Congratulations to Tiana Jette and Renae Chandler for winning tickets to the 2nd Annual Sacramento Banana Festival!
Not a winner, but still want to attend? Tickets can be purchased here. The event takes place this August 13th and 14th at William Land Park.
Thanks to everyone who participated in our ticket giveaway – stay tuned for the next Sac Foodies giveaway!
Sacramento Banana Festival 2011
Sacramento is going BANANAS August 13 – 14, 2011!!
Are you looking for something out of the ordinary to do this weekend? If so, head to Sacramento’s William Land Park for a weekend full of music, food, art, dance, films, and family fun at the 2nd Annual Banana Festival! The weekend of banana-loving fun will take place on Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, August 14, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Banana Festival in Sacramento celebrates all the cultures around the world that use bananas as a traditional food source. The festival is also a fundraiser for many local non-profits, primarily the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum.
The festival offers tastes of banana breads, cakes, pies, ice cream, muffins, puddings, cookies, shakes, fritters, and soups. And there’s even a Banana Split Tasting Spectacular – which is reason enough to go right there! Plus, be sure to check out the artwork, costumes, live performances and much more.
If you’re feeling sporty (or need to burn some calories before the Banana Split Tasting Spectacular) head over to the 5K Fun-Run at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Register ahead of time by visiting The Banana Festival online.
Tickets to the Banana Festival can be purchased for $5 online, or for $7 at the gate. Kids five and under are FREE all weekend.
Two lucky readers can win a pair of FREE TICKETS to the Banana Festival right here on SacFoodies! To enter, leave a comment here or on our Facebook page and tell us what your favorite banana dish is and why. We will pick two lucky winners who will each receive a pair of free tickets to The Banana Festival! The winners will be announced on Tuesday.
Here’s a few tips to consider from your friends at SacFoodies: The Banana Festival is an alcohol-free family-friendly event; no pets are permitted other than service dogs; no non-festival food and drinks are permitted within the festival grounds except for water.
Farmers Market – X & 9th Streets
I never really appreciated fresh produce before I moved to Sacramento two years ago. Things like fruit stands and farmers markets overflowing with fruits and vegetables, likely picked and delivered straight from nearby farms that morning, just don’t exist in Phoenix as they do in California. These days, Sunday morning visits to the farmers market on X and 9th streets in downtown Sacramento have not only become a regular part of my weekly routine, but they’re one of my favorite parts about living in this city.
There are a lot of reasons why strolling through the downtown farmers market each Sunday has become an almost therapeutic way for me to “check out” before heading back to the daily grind on Monday. It’s the unassuming location and popping up like clockwork under a freeway overpass each week; the friendly faces of the “mushroom lady,” “avocado guy” and “chicken lady” I now look forward to seeing and chatting with weekly; the huge selection of fresh fruit, veggies, meat, seafood, pastries and flowers just begging to be taken home. Needless to say, this particular farmers market is a “must” on my list of things to do in Sacramento. Regardless of what’s on your shopping list, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for – and then some!
Yelp Eats!
If you love dining out AND a great deal, then you’ll love Yelp Eats!, which kicks off July 11 in Sacramento. Five fantastic restaurants from the region are participating in this seven-day “event” which concludes July 17. Here are all the details:
July 11 to 17: 7 days. 5 restaurants. A special 1/2-off menu of 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts! You can build your own three-course meal or mix and match from the Yelp Eats! and regular menus to order as much as you like. It’s Yelp’s “Tasting Week” for some of the most “Yelpy” restaurants Sacramento has to offer.
A few important tips to enjoy Yelp Eats! Restaurant Week:
• Reservations are not required, but highly recommended. When you call to make reservations, let them know you’re coming for Yelp Eats!
• The half off deals do NOT include tax/tip or additional items. Please tip as you would on a full-meal.
• Please order at least two items off the Yelp Eats! menu to participate in the promotion. For example, try a Yelp Eats! app and drink and order your entree from the regular menu. Mixing and matching is fun!
• Spread the word, this deal is open to all, yelpers and non-yelpers alike!
Here are the participating restaurants and BRIEF menu options:
Yelp Eats! Restaurants and Menu offerings (half off each item listed below)
Morgan’s Restaurant (Inside the Sheraton Grand)
Apps: Bloomsdale Spinach Salad, Harvest Pear Salad, Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Entrees: Sweet Pea Risotto, Grilled Salmon Filet, Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Desserts: Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, Praline Cheesecake, Trio of Crème Brule
Good Eats Grocer & Kitchen (Closed Sundays)
Apps: Sicilian House-Made Focaccia Sticks and Marinara, Calamari, Fish and Chips
Entree: Asian Salmon Salad, Good Eats Combo Pizza, Portabella Mushroom Sandwich
Dessert: Key Lime Tart, Lemon Cooler Cake, Triple Chocolate Cake
Kupros Bistro
Apps (3 choices per course): Bruschetta / Blue Cheese Aioli, Bistro Filet, Truffled Arugula, Balsamic Roasted Onions, Soup Du Jour, Baby Lettuce / Pickled Blackberries, Maytag Blue, Toasted Walnuts, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Entrees (6 choices): Grilled Bistro / Epozote and Black Bean Puree, Roasted Corn and Shrimp Salsa, Queso Fresco Arugula Salad, Eggplant “Cannelloni” / Squash and Herb Stuffing, Soffrito, Herb Salad
Desserts: Affogato, Assorted Gelato, Peach Crostada
Cordova Restaurant Casino
Apps: Prawn Cocktail, Lump Crab Cakes, Spinach Salad
Entrees: Lobster Ravioli with Brandy Cream, New York Steak Dianne, Fish of the Day
Desserts: Apple Galette, White and Dark Chocolate Mousse, Coppa Marscapone
Zocalo
Apps: Empanadas, Ceviche Campechana, Ceviche Verde
Entrees: Paella Mexicana, Enchiladas Guanajuato, Cochinita Pibil
Desserts: Tres Leches, Tart de Chocolate, Churros
Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie
When challenged to come up with an All-American entrée for our recent Sac Foodies potluck, I must admit I was stumped. I thumbed through all my recipes two times over and finally stumbled upon a Chicken Pot Pie recipe I never made before. While I hesitated to make a dish I’d never made before for a large group, I figured if it wasn’t good, I wouldn’t be blogging about it – so, the good news is they liked it!
I can’t even give proper credit where it is due since the edges of this recipe were so poorly torn from the page of a magazine – remember, I had to dig deep for this one. Anyway, I definitely give it high praise for perfectly meeting my quick and easy criteria: less than 10 ingredients and preparation in less than 45 minutes start to finish.
For busy moms like me, leftovers are a saving grace some nights, especially in the early part of a busy week. This recipe makes a great night-two meal with left-over grilled or baked chicken, and the beauty of it is you can experiment with added vegetables of any combination you prefer. So, get creative and enjoy!
Recipe: Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) frozen mixed veggies – carrots, green beans and peas, or other combination
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 chicken breasts, baked or pan fried, then cubed. Or, if you’re in a hurry, buy 2 packages of the pre-cooked diced chicken breast (6 oz each)
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup OR cream of mushroom soup
- ¼ cup reduced fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons spicy mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Spray 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix frozen veggies and onion in baking dish and cover, then microwave for 4 minutes on high or until just tender.
- In a separate bowl, stir together remaining ingredients (except dough) until thoroughly mixed.
- Add chicken mixture to vegetable mixture and stir gently, then microwave covered for 2 minutes on High.
- Stir, then microwave 2 more minutes until steaming hot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove dough from package and unroll into 2 long rectangles. Pinch perforations together to seal. Place over chicken mixture in baking dish and press against edges to form a rim.
- Bake 17 to 20 minutes until dough is golden brown and mixture underneath is bubbly.
- Serves 6.
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