by Jake FergusonA unique foodie event is hitting Sacramento this Sunday, October 21 from 2-5 p.m. in Oak Park (3rd Ave. between 34th St. and Broadway). The inaugural “Ready, Set, Kids…Cookoff” is a competition pairing local student teams with renowned Sacramento chefs Noah Zonca of The Kitchen, John Bays of Red Rabbit and Patrick Mulvaney of Mulvaney’s [...]
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by Vanessa SmithLooking for some foodie fun this weekend? Well, look no more! The Stockton Asparagus Festival is here! This three-day extravaganza in Downtown Stockton will feature fresh California-grown asparagus – 36,000 pounds of it were served last year – in many unique dishes, such as deep-fried asparagus, asparagus tri-tip sandwiches, asparagus burritos and asparagus pasta dishes, [...]
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by Jake FergusonFood Trucks, one of the hottest trends to hit the foodie world continues to gain moment in cities all over the country and the capital city is no exception. Food Trucks have been a huge hit right here in Sacramento, which is why the 4th SactoMoFo is sure to be a hit! This spectacular event [...]
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by Jake FergusonLooking for a fun and exciting foodie experience that goes beyond just great dining? Then take a little outing to San Francisco and check out Studio Gourmet SF. You may recall us telling you about this unique opportunity back in November, but here is another chance to participate! Studio Gourmet SF is an exclusive and [...]
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by Rachel Perez, MS, RDNutrition. Noun. The interrelated steps by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth; the process of being nourished. (Sourced from The American Heritage Dictionary.) Here at SacFoodies we examine all things food-related which often includes newly discovered recipes and reviews of local eateries. However, today I am taking a side-step to [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceI’ve always been a Cosmopolitan girl, myself. There’s something incredibly classy and chic about a pink drink rimmed with sugar and garnished with a lime. It screams super sassy and lover of summer. This week is Midtown Cocktail Week in Sacramento, an entire seven days dedicated to your favorite gin and tonic. Sponsored and hosted [...]
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by Caitlin WallaceI love summer. For the people of the Sacramento Valley, June, July and August are marked with thermometers reaching 80 degrees at dawn, afternoon swimming and air-conditioners running on high well into the evening. The upside to this hot, hot heat is that the evenings here in Sacramento can be the perfect time to relax [...]
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by Lauren WalshCongratulations to Tiana Jette and Renae Chandler for winning tickets to the 2nd Annual Sacramento Banana Festival! Not a winner, but still want to attend? Tickets can be purchased here. The event takes place this August 13th and 14th at William Land Park. Thanks to everyone who participated in our ticket giveaway – stay tuned [...]
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by Lauren WalshSacramento is going BANANAS August 13 – 14, 2011!! Are you looking for something out of the ordinary to do this weekend? If so, head to Sacramento’s William Land Park for a weekend full of music, food, art, dance, films, and family fun at the 2nd Annual Banana Festival! The weekend of banana-loving fun will [...]
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by Cecily FullerI never really appreciated fresh produce before I moved to Sacramento two years ago. Things like fruit stands and farmers markets overflowing with fruits and vegetables, likely picked and delivered straight from nearby farms that morning, just don’t exist in Phoenix as they do in California. These days, Sunday morning visits to the farmers market [...]
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