Don’t forget that the Sacramento Mobile Food Festival (SactoMoFo) is tomorrow, Saturday, April 30 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fremont Park!
The festival was founded to help celebrate the national food truck trend and raise awareness about the issues blocking food trucks from thriving in Sacramento. The event is FREE to attend and free valet bike parking will be available to those of you who chose to bike to the event, courtesy of SABA.
Some of the event vendors include: Mini Burger Truck, Spencer on the Go, Sweetface Bakery, Chocolate Fish Coffee, Curry Up Now, Yogurtagogo and Chairman Bro Bun Truck, along with Sacramento taco trucks, a homemade ice cream vendor from Davis, and many more!
For the complete list of vendors, visit: www.sactomofo.com. We hope to see you there!
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31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins!
Today, April 27, Baskin-Robbins is “Scooping Up Thanks” for the men and women of the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation (NFFF) from 5pm-10pm by offering 2.5 oz. ice cream scoops of any flavor for just 31 cents* nationwide.
Baskin-Robbins is proud to honor the firefighters that put their life on the line while helping others. The NFFF was created by the United States Congress in 1992 to develop and expand programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. As part of 31 Cent Scoop Night’s annual celebration, The Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is making a $100,000 donation to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Today, ice cream aficionados can enjoy a new flavor created in honor of 31 Cent Scoop Night–Firehouse #31. This flavor is the perfect blend of hot and cold — a crunchy atomic fireball ribbon laced throughout with hot cinnamon and packed with red hot candy pieces in vanilla ice cream.
Participating neighborhood Baskin-Robbins stores will support their local fire heroes by hosting hometown fire departments during 31 Cent Scoop Night as another way local firefighters can collect donations for their firehouses while joining the community and scooping ice cream for fun! Families can have an opportunity take pictures with their local heroes on the fire truck or talk with them about fire safety.
*The cost of a 2.5 oz. scoop of ice cream (or a 3 oz. Soft Serve cone) from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 27, 2011 will be 31 cents plus applicable tax. To ensure everyone can enjoy 31 Cent Scoop Night, there is a three scoop limit per person.
For more information about 31 Cent Scoop Night or to locate your nearest Baskin-Robbins, visit the Facebook event page or www.baskinrobbins.com.
There are lots of nearby Baskin-Robbins locations, but here are the ones closest to downtown Sac:
606 W El Camino Ave
Sacramento , CA 95833
916-921-6153
2620 Gateway Oaks Dr, Ste 110
Sacramento , CA 95833
916-921-8646
5648 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento , CA 95819
916-450-9081
2101 Natomas Crossing Dr
Sacramento , CA 95834
916-928-1188
1 Sports Pkwy
Arco Arena
Sacramento , CA 95834
916-928-6900
SacFoodies Exclusive: Interview with Guy Fieri, and a Giveaway!
Today I got to meet Guy Fieri (for the second time!) at the State Capitol where he received a resolution that officially recognized “Cook with Your Kids” as a weekly initiative. I was able to score some one-on-one time with Guy and he generously shared five minutes with me (I had to squeeze in between other reporters, but it was worth it for our readers!). Check out the interview below.
Guy Fieri addressing the crowd
Guy Fieri with various state representativesGuy Fieri with his biggest fans
CD: What is a good meal to prepare that helps teach kids to cook?
GF: Chicken or pork are always good options. But more importantly, it’s finding foods that children enjoy. Even if they want chicken fingers, you can prepare them in a healthy way that’s fun for them to make. Try breading chicken in panko breadcrumbs and cooking them on the stove instead of deep-frying.
CD: Is there something easy for children to make that doesn’t involve chopping or using a sharp knife?
GF: Well, knife skills are an important part of cooking and it’s something they will eventually have to learn so, taking the time to supervise and teach them the proper way to use a knife is very important. Another fun way to get your children involved is to research recipes together. Go to www.foodnetwork.com and search for food they like to eat.
CD: I have a couple questions from our SacFoodies Facebook Friends. Would you ever consider opening a restaurant in Fair Oaks, CA?
GF: I’ve had a lot of success with restaurants in Northern California and Fair Oaks is a great location for family restaurants, so I would say that Fair Oaks could be a great possibility!
CD: What food product would make the best hair gel replacement?
GF: [laugh] That’s easy…Manteca (lard)!
CD: Do you really travel with your Camero to each restaurant filmed in Diners, Drive-ins and Dives?
GF: Yes. Actually, I have a funny story about that. When we first started filming I actually drove the Camero to each location and one time I was driving through Texas when I got a frantic call from producers asking if I was okay. It turns out the car had no license plates or registration and was not supposed to be on the road. So, ever since then we ship it, but yes it travels to every location.
After the interview, Guy signed a copy of The Food Network Magazine with his picture on the cover for us to give away to one of our readers! To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment here (or on our Facebook page) answering the following question: “What is your earliest childhood memory of cooking with your family?” We will choose a winner at random and announce on Monday, May 2, 2011.
If you missed today’s event and would like to meet Guy, you have two more chances!
An Evening with Guy (Tonight)
DATE: Monday, April 25th
LOCATION:T ex Wasabi’s
2243 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825-3301
(916) 927-8399
TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
TICKET PRICE: $100
WHERE TO BUY: Go into restaurant, space is limited
ADD’L INFO: Students from the American River College (Guy’s alma mater) will do the culinary prep work for the event. Jeff Arnett, the Master Distiller for Jack Daniels will be on-site offering a special treat for guests.
An Evening with Guy (Tuesday)
DATE: Tuesday, April 26th
LOCATION: Johnny Garlic’s
10505 Fairway Drive
Roseville, CA 95678-3570
(916) 789-2000
TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
TICKET PRICE: $125
WHERE TO BUY: Go into restaurant, space is limited
ADD’L INFO: Students from the American River College (Guy’s alma mater) will do the culinary prep work for the event. Two magnums of Kenwood wine will be customized for auction by Joe Leonard (Guy’s tattoo artist who also did the artwork for Guy’s upcoming cookbook, Guy Fieri Food (out May 3rd).
And the winner is…
Congratulations to Katie for winning a copy of Amanda Scott’s latest book, Highland Master!
If you haven’t already had the chance, be sure to check out our recent interview with best-selling author, Amanda Scott, to learn more about her books and travels. She even shared a great Scottish shortbread recipe with us too!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our SacFoodies book giveaway! Stay tuned for our next SacFoodies giveaway post!
Guy Fieri is Coming to Sac for “Cooking with Kids”
As most of you know, the SacFoodies are big fans of the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” and we especially love the host, Guy Fieri. So you could image how excited we were to receive an invitation to interview Guy next Monday when he is in town to promote his non-profit organization, Cooking with Kids (CWK).
CWK aims to strengthen the family unit by sharing quality time in the kitchen, encourage kids to develop healthy eating habits, and raise our children’s self-esteem in a fun and positive way. After years of campaigning to raise awareness about CWK and its mission, Guy helped draft California state legislation proclaiming the second Saturday in May as “Cook With Your Kids Day.” It was passed unanimously by the California State Legislature in 2009.
Cristina and Guy (and yes, we have matching sunglasses)
In 2009, I actually happened to run into Guy outside of the Esquire Building as he was grabbing a cup of coffee with his wife. Lucky for me, he was totally cool and didn’t mind that I went in for a photo. My sunglasses were on top of my head and Guy said “We have the same glasses! You have to put them on for the photo.” And that was my brush with fame….
If you want to meet Guy Fieri, check out the details below. If you cannot make it to the events, leave a question for Guy in the comment section below and we will add it to our list to ask him. Be sure to check back after April 25 to read our interview with Guy!
How to Meet Guy Fieri:
Press Conference (Monday)
On Monday, April 25 at 11:15 a.m. there will be a press conference at the North steps of the Capitol (1100 L St.), where the legislature will introduce the resolution that officially recognizes Cook with Your Kids as a weekly initiative.
An Evening with Guy (Monday)
DATE: Monday, April 25th
LOCATION: Tex Wasabi’s
2243 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825-3301
(916) 927-8399
TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
TICKET PRICE: $100
WHERE TO BUY: Go into restaurant, space is limited
ADD’L INFO: Students from the American River College (Guy’s alma mater) will do the culinary prep work for the event. Jeff Arnett, the Master Distiller for Jack Daniels will be on-site offering a special treat for guests.
An Evening with Guy (Tuesday)
DATE: Tuesday, April 26th
LOCATION: Johnny Garlic’s
10505 Fairway Drive
Roseville, CA 95678-3570
(916) 789-2000
TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
TICKET PRICE: $125
WHERE TO BUY:Go into restaurant, space is limited
ADD’L INFO: Students from the American River College (Guy’s alma mater) will do the culinary prep work for the event. Two magnums of Kenwood wine will be customized for auction by Joe Leonard (Guy’s tattoo artist who also did the artwork for Guy’s upcoming cookbook, Guy Fieri Food (out May 3rd).