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SCHS Presents A Taste of History: The Sacramento Barrio
A Taste of History: The Sacramento Barrio
December 12, 2017: Social Hour 6 PM, Dinner 6:45 PM, Presentation 7 PM
For our annual Taste of History December event, Sacramento County Historical Society presents The Sacramento Barrio, a culinary examination of a vanished Sacramento neighborhood, featuring food, speakers, and sharing of Sacramento mealtime traditions.
Sacramento's Latino community grew from busy neighborhood centered on L Street, between the State Capitol and the Sacramento River, in the early twentieth century. In a series of dramatic reversals, the neighborhood was lost after the destruction of the neighborhood by redevelopment. This community proved their resilience by carrying their communities and traditions to new neighborhoods. The food traditions of Sacramento's barrio included grocery and specialty food stores, restaurants, and foods associated with community gatherings and special occasions.
To guide us on this journey to Sacramento's past, SCHS Vice-President William Burg will provide a slide show of historic photos of downtown Sacramento, including Christmastime photos on K Street, department store holiday window displays, family photos of holiday celebrations, and images of the Sacramento barrio. Featured speaker George Raya will share stories of the El Rancho, the restaurant that belonged to his grandmother, Guadalupe Cervantes, where he spent summers as a youth in the old West End, and family food traditions of the Latino community.
Our second guest is Bernadette Guiterrez: according to Chris Macias in the Sacramento Bee, "Gutierrez is known locally as a kind of Mexican American version of Martha Stewart, given her expertise in Mexican cooking and home entertaining. Shes studied culinary methods in Mexico and also teaches cooking classes around town. When Darrell Corti is hankering for a home-cooked Mexican meal, hes known to turn to Gutierrez." She will address the legacy of Mexican cooking, in the home, during holidays, and at restaurants.
(Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/holidays/article39218040.html#storylink=cpy)
Dinner will be provided by Cielito Lindo, served buffet style.
Menu
MEXICAN SALAD
Romaine lettuce, baby spinach,corn,black beans, diced panela cheese, fried ancho pepper strips, sesame seeds, small pieces of corn tortillas with pumpkin seeds and avocados dressing
RED RICE ( traditional récipe)
ENTOMATADO DE RES
Chunks of beef stew cooked with red tomatoes, green tomatillo, red onions , cilantro and smoked chipotle peppers (no spice)
CHICKEN FAJITAS (traditional recipe)
ESTOFADO DE GRANGA
Delicious combination of steamed cooked pork and chicken with mushrooms and nopales all in a adobo sauce cascacabel and pasillla peppers.
BLACK BEANS
CHIPS AND SALSA
CORN AND FLOUR TORTILLAS
Because space and seating are very limited, this event will be restricted to a total of 75 tickets sold. Price for Sacramento County Historical Society members may purchase tickets for $25; non-members pay $40. (If you aren't sure whether or not your membership is current, contact us or join online!)
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LocationSierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Building (View)
5380 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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