by Vanessa SmithWhen challenged to come up with an All-American entrée for our recent Sac Foodies potluck, I must admit I was stumped. I thumbed through all my recipes two times over and finally stumbled upon a Chicken Pot Pie recipe I never made before. While I hesitated to make a dish I’d never made before for [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceI am always on the lookout for creative ways to eat veggies. Though our potluck theme this year was All-American, I decided to make a summer salad based on my time living in southern France. I figured hey, they gave us the Statue of Liberty, and what’s more American than that? I love this salad [...]
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by Kim BedwellPotluck recipes- as promised! My approach to potlucks has changed over the years. Previously, I would use the party goers as my guinea pigs to try new recipes I found interesting. However, after many failed dishes, I’ve changed my strategy and have tried to hone in on a few signature dishes that work well in [...]
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by Lauren WalshCongratulations to Angelica Fierro-Marble for winning two tickets to the Sacramento Zoo’s King of Feasts Food and Wine Luau on June 25th! Not a winner, but still want to attend? Tickets can be purchased here. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and and will feature tastings from numerous wineries, breweries, distilleries and [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceDad. Father. Pops. Gramps. Daddy. Whatever you call him, he’s your old man and this Sunday is Father’s Day. Here are a few events happening around Sacramento that can spice up your Dad’s day and help you celebrate together. Father’s Day Barbecue at Ten22, Sacramento Ten22 is celebrating Dads by offering a $15 special meal [...]
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by Lauren WalshA couple of the SacFoodies were lucky enough to score tickets to last week’s Rivercats game! It was a perfect night for baseball. We, of course, could not resist the urge to indulge in some classic ball park food! There were a lot of dining options to choose from… But we ultimately settled on a [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceStout. Porter. Hefeweizen. Pilsner. For beer lovers everywhere, just the sound of these brews is enough to make mouths water. The world’s third most popular beverage-beat only by water and tea-is at the center of a foam-guzzling culture that geographically ranges from the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany to the pubs of London, England and, [...]
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by Lauren WalshLooking to tap your inner foodie while also supporting a great local cause? Join FOODTALK@CAFE BERNARDO, Saturday mornings from 10 – 1 pm June 4 – June 25, 2011. The informative series will include hands-on workshops, such as Blind Tasting – a journey through Café Bernardo’s iconic menu blindfolded; a chance to create a personal [...]
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by Lauren WalshMark your calendar and plan to join us for the 9th annual Raley’s Grape Escape on Saturday, June 4th from 4pm to 7pm at Cesar Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento! More than 100 wineries and restaurants will be participating in this dynamic presentation of Sacramento’s vibrant vinicultural and culinary scene. Two hundred wines will be [...]
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by Lauren WalshWish you could try a bunch of fabulous restaurants in Sacramento without breaking the bank? The Sac Foodies have great news; you can! The 5th annual Wine & Dine Sacramento week has begun! Through June 5th diners can enjoy three- to four-course dinners, including tastes of local wines at several participating restaurants, for a fraction [...]
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