Krispy Kreme's New Plan: Smaller Stores and Soft-Serve


Updated 09/27/08 7:20 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 18 comments

Krispy Kreme's New Plan: Smaller Stores and Soft-Serve

After three years of floundering sales, Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new business plan. The doughnut chain famous for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth glazed doughnuts will roll out its own brand of soft-serve ice cream, Kool Kreme. The company also plans to open smaller-sized stores and expand its overseas market share. Later this year the Winston-Salem, NC-based company plans to open Read more

Gelato vs. Soft Serve Ice Cream


Updated 06/02/07 12:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

Gelato vs. Soft Serve Ice Cream

I have a soft spot (no pun intended) for soft, creamy desserts. Summertime weather just screams soft serve ice cream in a cone with rainbow sprinkles, and when I tried gelato for the first time, I fell in love with that too. So I want to know... Which Has MORE Fat? Gelato Soft Serve Ice Cream Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Banana Soft Serve


Updated 06/30/11 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Chocolate Banana Soft Serve Ice Cream Recipe

If you're looking for a frozen vegan treat this Summer, this chocolate banana soft serve that reader LaurenMurphy posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. This recipe is a great dessert, or can even be a breakfast option (I literally just ate this for my breakfast). The bananas not only provide a creamy texture, but also a major hit of vitamins B6 and C, and Read more

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

Cauliflower Gratin


Updated 05/23/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin. Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth Read more

Dairy-Free Ways to Get Your Chocolate Fix


Updated 05/18/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dairy-Free Chocolate Dessert Ideas

If dairy products don't sit well with your belly or you choose to eat a vegan diet, then you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings. Although milk chocolate is made with dairy, many dark chocolate products are not. Just be sure to read the label before indulging in any chocolatey treat. I've done the legwork for you and gathered a list of my favorite dessert products and recipes that don't Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Cornflake-Crusted Snapper


Updated 05/15/12 12:28 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Cornflake-Crusted Fish Recipe

A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood and those frozen boxes of fish sticks. That's why a recipe for fresh baked cornflake-crusted snapper seemed like the perfect way to re-create the nostalgic dish with a little more adult flair. Set up stations for the flour, egg white, and cornflakes, and your family will be sitting down for dinner in about a half hour. Read more

Pastel Eats For Easter


Updated 04/05/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pastel Recipes For Easter

As you plan your holiday menu, consider adding some pastel picks for a festive touch. If you have a bit of extra time, try coordinating with vibrant dishes and decorations in soft colors. From green hummus to rosy cocktails, here are 10 pastel dishes to serve on Easter Sunday. Read more

Shopping For a Moonrise Kingdom-Inspired Picnic


Updated 04/05/12 12:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spring Picnic Blankets and Tents

We're absolutely smitten with the look of Wes Anderson's new film Moonrise Kingdom. Retro-inspired scout gear, ranging from Davy Crockett hats to fishing creel purses, has us longing to recreate a quirky outdoor adventure of our own. We have our eye on inventive accessories like corkscrew wine glass holders ($14 for a set of two) that can easily be staked into soft soil. Or a portable seat ($60) Read more