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Selland’s Market-Cafe Opens in El Dorado Hills

February 2

Selland’s Market-Cafe Opens in El Dorado Hills

I had the opportunity to check out the brand-new Selland’s Market-Cafe in El Dorado Hills Town Center before it opened earlier this...

The Glass Really Matters: Second Annual Riedel Wine Glass Seminar Takes Place Feb. 28

February 3

The Glass Really Matters: Second Annual Riedel Wine Glass Seminar Takes Place Feb. 28

Up until last year, I never stopped to consider which wine glass might be most appropriate for the current wine I was pouring. I had a...

Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins

February 3

Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins

Makes 6 servings; cost per serving: -$1.50 6 small Russet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper...

Double-Stamp Wednesdays at HeavenLy’s Yogurt

January 31

Double-Stamp Wednesdays at HeavenLy’s Yogurt

I indulged my craving for peanut butter and chocolate by heading over to HeavenLy’s Yogurt , located a stone’s throw from Sac Mag....

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Vegetarianized Recipe: Mini Nacho Cupcakes

Spring-Summer 2012

Vegetarianized Recipe: Mini Nacho Cupcakes

What could be more sports-fan ready and food faddish at the same time than a self-contained mini-cupcake with all the nacho fixin's? Plus...

First Bite: Monsoon Cuisine of India

February 2012

First Bite: Monsoon Cuisine of India

I dropped in to Monsoon this week, the new Indian restaurant on 16 th street which replaces Spin Burger Bar (and before that, Bistro 33...

Try It: Vino Noceto's Grappa di Sangiovese

February 2012

Try It: Vino Noceto's Grappa di Sangiovese

Friendly Vino Noceto in Amador County is renowned for its excellent, award-winning Sangiovese wines. But did you know that the Sangiovese grape...

Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins

January 2012

Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins

Makes 6 servings; cost per serving: -$1.50 6 small Russet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper...

Vegetarianized Recipe: French Onion Soup

January 2012

Vegetarianized Recipe: French Onion Soup

I've been seeing this warming winter soup in lots of food magazines and blogs lately and realized I've never made it at home. Knowing...

Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Herbed Quinoa Risotto With Butternut Squash & Sweet Peas

January 2012

Eat on the Cheap Recipe: Herbed Quinoa Risotto With Butternut Squash & Sweet Peas

Makes 4-6 servings; total cost per serving: $1.35 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1/2 cup diced yellow...

Vegetarianized Recipe: New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

January 2012

Vegetarianized Recipe: New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

We wandered into a bar in New Orleans last Monday night that offered free Red Beans and Rice to locals. At less than $2 per serving, it truly...

Wine, Straight From the Tap

January 2012

Wine, Straight From the Tap

Practicality meets instant gratification at Bumgarner Winery in Camino, which is serving up its ready-to-drink Silver Fork line directly from...

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