A Day in the Life of Lee Schrager


Updated 08/22/11 1:28 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Lee Schrager Daily Life

Lee Schrager is the mastermind behind the nation's biggest food events, including the upcoming New York City Wine and Food Festival. Here's what he did on Saturday, Aug. 20. 6:00 a.m.: I was up and ready for the day in East Hampton, waiting for my yoga instructor to begin our morning class. I’ve been doing yoga at the house for the last three Summers with Corey, who is the ex-boyfriend of my Read more

A Day in the Life of Andrew Freeman


Updated 08/05/11 2:00 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

SF Chefs Andrew Freeman

The third annual SF Chefs, San Francisco's very own food festival, is taking place this weekend. We caught up with the mastermind behind SF Chefs, Andrew Freeman. Here's what the public relations authority did yesterday, Thursday, Aug. 4. 6:30 a.m.: I woke up and I have two little Yorkie princesses, Daisy and Tulep, so I had to take them out. We went for our morning walk and got our heads Read more

A Day in the Life of James Oseland


Updated 07/28/11 1:00 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

James Oseland's Daily Life

You may recognize James Oseland from Top Chef Masters. He's a regular judge on the show. The New York resident is also the editor in chief of the beautiful and informative Saveur magazine. Here's what he did yesterday, a day he describes as "wonderfully average," Tuesday, July 26. 7:30 a.m.: I started out the day with my usual bill of fare. It was ploddingly predictable. I had homemade poor Read more

A Day in the Life of Zach Calkins, Quiznos Innovator


Updated 07/27/11 2:03 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

How Quiznos Develops Sandwiches

Zach Calkins is Senior Vice President of Culinary Innovation at sandwich chain Quiznos, where he tracks food trends and develops new products for the sandwich market. Here's what he did on Monday, July 18. 6:30 a.m.: I got up, made a latte, and let Hazy, my labrador, out. I started thinking about the day, what I had to get done. I fed Hazy, and was out the door by 7:30, heading downtown to the Read more

A Day in the Life of Traci Des Jardins


Updated 06/27/11 9:55 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Traci Des Jardins Daily Life

Traci Des Jardins is a San Francisco based chef and restaurateur. She has three very different eateries: upscale Jardinière, Mexican Mijita, and ballpark-based Public House. Her fourth restaurant, Manzanita, is in Lake Tahoe at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. You may recognize Jardins from Top Chef Masters, where she made it to the final episode. Here is what she did yesterday, Sunday, June 26. 7:00 Read more

A Day in the Life of Kate Krader


Updated 06/23/11 9:20 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Kate Krader at the Food and Wine Classic

Welcome to our new series A Day in the Life, where we examine at what it's like to be a professional in the food industry. In honor of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, we look at a day in the life of Kate Krader. As the magazine's restaurant editor, Kate is a girl about town and friend to many chefs. Here's what she did yesterday, Thursday, June 15. Disclaimer: This is not a normal day in my Read more

A Day in the Life of a Mom of Three


Updated 03/09/10 3:04 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 6 comments

A Day in the Life of a Mom of Three

Since my lil guy was born, people frequently ask me what being a mom of three is like. I usually answer that it's sort of like having two kids, but crazier — we're (my husband and I are) out numbered, the rewards are greater, my days are fuller and the unexpected continues to happen. I also can't imagine my life being any other way. Here are a couple of examples. The other night, my husband Read more

Men in Black 3: A Return to (Alien Life) Form


Updated 05/26/12 6:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Men in Black 3 Movie Review

I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more

Casa Capsule: Unbelievable Design Moments at the Elle Decor Modern Concept House, Memorial Day Decor, and Boho Weddings


Updated 05/26/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Casa Capsule Posts For Week of May 26, 2012

35 unbelievable design moments from the Elle Decor Modern Life Concept House. Take a trip to Marrakesh, thanks to this new book. Indulge in major deals with these Memorial Day sales. Would you use terrariums at your wedding? Learn how to make this DIY clothespin chandelier. Have you tried any of these 100 DIY projects? We're loving these chic urban homesteading products from Agrarian for Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 05/26/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of May 20

These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue! What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows. These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life! Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes — ever! Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a Read more