Taste Nibbles From YumSugar

Posted Nov 21st 2008 5:59PM by Marisa McClellan
Filed under: YumSugar

Each Thursday or Friday (oops!), we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week.

• Competitive eating isn't for amateurs - an Indian man died after choking on a pastry at his company's eating contest.
• Who doesn't love a good holiday puree! Check this slide show for five varieties.
• Looking for a retro nibble for your Thanksgiving relish dish? Try these Chicken Salad Stuffed Celery Bits.
• An interview with Dale DeGroff, King of Cocktails.
• YumSugar wants to know - How are you cooking your turkey this year?
• Former Next Food Network Star cheftestant Kelsey Nixon is getting her own Food Network show.
• Still need help with your Thanksgiving plan? Download this dinner planner.
• An interview with Lauren, the first chef kicked off Top Chef.

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