Super Bowl Swaps: Healthy Spins on Iconic NYC and Boston Foods


Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Versions of Classic Boston and New York Foods

Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there's still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we've taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team's hometown. Keep reading to see lightened-up recipes of traditional faves, from Boston cream pie to New York pizza. Read more

David Beckham Brings His Hotness to London For H&M


Updated 02/01/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

David Beckham H&M Store in London Pictures

David Beckham posed in front of a crowd of fans at the H&M store on Regent Street in London today. He was launching his new bodywear line, which he displays in sexy promos for the brand. Yesterday, even David's wife Victoria showed her support for the collection. She tweeted, "Very excited about David's Beckham for H&M Bodywear launch." We'll get a better look at David Beckham shirtless Read more

10 Healthy Chinese Takeout Recipes to Celebrate the New Year


Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Low-Calorie Chinese Food Recipes

Happy Year of the Dragon! There are many healthy Chinese New Year foods to choose from if you're celebrating the traditional way. But if all the holiday's celebrations have you craving some not-so-traditional Chinese takeout, don't worry — you don't have to bust your diet to enjoy these foods. From low-calorie kung pao to tempeh stir-fry, read on for 10 healthy Chinese takeout recipes! Read more

Year of the Dragon: Eat In With 5 Chinese Takeout-Inspired Dishes


Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Chinese Food Recipes

Celebrate Chinese New Year by eating in! Though Asian takeout has become a beloved staple in many households, it's fun to get the whole family cooking a different cuisine. With Lunar New Year celebrations kicking off tomorrow, we asked kiddie chef extraordinaire Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and mother of two, to share some of her healthful recipes fit for a year of the dragon fete. Read more

10 Tantalizing Bites For the Super Bowl


Posted by · 1 comment

Super Bowl Recipes

With the NFL play-offs already halfway over, it's time to start thinking ahead if you're planning a gathering for this year's Super Bowl. If you're not sure what dishes will get the crowd cheering, score big points on food by adding these little pieces of culinary excitement to your party lineup. We've got plenty of new twists on old favorites, from gyro jalapeño poppers to chorizo-and-cheese Read more

20 Items to Make on Your Own This Year


Updated 02/08/12 10:03 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Homemade Versions of Store Bought Items

Perhaps one of your culinary resolutions for 2012 was to make more things from scratch. If that is the case, we applaud you: Making store-bought items from scratch is a great way to improve basic cooking techniques and understand what goes into the foods we know and love. Not only do you get to control what goes into your food this way, but the flavors are often fresher and bolder than their Read more

Anthropologie Aprons For Every Occasion


Updated 01/12/12 5:09 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Cute Aprons

Did you make a resolution to cook more this year? If so, you deserve a pretty new apron. We're dying over the amazing apron options from Anthropologie and we can't help but want each and every one of them. (This can be justified because we cook all the time, right?) We've also included what recipes we think pair best with each apron. Check out our picks and the perfect occasion to pair them with. Read more

5 Festive New Year's Eve Treats For Kids


Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

New Year Treats For Kids

Kick off the New Year with kid-friendly treats to be enjoyed by the whole family. Refashion your children's favorite sweets with edible sparkles or cleverly ice classic desserts to create a festive platter of goodies. These sweet treats are sure to please your little ones while the clock is ticking, so break out the fruit juice bubbly and get ready to toast to 2012. Source: Wilton Read more

6 Lucky (and Healthy) Foods For the New Year


Posted by · 0 comments

Foods That Bring Luck in the New Year

Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping culture, and many great traditions are based around its symbolism. New Year's Eve is no exception; throughout the world, specific foods are eaten because they are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. Given that a lot of these lucky foods are good for you, it already seems like a winning situation. Here are a few ideas of what you Read more

Crucial Cooking Techniques to Know


Posted by · 1 comment

Top Cooking and Kitchen Techniques to Know

Did you make a culinary resolution to accomplish more in the kitchen? If so, the first place to start isn't with a cookbook full of complicated recipes. Rather, learn basic cooking techniques and knife skills; all the recipes that follow are guaranteed to be much easier. To help you out, we've got a new series, Know Your Techniques, wherein we introduce you to important culinary know-how. Aside Read more