My local natural food store has "organic raw sugar." How does it differ from just plain "organic sugar" if at all?

Where can I buy raw sugar cane in New Orleans? You used to be able to get it at the downtown farmer’s market, but it hasn’t really come back yet.

Does anyone know of a source for raw sugar cane sticks—either online or in the NYC area?

Mint, sugar, and champagne: for playas only!

Why do you think "raw" sugar would be healthier? As I understand it, it just has a larger crystal and a bit of molasses for color. I think organic sugar would work ok for caramel but it does act differently in some recipes, you...

I didn’t think I would have enough white granulated sugar to make a simple syrup and was thinking of using raw sugar. Would it work, would I use a different amount that I would if I were using white sugar?

As raw food goes commercial, purists cry foul.

Butter on the West Coast, sugar on the East, as two papers take on the backbones of holiday baking.

Sweet, but not too sweet.

What’s the difference between the various types of brown sugar (light, dark, Demerara, turbinado, and muscovado)?

If you can be a little flexible about the texture of your baked goods.

It brings out your inner hedonist with just a few bites.

The perfect accompaniment to your next tail.

Does raw sugar really taste different than “regular” sugar? Is it somehow better for baking? Cooking? Beverages? I know that I will use Chinese rock sugar for certain recipes because at least to these taste buds there...

Sweet, salty, and spiced with garlic, these beat out bar peanuts any day of the week.