Tucos Wine Market & Café
It’s true! I actually went to a restaurant in Davis. I know this is SACAtomato, but we would like to be inclusive of our nearby towns—especially one with as many eating places as Davis. So lunch on Tuesday was a tasty meal with Brendon of Something in Season. Tuco’s (the editor in me wants to [...]
Savvy Sushi Consuming
My husband and I do sushi for dinner about every other week, we would probably do more but I have a hard time justifying what I spend on food already and we all know that a few rolls, some sashimi, a Sapporo and before you know it your borrowing from your kids college fund. But [...]
The Omnivore’s Dilemma
I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t yet read The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals(although it’s on my Christmas list!), but from what I hear, it’s a must-read for people concerned about how their food gets to the table. This Wednesday at UCDavis, you can see the author, UCBerkeley professor Michael Pollan, [...]
For Me For You
We have all been there, sipping on wine at our parents or in laws and we are stuck with that token tasting glass from some winery on the central coast that we have only vaguely heard of. And you say to yourself “I need to buy them a set of decent glasses for the holidays”. [...]
100-Mile Thanksgiving: What’s on the Menu?
The 100-Mile Diet is a site started by Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon in Vancouver. They decided to try to only eat food produced within 100 miles of their apartment. They had some challenges, like how to eat bread without any local wheat, but eventually relaxed the rules a bit to allow for locally milled [...]
Mountain Mandarin Festival Reminder
Hey its that time of year again for one of my favorite fall activities. The 13th annual Mountain Mandarin Festival is this weekend and if you don’t have plans this is the perfect way to spend a crisp fall day. The festival is on both Saturday (9-5pm) and Sunday (9-4pm) Here is the link for [...]
Looking for the perfect hostess gift?
Okay, the weather has turned cold. The stores have already filled their aisles with Christmas decorations and holiday music and even though I don’t feel quite ready for the holidays I have had no choice but to start readying myself because there is no escaping the fact that 2006 is hurling its way to a [...]
Fast Food Nation: The Movie
If you haven’t yet read Fast Food Nation(the book), then at least make plans to go see the movie, which opens this Friday. I got to attend an advance screening last night at Century Theaters on Ethan Way, and the movie was an interestingly dramatized version of the statistics-heavy book. Directed by Richard Linklater (of [...]
PlacerGROWN Quince Recipe
After seeing our post on PlacerGROWN Nancyjo who is the current director, graciously sent us a recipe that she adapted from Cooking Light. Thanks Nancy! This sounds like a perfect thanksgiving condiment to me. Poached Quince You might want to double this recipe as you discover the fascinating flavor when served on polenta with blue [...]
Have You Tried?: Pork Bao
What: Pork Bao, or Chinese buns filled with a spicy pork mixture; come in steamed and baked varieties, and sometimes with other fillings (these are baked) Where: King’s Restaurant, 1500 West Capitol Avenue, West Sac, 371-8131 Make sure to call ahead by 10 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday—they’re only made on the weekends. Why: These [...]
