Beef Ratings: Which Grade Is the Leanest


Updated 06/06/07 6:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Beef Ratings:  Which Grade Is the Leanest

Beef has a BAD reputation. And while red meat might not be the healthiest food on the planet, there are ways to enjoy beef that might not be SO detrimental to your health. If you select a cut of beef labeled lean the meat must have under 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3 1/2 ounce serving. Cuts of beef are graded by the Read more

3 Ways to Use Facebook's New Camera App


Updated 05/24/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use Facebook Camera App

The truth is about 96.5 percent of our Facebook experience is spent scrolling through pictures of last weekend's camping trip and Friday's happy hour. Now you can ditch the status updates and cut straight to the photos with the new Facebook iOS Camera app. Introduced today, it's billed as the photo-sharing hub for Facebook users. Separate from the standard iPhone app, we've broken down how to use Read more

Cannes Starlets Get Minimalist Chic For a Calvin Klein Fete — Who's Most Fab?


Updated 05/20/12 11:44 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Cannes Film Festival Calvin Klein Party Pictures

Our favorite style setters slipped into their chicest Calvin Klein cocktail wear for the label's Women in Film fete last night in Cannes. It's like watching Francisco Costa's collections come to life in a bevy of pastel hues and minimalist cuts as the guests stepped out to celebrate the occasion at Villa St George. Diane Kruger showed off a decidedly feminine shape in a fit-and-flare coral dress Read more

The Daring Moves That Changed These Models' Careers


Updated 05/07/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 7, 2012

These models prove that short hair is always a hot trend — The Cut Disguise thin lips with a flick of your makeup wand — Styleite How to grow your hair out — Stylelist The four best multitaskers at the beauty counter — Real Simple Select the right hair color for your skin tone — InStyle All the ingredients you need to pull off the perfect DIY pedicure — Refinery 29 True story: woman Read more

Don't Like Wedding Cake? Serve a Cheese Cake Instead


Updated 04/24/12 12:28 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes

For some, savory doesn't just come before sweet in the dictionary; it also comes first in life, period. If you belong to that segment of the population, consider doing something different at your wedding or next big bash: serve a tower of cheese instead of a traditional cake. Depending on the size of your event, offer one that's elaborate and grandiose or smaller and more manageable. To get Read more

Brad Meltzer Talks About His New Heroes For My Daughter


Updated 04/10/12 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Brad Meltzer About Heroes For My Daugher

"Where's my book?" In the two years since Brad Meltzer released Heroes For My Son, that's what the New York Times best-selling author has heard over and over from his daughter. Now, just a month before Mother's Day, Brad reaches out to his daughter and mothers everywhere with Heroes For My Daughter. In his new book, the father of three profiles 56 people who he believes are worthy of the hero Read more

Healthy Habits of a Smart Snacker


Updated 03/21/12 2:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Healthy Snacks

If you regularly get the munchies between meals, but can't seem to quit the afternoon cupcake habit, it's time to make over your snack routine. Whether you're into midday treats or late-night noshing, here are five simple ways to improve your snack selections: Be a Savvy Shopper How and when you navigate the grocery store can have a major impact on your eating habits. Bring a full grocery list Read more

Get to Know the 2012 Finalists For America's Top Food Awards


Updated 03/19/12 4:45 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

2012 James Beard Award Finalists

America is home to more than 100,000 head chefs — and today, a select few of them will be given nods as finalists for the James Beard Awards, the industry's top honors. Among those who made the cut from the list of last month's semifinalists: David Chang, Tom Douglas, and Ina Garten. Winners will be announced on May 7 in an award ceremony at New York's Lincoln Center, to be hosted by none Read more

Easy Steps For First-Time Taxpayers


Updated 02/27/12 4:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to File Taxes For the First Time

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! If you got your first job last year, you may have been agitated every payday to see how much of your salary was going to the tax man. If you’re like most taxpayers, tax filing time is payback time. So don’t think of filling out your tax forms as a pain. Instead, think of it as sending a bill to the IRS, demanding a refund of Read more

Richard Chai Love Fall 2012


Updated 02/10/12 6:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Richard Chai Love Runway Fall 2012

Inspired by the idea of "handsome femininity," Richard Chai showed a Fall collection that was simultaneously simple, yet statement-making. “I didn’t want to do anything that was tricky,” Chai told The New York Times. “I didn’t want to create looks that were just for the show. I wanted it to be approachable and believable, but also be really aspirational. At the end of the day, it’s Read more