Sarah Hamblen

Last weekend I ventured with my boyfriend and his parents to Placerville, Calif., to cut down our Christmas trees and do some wine tasting – because you can’t go to Placerville and not stop at a few of the wineries scattered along the highway. After spending two and a half (yes, two and half)...

Let’s just say broccoli has never been my favorite green vegetable; I much prefer green bell peppers, green beans, peas, spinach and even, dare I say, Brussels sprouts. Boiled, steamed, raw or even dipped in ranch dressing, broccoli tastes like dirt to me. Every once in a while, however, I force myself to give...

Make your way to Grange Restaurant & Bar on Friday, August 24 from 5 p.m. – midnight for their 1920’s Cocktail Rally. “What’s the occasion?” you may ask. Answer: Midtown Cocktail Week. Grange bartenders, joined by San Francisco bartender Jayson Wilde from Bourbon & Branch, will be serving up seven specialty cocktails including the...

With the mild winter we had, I knew we were in for a rough summer. However with these last few weeks of 100-degree plus days, summer has worn out its welcome. To escape a 105-degree Saturday, my boyfriend, Alex, and I decided to take a day trip to 73-degree San Francisco. We put on...

  To celebrate the newly formed Handle District, RADIO 94.7 and Sacramento Magazine have teamed up to sponsor Yelp’s Too Hot to Handle Yelper Party on August 25 at the intersection of 18th St. and Capitol. “What is the Handle District?” you may ask. In July 2011, the Handle District won city approval to...

Ingredients 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup canola oil 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 2 bananas – as brown as possible 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Optional 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chocolate chips Makes 2...

To celebrate a 21st birthday and 30th wedding anniversary, my boyfriend’s family and I dined at Ella Dining Room & Bar. Having only been to Ella once for happy hour, I was very excited for the full Ella dining experience.   My boyfriend, Alex, and I showed up a half hour early to get...

Looking for a fun way to get outside and enjoy your Saturday? Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services,  Rogers Jewelry Co. and Bank of America have teamed up yet again to host the 4th Annual Race for the Ring. The event is July 14, 2012 and kicks off at 10 a.m. at Raley Field....

SacFoodies has you covered when it comes to all things 4th of July! Wondering where you should watch fireworks this year? Here are 14 places to go and catch the show this Tuesday and Wednesday: July 3, 2012: • El Dorado Hills – Town Center, Family Fun 6-11:30 with fireworks at 9:30 • Rancho...

I knew I could not miss the great deal offered by Sacramento Wine and Dine Week.  How could anyone pass up a savory meal at one of Sacramento’s top restaurants, for under $50 a person? After scouring the list of participating eateries, I decided on Grange Restaurant and Bar. The menu offered three courses,...