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Even with a stack of cookbooks surrounding you, this sweet yogurt sundae with saffron and pomegranate makes you brush everything else aside. I think I know what I'm serving for dessert at my next dinner party! — Steamy Kitchen Read more
OK so winter is approaching and the squirrels are all stockpiling their nuts. Do you feel like you're stockpiling your calories too? Winter foods can be packed with way more calories and fat than their summer counterparts. For example think about warmed creamed spinach vs. a cool mango salsa. No contest, the creamed spinach has way more calories. Desserts are no different. In the summer my Read more
How cute is this awesome idea for a one-bite dessert? Lauren shared it in the Savory Sights group group in the Yum Community. She says: I am currently obsessed with Bon Appetit's brown butter brownie recipe and made them for another dinner party! They are super easy to make ahead and this time I used walnuts and even threw in a quarter cup of quality chocolate chips. For a new take on the Read more
Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more
If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more
Yesterday's Google Doodle, created in honor of the 119th birthday of the ice cream sundae, caused a bit of a stir on the Internet. Many thought that the birthday of the sundae didn't seem high profile enough to warrant a Doodle. Others speculated that the design was more of a nod toward the next version of the Android OS, codenamed ice cream. Love it or hate it, it joins a long list of past Read more
Walnut cake with chocolate whipped cream — Big Girls Small Kitchen Michael Symon wins the first round of Chopped All-Stars — FN Dish Here are 22 more things Pizza Hut should stuff in crusts — Grub Street SF Burger King unleashes a bacon sundae — HuffPost Food The ultimate food storage guide — Real Simple What to do with whey — Food52 Are fiddleheads dangerous? — Read more
Fun serving idea: mini brownie sundae bites 5 lovable couples from Oscar-nominated movies Video: Jennifer Aniston makes out with a puppet! Found: a two-step skin care regimen for clearing acne and more Bugaboo's lead designer discusses cultural differences in stroller use 50 outrageous moments in Oscar fashion Live like royalty on your very own Mediterranean island paradise First look: meet the Read more
In college, I was no stranger to the "Freshman 15." In fact, all that newfound freedom to eat whatever and whenever combined with the all-you-can-eat dining hall and late-night pizza runs made it the "Freshman 30." Now that I've been at a healthy weight for a while, I can look back on all the mistakes I made. I'm sharing these mistakes now in the hopes that I can help someone else avoid the Read more
Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more
