Classy Cupcakes – “I Do, Let’s Eat!”
Everyone loves cupcakes, there’s no doubt they are now considered more often as a focal point for weddings and at any event a decorated cake would normally appear.Today was “Crazy for Cupcakes” class...
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Long live the green salad, hail Caesar Cardini!
Who would have thought Sacramento was a place where Caesar Cardini, the inventor of the Caesar Salad, once owned a restaurant? On July 4th, 1924, Caesar, an Italian-born chef, residing in Mexico and...
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Artisan bread: A method to this madness
My older brother bakes this Artisan bread in an interesting way and eats no other! No bread machine will be required and your need to knead will be minimal. Similar recipes are seen online if you look...
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Food safety in your kitchen: Consider this when cooking for family, Part 1
I recently passed the online course and assessment for food safety in order to receive my food handler's permit, which is mandatory here in Sacramento and the entire state of CA for any worker who...
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Food safety in your kitchen: Consider this when cooking for family, part 2
Continued from Part 1:Use gloves and dispose of them after use. Do not wash your gloves and reuse! Change gloves every time you handle raw meats and whenever contaminated by your environment...
View ArticleI wanna know, have you ever seen such rain? The sun will come out tomorrow,maybe
Nice day if you are a duck in Sacramento CA. I have dried off and have gathered myself here today to talk a littleabout feeding your face, that is, facials made with mashed food.Why even attempt it...
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The big bang food theory, Fourth of July red, white and blue quick desserts
On July 4th in Sacramento CA, as well as the entire U.S., we will be celebrating our freedom. As patriots, we like our food red, white and blue like “Old Glory”. Cherries, blueberries and whipped...
View ArticleSearch no more: One-stop shopping in Sacramento for your kitchen needs
I decided to visit a few stores in Sacramento that supplied kitchen needs, open to the public and here's what I found...After prying information from professional chefs and passionate cooks, I...
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They say it's your birthday, it's my birthday too, yeah: Where's my cake?...
My birthday is July 7th. Happy birthday to you, Ringo Starr, as well. My favorite birthday cake was the one my mother would make; the white layer cake with the lemon filling and 7 minute frosting with...
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Yeah, Summer’s here and the time is right : For cooking in the streets
Literally, lunch trucks are out there cooking in the streets. Not the “roach coaches” of yesterday,the new “Galloping Gourmands”, who operate today's food trucks have taken it up a notch or...
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If this gives you any kind of idea, my job is done: Picture this! (Photos)
Dazzling, visual dishes get my attention. There are so many creative chefs in Sacramento CA and everywhere you go making food beautiful to the eye as well as delicious to eat. Artistic dishes are not...
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We’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden: A tisket-a tasket, fill my basket
Every Sunday in Sacramento is the farmers market, located on 8th and W Street under the freeway. I will be feverishly shopping there this Sunday and hope to see you there as well. Let's support local...
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Cuts like a knife: Can you handle it?
The time has come for all good cooks in Sacramento to come to the aid of themselves; keep it safe in your kitchen when using your chef’s knife. The best chefs in the world cut themselves...
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Stay Tuned: Local Events of Interest To You In Sacramento (Photos)
In Sacramento, CA this weekend, be sure to check out the Le Cordon Bleu Bake Sale this Saturday, August 13th from 10am to 2pm, fresh hot breads, cookies, pastries (I hope) etc… all for a great charity...
View ArticleCatering to the Masses - Sweet and Savory Bites
Catering to the MassesThe choices are endless when you create trays of little bites, whether sweet or savory. I have always found them to be much more interesting than a whole plate of food. They can...
View ArticleKeeping Cool with Chillin Foods this Summer
There’s plenty of delicious foods out there to keep you cool on those hot summer days. Why heat up your kitchen when you can serve cold entrees that satisfy and keep you cool poolside?A...
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Flavors Catering Five Star Excellence Delicious Rustic Mediterranean Cuisine
The season for catered events is among us. Graduation, class reunions, baby showers, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and special outdoor events require a more upscale feast than you can possibly...
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It's All About Presentation - Ideas to Make Your Dishes Visually Appealing
Why does that meatloaf look so boring? Taking any ordinary dish and adding a few finishing touches to it will improve the appearance as well as introduce more flavors into your dish.I spend a lot of...
View ArticleVariety is the Spice of Life - Spice It Up
For the past year, I have been adding to my spice rack and practicing with spices and herbs that were new to me and my cooking experiences.Humans have been using spices since 50,000 BCE. They traded...
View ArticleIt is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Fall for Pumpkins
In the Fall, I welcome cooler temperatures, the turning of the leaves, but most of all, hot soups and comfort food.My cravings for pumpkin and squash are stronger than ever and there are plenty of...
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