Cakegrrl

Tomorrow evening, May 16, 2012, Dawson's presents a wine dinner showcasing Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. The evening will begin with a 6:30 reception and at 7:00pm, dinner will be served. Here is the scheduled menu: Pan Seared Skate with Brown Butter, Meyer Lemon and Fried Parsley, paired with Far Niente Chardonnay 2010 Roasted Pheasant Breast,...

The ZinFest Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 12 noon-5:00 pm at Lodi Lake Park. Sip, swirl and savor from a selection of 250 handcrafted wines from 50 Lodi wineries. Passionate winemakers and winery representatives welcome guests, offering practical knowledge and sharing their delicious wines. Enjoy local provisions, learn some...

  Elk Grove welcomes the 8th annual Taste of Elk Grove this Saturday, April 21, 2012. More than 60 local restaurateurs, wineries and breweries will offer a delicious combination of Beer and Wine, ethnic foods, family favorites, and culinary specialties feeding more than 700 people at the Asian Sports Foundation facility in Elk Grove. This is...

Heart Healthy Eating with Patrick Mulvaney (A cooking demonstration) will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Mulvaney's Building and Loan: 1215 19th Street, Sacramento. We all know that healthy eating makes for a healthier heart. But who knew it could be so much fun? Join Mercy's Heart Shaped Community for a delectable women's...

East Bay’s Premier Urban Winery To Release Nine New Rock Wall Wines Alongside Special Hula Performances And Pig Roast! Event To Take Place On Saturday April 28 from 1:00pm-5:00pm WHAT: Rock Wall Wine Company will host “Wine Luau Open House” on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the winery’s impressive 40,000 square foot hangar in Alameda, CA. Guests will enjoy...

Calling all Sacramento area amateur and semi-pro bakers! Are you ready for a sweet challenge? This year's Cake War at the 10th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge is Battle Cupcakes, and we're looking for three contestants to battle it out against three cupcake pros. But to join the battle, we want to see what you've got! Why are your cupcakes the...

Mornings On Fire is proud to present Raise Pints to Raise Hope, a Sacramento bar crawl for a cause (literally) close to our hearts. On Saturday, April 28, 2012, join other fun-loving, charitable individuals for Raise Pints to Raise Hope, an event benefitting Save Ourselves, Sacramento's very own breast cancer organization.  Print your ticket at home (or download the

I thought I would pass along some info about a fun event I am participating in, taking place this Friday at Casque Wines. :)  -cg First Friday Food Fest "First Friday Food Fest" will be held the first Friday of every month at Casque Winery in Loomis. It is all about sharing food, enjoying the end of...

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Bubbles and Bling” Fundraiser Benefits the Volunteer Center of Sacramento’s 50th Anniversary Sacramento, CA –The Volunteer Center of Sacramento (VCS) will hold “Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Bubbles and Bling” on Friday, April 20 from 5:30-9pm at the Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento as part of its 50th Anniversary campaign! The celebratory event...

1 head of cabbage 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes) 1/3 cup fish sauce 2 teaspoons Thai roasted chili paste 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 1 cup thinly sliced green onions 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 3 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass 1 tablespoon thinly sliced jalapeño pepper 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint...