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May
17

Noodles & Company Spring Menu Tasting

By Ana Marie and Sara Ortega Ana Marie: When one hears the name Noodle & Company, thoughts about appetizing Asian cuisine or tasty Italian pasta may come to mind.  Yet, unbeknownst to many, Noodles & Company is so much more than merely noodles!  This charming restaurant prides itself with a diverse menu that ranges from [...]

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May
16

A Salute to Simplicity with Creamy Basil Potatoes

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When working in food communications, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest fad. You know what I’m talking about. Those highfalutin ingredients and dishes that sound just as good rolling off the tongue as they taste rolling on it. Truffle-infused such-and-such. Organic trendy-berry compote. Grass-fed dodo eggs, 17 ways. It’s easy to forget [...]

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May
15

Midtown’s Sutter District Hosts Party on the Patios

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The weather in Sacramento is warming up, and fast! In my book, that means it’s time for a cold drink in a comfortable outdoor space. For other like-minded folks, you’re in luck as this Saturday, May 18 from Noon-6:00 p.m., The Sutter District in Midtown is hosting Party on the Patios. This summer kick-off event [...]

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Apr
12

The Plum Café & Bakery

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After being unable to attend the 1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity: Farm to Cupcake event I had shared earlier this month, I knew I had to make an effort to explore Sacramento’s vegan options for myself. I finally made the leap and stopped by The Plum Café & Bakery on K Street, located right across [...]

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Apr
08

Snap Crackle Pop Roll, Tokyo Fros

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Over the weekend my taste buds were taken to a new level of delicious when I discovered the Snap Crackle Pop Roll from Tokyo Fros Rockin’ Sushi Bar. As you may have noted from my last sushi post, I am not the most daring sushi diner out there. However, the Snap Crackle Pop Roll was [...]

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Mar
29

Inside Out S’Mores Bars

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Photo credit: GourmetMom After posting on healthy fare with these delicious carrot muffins, I’ve decided to take a walk on the dark and delectable side with a fun take on S’mores. If you can’t wait for the summer campouts and fire pits, you must try this easy-to-make take on the campfire classic. Instead of chocolate [...]

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Mar
28

1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity: Farm to Cupcake

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On April 6, “Farm to Cupcake” will bring together eleven local bakers to compete and bake 1000 vegan cupcakes, all to benefit four different Sacramento-area charities. Presented by Sacramento Vegan Challenge and hosted by Chef Clay Purcell of Tower Bridge Bistro, Farm to Cupcake will challenge these renowned vegan bakers to bring their best flavors [...]

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Feb
21

Tomato Bacon Jam from Micah Kasman of ABC’s “The Taste”

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Recently, I wrote about attending a local viewing party at Restaurant Thir13en for ABC’s new hit cooking competition show “The Taste” with my colleagues John Armato and Jenna Buhagiar. In addition to meeting “The Taste” contestant Chef Adam Pechal of Restaurant Thir13en, we were also lucky enough to meet another contestant, Micah Kasman, who was [...]

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Feb
15

Daring Parings” on ABC’s “The Taste”

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ABC’s new cooking competition series, “The Taste,” premiered on January 22nd to rave reviews. Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey, four of the most acclaimed masters in the food world, act as mentors to teams of contestants made up of professional chefs and home cooks. The catch? The mentors must judge the [...]

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Feb
06

Wordless Wednesday: Steamers Old Sacramento

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The perfect lunch combination: Creamy clam chowder soup topped with crispy bacon, paired with a refreshing veggie sandwich with cucumber, avocado, red onion and cream cheese. Steamers 101 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 737-5252

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