Shop and raise money for JLS!

The Junior League of Sacramento has partnered with Ann Taylor for an event at their Sacramento store on: 

Saturday, June 16, 2012. 

 The event is the grand opening of the newly revamped Ann Taylor store at: 

Arden Fair Mall. 

Ann Taylor has graciously offered the JLS five percent of the sales from this event, with a minimum donation of $1K. 

 We are looking for at least 250 people to attend this event. We need all JLS members, friends, colleagues, and family to attend this event to shop and support the JLS and our community programs. The more we shop the more funding we can raise for next year! 

If you have questions about this event, please contact Carol Shellenberger, Finance Development VP at clshellen@yahoo.com.

We'll see you there!

Recipe: Celebrate's Coffee Bars

I was having a play date and wanted to have something homemade to serve. 

I looked in my pantry...

Shortening, check!

Sugar, flour, check! 

Raisins, walnuts, coffee, check!

I was in luck! Celebrate's Coffee Bars (page 194) it is!

These came together in less than 20 minutes, which was a relief! I had them iced and ready to go by 9 am just in time for my play date! Everyone raved about them!

Tips and Tricks:

Combine icing while bars bake...don't wait until after! The icing spreads better when the bars are still warm.

Hot off the Press! The Summer Link is out!

Get updated on what's going on in our League...

Click here to read the Summer Edition of The LINK!

Celebrate! 30 Minute Meal: Enchiladas Night

Celebrate! 30 Minute Meal: Enchiladas Night

Celebrate! Cinco de Mayo honoring Mexican heritage this May 5th with a fun, 30 minute meal from Celebrate!

A fabulously easy meal of Enchiladas Verdes (p133) served with radishes, white rice, refried beans sprinkled with shredded Mexican Cheese blend, tortilla chips with Salsa Vera Cruz (p40), and your favorite Mexican beer, is perfect for a small dinner party.

Time saving tip: Add to your TJ grocery list: Organic Rice Fully Cooked, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips, shredded Mexican cheese blend, radishes, Just Grilled Chicken, beer and Refried Black Beans with Jalapeno Peppers to make this meal a breeze to put together. For the Enchiladas’, use pre-cooked chicken like Trader Joe’s Just Grilled, or a Costco rotisserie chicken, and pre-diced onion and green pepper. 

Turn to your copy of Celebrate for the recipes, if you do not have Celebrate stop by the league office and pick a copy for $26.95.  Or follow this link: http://www.jlsac.org/?nd=cookbook

You're invited!

What do Mother Goose, healthy living and the Junior League of Sacramento all havein common?
You guessed it... Family Fun Fest at Fairytale Town! And you are invited!

Family Fun Fest

Saturday, April 28

5:30-8:30pm

Fairytale Town

Sacramento

All ages will enjoy this event... don't miss it!!

Check out the band that will be headlining the entertainment at Family Fun Fest...

Tickets are still available at 

http://www.jlsac.org/?nd=funfest!

Savory Chicken Bundles

I was having a dinner party and wanted something I did not have to babysit, but that looked impressive nonetheless!  

My Pick...Celebrate's Savory chicken bundles (page 133).  These little bundles are really delicious and can be prepared in advance and popped in the oven just before your guests arrive!  I served them with some roasted asparagus and rice pilaf.  

Tips and Tricks

I was having trouble using just one sheet of phyllo, so I used two and that seemed to hold better!  

Celebrate Easter with Celebrate!

In our house Easter brunch is a delicious and important way to celebrate a special holiday with our family and friends.  I’m a big believer in make-ahead dishes, so that when my guests arrive I actually get to visit instead of slaving away in the kitchen. 

If you looking for a make-ahead, incredibly delicious menu, feast your eyes below…

Praline Brunch Toast (page 66)

This could not be a more simple, yet impressive looking recipe!  You soak the bread overnight. In the morning you mix the praline topping together (in less than 5 minutes) and pop it in the oven for 30 minutes.  And viola!!  Heaven in your mouth!

Tips and Tricks:

The recipe calls for sourdough bread; however, I used Texas Toast.  The Texas toast puffs up beautifully and has a delicious cake like texture. That said, I think this recipe would work with whatever bread you prefer.

Pacific Melon Berry Salad (page 110)

This one also came together the night before.  I cut up all the fruit and left it in the fridge to chill overnight.  I also made the whipped topping and stored it separately in the fridge.  It folded to together wonderfully in the morning.  It was a creamy yet light accompaniment to the Praline Toast. 

Tips and Tricks:

I could not find currant jelly at my grocery store, so I substituted grape jelly instead.  It still turned out delicious. 

Even though this is a “make-ahead menu”, I thought I might suggest a quick alternative to the Tart below.  I think the above items would be great combined with some quick scrambled eggs and bacon.  I have a feeling my two year old would approve of that quick option as well.

However, if your looking to impress and chat with your guests.  This is definitely worth making! 

 

Zucchini and Sausage Tart (page 62)

I made the entire tart the night before.  It came together very quickly.  I put it in the fridge overnight.  I took it out of the fridge the first thing the next morning and brought it to room temperature.  Then I covered it in foil popped it in the oven at 200 degrees and left it there to warm until I was ready to serve it!  It was cheesy and a nice savory addition!

Tips and Tricks:

This could easily be made vegetarian by substituting the sausage for some onions and mushrooms.