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Pour Your Heart Out, a Mended Little Hearts of Sacramento Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 6:00pm at the Carvalho Family Winery in the Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg, CA.The fundraiser includes wine tasting, silent auction, and live music! You must be 21 to order ticket(s) and attend - ID will be checked at the venue. Tickets are $45 through January 31st

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The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Sponsors Screening And Discussion To Support The One Farm At A Time Project SACRAMENTO, CA – A documentary film in progress about the efforts to preserve local farms, The Last Crop, will be screened in Sacramento, Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 p.m., Sierra 2 Community Center, Curtis Hall, 2791 24th Street Sacramento (See Details Below). Filmmaker Chuck

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Call for Amateur Bakers! Cupcake War Added to this Year's Sacramento Chef ChallengeCalling all Sacramento area amateur bakers! Are you ready for a sweet challenge?This year's Cake War at the 10th Annual Sacramento Chef Challenge is Battle Cupcakes, and we're looking for three amateur contestants to duke it out against three cupcake pros!But to join the battle, we want to see what you've got

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So, if you haven't been to the Hyatt Regency Sacramento recently, you must swing by and take a peek! A little party was held there last night to celebrate the newly renovated lobby, lounge, Vines Restaurant, second floor meeting space, 12th floor suite and the amazing 360 degree view of the 15th floor Capitol View Room. I felt like one of the luckiest girls

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Here's a press release from my friends in Lodi. I hope you'll be able to join us for the upcoming Wine and Chocolate weekend. There are lots of events planned at the participating wineries, and even food available besides chocolate! Cheers!!  -cg LODI, Calif.– Lodi’s annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend – held each Valentine’s Weekend – has quickly become one of Northern California’s “must do”

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Last night was one of my favorite nights of the month, wine tasting night (with a local wine group to which I belong) at the Barton Gallery (next to Michaelangelo's Restaurant. Typically, we each bring a bottle of wine (based on a theme we decide ahead of time for the month) and a dish (if we can) to share. This month was sort of a competition to choose the themes for the next three months,

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My boyfriend's mother (who I hear enjoyed cooking as much as I do) passed away recently, and left a treasure trove of spices behind, including an abundance of saffron. So I started to think about how we could put some of those precious red threads to good use, and here's what came to mind. :) Another great thing about this dish is that it is 100% Paleo. I am so encouraged to find more and

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Hello Sacramento! Welcome to Dine Downtown week! I just want to take a moment of your time to recommend a restaurant that might not yet be that well known. It's called Mayahuel (pronounced Ma-Ha-Kwell) and it's located diagonally from one of my other favorite restaurants, Ella. You've heard of Ella, right? OK, well back to Mayahuel and Dine Downtown. It starts today and you must try this

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Sacramento's Dine Downtown week kicks off on Monday, January 9th and runs through January 18th, 2012. For 10 days only, local chefs will create special three-course dinner menus for only $30 per person. “Whether you’re a foodie, experienced restaurateur or someone looking for a little excitement in your diet, Dine Downtown is a great reason to venture out and dine at variety of restaurants that

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Last Thursday, the BF and I traveled to Oakland to see one of our favorite musicians Brian Culbertson play at the famous Jack London Square establishment, Yoshi's Jazz Club. During the trip, we stayed at the Waterfront Hotel conveniently located one block away. When we arrived at Jack London Square, our first stop was a check in at the Waterfront Hotel. It's a part of the Joie de Vive

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Ah Seattle. Good times. We'll definitely be back. And most likely, we'll again stay at The Mayflower Park Hotel, a 75 year-old gem in uptown Seattle. The hotel began as the Bergonian Hotel on July 16th, 1927 and has been in constant operation ever since. It was designed by B. Dudley Stuart and cost $750,000 to build. The name "Bergonian" came from the hotel's then proprietor, Stephen

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Are you in Seattle for Christmas/New Years or will you be traveling there? If so, I want to tell you about a fantastic holiday venture that will delight any food and wine lover! The Wacky Quacky Holiday Lights and Wine Tour! Evergreen Escapes has teamed with Ride the Ducks of Seattle, Fall Line Winery, and Maven Meals for a ride through downtown Seattle to view the prettiest light

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  Andaluca Restaurant is located adjacent to the Mayflower Park Hotel (where we stayed during our recent trip to Seattle). Instead of rushing back out to eat after our check-in at the Mayflower Park, we opted to dine at Andaluca. It was so nice to simply walk down the stairs and be seated at our table. Andaluca had a special that evening (all wines from

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Frank Family Vineyards (first constructed as Larkmead Winery in 1884) was not really on my planned list of wineries, but they happen to make one of my favorite wines (2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay). During our tasting at Duckhorn, we found out that we were minutes away from Frank Family--and we had some extra time before heading back to dinner at Hurley's--so we decided to stop in. Once we

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The next chapter in our Napa trip was a stop at Hurley's Restaurant. To give you an idea of what Hurley's looks like during the day I have posted the picture above. It's the ivy covered building you can see from Highway 29 on the right just before the Yountville exit. If you love food that was made to pair with wine and a wine list that was selected around the food, I recommend taking the

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Last week, the reps at Herradura Tequila sent me a sampling of their line (loved the bottle and the horseshoe logo!), and I think it's a great gift idea especially if you don't know the recipient that well (gift exchange, gift for new boyfriend or girlfriend). And...it's also a nice little gift for yourself. ;) By this time of the holiday season (since it practically now starts

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After wine tasting in the Silverado area at Duckhorn and Frank Family, my BF and I headed back towards true Napa Valley to check into the Napa Valley Marriott. It had been a few years since my last stay there. Since then, the hotel has undergone a $7 million facelift that was completed in April of this year. I was completely happy with my stay last time, so

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Back to Napa, or more specifically, the Silverado Trail and a winery called Duckhorn Vineyards. They specialize in guess what? Bordeaux varietals! My favorite. Sometimes I like to just be safe with wine and choose the ones I know I am already going to like love. This particular winery was founded in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn and since 2007, Bill Nancarrow has been the executive

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Probably the most romantic dinner I have ever had was on November 2nd of this year. My boyfriend made dinner and for dessert surprised me at the end of the meal with my favorite treat: bacon wrapped dates. To be honest, every time he has ever made dinner for me has been very special, and every time I come over to his house it is quite like he is throwing a little

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Today I'd like to tell you about a winery that's pretty much right in our own backyard (that is, if you live near Sacramento), and a talented winemaker named Kevin Stevenson. The winery is called Casque Wines, and they are located in Loomis off of Taylor road in their new tasting room. If the name sounds familiar, it might be because they used to share a tasting room with Wise Villas, or

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One of the restaurants we visited on our recent Napa/Yountville trip was Hurley's in Yountville. In the next week or so I will be writing about our dinner there. I will remember Hurley's most for their attention to detail, great service, and decorative plates. In the upcoming post, I will also be writing about the best appetizer I have ever eaten, but first I wanted to pass on some info

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We were in a great mood after our visit to Domaine Carneros (I am in a great mood right NOW just thinking and writing about it), and according to the itinerary I had carefully planned out a few weeks earlier, it was time to check into our first of two hotels during the trip, The Meritage Resort and Spa. As I walked in, I was welcomed by a grand fireplace and then by the attendant at the front

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  Mended Little Hearts of Sacramento presents "Party Like a Heart Star" on December 10th, from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Shop from over 20 "Home Party" based consultants all benefiting Mended Little Hearts of Sacramento. The event will be held at Brandman University, 3001 Lava Ridge Court (off Eureka Road and Douglas Blvd across from Kaiser Roseville.  Bring your unwanted gold and silver! Get a

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I really enjoyed my last trip to Mendocino and will most likely be covering their upcoming Crab & Wine days, so I want to share their upcoming holiday events with all of you. There's a lot of festivities happening in December! This Holiday Season in Mendocino County, CA, the First Annual “Festive Fortnight” will showcase Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Events, Dazzling Deals, Glittering

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After our stop at Whitehall Lane, we were off to Domaine Carneros. The tasting room and production facility is located in an enormous château modeled after the Château de la Marquetterie in Champagne, France. In the late 1970’s, Claude Taittinger, the president of Champagne Taittinger, wanted to find a site to produce wines in America in the same style as his winery in Champagne, France. The

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If it seems like I have a love thing with Napa Valley, you're right. You've seen several posts by now about my visits there and know my specific fondness for downtown Napa. Actually, that's why I moved to Sacramento instead of any other city in California. Because of the close proximity to Napa Valley and several other wine regions within driving distance. Last weekend, I returned to Napa, and

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Are you still looking for ways to de-turkey? Look no further!! Here's another completely different and interesting dish. Yesterday, after a great 8 mile run in the morning, and a barrel tasting at Revolution Wines in late afternoon, I made dinner and yet another Paleo dish with turkey. This time, the BF and I were kind of celebrating, so we opened my sample of Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut by 

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December 9th, 2011 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, GRAVITY will be hosting its first art show and toy drive to benefit Sacramento’s foster youth. Together with the Old Sugar Mill and Clarksburg Wine Company, they are set to provide our guests with an enchanting evening "Graviticulture" filled with appetizers, music, wine, and art.  Proceeds from the event will

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Hmm... first of all, if you have leftover food any day of the week, that's a first world problem to have, so congratulations, consider yourself lucky. We had a few people over last night, but still have a ton leftover of the Diestel Organic Turkey I ordered from Whole Foods. We made a turkey last week (same size and variety from WF) before our Napa trip (which I will begin to tell you about

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During my Chicago trip to run the Hot Chocolate 15K, I arranged a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry. I was particularly interested in seeing one of their exhibits, The "Smart Home". The Smart Home is a pre-fab modular home and was conceived by Michelle Kaufmann. Here is a picture of the house, built right on the Museum's property, and some photos of the interior of the house.

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The Holiday Order Station at Whole Foods Sacramento, at the left entrance of the store.  On Wednesday, I was invited to pick up a sample holiday dinner from Whole Foods Sacramento. They wanted me to help spread the word on how they can take the hassle out of cooking for your holiday gatherings. I was sent a list of some of the items that are included in a typical holiday meal, such as: a

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Hello Chicago!! Wow. Just wow. I just got back from a trip to Chicago to participate in the Hot Chocolate 15K. On November 5th, 2011, myself and a few THOUSAND other runners OWNED the streets of downtown Chicago. I can't even put into words how magical it was... I arrived in Chicago two days before the race so I could get situated and adjusted to the time change. On the day before the

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Sacramento Opera / Sacramento Philharmonic Double-Bill Featuring Works by Mozart, Wagner, and a Fully-Staged Production of Pagliacci One of the opera world’s most famous arias –“Vesti la giubba” -- will be performed when Sacramento Opera Company presents its production of “Pagliacci” with the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sacramento’s Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., at 8 p.m

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In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, The Birth Connection is hosting the Festival of Trees charity auction on Sunday, November 20th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Sacramento’s California Automobile Museum. The event has been created to build awareness and raise funds for The Birth Connection (TBC), a non-profit organization devoted to providing a safe place for pregnant women in crisis.

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I recently had the opportunity to try the 2009 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Freestone Hills Pinot Noir.  I liked the wine so much that I am ready to extend my upcoming Napa trip up Highway 29 so I can visit a tasting room in Healdsburg that carries more SCV wines along with several other labels. Access to wines like these is exactly why I came to California. The wine retails for around $40,

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Every other Tuesday, I receive a box like this from a company called It's Organic Delivery! They are one of a few produce delivery services available in the greater Sacramento area. Here is a peek of what comes inside an all-vegetable box. It serves a family of 2-4 and costs $34.99 per delivery or $31.99 with promo code. A mixed fruits and vegetables box serves a family of 2-4, is

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The California Automobile Museum's Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held this Friday, October 28th from 5:30-8:30pm. This year's theme is Bash with the 'Stache and will feature special guest Dennis Gage of My Classic Car The evening will feature a cocktail hour, live and silent auction, catered dinner by Il Fornaio and great entertainment. The dinner's tentative menu: Insalata Del

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On September 25th, the Annual Taste of History Dinner at Sutter's Fort was held. I attended with a fellow food blogger and we enjoyed an evening of music, conversation, and eating a multi-course dinner outdoors at a beautiful table settings inside the fort walls. The evening began with a reception with appetizers by Whole Foods and Selland's Market. Whole Foods made pear "hand-pies", cider

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The 2011 Folsom Great Pumpkin 5K Run and Walk is Sunday, October 30th at 9:00 am. The course is run on the paths of Humbug Willow Creek Trail through marshes, along creeks, through oak woodlands. Late/Race Day Registrants not guaranteed shirts. Awards will be given to the top three athletes in 1-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Award Ceremony following race. All

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The Grape Stomp Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K presented by Palo Alto Medical Foundation will be held on the morning of October 23rd. The Grape Stomp Half Marathon is a flat, fast out-and-back USAT&F certified course starting at Robertson Park in Livermore, California. This 13.1-mile run takes place on the Arroyo Mocho Trail, a paved pedestrian and bike path beside a stream that winds its

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The Red Cross Tiffany Circle invites you to Tablescapes 2011 on Thursday, October 20th, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Pottery World (located at 4419 Granite Drive in Rocklin). At Tablescapes, awaken your inner decorator, explore Pottery World, and see the latest fall and holiday panache! Connect with local designers, florists and artists as they showcase themed table settings. There will be Live

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Online registration is closed now, but I want to tell you about the Pink October Race for Awareness this Saturday in Lodi!! The race begins at 8:00 AM, so get there at 7:00am to complete your registration! I know I have some Stockton and Lodi readers, too, so let's get moving, ladies!! Meet me at the Geweke Toyota/Scion Dealership: 1020 S. Beckman Rd Lodi, CA The

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On Friday, October 14th from 5:30 - 9:00pm, Easter Seals will hold their signature fundraising event hosted by Title Sponsors KCRA3 and KQCA my58 and Presented by 96.9 The Eagle and Mission Foods. The 13th annual “A Taste of Sacramento” tasting event features over 90 food, wine and beer vendors, a fantastic silent auction and all proceeds go to benefit people with disabilities in our community.

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The Sax on the River fundraiser for the Karla J Williams Foundation, hosted by Petri Byrd, featuring Tom Braxton and Andre Delano, with special guests Joeseph Tolliver, Omari Williams, Cecil Ramirez, Tessa Evans, and Yarone Levy, is this Saturday, October 8th from 4pm-10pm. In its 3rd year, the event was created by Trisha Friend to promote awareness of women’s cancers and to give back

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The Hot Pink 5K Fun Run will be on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 9am. Click here for the race route. The race takes place at Fountains at Roseville located at 1013 Galleria Blvd, at the intersection of Galleria Blvd and East Roseville Parkway Roseville, CA . Race fees range from $18-$35. Schedule 8-9 a.m.  Check-in (race day registration ends at 8:45 a.m.) 9 a.m.  5K Run/Walk Starts (timed)

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Kibble & Bids™ is the premier fundraising event for Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. This year, the event will be held at the Heidrick Ag History Center from 5-9pm, with a sponsor reception from 4-5pm. Guests will be greeted by friendly Goldens and sip premium wines and brews and taste samples from some of our area's outstanding restaurants and caterers while they

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On Saturday, October 1st from 4-7 pm, more than twenty of the areas finest restaurants, fifty wineries, and a dozen breweries will be sampling their culinary treats and beverages to nearly six hundred enthusiasts within the halls of the historic Sierra 2 Arts & community Center. Attendees will spend an indulgent three hours sampling food and drink, vying for high-end auction items and ‘

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I am so STOKED to be running the Hot Chocolate 15K. this year in Chicago on November 5th, 2011. I have begun "training", (even though I know I could already go the distance of 9.6 miles). The point for me is to be able to finish in a "decent" time. (Just under 80 minutes is my goal). If you haven't heard of the race, it is put on every year by RAM Racing who hosts several different races in

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 The fourth annual Care Begins with Me Health & Lifestyle Event for Women is on Tuesday, October 4th from 5:30 to 9pm.  Care Begins with Me is a special night out just for women, filled with inspiration, enlightenment and pampering. Register online today to join Mercy and women like you on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Registration is $15 per person*

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I met a few friends for happy hour last night at Ella Dining Room and Bar, among them David Cole of James David Cellars, and Gina Funk of Selland Restaurant Group, Tony Cohn of Tony Cohn Social Media Services, and Julie Gallaher of Things You Should Do (to name a few) and was having such a good time that I decided to stay and try their limited time only pre fixe menu to celebrate their 4th

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United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento and Northern California will be holding a 70's Party in Rocklin this Saturday evening, September 17th from 7-11pm. This year's party will be held at the beautiful Sunset Whitney Country Club located at 4201 Midas Ave., Rocklin. Tickets are $30/each and $35/each at the door. Show off your best "Hustle" or just sit with friends and enjoy the evening of good

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The Sacramento Scholarship Pageant presents its first annual, Black and White Ball and Auction fundraising event. This premier event of the Sacramento area, will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Citrus Heights Community Center, Fountain Square, from 6pm – 11pm. Tickets are $40 per person. To purchase tickets, please go here. This event will raise funds to help support the needs of

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The Content Creation and Distribution Expo is part trade show, festival, symposium, and entertainment venues bringing together companies, manufacturers, artists, and individuals that are focused on the latest technologies that make creating content easier, faster and less expensive, as well as distributing that content to the end user via hand-held devices, home computers, televisions and new

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Last Friday evening, I stopped by my condo to check the mail and found a copy of the Paleo Comfort Foods Cookbook waiting for me to review. What an awesome surprise! I quickly flipped through it and realized that if it did not say "Paleo" on the cover, I would not have known at first that it was a Paleo cookbook. What does this mean? Well, it means that these recipes are a collection of super

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 A few local food bloggers and I will be grubbin at Greek Village Inn on September 8th to taste the special pre-fixe menu (showcasing Star Olive Oil) that will be available there for a limited time. Want to join us? Win a dinner for two (the only catch is that you have to be available to attend on September 8th at Greek Village Inn. To win, name a Star Fine Foods product you currently have in

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New audition video for Cupcake Wars! A huge thank you to Donahue Photography and thanks once again to Debbie Cunningham Photography, House Kitchen and Bar, Nugget Market, Moriah Piper of Moriah's Marvelous Cakes, and Scott Fenner.

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 Local Artist partnering with National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for Upcoming Benefit/Auction National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) has partnered with Robert Sanders, a local artist who believes in giving back to the community, to hold a benefit auction, to Unwrap the Truth about Ovarian Cancer.  The NOCC’s goal is to raise awareness for this “difficult to detect and treat” disease which

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You won't want to miss the party of the year! The Fabulous 500 Gala will be Saturday, August 27, 7:00pm at Willis Estate in Granite Bay. Gala guests will have the opportunity to bid on amazing auction items, enter exciting raffles, sample the finest local restaurants, enjoy top-shelf cocktails and dance to live music - all while enjoying the ambiance and impressive view at this exclusive estate

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In February of this year, I applied to a television show on Food Network called Cupcake Wars. I was unemployed at the time and was supplementing my income by baking treats on the side. I figured an appearance on Cupcake Wars would be just what I needed to launch my career and perhaps even buy a food truck (or at least invest the money in my baking business). I had big plans. Paint the sucker pink

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Off to the Races food and wine tasting promises delectable hors d'oeuvres, wine, and entertainment. Race for the Arts celebrates 13 years, and “Off to the Races," the Race for the Arts’ premiere event, continues its tradition in the beautiful garden setting of The Pavilions on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento. As TALK1530 KFBK's Kitty O'Neal emcees, guests will be treated to entertainment

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The Armed Services Alliance Program is hosting their annual charity golf/banquet fundraiser on Monday, August 22nd at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club – followed by a banquet event being held at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort. This year's theme is Technology for Military. Special guests include ‘CaddygemZ’ for valet/caddy services (at the golf course) and Ava Lemert, “The Singing Saxtress” (click

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Last Saturday, I saw Chicago (the band) at Thunder Valley Casino and had dinner at Koi Palace inside the casino before the show. The two times I have been out to Thunder Valley this summer (once 2 weeks ago for the Train concert) have pretty much been two of the most fun nights I have had this summer (so far....*wink*)!! The evening began with dinner at Koi Palace. My friend Susan and I were

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The newest place to be in Roseville is Yard House, which recently opened in the Fountains at Roseville shopping and dining strip. I visited last Saturday with my roommate before we headed to Thunder Valley for an AWESOME Train concert. Yard House is a chain restaurant that began in Southern California. The restaurant was founded by Steele Platt (along with partners Harald Herrmann and Carlito

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Ten22 Offers Guests Special Five-Course Menu, Expertly Paired Beers The Ten22 team invites guests to join them for the restaurant’s inaugural Beer Dinner – Spicy Asia & Cold Brews – on Thursday, August 4 at 6 p.m. After receiving rave reviews from Beer Tasting Thursday attendees and great feedback from those who participated in our Sacramento Beer Week Tasting Dinner, Ten22 Executive Chef Jay

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Do you want to sample the wines of the Placer County Vintners Association and taste some of the best restaurants in the area for FREE on August 6th & 7th? Win a pair of tickets by commenting below and sharing this post on twitter and facebook for extra entries. 7 Placer County Wineries to Host August “Grape Days of Summer” Winery Tour Placer County Vintners Association (PCVA) announces Grape

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I love going to the California State Fair every year. I visit several times during the duration of the fair, and enjoy the exhibits (especially the California county exhibits), the wine garden, the concerts, and just people watching in general. :) This year, I have changed my focus a little with my side business and this website. I no longer make cakes or sweets or anything that I shouldn't be

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This year's Splash Roseville will be Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 6:30-10:30pm. Splash is an annual outdoor event at the Roseville Aquatics Complex featuring Roseville's finest arts speckled with fine food and beverages. This year's Splash features arts by PlacerArts, RosevilleArts, Blue Line Gallery, Alex Badolian, Mystic Cinema, reCREATEorg, ARC's Studio 700, and Mendomas Arts.

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Crystal Basin Cellars: Victorie Red Blend of Grenache 33% Syrah 34% Mouvedre 33% Grape Source: Gold Hill Vineyard and Spanish Creek Ranch, El Dorado County Harvest Date: October 3, 2007 Time in Barrel: 18 months Type of Oak: Neutral French and American Kudos to Crystal Basin Cellars, as this wine is truly another "Victorious" achievement for Crystal Basin Cellars. They

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Last Wednesday I attended an Open House-type event at Boulevard de Amelie (at the Fountains at Roseville). Lone Buffalo Vineyards were there pouring wine and promoting the upcoming Grape Days of Summer on August 5th & 6th. I toured the store and really liked what I saw, so I am presenting it to all of you. Here are some pictures I took of their merchandise. If you looking for a unique gift for a

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When you think about it, we as individuals are in very little control of what happens around us. That was a very hard lesson for me to learn, because I like to think that I have things together for myself. But learning that I am not in control of very much at all prepared me mentally for some of the other problems I am going through now (don't worry, I will get you up to speed very soon).

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This Tuesday is one of my favorite local musician's birthdays!! Her name is Ava Lemert. She is a jazz saxophonist and vocalist. I met her only about a month ago, but I have been to see her twice since. I wanted to let you all know she will be performing at MIX on her birthday from 6-9. Come out for happy hour from 4-7 and stay for her music! Click on the picture for more information. The event

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Here's a little pictorial from the party at Harlow's last night. The theme was fashion, art, and music. The event began with a fashion and flare trunk show, then Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, author of "The Warhol Economy: How Art, Fashion, and Music Drive New York City", took the stage to speak. Afterward, there was a music and artistic demonstration. The demo featured artist Jeff Musser and

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The Placer County Wine Trail presents The Grape Days of Summer on Saturday August 6, 2011 and Sunday August 7, 2011 from 11:00am-5:00pm. Make it a weekend of spectacular wine tasting this year featuring wines of the Mediterranean! This open-house event is hosted by Placer County Vintners Association (PCVA) and located on the Placer County Wine Trail (through Lincoln, Auburn & Newcastle).  The

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Soroptimist International of Roseville invites you to their 3rd Annual Bag Lady Dessert & Game Night The event takes place on July 21st, 2011 from 7:30pm-9:30pm at Sierra View Country Club. There will be a a chocolate fountain, dessert buffet, a no host bar, as well as a handbag raffle and prizes galore. So grab your girfriends and join the Soroptimist for an awesome Girls Night Out bar!

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The Sip and Stroll Summer wine tasting event features 15 Placer County wineries and several local artisans. Stroll the beautiful outdoor setting of the Fountains, taste local wines and listen to the cool jazz music of Shadia.   The vintners tasting is from 6-8pm. The concert and wine bar runs from 6-10pm. The Fountains at Roseville is located at 1013 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA. Tickets are

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July 14th only! Please join me at Hamilton Jewelers at Pavilions on Thursday, July 14 from 6-8pm for a fabulous hosted “Pre-Luxe for Life Event” to benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home! Come taste Scott Harvey Wines and wonderful nibbles from Bella Bru Catering. Enter to win a $500 gift certificate from the Pavilions Shopping Center to be chosen at 8pm on July 14th at Hamilton’s! Purchase

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On Wednesday, July 13th, Boulevard de Amelie and Lone Buffalo wines present Girlfriends Night Out! from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. There will be fresh baked "ding-dongs" and Lone Buffalo will be there pouring wines for tasting as well as for purchase by the glass. There will be a 20% storewide sale for the evening. There will also be a giveaway of some store items! To view pictures of the prizes and

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On August 6th from 2:00pm-5:00pm the East Bay Vintner’s Alliance (EBVA) will host its 6th annual “Urban Wine Xperience” at the Jack London Pavilion in Oakland, CA. Over 20 urban wineries from the EBVA will pour a wide array of white, roses, reds and dessert wines for the public. Additionally, local eateries and food purveyors will team up with each winery, creating delicious bites that pair

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OK, so there is plenty of bad boxed wine out there. On the flip side, there is a glut of bad bottled wine. So before your wine snobbery gets the best of you, please consider some of the other benefits of wine in a box: 1. the wine lasts longer, and 2. ultimately, the consumer does not pay as much for the packaging or shipping. And now there is a brand I found that I like: CalNaturale. CalNaturale

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When I was 24, I moved into my first non-roommate apartment, had a good job at a company in Dayton, Ohio and finally started living my own life. That meant for me, finally learning a little bit about fitness and exercise. Right away, I began working out at my apartment complex's gym. That was around the time of the World Trade Center attack. I remember I picked up jogging about that time. I

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For as long as I can remember, I have been very hard on myself. And everything in my life I have taken so personally. Of course, these two things combined can be a little disastrous. I have always been extremely self-conscious and shy. This might sound funny to people who have met me before, but I assure you it is very true. My flaws have nothing to do with my parents, who are both still living,

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Mark your calendars for a special fundraising event on August 27th from 6-10pm. Pour for Prevention is presented by the Child Abuse Prevention Center. and is being held at 1724 N Street in the heart of Sacramento's historic district at the 1913 Colonial Revivial "Mansion Magnifique." This private home is three stories high and is characterized by its amazing architecture and woodwork. The home

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I discovered these chips made by (Rhythm Superfoods) a few months ago when I was looking for new foods that fit completely into the diet I follow, The Paleo Diet. I also bought a dehydrator so I could make Kale Chips at home, but it is a little time consuming and labor intensive. I rarely ever eat anything out of a bag or a box anymore, but these chips are an exception because they are

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  For $10 every Thursday at Good Eats you can choose a red or white flight and you get a complimentary cheese plate with almonds, crostini, and honeycomb. Tonight's white flight (pictured above) includes: Frisk 2010 Prickly Riesling, Victoria, Austrailia Frog’s Leap 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Omega 2009 Mourvedre Rose, Lodi (yes, despite the dark color the wine is labeled a rosé) Come into Good

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 Click here to buy $50 worth of food and drinks for only $25 at The Chef's Table in Rocklin. Today only. Yes, it's the place I have been telling you all about for a year now. They are turning 2 years old this month and offering this Living Social deal to celebrate. Cheers!!

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I have known about Chef Pajo Bruich for a while now, have seen several examples of his work (which is nothing short of art), and have been impressed and inspired. When I found out he had become executive chef at the newly renovated Lounge on 20, I was so happy for him. Finally, a perfect place to showcase his artistic food stylings and ideas, many of them modern plays on classic dishes, or

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One of my favorite summer events is the Sacramento Zoo’s King of Feasts. Now that summer has finally showed its face, come out and celebrate at this one-of-a-kind outdoor event. Break out your luau attire and prepare for a unique evening of international aloha-flavor for adults. Relax with entertainment and food. The evening will include Ukulele players, Polynesian dancers, a hula-hoop contest

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There are two great reasons to be in the Roseville/Rocklin area on Saturday, June 18th. Reason Number One: AJ's Casual Eatery in Roseville will be holding an outdoor party (sectioning off their patio and part of their parking lot for an even bigger and better shindig than last year) to kick off summer during the afternoon and evening of Saturday, June 18th. There will be live music, and of

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The 2010 Man, Woman and Teen of the Year will be crowned based on their success in generating funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during a ten-week campaign which began at the Kickoff Party on April 1 and will culminate at the Grand Finale Gala on June 11, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Sacramento. The celebration will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 6pm - 10pm at the

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Even though the weather has been completely odious, I have the sun on my back and the future is bright... I hope... :) Why? Well, one of my favorite annual events is this Saturday. Raley's Grape Escape. Rain or shine, Mother Nature! Rain or shine, ok?!?!? Also, it kicks my birthday celebration...yes, commencing on June 4th and ending somewhere near the end of the month. So, a little about Grape

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1st Annual GRAVITY Wine Extravaganza is this Saturday evening, May 28th, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. at the Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse in West Sacramento. GRAVITY is a nonprofit organization designed to transition youth by serving as an intermediary amid out-of-home placements and adulthood. Attendees are invited to indulge in fine wines, light appetizers and delicious desserts from local vendors

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Chicken, Bacon, and Olives Salad1 slice thick cut bacon1/2 large onion5 oz chicken breast (marinated in lemon, rosemary, garlic, a little olive oil) 6 large green olives 11/2 cups mushrooms 1 cup broccoli 4 cups mixed greensFresh cracked pepper Pan fry the bacon and take out the meat to drain. Pour out excess grease and sauté the onion in the leftover bacon fat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5

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The 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting benefitting The John Kerr Foundation is this Saturday May 21, 2011 from 5:30 PM–9:30 PM The event location is at Clunie Hall inside McKinley Park: 601 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento, CA Tickets are $35/Person CLICK HERE to buy tickets. This year's All-Star lineup includes The Waterboy/OneSpeed, Mulvaney's, Revolution Wines, Woodbridge Winery, 4th Street Grille,

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I am having some of the most delicious meals ever without having processed grains, sugar, bread, gluten, or any of the other garbage that makes up most convenience/boxed food on grocery store shelves.  Saturday's weigh in: 133 pounds. I am down 12.5 pounds since March 27th. I am happy with my progress, but just really want this weigh off. I am still working on trying to forgive myself for letting

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This Saturday night, May 14th is Festa di Vino 2011 put on by Point West Rotary. The theme is Savor The Memories. This year, the venue has been changed to the Scottish Rite Center, allowing room for dancing (awesome!!) along with auctions and over 20 restaurants and 20 wineries on display. The evening kicks off at 6:30 and goes until 10:30PM, and benefits the Sacramento Children's Home. Due to

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It's hard to walk away from something when I am passionate about it, talented, and not to mention award winning at it, but it has to be done. See, I'm kind of what you might call a "cake wreck". I baked my last batch of cupcakes last Monday night, May 2nd. By "last", I mean that I am no longer going to bake. I am no longer taking orders. Even from friends. Sorry. Why do I want to throw in the

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There is no crying in baseball, but there is wine. Join the River Cats for wine tasting in the Foul Ball Patio. The Sacramento Rivercats Wine with the Cats event will be held on July 22nd at Raley Field. There will be wine tasting from 5:30-7:30pm. The game starts at 7:05pm. You can buy your ticket here. More Details:• Fans can enjoy a wine tasting event at the ballpark with the purchase of a

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I made the meal (pictured above) last night and the main course (stuffed portobello mushroom) was inspired by a recipe in the new book Everyday Paleo by Sarah Fragoso. I began a Paleo diet at the end of March after about 2 years of reading about eating Paleo and resisting, insisting the way I was eating and living was ok with my body and just peachy with the environment around me. (I will

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The Celebrity Chef Challenge is the annual benefit for INALLIANCE, a local nonprofit that provides supported employment and work and life skills training to people with developmental disabilities. The “CAKE WAR” is a competition within the Celebrity Chef Challenge event that features four cake makers in a three hour battle to see whose creation takes the cake! The 2011 CAKE WAR participants

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I received this press release this week, and thought it was very newsworthy (especially because tomorrow is Earth Day), so I am sharing it with all of you.  Now more than ever, I am becoming very strict about the meat and vegetables I buy and consume. I am only buying organic, grass-fed meats, staying away from soy, and buying organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible. This also translates

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