8 Ways to Motivate and Get Off Your Cold Weather Butt


Updated 10/27/11 6:03 AM · Posted by Self · 3 comments

Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out During the Winter

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! I got chills. They're multiplying. But they're not of the Grease Lightening variety. It's getting cold (nearly 75 degrees in LA) and I'm starting to see visions of couches, heavy meals, hot chocolate and layered clothing (to hide the blubber!). What? You need fat for warmth . . . supposedly. Okay, fine. Better nip this Read more

What's Yummy This Week


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Top Food Stories Sept. 26-30

This braised chicken with tomatoes makes a perfect transitional dish. Stay tuned for all of our coverage from the NYC Wine and Food Festival, starting with our Giada De Laurentiis interview. Add some flavor to football season with 10 tasty tailgating recipes. Be inspired by our inside look at Martha Stewart's 70th birthday party. Go beyond curry with our Indian food guide. Take it from us: Read more

Link Time: From Caffeinated Cities to Kitchen Space Savers


Updated 09/20/11 3:14 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Chicago Is America's Most Caffeinated City 2011

Guess who nabs the title of America's most caffeinated city? — Huffington Post Food Must make: Mark Bittman's espresso black-bean chili. — Yahoo! Shine Starbucks will launch new product categories in the next year. — Eater What the future of vending machines looks like. — Grub Street NY Creative wrap ideas to jazz up your weekday lunch. — KitchenDaily Here are 20 winning appetizers Read more

7 Tips For Gluten-Free Entertaining


Updated 09/13/11 10:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Gluten-Free Entertaining

Did you know that today's National Celiac Disease Awareness Day? Neither did I — but then again, I didn't know that imitation crab meat, oyster sauce, and licorice all have gluten, either. Gluten may seem innocent enough — it's a protein composite found in all wheat products — but for an estimated 3 million Americans with celiac disease, it can have devastating effects if consumed. A Read more

Artists and DIYers Transform the Ubiquitous White Lawn Chair


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How to Make Over White Plastic Lawn Chairs

In any town, nearly anywhere across the world, you're likely to come across the ubiquitous white plastic lawn chair. This monoblock design can be stacked, left out in the rain, easily transported, and used for a variety of outdoor events, from tailgating to backyard parties. That said, it's a chair that I am endlessly tired of looking at — and I'll admit, there are a couple of these chairs Read more