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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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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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Feb
06

Soba Soup

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I never play favorites. Except when choosing Japanese noodles, and then I always favor soba. Soba is a brown noodle made from buckwheat flour. I adore the nutty flavor, and its dense texture makes it a hearty addition to any soup. Soba is much sturdier than its thin, curly ramen counterpart, and it is much [...]

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Feb
01

Wordless Wednesday: Tuscan Bean Soup

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Tuscan bean soup with rustic croutons and shaved parmesan.

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Feb
25

National Clam Chowder Day

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Happy Clam Chowder Day! In honor of National Clam Chowder Day, some restaurants are offering great deals on Clam Chowder today: McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant (client) In celebration of National Clam Chowder Day, McCormick & Schmick’s in Sacramento (11th & J) and Roseville (at The Fountains) will offer bar and dining room guests the [...]

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Jan
04

White Bean and Chicken Chili

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I served this recipe at a holiday gathering a few weeks ago and it was a big hit. I can honestly say the photo does not do it justice! It’s a non-traditional twist on a typical chili recipe since it’s made with white beans and chicken and has a lot of spice to it. I [...]

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Jan
13

Soup Series: Wasabi Dumpling Soup

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There’s a reason why the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series  has such a tremendous following, and it’s not just because they’ve created a version for virtually every segment of the population (think: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Pre-teen’s Soul – you get [...]

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Nov
30

Soup Series: Cheddar Corn Chowder

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I was so excited that we were doing a soup series again because I love soup. Not only is it comforting in the cold winter months, but it is often very easy to prepare. The following recipe comes from one of my go-to cookbooks, “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.” I’ve made this recipe numerous times, playing [...]

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Nov
20

Soup Series: No-Rules Beef Stew

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There’s frost on your car in the morning, your shorts and flip flops have been laid to rest and it’s time to start bundling up in front of the fireplace with a tasty bowl of steamy soup.  What does this all mean? It’s time to kick off this year’s Soup Series!  Sit back, enjoy and [...]

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Feb
17

Are You “Red Carpet Ready”?

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Yep, it’s Oscar time. Grab your list of nominated movies and actors, and get thyself to a movie theatre pronto! Oscar time is a favorite for the Sac Foodies – and not just because of our love of food or movies, although there is that. We love to speculate about which movie will win the [...]

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