In honor of National Cheese Fondue Day (4/11/11), The Melting Pot is giving away FREE* cheese fondue April 11 through April 14, 2011. Yes, we said FREE! Let the cheesy applause begin. For more details on how to get in on this cheese action, visit the reservations webpage. *Reservations are required and LIMITED, so book [...]
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by Brittany MohrRewind about 14 months and you’d find me sitting at Artisanal in New York City, with not a worry in the world and a big plate of cheese at my fingertips. I suppose I should apologize in advance for this post to fellow SacFoodie Jenna Buhagiar, as she’s given up cheese for the time being. [...]
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by Vanessa SmithFinally all the food was set out and we were gathered around the table in anticipation. The pastry crust was sliced open and the cheese began to ooze out. Oohs and ahhs were heard throughout the group as we filled our party plates with the buttery, cheesy goodness. That’s the Sac Foodies for you – [...]
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by Jenna BuhagiarIf you happen to find yourself in Napa and are in need of a foodie-fix, definitely hit up Oxbow Public Market. Located right next to COPIA, it is on First Street, just a few blocks from downtown Napa, and centrally located for a nice pit stop while wine tasting in Napa Valley. If you love [...]
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by Melinda McRaeFor years, I was oblivious to the Super Bowl – I honestly didn’t know when it occurred, let alone who was playing. Then, I met my husband whose fall and winter revolve around football pools and games. The ordinarily calm, Zen-like Johnnie Beer turns into loud-mouthed sports guy – yelling, swearing, clapping and cheering at [...]
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by Kris Caputo HurleyWhen you bring in a selection of California cheeses to the office, the lunch room is never empty. Patty Mastracco, an honorary member of our Fleishman-Hillard team, just returned from the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade’s Fancy Food Show in San Diego and brought back some delicious cheeses not even on retail shelves [...]
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by Christine SchunkPoached pears is a choice dessert menu item that I’ve always wanted to attempt at home. The variations are endless for this treat, and when searching for recipes online I found one on the California Milk Advisory Board’s Web site that particularly caught my eye: Port-Poached Pears and Ricotta. Pears, a port reduction sauce AND [...]
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by Brittany MohrTucos Wine Market and Café proved to be the perfect setting for good times amongst great people last weekend as a few friends and I finally found our way to the adorable restaurant and wine bar on G Street in Davis. I’d heard the buzz surrounding Tucos from a few friends, including fellow foodie Jenna [...]
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by Amy KullSnacking on cheese might just be my favorite pastime. A mozzarella stick is the first thing I grab when I get home from work to tide me over while I make dinner. Slices of cheddar washed down with OJ are the best on the weekends, in between a big breakfast and dinner out with friends. [...]
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by Kim BedwellWhen I moved to Sacramento more than four years ago, one of the things I most looked forward to was warm summer evenings at the Rivercats’ games. As a die-hard A’s fan, it’s great to catch an exciting game and watch a few prospects or major leaguers on a rehab assignment, and still be within [...]
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