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Yum's March Must Haves

partysugar — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:17 -0800

Although it's still incredibly cold out, there's a light at the end of the Winter tunnel. It's the first day of March, and that means Spring is just around the corner! From St. Patrick's Day to the arrival of asparagus, this month is a celebration of being green. To help you make the most of it, we've rounded up the items we are currently obsessing about. Here are our must haves for March.

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Do You Use a Pot Rack?

CasaSugar — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:15:34 -0800

I've never used a pot rack before, but my stack of pots and pans has been so unruly lately, I'm considering it - especially in light of January's home organizing focus. There's not really any way to store them in a cabinet that's not out of hand. If I make the change I'll have to come to terms with having my supplies out in the open; I'm more of a "behind closed doors" girl. Do you use a pot rack?

Source: Flickr User Trebz

Burning Question: Does Glass or Metal Affect Baking?

YumSugar — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:41:05 -0800

Last week, PetSugar came to me with a good question: is it possible to bake brownies in a glass pan instead of metal? The short answer is yes. It is possible to bake brownies or other cookie bars with a glass pan - but this comes with a few caveats.

According to Lauren Chattman, author of The Baking Answer Book, clear glass, much like dark metal, absorbs heat, making it ideal for crisp-crusted pies but much less so for bar cookies, quick breads, and fruit crisps, which can easily become burnt.

Aluminum and nonstick pans are generally best for brownies, although ceramic, which is slower to absorb heat, will work, too, but will produce a lighter-colored product at the end. If you must use glass, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees and bake for the same duration of time to achieve desirable results.

Got a burning question? Join the Burning Question group in the YumSugar Community! It's your place to post the most pressing questions about the culinary world.

Source: Flickr User kim siciliano salem

Do You Cook With a Cast Iron Skillet?

partysugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:15:38 -0700

Source: Flickr User House Of Sims

Muffin Top Tin: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:00:11 -0700

Ever since I saw this muffin top pan ($19.95) on Serious Eats the other day, I can't seem to get it out of my head. The author of the story, a self-professed muffin-bottom lover, employs the pan to make other things, like individual quiches, gratins, and tarts. I, too, have never really understood the allure of the muffin top, but after reading the descriptive uses for the pan, I kind of want one. What do you think of it?

Lasagna Trio Pan: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:00:49 -0700

While I love lasagna as much as the next avid home cook, I'm not sure how I feel about this lasagna trio pan ($79.95). Sure, it's great for picky eaters - you can make three different kinds of lasagna for your family! - but I prefer a slice of lasagna's soft center over the crusty side pieces. What do you think about it? Is this lasagna pan practically perfect or simply stupid?

Casa Quickie: Hang 'Em and Leave 'Em

CasaSugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:15:00 -0700

Short on storage space in the kitchen? Hanging your pots and pans from the ceiling or high on the wall from chains and hooks is an easy way to free up your cabinets, and it makes an artful display. Just screw some hooks into a narrow strip of wood and then fasten the wood into the wall. Use varying lengths of chain to keep your cookware from banging together, as well as to add more visual interest. Just make sure to keep the look clean, otherwise you'll have an eyesore on your hands. And it always helps to have eye-catching cookware like Le Creuset.
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Off to Market Recap: Saute Pan

partysugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:50:15 -0700

When I moved into my current apartment, my parents gave me an assortment of old pans. Although I love and use these pans, I don't own a very good saute pan, and it's affecting my confidence level as a home cook. To boost my culinary self esteem, I asked you to help me find a new saute pan. You headed off to market in search of large, durable pans in an assortment of colors and styles. You saved the pans in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Saute Pan.

This All-Clad 3-quart saute pan that mellie_608 found is just what I'm looking for! It's specially designed so heat spreads quickly and evenly. For more saute pans, please peruse the collection below.

Off to Market: Saute Pan

partysugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:50:10 -0800

When I moved into my current apartment, my parents gave me an assortment of old pans. Although I love and use these pans, I don't own a very good saute pan, and it's affecting my confidence level as a home cook. To boost my culinary self esteem, let's head off to market in search of saute pans. Look for large, durable pans in an assortment of colors and styles (I'm talking about you: cast iron). Save the pans you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Saute Pan. I'm excited to browse your finds!

Geeksugar has put together an article that explains how to bookmark on TeamSugar. Check it out for more details!

Not sure where to start looking? Be inspired by some of my favorite online stores when you read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Set Your Table With Love This Valentine's Day

LilSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:30 -0800

Planning a family-friendly fete this Valentine's Day? Consider serving up extra love with your presentation. Heart-shaped pans, cookie cutters, or dishes are a great addition to any kitchen because they can be used year-round to show your family you heart them.

Once you have selected your simple Valentine's Day dessert project, consider a heart-shaped cupcake pan for extra pizazz. Not making cupcakes? What about a giant heart-shaped cookie pan or Cake Mold and Cookie Cutters ($3 to $10).