To the Rescue: How to Report a Pet Food Problem to the FDA


Updated 05/24/10 12:05 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

How to Report a Pet Food Problem to the FDA

My heart stops anytime I hear pet food recall news and, sadly, recalls are a fact of life. If you think something is wrong with your furry friend's food – problems, adverse reactions, infestations, etc. – there's actually a FDA district office for all 50 states. Look up the consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area, call them, and they can take it from there. Read more

Alterna-Use For These Lovely Log Bowls: Doggie Bowls!


Updated 06/10/09 6:05 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Alternative Use for Loyal Loot Collectives Handmade Log Bowls

I came across these Log Bowls as I was cruising Craftzine the other day, and drooling (from me, not North) quickly commenced. Although I wouldn't pass up the chance to see these in my cupboard, I had a grand idea on how to talk myself into buying a few: use them as doggie bowls instead! Since these are all handmade from local trees, then artfully put together with a glass bowl by skilled Read more

Major Pet Food Recall – Is Your Brand One of Them?


Updated 10/03/08 5:41 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 35 comments

14 New Pet Food Recalls Hit Close to Home

I'm kind of a stickler about pet food. North eats pretty well, and I personally wouldn't have it any other way. So if the last pet food scare had you up in arms, then you should take notice to this news. Fourteen brands of pet food were placed on a voluntary recall list after two people may have contracted salmonella poisoning since coming in contact with food that was made between January and Read more

Pampered Pals: Dehydrated Raw Food From Honest Kitchen


Updated 05/18/09 12:06 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 6 comments

Honest Kitchen's Dehydrated Pet Food

One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving – with the indulging and feasting on sweet potatoes, spinach, cranberries, yams, and . . . excuse me while I drool! Since we know that some kinds of people food can be dangerous, Honest Kitchen has come to rescue us from the guilt of eating yum yums in front of a pet – and confusion over what can be shared – by including those delish items (and Read more

Quiz: It's Snacktime. . . For Who?


Updated 12/06/07 5:36 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 15 comments

Quiz: It's Snacktime. . . For Who?

I'm craving a snack, but what will it be? Even though I once accidentally ate North's dog treat, that won't happen again! These snacks look so tasty, they are almost tempting me – try to pick the yummy pet snack from the yummy people food. Thank goodness, you're still only picking the picture out and not tasting it! Bone-appétit. Take the Quiz Read more

Link Time: Make Cambodian-Style Spring Rolls


Updated 05/24/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mango Spring Rolls

Must make: Cambodian-style Spring rolls — Food52 Chefs' takes on photography in their restaurants — Eater The five most incendiary comments ever made by chefs — The Braiser A judge rules POM Wonderful's health claims are misleading — Delish Chicago's five best Italian restaurants — Zagat 14 foods that do double duty as cleaning products — Kitchen Daily Best rib recipes for the Read more

Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower


Updated 05/22/12 6:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Stop Biting Your Nails Easily

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails. And as anyone who's gotten caught in a cycle of biting can tell you, it can be painfully difficult to stop. Like food cravings or a nervous tic, the longer you hold off, the more anxious and distracted you get. It takes time to develop an alternate outlet for your nervous energy, and in the interim, going cold turkey rarely Read more

20 Things to Do With All Those Leftover Glass Baby Food Jars


Updated 05/22/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Reuse Baby Food Jars

Recycling's great, but upcycling is both fun and productive! Baby food pouches may be slowly overtaking traditional glass jars when it comes to lil ones' pureed food, but that doesn't mean the ubiquitous jars aren't taking up precious space on mama's countertop. Before dumping them in the recycle bin, check out some interesting ways the jars can live a second life — your counter and the Read more

Eyeliner Tips, Curly Hair Must Haves, and More


Updated 05/20/12 2:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories Week May 14 to 20, 2012

Makeup artist Mally Roncal teaches you how to improve your eyeliner skills These moisturizing products are ideal for curly girls Add definition to your eyes with this contouring tutorial Are you warm or cool? Get perfect makeup once you discover your undertones You'll never look orange again with these self-tanner tips Steal hair accessory inspiration from these gilded stars See these subtle Read more

Classic Indiana Bites For the Indy 500


Updated 05/24/12 12:58 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Classic Indiana Foods

The Indy 500 is rapidly approaching, and whether or not you're a IndyCar enthusiast, it's a great excuse to enjoy some Midwestern, all-American grub and some tasty beer. If you're in need of some inspiration in the food department, then here are some signature Indiana recipes and products to help get you in gear before the big day. Source: Getty Read more