Fill Your Pet's Easter Basket With Spring Treats!


Updated 04/05/12 1:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easter Treats For Pets

Easter is a day filled with temptations for pets (some dangerous, as we've seen), so do your fuzzy or feathered friend a favor and create a special Easter basket just for him! We scoured Etsy to round up our favorite treats for dogs, cats, rodents, and birds, so your pet pal doesn't feel left out of the celebration. Source: Flickr User spiegelverkehrt Read more

Treat Your Pooch to a Crunchable Snack


Updated 02/27/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day Cookie Ideas

Bet you didn't know that today is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, didja? If you overlooked this important pet occasion, perhaps your pup marked it on his calendar! As much as dogs love scarfing down crunchy treats, we humans also should recognize this doggie delectable for admirable services rendered in training, rewarding, and overall spoiling our pets. Here's a roundup of some of Read more

Bowl Bites For Your Pigskin Pooch


Updated 02/06/12 11:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Super Bowl-Inspired Dog Treats

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and while we're feasting on chili, buffalo wings, and dip, most pups will be eating the same . . . old . . . kibble. Whether he's a Patriot or a Giant, your poochy pal deserves a special snack, so consider picking up one of these treats inspired by the greatest day in football and — just maybe — he won't try to make off with your plate of potato Read more

Kid-Friendly and Simple Treats on Sticks


Updated 08/08/11 1:49 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Recipes For Treats on Sticks

Let me be honest: most moms don't have time to bake masterpieces. Sure, we cook with our families and bake cookies or a cake here and there, but we are a busy bunch and there aren't enough hours in the day to get decadent in the kitchen. When I do make treats I try and make them extra special so my kids thoroughly enjoy them. I can't explain it, but the perceived effort of putting sweets on Read more

Turkey-Shaped Treats For Thanksgiving


Updated 11/22/10 7:05 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Pictures of Turkey Cookies and Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving is a time for food to be the center of attention, and the turkey rules the tablescape roost. But that doesn't mean time is up once the dessert plates are out. Check out these great turkey-shaped treats perfect for a spectacular end to your Thanksgiving feast! Read more

Trail Mix Two Ways — Sweet and Savory


Updated 10/20/10 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sweet and Savory Trail Mix Recipes

With the leaves turning all manner of golden blond, brown, and red, organize a meditative afternoon hike through the outdoors to appreciate the changing Fall foliage. Bring your family and friends, and keep their appetites at bay by offering an irresistible homemade version of trail mix. The Halloween-eager sweet tooth won't be able to resist a sophisticated spin on gorp that incorporates Read more

Weigh In: Co-Worker's Weight Loss Plan — Eating Cookies For Lunch


Updated 07/01/10 6:56 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 42 comments

Cookie Diet

This FitSugar reader is worried about her co-worker's unhealthy slimming technique. Can you offer any suggestions? I just started a new job and have become friends with a co-worker who sits next to me. Many of us eat lunch at our desks, and I've noticed something really odd about her eating habits. Never do I see her munching on a sandwich, salad, soup, or leftovers. Nope, instead she devours Read more

Lil Community: Semi-Sweet Homemade Blackberry Cake


Updated 04/25/10 7:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blackberry and Raspberry Cake Recipe

This post was shared by reader SurferGurl in The Children's Table group. After reading the LilSugar post about food blogger and cookbook author Molly Wizenberg I was inspired by her passion for creating family memories in the kitchen. I rushed out and got her book, A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table, so I could try the recipes. They are delightful, and through she didn't Read more