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With my Website of the Day series, we've discovered hundreds of sites that help us stay organized, laugh, and go green, but at the end of the day, it's music that keeps me going throughout my daily grind. Here's a sweet and simple roundup of the best websites from this year that help you keep your playlists growing. Read more
I love a good party, but for me, what truly makes a memorable bash is the selection of tunes blasting from the stereo. I know, most of us feel helpless when we go to a party or event and the music gets increasingly painful with every song. . . but there's hope! I've already told you about iTunes DJ, which allows you to select playlist songs from your iPhone, and now there's a site called Flavor Read more
With our favorite Mexican-themed holiday on the horizon, it's impossible to spend our time thinking about anything other than what we'll be serving come Saturday. Will there be tacos, tortas, or both? Which south-of-the-border beer should we buy? For more Cinco de Mayo advice, we enlisted the help of Marcela Valladolid, host of Food Network's Mexican Made Easy. Chef Marcela, who also stays busy Read more
Can't decide between drinking vodka and wine? Well, soon you won't have to. Absolut, the Swedish vodka producer recognized all over the world, has partnered with New Zealand's Brancott Estate to release a new product, Absolut Tune — a "sparkling fusion" of vodka and Sauvignon Blanc. The limited-edition bottling, which is a blend of 60 percent vodka and 40 percent Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Read more
Have you noticed that your health food markets have stocked fridges full of kombucha tea? In only a few years, kombucha has become king of the healthy beverage craze. Loved for its fizziness and signature sweet and sour flavor, fans of kombucha also love its probiotics, B vitamins, and beneficial acids — kombucha is practically liquid gold with the cost of a 16-ounce bottle averaging $4. It Read more
Paula Deen says some people were mean about her diabetes diagnosis — Eater Find out what restaurant Tracy Morgan loves as much as a strip club — Grub Street NY How to prettily pack up leftovers for guests — The Kitchn 8 delicious dessert cheeses — Kitchen Daily Jim Beam's unusual new bourbon flavors — Food Beast Does kale have a great PR agent or what? — The Daily Meal Tune in Read more
Those of you who've tuned into the Food Network at all in recent days might have heard that the last season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs has just wrapped, and a new champion has emerged victorious out of the star-studded (and highly competitive) lineup. That would be Geoffrey Zakarian, guest judge of Food Network's Chopped and chef and owner of The National and The Lambs Club in New York Read more
We aren't the only ones who love Mexican sandwiches, or tortas; so does Between the Bread. I've been on a serious torta kick lately, devouring the Mexican sandwiches everywhere from my neighborhood to the Mission to Mexico itself. To show my deep appreciation for this delicioso dish, allow me to tell this tale of three tortas, starting at San Francisco's bourgie yet authentic Mexican eatery Read more
This braised chicken with tomatoes makes a perfect transitional dish. Stay tuned for all of our coverage from the NYC Wine and Food Festival, starting with our Giada De Laurentiis interview. Add some flavor to football season with 10 tasty tailgating recipes. Be inspired by our inside look at Martha Stewart's 70th birthday party. Go beyond curry with our Indian food guide. Take it from us: Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Lady Gaga has finally dropped her latest masterpiece, and Born This Way was born to inspire our workouts. The '80s-inspired opus is full of gym-ready grooves, from Eurodisco to Latin rhythms. Let's get moving! Gaga training sessions with Harley Pasternak consist of a 25-minute routine combining strength and cardio. The Read more
