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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by Ana Marie AguasThe 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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by Rachel Perez, MS, RDI 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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by Maria Chacon KniestedtTuscan bean soup with rustic croutons and shaved parmesan.
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by Melissa NielsenHappy 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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by Liz ConantI 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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by Maria Chacon KniestedtThere’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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by Kim BedwellI 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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by Vanessa SmithThere’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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by Maria Chacon KniestedtYep, 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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