5 Lesser-Known Spring Veggies and What to Make With Them


Updated 05/01/12 5:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spring Produce Recipes

We're nearing the end of April, and Spring produce remains abundant at farmers markets everywhere. But don't get too used to it: these pretty green things are still shockingly fleeting, and in just a few weeks, you won't be able to locate the likes of lesser-known specimens, like Spring onions, fava beans, and freshly foraged morels. Here are five more foods you'll want to track down before the Read more

Call Yourself a Healthy Cook? 26 Must-Have Tools For Home Chefs


Updated 04/29/12 10:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Healthy Kitchen Tools and Gadgets

One of the easiest ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle is to start cooking for yourself. The more you learn about food and what it does to your body, the more likely you'll lean toward fresh, whole foods. And while getting into the kitchen can seem like a feat at first, having the right arsenal of tools will make every meal a cinch to whip up. Here are our picks for the appliances, gadgets, and Read more

8 Healthy Recipes For a Savory Passover Supper


Updated 04/07/12 8:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Passover Recipes

The Passover Seder is a sacred meal for Jewish families all over the globe. But if your family is anything like mine, the food can be completely decadent and anything but health-conscious. If you want to bring some fresh, healthy foods to your table — that won't have anyone missing the traditional flavors you grew up with — here are eight great recipes to add to your Seder this Friday! Read more

Bring a Little of Brazil Into Your Pantry


Updated 03/23/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Brazilian Pantry Staples

If all of the ingredients and flavor combinations present in Brazilian food make your mouth water, consider stocking up on some pantry essentials that will help you delve into creating the cuisine at home. While much of the dishes are based on fresh fish, meat, and vegetable, there are some staple ingredients that are relatively easy to get your hands on. Click through to start building your Read more

Eat Your Way Through The Hunger Games


Updated 03/27/12 12:56 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Hunger Games Food

With The Hunger Games opening in T-minus two days, it's time to start whetting your appetite, not only for the film's serious eye candy, but for the vividly described food that makes a few cameos in the movie as well. From freshly baked bread loaves to that legendary lamb stew, here are more than a dozen provisions that'll leave you, well, hungering for more of the Games. Photos: Camilla Salem, Read more

What 100 Calories Really Look Like: Fresh Fruit


Updated 01/22/12 6:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of 100-Calorie Servings of Fruit

I'm constantly craving juicy, refreshing fruit, and although it's low in fat, it's not void of calories. If you're watching what you eat, it's good to know how many calories you're consuming, so here are some visuals to let you know just what 100 calories of your favorite fruits look like. Read more

Gwyneth Arrives in Paris For a Fashionable Reunion With Cameron


Updated 01/24/12 8:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Arriving in Paris Pictures

Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in Paris fresh off the Eurostar train from London yesterday. She's in France ready to partake in some of the Couture Fashion Week goings-on alongside her good friend Cameron Diaz. Cameron arrived in Europe a few days ago and has already logged time in the front rows of the Versace, Dior, and Chanel shows. Gwyneth and Cameron have hung out in London and NYC in recent Read more

Taste Test: Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct


Updated 01/19/12 10:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brendan Brazier's Thrive Foods Direct Review

A few months back, we spoke to Brendan Brazier about his latest book Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health. Most recently, Brendan has developed Thrive Foods Direct, a food delivery service that offers fresh and organic meals that coincide with his nutritional philosophy. Whether you are looking to cleanse, feel clueless when it comes to plant-based cooking, or are traveling, the Read more

5 Reasons to Go on a Cleanse


Updated 01/04/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Benefits of Trying an Elimination Diet

Feeling tired, bloated, and lethargic from the holidays? Many people think going on a cleanse in January is a good post-party solution for dropping unwanted pounds fast. But going on an elimination diet — where you remove certain foods, like anything with gluten, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol and focus on eating only fresh, whole foods — is more than about fitting into smaller jeans. While Read more

The Very Best Cookbooks of 2011


Updated 12/29/11 1:17 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Best Cookbooks 2011

It'd be an understatement to say that here at YumSugar, we do a lot of cooking — and for new ideas and fresh inspiration, there's no better source than restaurants and cookbooks. At a time when close-to-the-source food has been making a comeback, there've been a dizzying number of books guiding the way when it came to making homemade food. With so many new titles making waves this year, it was Read more