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Celebrity Farmers: The Next Big Thing?

YumSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700

These days, it seems anything can make you a celebrity. We have celebrity artists, celebrity socialites, celebrity reality TV contestants, and, of course, celebrity chefs. So could celebrity farmers be far off?

In a recent James Beard Foundation writeup on the notion, Top Chef executive producer Shauna Minoprio was quoted as saying, "Celebrity farmers? It's a fabulous idea. I am 100 percent for it. I don't think it would take much work to interest people in a television series about farmers."

Here in the Bay Area, I constantly see farm names thrown around like designer labels on menus, like "Niman Ranch pork chop" or "Marin Roots Farm chicory." While it's true that San Francisco is the epicenter of the eating local movement, I know that the spotlight on farms has spread to certain parts of the country. Do you think this concept has the potential to catch on?

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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

YumSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0700

It was hard to show up bright and early this week after a weekend full of festivities — after all, our very on PartySugar threw a huge, fabulous birthday bash!

This week we continued our obsession with all things Autumn, from Fall sandwiches to hearty baked potatoes to two different types of banana nut bread. There was also tons of food news — some sad, others bizarre. Were you around to catch it all? Take our quiz to see if you were paying attention!

New York, Here We Come!

partysugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:03 -0700

This weekend the who's who of the food industry is headed to New York City for the first-ever Food Network NYC Wine and Food Festival. Of course, we'll be there soaking it all up!

We're incredibly excited to check out the demonstrations, speakers, grand tastings, and parties. From helpful tips and new products to celebrity chef sightings and upcoming food trends, we'll share as much of our experience with you as possible, so be sure to check back next week for our coverage of this fabulous event. And if you see us at the festival, come up and say hello!

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Besides Cheese, What Do You Include on a Cheese Plate?

partysugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:45:08 -0700

Come Party With Me: Baby Shower — The Look

partysugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:30:35 -0700

Butterflies in pastel yellow, pink, and khaki color tones are a wonderful inspiration for a baby shower's look. Start by covering the table with a pretty neutral-colored tablecloth. Serve the brunch food on pink platters and let each guest use a pretty butterfly plate. Serve both the mimosas and sparkling mocktail in modern square wine glasses. Add a touch of elegance by using your best silverware and nice napkins. Even though the event is in the morning light candles in embellished hurricane lamps.

Arrange a beautiful bouquet of yellow flowers. Pink diaper pins are the perfect finishing touch when delicately pinned to the napkins.

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