Derby wedding inspiration — Green Wedding Chicks A racy, lacy, ranch-set boudoir session — The Wedding Chicks Expert advice on bridesmaid dresses, Summer drinks, and more — Style Me Pretty How to create a drama-free seating chart — Equally Wed Summer wedding trends that won't break the bank — Huffington Post Find out what's the trendy, Summer-friendly wedding dessert — Read more

Link Time: Pantone Recipes


Updated 04/05/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegetarian Passover Menu

Celebrate Passover seder with a flavorful vegetarian feast — Vegetarian Times Burger King apologies for its Mary J. Blige chicken ad — The Daily Meal You saw it coming: Pantone recipes — Trendland Red Robin says the pink slime scandal is screwing restaurants — Eater Get to know the British sandwich phenom referred to as the chip butty — Food Republic Pie chart or recipe? You decide Read more

Link Time: Fabulous Spring Florals and Easy Decorating DIYs


Updated 04/02/12 3:11 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Unusual Spring Flower Arrangements

Ten gorgeous, colorful flower arrangements — House Beautiful Tour a country-inspired rural ranch home — Houzz Try this easy DIY for decorating with candles — Stylelist Home Fresh ways to dress up a table — Real Simple Learn more about green and sod roofs — Garden Design Eighteen relaxing bathroom designs — California Home + Design Lean how to make this wall of shutters — Country Read more