by Maria Chacon KniestedtAh, the Super Bowl. There are the much-discussed commercials, the irreverent half-time shows and – of course – the game itself. More and more, though, the Super Bowl has become about the food. Let’s be honest: Do we ask ourselves what we’ll do at the Super Bowl party? Nah. The question is always, “What will [...]
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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 Julie BergeLooking for ideas on how to bring in 2008? Below are a few parties hosted by some of my favorite local restaurants that will be creating special menus for the holiday. From dry-aged rib eye steak with potato-garlic gratin and chanterelle mushrooms to all-you-can-eat sushi, you are sure to find a destination to satisfy both [...]
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by Jenna BuhagiarWith Thanksgiving tomorrow (already?!), this week’s morsels include some Turkey Day tid-bits from a smattering of the SacFoodies and fellow FHers (those who are in the office today). . . Aside from spending time with friends and family tomorrow, what are you looking forward to most? Ali: A morning bike ride around the Lodi vineyards [...]
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by Brittany MohrLike most offices, we at FH Sacramento love an excuse to throw a party. Promotion? Let’s celebrate! Baby? Party time. Anniversary? Break out the piñata. Therefore, every month we celebrate the birthdays of our colleagues with an afternoon pick-me-up that comes in the delicious form of cake from Freeport Bakery. It’s an office tradition to [...]
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by Kim Bedwell Every new office needs a party (even if you only moved across the street), and last night we did just that with good food and great guests to celebrate the office move of FH Sacramento. The party kicked off with an informative (and often hilarious) food and wine pairing from David Mirassou, sixth [...]
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