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Can You Dunk This Doughnut Quiz?

YumSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:30:08 -0800

In case it wasn't already on your radar, today isn't just the day after the most monumental election in history. It also happens to be Doughnut Day!

There are more fried breakfast pastries than one can keep up with these days. Between crullers, comfits, fritters, bear claws, and old fashioneds, it sure is hard to keep those doughnuts straight. Think you can do it? There's only one way to find out!

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Name That Dish!

YumSugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:04 -0800

This past weekend, I made an apple crisp. Pictured below is yet another popular dessert made from Fall's harvest. Do you know what it is?

What Will You Be Serving to Trick-or-Treaters Tonight?

YumSugar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:00:34 -0700

Behind Valentine's Day and Christmas, Halloween is the third biggest candy-selling holiday of the year. For kids, trick-or-treating makes Halloween one of the year's best holidays; for adults, Halloween is an occasion to buy scrumptious sweets.

I've already purchased Reese's peanut butter cups, because they're my cutie's favorite. But what will you be handing out? Will it be your favorite candy (since you finally have an excuse to buy it!), or will it be something you don't like, so you won't eat it? Are you giving out traditional candy bars, or opting for homemade treats, like caramel apples or popcorn balls?

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Taste Test: Chuao Firecracker Chocolate Bar

YumSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:15:52 -0700

Last year, I sung the praises of a small chocolatier, Chuao, for its unique and delicious flavor combinations, like strawberry balsamic and spicy Cabernet caramel. I had a chance to try their newest bar, the Firecracker, and it was no exception.The chocolate smelled typical enough — bittersweet and slightly smoky. But once I took a bite, my experience took a turn for the bizarre. First, I tasted creamy dark chocolate then gradually intensifying heat and a tingly, burning sensation in the back of my throat. And all of a sudden, out of nowhere, loud crackling and popping, at which point I realized there was not only an explosion of flavor, but also a physical explosion of some kind. To find out what the cracker of the Firecracker was,

After Dinner Sweet Treats Under 200 Calories

FitSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

You know I have a major sweet tooth. I always need a bite of something sweet after dinner and it looks like you all feel the same. So here are some guilt-free options to satisfy your cravings. They're all under 200 calories.

Five Food-Craving Killers

FitSugar — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Sometimes I get fixated on a food craving, and it's all I can think about. But a few hours later, my fixation feels silly. Most times, you can avoid giving into cravings by using simple strategies or healthy substitutes. Check out my slideshow for five ideas for killing food cravings.
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What's Your Preference: Sweet or Savory?

YumSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:15 -0700

Yesterday evening over dinner, my cousin and I got into a discussion about sweet foods versus savory ones. He said he would take a dessert any day over something savory. I love them both but would definitely reach for salty things — among them chips and salsa, olives, and pickles — first. What about you? Which do you prefer?Source

What's Your Preference: Sweet or Savory?

Sweets any day!

Salty snacks, big time.

I can't decide; I really love sweet and salty snacks equally.

Other — see my comments below.

Time to Go Blonde

YumSugar — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:57 -0700

Recently my pal Julie and I got into a debate over which was better: blondies or brownies. In my opinion, nothing can trump a good brownie, but she doesn't agree. After our conversation I realized that even with all of my baking, I was guilty of blondie-discrimination. I've never actually made blondies! When Julie told me she was coming to town, I knew I had to whip her up a homemade treat and give blondies a fair chance. Were they better than brownies? Not really, but they were mighty tasty and I'll be making them again. To get the "Platinum Blondie" recipe I used,

How Often Do You Eat Sugary Sweets?

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

I definitely have a sweet tooth and crave cookies, cakes smeared with frosting, and anything else you'd find at a bakery. I satiate my cravings by having a piece of dark chocolate each day. I'm also a big fan of sharing a little dessert if I'm out to eat. Of course now that's it's warmer out, I love to take my girls out for ice cream or frozen yogurt on the weekends. So what about you?Source

How Often Do You Eat Sugary Sweets?

At least every day (if not a few times a day)

Every few days

Once a week

Once a month

I rarely eat sweets

I never eat sweets

10 Ways to Make Marshmallows More Fun

YumSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:15:13 -0800

I'm not sure how it happened, but earlier this morning I ended up on a marshmallow gun hunt. They're sort of like a Nerf gun, but instead of soft, foamy Nerf balls, you get to shoot soft, fluffy — if not somewhat sticky — marshmallows. From marshmallow blower to marshmallow blaster, there's a marshmallow toy for everyone. To check them out, hit "start slideshow" below.