Turkey For Tots: Thanksgiving-Themed Purees For Babies


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Thanksgiving Baby Purees

Baby's first Thanksgiving may entail a special bib, a personalized place mat, and plenty of attention from fawning relatives, but it probably doesn't include a plate of turkey, sweet potatoes, and stuffing. Just because your lil one is too small for the buffet line, doesn't mean she has to miss out on the holidays delicious flavors. Turkey day favorites lend themselves to baby purees neutral Read more

10 Animal-Free Gifts For the Vegan Foodie


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Holiday Gift Ideas For Vegans

For us omnivores, it may be hard to imagine that a diet free from any and all animal products qualifies as being gourmet. But I know quite a few vegans that are accomplished and talented home chefs, proving that you don't need filet mignon, cheese, or butter to serve up a stellar five-course meal. If you have a vegan food lover in your life, then we have the perfect holiday gift list. Any one of Read more

Favorite Festivities From LA Food & Wine


Updated 10/24/11 11:56 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

2011 LA Food and Wine Photos

This past week, a smattering of our favorite chefs from across the country descended upon the first annual Los Angeles Food & Wine festival, whipping up a taste of their famous dishes and desserts. Culinary personalities like Guy Fieri, Wolfgang Puck, and Tyler Florence walked the red carpet — but not without also plating gourmet finger foods and sweet treats. For a few of our favorite Read more

Stay in Nostalgic Modern Luxury at Portland's The Nines


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Photos of Portland Hotel The Nines

While Portland may be known for its artsy, blogging inhabitants and gourmet food trucks, there's also serious elegance to be discovered in the rainy Oregon city. Top on the list is The Nines, a luxury hotel situated atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building. Designed by ForrestPerkins, the hotel was awarded with Best Hotel for the 2009 boutique DESIGN Awards. What's more, the hotel also landed Read more

Summer 2016: Space Station Vacation


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Commercial Space Station Hotel

Bank up your vacation time and, well, money in the bank because by 2016 Russian company Orbital Technologies plans to open its Commercial Space Station as a vacation rental to the nonastronaut public. The journey to get to the space station some 217 miles above Earth will take two days on a Soyuz rocket. It's not clear what activities beyond floating, sleeping vertically, stargazing, and Read more

Homemade Baby Food Made Easy With These 5 Devices


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Devices and Gadgets for Making Homemade Baby Food

Homemade baby food is convenient, inexpensive (especially if your baby is accustomed to eating Tyler Florence's gourmet baby food!), and packs lots of health benefits for your babe by using fresh nutrient-filled ingredients. Most LilSugar mamas say they make their lil one's food themselves, so what's your technique for steaming and pureeing? If you're ready to make the leap to homemade baby food, Read more