Congratulations to Mai and Tammy for each winning two tickets to Serotonin Surge Charities’ Spring Break 2011 dinner! Thanks to everyone who participated in our SacFoodies ticket giveaway! There were lots of great entries on both our blog and Facebook page—we even had to use a random number generator to help us select the winners!
On April 1st, Serotonin Surge Charities is holding its 7th Annual Food and Wine Fundraiser for safety net medical clinics (clinics and organizations serve the medically uninsured) in the greater Sacramento region at the Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Spring Break 2011 is organized by an all-volunteer non-profit organization. The event will give attendees the chance to learn more about safety net medical care, enjoy fine wines and sweet and savory foods, and honor Dr. Claire Pomeroy, Vice Chancellor and Dean, UC Davis School of Medicine. SacFoodies gave away two pairs of tickets for free to two lucky SacFoodies readers, but tickets are still available for purchase ($100 per person). If you’re interested in attending this event, fill out a registration form online to purchase tickets.
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Taste of Davis 2011
When people ask me where I grew up, I usually respond by saying “Davis, California” followed at lightning-speed by a supporting qualifier: “It’s just outside of Sacramento.” But more and more, I’m noticing there’s no need to put my hometown on the map in such a way. Lately, my response has been met with comments such as “Oh, I have a friend that went to UC Davis” or “Yes, I’ve heard of the great Farmers Market they have there.”
Whether you know Davis like the back of your hand or have never made the jaunt down I-80 West (no, a stop at In-N-Out on Olive Drive en route to/from Tahoe does NOT count), there’s an event around the corner that you don’t want to miss.
Taste of Davis is back this Friday, March 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center. This is the second annual Taste of Davis hosted by the Davis Chamber of Commerce, and I was fortunate enough to attend last year, so I’m speaking from experience when I say it’s worth your while. The evening will showcase bites and sips from more than 30 restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and other local businesses.
Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets by phone at 530-756-5160 or online HERE. Hurry – the event sold out last year!
Tea List, Davis
If you’re ever in the mood for afternoon tea, be sure to visit Tea List in Davis. Tea List is an elegant tea room tucked away on D Street, behind The Mustard Seed restaurant and next to the charming boutique, Creme de la Creme. The tea room is well-stocked with high quality organic and fair trade teas that can be enjoyed with their delicious, homemade sandwiches, salads and pastries. The tea and food are both available as take-out or to be enjoyed in the cozy dining room.
I recently visited Tea List for a birthday tea event and I’ve been dying to go back ever since. The service was great and the food was delicious. The friendly owner, Nahid, even took the time to teach us about each of the teas we chose and how to steep them perfectly for the best tea-drinking experience. My favorite was the Organic Vanilla Black Tea – not to mention the delicious assortment of fresh scones, sandwiches, pastries and fresh fruit. Tea List was the perfect place for our girls-only, elegant afternoon out to celebrate a birthday with friends. Tea List
222 D Street #3
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 750-2700
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Closed on Mondays
Note: Reservations are recommended for parties of 3 or more.
Something Baked Cookie Review
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Among many other characteristics that connect the generations of women in my family (beauty, brains and humor, of course!), there’s one in particular that stands out above all others: cookie baker extraordinaire. There seems to be one lucky lady per generation that’s blessed with the baker gene. I, unfortunately, was not that lady.
My cousin, Ashley, is the one who has perfected the art of cookie baking for us Gen Xers. Growing up, she was the one standing on a stool in our grandmother’s kitchen helping her mix the dough, while the rest of us were more focused on sneaking bites of the dough and getting the first taste of those warm, gooey cookies. Flash forward a few short decades, and Ashley’s hobby of kitchen experimenting would transform into a delicious business: Something Baked.
While spending summers in Alaska, Ashley had the opportunity to put her talents to use working as the cook and baker at a local coffee house. It was there where she developed a cookie unlike any other. Six years later, her business grew to be Something Baked: Cookies. Baked. Delivered. Everywhere.
The SacFoodies recently received a special delivery of freshly baked cookies from Something Baked. The packaging alone turned heads in the office when it arrived. I had little difficulty rounding up tasters as soon as I mentioned that the contents of the signature polka dotted container included a mix of home baked cookies in a variety of four flavors:
• White Chocolate Chip with Craisins (the favorite)
• White Chocolate Chip with Apricots
• Chocolate Chip (the classic)
• Chocolate Chip with White Chocolate Chips
The consensus? Delicious, home baked taste in adorable packaging that is sure to brighten anyone’s day. Made to order for delivery nationwide, Something Baked cookies are perfect for birthdays, holidays, promotions or just an everyday, tasty surprise delivery. To make for an even sweeter gift, 10 percent of Something Baked sales are donated to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation. To order your own fresh batch of cookies, email [email protected].
Ticket Giveaway: Spring Break 2011
By Brittany Mohr and Melissa Nielsen
Want the opportunity to spend an evening enjoying fine wines and delicious food while supporting local medical clinics at the same time? The SacFoodies are excited to give two lucky SacFoodies readers each a pair of tickets to Spring Break 2011: the 7th Annual Food and Wine Fundraiser for safety net medical clinics (clinics and organizations serve the medically uninsured) in the greater Sacramento region. The elegant dinner event is on Friday, April 1st, 2011 from 6:30-9:30pm at the Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa.
Spring Break 2011 is organized by Serotonin Surge Charities, an all-volunteer non-profit organization. The event will give attendees the chance to learn more about safety net medical care, enjoy fine wines and sweet and savory foods, and honor Dr. Claire Pomeroy, Vice Chancellor and Dean, UC Davis School of Medicine. Tickets cost $100 per person, but the SacFoodies are giving away two pairs of tickets for FREE.
To enter, simply leave a comment here on the blog or on our Facebook Fan Page telling us why you want to win a pair of tickets to this event. We’ll pick two winners at noon this Friday, March 18th.
The Spring Break 2011 invitation list includes over three thousand physicians and administrative leadership teams from the major medical groups and hospital systems in the greater Sacramento area as well as other business and community leaders
Some of the clinics and organizations serve the medically uninsured and will benefit from this fundraising event include Bayaniban Clinic, Clinica Tepati, CommuniCare Health Centers, CSERF’s SPIRIT Project, The Effort, Folsom Family Clinic, Health & Life Organization (HALO), Imani Clinic, Joan Viteri Memorial Clinic, Mercy Clinic Loaves & Fishes, Mercy Clinic North Highlands, Mercy Clinic Norwood, Paul Hom Asian Clinic, White Rock Family Clinic and Willow Clinic.
Sponsors of the event include Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Health System, Mercy-CHW, Epic, Aetna Foundation, Kaneski Associates, Mikuni, SAFE Credit Union, Securitas, Ellis & Ellis, Sacramento Magazine, Capital Public Radio, and more.
The event will be catered by McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants (client), Selland’s Market-Café, The Kitchen Restaurant, Icing on the Cupcake, Ella Dining Room, Mulvaney’s, Mikuni, and many more.