Get the Dish: Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes


Updated 05/16/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Magnolia Bakery Cupcake Recipe Video

Have you ever wondered how to make a signature dish at one of your favorite restaurants? Well, get excited because our video series Get the Dish teaches you how it's done! When it comes to cupcakes, there's nothing like Magnolia's classic vanilla cupcake. It's the treat that started the cupcake craze — so we went inside their bakery in LA to learn the technique to making perfectly delicious Read more

Do It Right For Your Derby Day Party


Updated 05/03/12 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kentucky Derby Party

The Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday! Even if you're not a horse-racing aficionado, getting into the spirit for this big Spring event can make for a seriously fun party. Let's be real: who doesn't love an excuse to wear over-the-top Spring fashions and drink pretty bourbon-filled beverages? If you're needing a little inspiration, here are some tips for ways to bring the Derby spirit to your Read more

5 Secrets For a Perfect At-Home Cocktail Party


Updated 04/27/12 1:52 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Cocktail Party Tips

Hosting a cocktail party out of your home is intimate and charming but can sometimes be a source of great stress. The truth is that a little bit of planning and preparation can go a long way. Who wants to spend the party worrying about things like running to get more ice or salvaging burnt hors d'oeuvres? We've got five tips to help you host a smooth soiree. Make sure to have enough ice. The Read more

Have a Sweet Passover With Lesléa Newman's Holiday Tale


Updated 04/03/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Passover Book For Kids

In terms of Passover books, it's hard to compete with the book that's at the center of the holiday's festivities. While the Haggadah tells the story of the exodus from Egypt, and even adds in some elements of surprise with the 10 plagues and the parting of the Red Sea, it can be a bit overwhelming for lil ones who see the holiday as little more than a week of giving up bread and eating Read more

Rainbow Cuisine: A South African Primer


Updated 03/13/12 6:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

South African Food

The cuisine that hails from South Africa is just as complex and multicultural as the country itself. Known as "rainbow cuisine," indigenous cookery and food from the many settlers in the country make up the broad spectrum of South African dishes. There are influences from as far as Malaysia to the Netherlands, and all come together to form a rich cuisine that is deeply loved. Generally speaking, Read more

Wolfgang Puck Reveals His Oscars Governors Ball Menu


Updated 02/17/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wolfgang Puck Governors Ball Menu and 3D Dessert

Wolfgang Puck's menu at the annual Oscars Governors Ball is legendary, and with good reason. The chef has not only developed some classic favorites over the 18 years he's been creating the cuisine for the official Academy Awards afterparty, but each year he also finds a way to outdo himself. This time, it's with a 3D dessert that will be served with 3D glasses! We chatted with Wolfgang yesterday Read more

Tori Spelling's Meaty Lasagna Recipe


Updated 01/17/12 12:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tori Spelling's Lasagna Recipe

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her favorite lasagna recipe. I've been making my lasagna recipe since my early 20s. When I Read more

T-Day Tips For the Lactose Intolerant


Updated 11/11/11 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Thanksgiving Meal Tips For the Lactose Intolerant

Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, pumpkin pie, oh my! Thanksgiving is not only a time to give thanks and surround yourself with loved ones, but it's also the annual holiday most known for its savory signature dishes. For some, this means gorging on yams, biscuits, and casseroles, but for others the day means worrying about food sensitivities and allergies that can be triggered by basic Read more

Havana Nights: A Cuban Food Primer


Updated 11/09/11 4:59 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cuban Dishes and Ingredients

When you taste Cuban food for the first time, you'd swear that Spanish and Caribbean cuisines had a little love child — which isn't too far from the truth. The diversity of Cuban culture is indicative in the rich and varied flavors of the country's cuisine. One of the most thriving Cuban communities in the US is located in Miami, FL (and let me tell you, they've got the food to prove it!). Read more

21 Perfect Pizzas From Coast to Coast


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Best Pizzas in the US

Call it a 21-pie salute to the best pizzas our country has to offer. In honor of National Pizza Month, we've teamed up with our expert taste testers in NYC, Chicago, LA, and San Francisco to pinpoint our 21 favorite pizza places in four major cities. Read on, then eat up. YumSugar's Top 5 Pizzas Motorino: New York's East Village is lucky to have this neighborhood spot, which makes a memorable, Read more