This weekend is one that my husband and I look forward to, 
because we love Sasuma mandarin oranges! It is time for the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival in nearby Auburn, California. Ths festival is held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving, and it celebrates the harvest of the Owari Satsuma Mandarin oranges that are grown in Placer County, right next door to Sacramento County.
In addition to the great taste of these delicious little fruits, the USDA has extolled the wonderful health benefits of them. If you will be within an hour's drive of this great celebration, I recommend you come on by. It is a lot of fun. And if you spot me there, stop and say hello. I'll be bouncing from vendor to vendor, and sampling the wares of the dozen or so orchards that will be represented, checking out the crafts, and picking up so new recipes that include Mandarins.
There is something for all ages, including for everyone, some great cooking demonstrations by professional chefs (and sampling of the food prepared), a cooking contest, and booths, booths, booths!
Proceeds from the Festival fund three scholarships presented each year by the Newcastle Area Business Association. Crowds have grown from 1,500 in 1993 to 40,000 in 2008. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this major agriculture festival.
November 20, 21 and 22, 2009
Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn, CA
Admission: $5, Seniors $3, children under 12 free.
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
For more information: (916) 663-1918
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Sounds like something my wife would love. She will eat almost anything that is a fruit.