Taste Test: Dulce de Leche Cheerios


Updated 12/27/11 4:27 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dulce de Leche Cheerios Review

Practically every American child grows up on Cheerios, either regular or honey nut, so you would think that the new dulce de leche flavor would be an instant hit. Caramel coated corn and oat Os sounds pretty darn unbeatable, yet our taste testers weren't that impressed. The promise: The "thick caramel sauce popular in Latin America inspired this new Cheerios flavor." See the rating. Read more

Sue Sylvester's Guide to Insults


Updated 07/28/11 4:47 PM · Posted by PopSugarTV · 0 comments

Sue Sylvester's Guide to Insults

Need an insult? Glee's Sue Sylvester can help! In this video guide, the ruthless cheerleading coach trains us to defeat our enemies with put-downs that sting. We rounded up clips of her most outrageous comebacks and learned it's best to hone in on one unfortunate quality of your opponent (such as Mr. Schuester's hair), to avoid clichés, and when in doubt, just deadpan everything. Watch the Sue Read more

Chocolate Cheerios: Ga Ga or Gag?


Updated 01/12/10 4:57 PM · Posted by babysugar · 4 comments

Chocolate Cheerios to Hit the Market Soon!

Oh no they didn't. Look out moms 'cause chocolate-flavored Cheerios are heading to a store near you. The old favorite is getting a makeover in one of nature's finest flavors — chocolate. If mommy thinks the standard "o" shaped bites are addictive, she may need to check herself into Cheerio rehab. Sure to be a hit with the young population, moms may not be too thrilled to introduce their wee Read more

FDA: Packaged Foods' Health Claims Make Them Drugs


Updated 05/14/09 8:57 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 15 comments

FDA: Packaged Foods' Health Claims Make Them Drugs

Could the breakfast staple, Cheerios, be classified as a drug? That's what the Food and Drug Administration is claiming, based on the product's labeling that it's "clinically proven to help lower cholesterol." On May 5, the FDA sent a warning letter to General Mills, the maker of Cheerios, charging that the cereal's cholesterol-lowering health claims violate federal law. It stated: Based on Read more

Let's Dish: What Was Your Favorite Cereal as a Child?


Updated 03/12/09 12:59 PM · Posted by partysugar · 77 comments

Let's Dish: What Was Your Favorite Cereal as a Child?

In a special ad campaign that gears towards a consumers need for comfort, General Mills has brought back its old cereal box designs. Target shoppers may have noticed that Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, and Trix are sporting retro boxes taken directly from the company's archives. The promotion has made me nostalgic and I can't help but think of the cereal I enjoyed as a Read more

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Jan. 7, 2009


Updated 01/07/09 8:30 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Jan. 7, 2009

Try your hand at Gordon Ramsay's pineapple soufflé with Thai curry ice cream. — Los Angeles Times Top 20 wine leaps to take in 2009. — Wall Street Journal Due to the shortage of bluefin tuna, a 282-pound premium tuna sold for $104,700. — Associated Press In Britain, squirrel is the newest protein to come to the table. — New York Times How two young men plan to convince our new Read more

Lil Tip: Cheerios – The Great Distracter


Updated 12/17/07 6:13 PM · Posted by babysugar · 6 comments

Lil Tip: Cheerios – The Great Distracter

What kid doesn't like Cheerios? I don't know what it is about the wholesome cereal bits, but my daughter goes nuts for them. So when she's stubborn at feeding time, I pull a fast one on her. I'm not big on tricking my babe, but sometimes it can get you on the right path. For the trick, sprinkle Cheerios in front of baby. Then, when she grabs for one and opens her mouth to eat it, slip your spoon Read more

Delilicious: Teddy Bear Cereal Sculpture


Updated 11/15/07 9:49 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 6 comments

Delilicious: Teddy Bear Cereal Sculpture

Kids love to play with their food. And, making a Cheerios Teddy Bear is the tasty way to celebrate American Teddy Bear Day and one of your child's first finger foods. So, take a break for an hour and help your lil one sculpt an adorable whole grain marshmallow treat. For the recipe read more Read more

Katie's First Cheerio


Updated 03/15/07 2:47 PM · Posted by · 22 comments

Katie's First Cheerio

This would be a great commercial--for Fruit Loops! Little Katie here is not liking this Cheerios business, and she's not afraid to let you know it. You'd think her folks were feeding her capers or anchovies or something! It's really worth waiting until the end when she shakes her head in exasperation. Dramatic footage, people! Read more