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I was over at my friend's house and saw a case of Ziploc snack bags in her kitchen. They're sort of like regular plastic sandwich bags, except about half the size. I asked her what the deal was with her bulk buy and she said that she couldn't resist after seeing "Perfect For 100 Calorie Snacks" scrawled across the box. Prior to this my friend had never touched a snack bag in her life. 100 calorie Read more
Super Bowl must make: cheesy pepperoni pizza dip. — Noble Pig I'm a huge fan of mixology, but these crazy cocktails are too much. — Men.Style Have you tried Ziploc's Zip 'n Steam bags yet? — The Kitchn Learn how to make the perfect fried rice. — The Epi-Log Waste time by watching these hilarious food-related Super Bowl commercials. — Chow Meet Jack in the Box's newest creation: the Read more
I am always looking for new ways to cook healthfully and so when a new product comes along to make it that much easier, I love to share it with you guys. I've been hearing a lot about these new Ziploc Zip'n Steam Bags and while I have not yet been able to get my hands on them, I am liking the idea especially since it puts your microwave to use in a healthy way. Here is how it works: Each bag has Read more
Bringing lunch to work every day sure does save more than a few bucks and keeps you healthy at the same time. It's such an easy everyday saving trick, and it's a great option for those trying to cut costs on their daily expenses. Here are a few tips that get me through the week. Mental Meal Plan: What do you want to eat for the rest of the week? Give it some thought before you make a trip to Read more
The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time! Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek: Since I never know when a cookie attack is going to happen, I like to keep a batch ready in the freezer at all times. They're perfect Read more
"When I had my baby, after 50 hours of unbelievable labor, I came home to a kitchen that was not quite through a remodel and a pretty empty fridge," said Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, founding editor of The Kitchn. "After that, I swore that from then on I would always cook for my friends when they had babies, and that is how my famous Taco Box evolved." We thought Sara Kate's New Baby Taco Box Read more
Let's just say that finding something stinky or soiled in your suitcase when you arrive at a destination is not the way to kick off the vacation (especially if everything was clean before you left home). Since a smelly opening could happen to any of us, see five smart ways to keep your stuff safeguarded and staying great during the packing process. Separate your shoes. For flipflops and other Read more
If you've been depending on that manky Ziploc bag for far too long now, check out these cool toiletry cases. While airport security still requires you to send liquids through in a clear (yes, Ziploc) bag, you can keep it hidden and organized in one of these chic cases. Wherever you're headed, these cases will look fantastic at your destination, and most importantly, they'll keep you — and your Read more
Love macarons? Then you'll enjoy OnSugar blog Yoo Eatz's recipe for black sesame macarons. Relationships often have early omens that signal whether they are meant to last. When I met my husband in college, it was clear that our mutual love for Star Wars (I know, I know -- nerd alert!), amusement parks, late night runs to Jack in the Box, and practice of couch potatoism were harbingers of a long Read more
Although there are plenty of recipes that call for day-old bread, whenever I end up with it, I can never remember these dishes. That's why I'm coming up with a list of uses for day-old bread. The next time I don't know what to do with that leftover bread, I'll check back to this reference. Bookmark it and you can do the same! Instead of throwing the loaf in the freezer, employ the day-old bread Read more
