Green beans sautéed with orange slices, lemon juice, chopped garlic, Italian parsley and crushed red chili
20 pound fresh turkey seasoned with salt and pepper and garnished with cranberries and oranges from my orange tree!
by SacFoodies
Green beans sautéed with orange slices, lemon juice, chopped garlic, Italian parsley and crushed red chili
20 pound fresh turkey seasoned with salt and pepper and garnished with cranberries and oranges from my orange tree!
by SacFoodies
This Thanksgiving, and always, we Sac Foodies have a lot to be thankful for. The list is long, but at the top we have family, friends and – of course – FOOD!
If you find yourself wanting to stay out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving, try one of the local establishments below and leave the cooking to the pros!
The Firehouse Restaurant in Old Sacramento will be serving dinner on Turkey Day from noon to 7 p.m. The four course menu includes Sweet Potato Bisque as a starter and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée for dessert!
Not in the mood for Turkey? Head to McCormick & Schmick’s for dinner. They will be serving their regular menu as well as a prix-fixe Thanksgiving meal option. Another seafood option is Scott’s – with Thanksgiving offerings of Roasted Australian Lobster Tail and Blackened Pacific Red Snapper Gumbo.
If you want to take in your Thanksgiving meal earlier in the day, try the Hyatt Regency’s bountiful buffet which will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or, make a reservation for a three-course meal with all the trimmings, served at 6 p.m.
Thanksgiving French Style? Why not? La Provence, a French-Mediterranean restaurant in Roseville will serve their take on the meal from noon to 6 p.m.
Another Sacramento restaurant taking on the challenge of Thanksgiving is Piatti Ristorante. They’ll serve traditional fare with an Italian twist, including Proscuitto Di Parma for an appetizer, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli as a main dish and Panna Cotta as a dessert choice.
Have another Thanksgiving foodie find? Please share by leaving a comment below.
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Jamie and Allie with the before pie…
and after
With help from my nieces Jamie and Allie, the “Modern Mince Pie” turned out quite good! It was difficult to tell if I really liked it or not being so disgustingly stuffed after dinner, so I tried it for breakfast the next morning and gave it a thumb’s up (not my favorite pie, but happy the old man liked it.)
“Run for the Hungry” race at J and 47th
We started the day with what has become my favorite Thanksgiving tradition – a bloody mary and gin fizz from Club2Me while cheering on the participants of “Run to Feed the Hungry” race. We were thrilled to see fellow FHer Vanessa Smith with her husband Lance among the runners, and they are a couple after my own heart – both had a mimosa in hand – cheers!
FHer Vanessa Smith with her husband Lance
Since this was the first year hosting Thanksgiving, it was also the first year of leftovers. We had the traditional “leftover” dinner on Friday night; made broccoli soup from the hardly touched side dish along with turkey paninis Saturday night; simmered stock and made meatballs by putting leftover turkey in the food processor, then rolled with egg and bread crumbs for a delicious twist on Mexican albondigas soup (recipe from the “Two Hot Tamales”) on Sunday night. It was so yummy we’re having it again for dinner and as my husband said, ‘after tonight, we’re finished with Thanksgiving!’ Yep, we’ve got a tree to decorate tonight so bring on Christmas and all the festive food we look forward to making and eating!
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With 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 before Bob and I put the turkey in the oven and begin preparing the big meal!
Gayla: Shopping on Black Friday. It has become a tradition that my sister-in-law and I have done for 3 years now.We don’t get up too terribly early but do go to at least 3 different major shopping malls, then meet up with the more family in the evening for dinner and drinks. Most people think we are crazy for tackling the crowds but we have a great time.
Vanessa: My mother-in-law’s cranberry sauce made from scratch with a hint of orange zest! I put it on everything…well, except her deviled eggs — another holiday favorite that competes for a first place spot on the list every year. 😉
Jacqueline: Helping my parents put up their outdoor Christmas lights before eating dinner. It starts out as a project for my step-dad and I to work on together, but it always ends up being me laboring alone while he stands back to admire “our” work! I love it though because Christmas is my favorite time of year, so hanging the lights signifies the beginning of the holiday spirit. After hanging the lights we turn them on, open the front window blinds, and enjoy the twinkling icicles while we eat our yummy food!
Brittany: Eating Yorkshire Pudding. For me, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Yorkshire Pudding on the table. But, this year I’m especially looking forward to making my first Thanksgiving contribution – the Pumpkin Pie. Check back next week and I’ll let you know how it went!
Christine: Going for a pre-meal walk. My family always goes for a walk before the big meal, so I look forward to that because it makes me feel much less guilty when I indulge in all the great food later. Top on my list of indulgences is fried baby artichokes.
Kim: Sharing my nephew Jack’s first Thanksgiving with him. 🙂
Melinda: Making “modern” Mince Pie for the first time ever. It’s my husband Johnnie Beer‘s favorite and I really want it to be good. (Here’s the recipe.) I also picked up a Pumpkin Pie from the Real Pie Company so I know that will be delicious, but my Mince Pie needs to impress! I’m also excited because it’s the first time that Johnnie and I have hosted Thanksgiving… below is the menu I created for our meal.
Kris: Kris is in the Big Apple this week, providing support for client the United States Potato Board, whose spokes-spud Healthy Mr. Potato Head is a featured balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Me: Eating crescent dinner rolls. For some reason, I’ve become completely obsessed with crescent dinner rolls on Thanksgiving, probably because it’s the only day of the year that I have them. The simple, flakey, buttery dough out of a tubular cannister will always hold a special place in my heart, and a spot on my plate, on Turkey Day.
Check back next week, when we will update you on our Thanksgiving happenings.
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Article One-Year Anniversary Party – Eat, Drink and Dance in Style
This Saturday, Article salon, spa & boutique is celebrating its one-year anniversary and as usual, is doing it in good taste. Festivities will start at 7:30 pm and will include a fashion show at 9:30 pm with hors d’oeuvres and small plates from Supper Club and Fran’s Café.
And if you over-indulge in all the amazing food as I did last Boulevard Bash when I ate a plate of Kobe Sliders with Shaft Blue Cheese, Guajillo Maui Onion Jam, Blackened Tomato & Micro Arugala on Old Soul Mini Buns and Sushi (I know, what a combo!) you can burn off the remorse by dancing to music from DJ Riggatony. Below is a picture of my friends Talia, Julia and me, at the Boulevard Bash in September. . .
In proper PR style, see below for all the info!
WHAT:
Article One-Year Anniversary Party / Boulevard Bash
WHEN:
Saturday, November 24
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Fashion show starts at 9:30 pm
WHO:
Article salon, spa & boutique
Supper Club
Fran’s Cafe
WHERE:
1616 Del Paso Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
COST: Cover is $5 and the event is open to those 21 years and older.
For more information, call (916) 921-7400