Feb
17
2010
This is for Mary who commented on the post “Wednesday….The Day in the Middle” Here is the recipe for the chocolate cookies with the caramel in the middle. Enjoy!
Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies
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Feb
16
2010
February 22-February 28, 2010, is Sacramento Beer Week. You can go to sacramentobeerweek.com for all the details. Check the event calendar for daily details including a week long scavenger hunt with great prizes for winning teams. Learn about Sacramento’s brewing history, beer tasting, food pairing, and participate in more than 200 events.
Experience the best beer from Sacramento, from California and from around the world! Several towns outside of Sacramento are joining the fun, including Davis, Roseville, Folsom, Auburn, Nevada City and beyond, so check to see who is celebrating near you!
Feb
04
2010
The 2010 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival is February 6th (Saturday evening) and February 7th (Sunday Afternoon) at the Historic Crest Theater Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA. Free validated parking at 10th & L and also a light rail stop. For ticket info click on this link to Sacramento Jewish Film Festival. Phone 916-442-5189. Continue Reading »
Feb
03
2010

I just read a statistic that said out of every five people that watch the Super Bowl only three of them are football fans. So what are those other two people doing at the Super Bowl Party? They came for the food of course. And if the truth were actually known all five of them probably expect to consume their fair share of goodies. About 7.5 million parties are held on Super Bowl Sunday with 43.9 million party attendees. Continue Reading »
Feb
02
2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM the Whole Foods Market in Roseville is having a chocolate festival.
Chocolates from around the world, gift ideas, Zumba Dancing demonstrations and instruction, henna tattoos and what festival would be complete without a Chocolate Fountain with fresh berries for your dipping pleasure! Check it out! Might be a good place to find something sweet for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day.
Dec
29
2009
California is the first state in the nation to ban trans fat use in restaurants. This means that beginning with the New Year, nearly 5,500 Sacramento County food establishments will be prohibited from using, storing, distributing or serving food prepared with oil, shortening or margarine containing artificial trans fats. Trans fats reportedly contribute to clogged arteries, strokes and coronary heart disease. AB 97 (Mendoza), signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2008, will phase out the use of artificial trans fats in California restaurants beginning January 1, 2010. Continue Reading »
Dec
03
2009

If you want to experience heaven by the slice, the place to visit in Sacramento is Ettore’s European Bakery and Restaurant, 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95825, Phone: (916) 482-0708 Fax: (916) 482-8380.
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Nov
30
2009

Butternut Squash Soup at Tre in Sacramento
I went to dinner at Tre last week for the “trial” opening of the new restaurant located at 1212 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825. This location has previously been a club and restaurant but since I have never visited before I came with an open mind. The new owners have new staff and a new menu, so even if you have been there before, you really haven’t been there either.
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Nov
24
2009

We hear a lot about donating and helping feed hungry people on Thanksgiving but what some people really need to know is where in Sacramento they can go to receive the help they need. Continue Reading »
Nov
17
2009
Sacramento Harvest Festival is happening this weekend Friday, November 20, 2009, through Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. Tickets prices are adult $9, seniors $7, Youth 13-17 $4, and under 12 FREE when accompanied by an adult. One ticket is good for all three days. Continue Reading »