Posts Tagged Desserts:

May
23

Wordless Wednesday: Fruit Tart from Ettore’s

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Surprisingly, the photo of this mouth-watering fruit tart from Ettore’s was taken with my iPhone, under the guidance of the über-talented Sacramento food photographer Jessica Nicosia Nadler (I could only muster a couple photos before I surrendered to eating the tart in practically one bite).

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May
09

Wordless Wednesday- St. Louis Sustenance

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A few weekends back, I visited St. Louis for my very first time. Although I was there for work and didn’t have much free time, I still managed to enjoy a couple very tasty morsels while on the road. Photo number 1 can be described in four words: Snickers Peanut Butter Cake. Need I say [...]

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Apr
24

SacFoodies Have the Golden Ticket: Wonka™ Ice Cream Tasting

When the SacFoodies team was offered the opportunity to try all seven flavors of Wonka™ Ice Cream, we had to hold back from shouting a collective, “Daddy, I want it nooooow!” à la Veruca Salt. As the weather hit the mid-80s on a Friday, we were delighted to receive a cold, frozen box filled with [...]

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Apr
06

Bubbles & Bling Benefit – and a Giveaway!

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Looking for a way to turn a night of fun into a night of fun for a good cause? Well, you’re in luck because coming up on April 20, the Crest Theatre in Downtown Sacramento will be hosting “Bubbles & Bling,” an event to benefit the California Youth Crisis Line. The Crest will feature a [...]

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Feb
27

Busy Mom Dessert

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I have always had a sweet tooth and as a new mom, my window of opportunity to sit down and bake something elaborate is no longer a reality. When I found this fun, simple recipe that was a cute riff off of the classic rice krispy bars, I couldn’t wait to give it a shot! [...]

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Feb
21

More Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Last week, we posted a chocolate-covered strawberries recipe from Pinterest, and this week, another SacFoodie shares her version of this classic, sweet treat! Chocolate Covered Strawberries I’ll be the first to admit it – I don’t spend as much time in the kitchen as I’d like to. But let’s be honest, with only 24 hours [...]

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Feb
17

Snickerdoodle Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream

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Ever since I got my first Betty Crocker Boys & Girls Cookbook, I’ve been addicted to baking. I took kids cooking classes, entered cookies and cakes in the county fair and became the primary baker in our house at the ripe old age of nine. I’ve brought this love of baking into my adult life, [...]

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Feb
14

An Easy Valentine’s Day Treat: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

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I’ve never been one to go overboard on Valentine’s Day, so fancy dinner reservations and expensive gifts are out for me. That’s why when I recently spotted chocolate-dipped strawberries on Pinterest (speaking of which, did you know the SacFoodies are on Pinterest?), I was inspired (and hungry). The Pinterest photo led me to a super [...]

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Aug
29

Lemon Angel Pie

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As a young girl growing up in Salinas, Calif., one of my favorite things to do was visit the John Steinbeck House. Not only is it the residence (and birthplace – yes, he was born in the house) of one of our country’s greatest writers, but it’s also a delightful restaurant as well. Open Tuesday [...]

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Aug
12

Peanut Butter Pie for Jennifer and Mikey

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Working in the PR biz, we cross paths with many food editors and writers. One of those editors is Jennifer Perillo from Working Mother, In Jennie’s Kitchen and Food 52. We’ve had the opportunity to work with her on stories as well as dine with her a time or two at a great NY hot [...]

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