tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50494881772853124182024-03-13T11:57:17.578-07:00Cali Cooking CoupleCali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03863449268607844782noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-34366553055370739952013-06-04T11:38:00.000-07:002013-06-04T13:43:40.389-07:00welcome back from running a muck :) <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hi again friends. I have been gone for a while. Life just got a tad crazy there so I decided to just wipe the slate clean of anything extra and focus on just the most important issues. My family and my kids. !! Don't worry i also made some time for me as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As you can see by my last post i was gearing up to do a scary 5k. Well a year later i have to say i am pretty darn proud of myself. i did 2 color runs a yountville 5k run and then a<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">i could not have do with out my friends and family motivating me and my wonderful kids who did such a great job sitting in the stroller everyday while i ran. thank you to all the love and support. this was a big bucket list check off!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">it was quite an adventure and i learned alot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Kevin and I ( mostly I) have also become consultants on our new favorite bakeware call <span style="font-size: large;"><b>demarle at home</b>. </span>we are in love with this healthy easy clean bake wear. its the makers of the wonderful silpat. but more for the next post. </span></div>
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Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-24412114509340976892012-06-27T11:17:00.000-07:002012-06-30T08:07:54.186-07:005k red in the face run<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Cali cooking couple is teaming up with the following food bloggers to support a 5k run in the month of september. </span></div>
<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">I (alix ) have signed up for 2 runs. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Cindy, </span><a href="http://www.onceuponaloaf.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">Once Upon a Loaf</a><br />
<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Amy, </span><a href="http://shewearsmanyhats.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">She Wears Many Hats</a><br />
<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Kristen, </span><a href="http://dineanddish.net/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">Dine & Dish</a><br />
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<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Katrina, </span><a href="http://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">In Katrina’s Kitchen</a><br />
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<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Krista, </span><a href="http://www.budgetgourmetmom.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">Budget Gourmet Mom</a><br />
<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Shawn, </span><a href="http://www.iwashyoudry.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">I Wash…You Dry</a><br />
<span style="color: #54514f; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Dara, </span><a href="http://www.cookincanuck.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #8e9db2; font-family: 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Trebuchet MS', Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; outline-style: none;" target="_blank">Cookin’ Canuck</a><br />
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we would love to invite all our followers to also run with us and make heathy eating and living a part of your lives.<br />
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Yesterday I did 2 miles with my 6 year old son as my motivator. He did really well and only needed a quick break in the jogging stroller. We will keep you updated.Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-25589882631635839942012-06-26T18:50:00.000-07:002012-06-26T18:50:43.890-07:004th of july cake and ice cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
a little sneak peak of what we are eating for MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY !!! </div>
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<br />Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-83670847874963086582012-06-26T18:49:00.003-07:002012-06-26T18:49:36.991-07:00summer is here<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Good news....larry's produce has opened</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"> Bad news..... my cute picnic basket broke. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Well maybe that is good news because it broke because my kids just kept loading it up with yummy things they had to have. I love hearing them ask /beg for artichokes, </span><span style="background-color: white;">avocados</span><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><span style="background-color: white;">pineapple</span><span style="background-color: white;">, watermelon, cherries, green beans, peaches, plums, apricots and strawberries. Well maybe beg was not the right word because I would just say yes yes yes. Life is good right now. </span></div>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-89369322501289082782012-06-16T08:37:00.003-07:002012-06-16T08:37:37.998-07:00Father's day Lemonade<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-91205481809885178252012-06-07T09:49:00.000-07:002013-05-15T15:26:22.915-07:00Where Do WE EAT<div style="text-align: center;">
We get asked all the time for food recommendation in Napa- I have a hard time because there are so many wonderful places to eat- with a variety on budget, location , and style.</div>
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Breakfast- Napa General Store - Corn Meal pancakes<br />
<a href="http://calicookingcouple.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-napa-general-store.html" target="_blank"> click here for a more detailed review from us </a><br />
<a href="http://www.napageneralstore.com/napabreakfastmenu.aspx" target="_blank">here for their menu and hours </a><br />
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Lunch- Azzurro Pizzeria- Caesar Manciata - a grilled flat bread with cheese and caesar salad that you fold in half and eat like a sandwich<br />
<a href="http://www.azzurropizzeria.com/" target="_blank">click here for menu and hours </a><br />
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Dinner- Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen - Cindy has a handful of restaurants in town but this is my favorite its quaint and has great atmosphere and I have loved everything I have ever gotten from there. I love the Hanger Steak with the Avocado & Papaya salad <br />
<a href="http://cindysbackstreetkitchen.com/" target="_blank">click here for menu and hours </a><br />
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Dessert - Rutherford Grill - Oreo cookie ice cream sandwich - phenomenal<br />
<a href="http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/rutherfordGrill/" target="_blank">click here for menu and hours </a><br />
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Bread- Vallergas Market - They have a wide variety but I can't decide if I like the Acme or Bouchon Bread better. <a href="http://vallergas.com/" target="_blank">click here for hours </a><br />
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A little treat - Bouchon Bakery - Bouchon Bakery's Ho-Ho. An upscale and much larger version on the Hostesses Ho-Ho <a href="http://www.bouchonbakery.com/yountville" target="_blank">click here for hours </a>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-15386097718539363362012-06-05T08:35:00.004-07:002012-06-10T17:21:56.104-07:00Best ice Cream in the Us- Food and Wine Magazine<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. San Rafael, Ca Three Twins Organic Ice Cream - The whole store is very earth friendly and they use a splash of balsamic vinegar on those strawberries. I have tried the trick and it does sweeten them up.<br />
<a href="http://www.threetwinsicecream.com/" target="_blank">click here for more info </a><br />
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2. Berkeley, Ca- Ici Ice Cream - a pastry chef making ice cream cones.. I think I am going to scream for ice cream<br />
<a href="http://www.ici-icecream.com/" target="_blank">click here for info </a><br />
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3. San Francisco, CA- Bi-Rite Creamery - YES YES YES I love this place. Food and Wine suggest the Salted Carmel but I love the Sam's Sunday. it's fun, it's funky, and... can try all the flavors and on a real spoon.<br />
<a href="http://biritecreamery.com/" target="_blank">click here for more info </a><br />
<a href="http://calicookingcouple.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-bi-rite-creamery.html" target="_blank">click here for MY review of bi-rite </a><br />
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and for our family and to represent Kevin's home state<br />
Seattle- Molly Moon Ice Cream - I think we will check this out when we go play there this summer<br />
<a href="http://www.mollymoonicecream.com/" target="_blank">click here for more info </a><br />
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congrats to all out local friends. <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-ice-cream-spots-in-the-us/1" target="_blank">click here</a> to see a full review and see if you have any favorites near you </div>
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Here is what the wilcox clan is making this year for father's day breakfast. </div>
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hint: something I do to help the kids earn so money for a present </div>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-25760689320340776372012-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:002012-06-01T04:00:07.276-07:00Ina Gartens Lemon Curd Tart<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. It's from Ina garten - who I love love love. I don't even think about tweaking her recipes. .... { Ina if you are reading this can we do a cook date together } </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2. It uses lemons !! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. You get to peel the lemons not great </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4. I got to use my new food processor. </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 cup sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1/2 t vanilla</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">*** ina called for a 10 inch but i was giving away one tart so i used two 5 inch and that worked great </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">lightly coat annunimun foil with butter and place onto of tart </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> - i totally forgot this step and it still turned out ok so don't freak out if you do </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4 eggs ( add one at a time) </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">add zest and sugar into food processor :) with the steel blade and pulse till its well incorporated </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">cream the butter lemon sugar and eggs in your electric mixer with the paddle </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">add fresh lemon juice and salt </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">pour into saucepan on low heat and the curd will thicken- takes about ten minutes </span></li>
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Food and Wine Magazine just came out with their 25 best burgers in the us and we live by 4 of them. </div>
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Here are the 4 local places - in no particular order </div>
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2. San Francisco, Ca: Zuni Cafe - This is served on a grilled rosemary focaccia- grilled buns are a must for me. <a href="http://www.zunicafe.com/" target="_blank">click here for menu and location</a> </div>
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3. Napa: Gotts (formally known as Taylor's Refresher)- Food and Wine recommend the Ahi tuna burger but I would recommend the California Chicken and kevin loves loves loves the Wisconsin Sourdough </div>
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- This has been a long time favorite and i remember taking Kevin here when we were dating and sitting out at the picnic tables. _ also take notice of their great breakfast signs because that was hubbys, brothers, and daddy work right there. <a href="http://gotts.com/menu/index.htm" target="_blank">:) click here for menu and location </a></div>
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4. Healdsburg, CA: Healdsburg Bar & Grill - i know nothing about the place but hopefully that changes soon ---- i will try everything and give you my recommendations. <a href="http://www.healdsburgbarandgrill.com/" target="_blank">click here for menu and location </a></div>
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congrats to the bay area and all the local chefs for taking 4 of the 25 in the U.S </div>
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click <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-burgers-in-the-us" target="_blank">here</a> to see if any burgers joints are near you and let us know what your favorite item is </div>
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sorry about the wait fokes. My computer was at it limits and kept corrupting my picture files :(</div>
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For all those who are waiting for those yummy recipes for our catering event I have one ready for you.....</div>
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<li>1/3 cup pesto</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups grapes- halved</li>
<li>8 oz shredded chicken </li>
<li>3 cloves garlic </li>
<li>mozzarella cheese </li>
<li>grated Romano</li>
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<li>spray cookie sheet with pam and lay out pizza dough </li>
<li>cover with a thin layer of pesto </li>
<li>add chicken, grapes, cheese and garlic </li>
<li> bake for 15-20 minutes </li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt8-P9e_5hC-gHTZ952M6BruwqiBEQ_n3RiZ9yT5zdhIITA_HJsN4QgXC702NAdruvGxnIk3Q1BoySETvZ3_Ndl-kjMIOcTSmjCxOASUW9Y9E-G35HtJV0e-iwrDDp_vIGwLYTrc63Xc/s640/blogger-image-84578423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt8-P9e_5hC-gHTZ952M6BruwqiBEQ_n3RiZ9yT5zdhIITA_HJsN4QgXC702NAdruvGxnIk3Q1BoySETvZ3_Ndl-kjMIOcTSmjCxOASUW9Y9E-G35HtJV0e-iwrDDp_vIGwLYTrc63Xc/s640/blogger-image-84578423.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">For mother's day I took my mom to breakfast in Napa. We tried some place new - </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b> Napa General Store.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> I got the cornmeal pancakes. I took a few bites and said, "I have to tell everyone about this place". Thus the picture has a few bites in it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">The Napa General Store is an eclectic store on the napa river in downtown. If you walk through the store the back patio has a few quaint tables and a peaceful atmosphere. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">The cornmeal pancakes - they were delicious and a nice change to normal thick pancakes. I am on a mission to make these myself. --- my new mission...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">My mom got the brioche French toast- it was a tad soggy :( </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">We also got the hot cocoa which was rich and deliciousness. Yes I did say deliciousness.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">We saw some chocolate filled beignets pass and they looked very very good but we were stuffed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I have not had their lunch menu but I now know my next lunch spot. Look out Napa General Store we are fast becoming BFF's </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
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</span></div>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-58594532896299128512012-04-19T08:56:00.000-07:002012-04-21T10:13:28.028-07:00Why I blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">blog why, why you ask me? (yoda voice) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Co01tCQ6ucLd8YBHJX4HnQvgC8EO4Ty6mz6JLQri5mcAmBlmlZXpTRk1eWaC6vv1lSnSsp43tnt8yCe4PU3jIiahTyQkKC8Xtjp7gUd9zq4zejsd2beW5fLF85LoWj3fqajmP72RJ4E/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Co01tCQ6ucLd8YBHJX4HnQvgC8EO4Ty6mz6JLQri5mcAmBlmlZXpTRk1eWaC6vv1lSnSsp43tnt8yCe4PU3jIiahTyQkKC8Xtjp7gUd9zq4zejsd2beW5fLF85LoWj3fqajmP72RJ4E/s640/photo.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">picture from our first date - its in our bathroom and has a lot of water damage </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently I have been questioning why do I/we blog???</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Blogging is stressful and just one more thing to remember on our already hectic and busy lives here at the cali cooking couple household. Kevin and I decided to do a blog because we needed a goal and project to do together. I think every couple should always have a common goal they are doing together. It is amazing how our lives can be spent together but yet also so far apart. On this quest to thinking of what we could do i realized that we found ourselves in the kitchen together every night. Just like we had done on our first date. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cooking was a passion that Kevin had. I had a desire to eat. I also thought that if this is something that I get to do every night, I want to be good at it. I was going to wear the suit to get the job. Thus our blog was born. Over the past few months our posts have become less frequent and i have been frustrated about how to market and get our name out there. How to share our love with all of you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But.......... recently i took a step back and remembered why. AND NOW I must say I am so proud of myself. Ourselves. We might not look like a top blogger who has the followers or the stats or even is very consistent with their posts- but we are a much happier couple. Who has grown a ton from this blog. It is doing what it was intended to do. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So kevin I love you and I love that we have been sharing this adventure together. This has brought me 100 times the amount of blessings that I thought it would, or ever could.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We hope that you can bring the joy of food into your lives and that you can also go after your dreams but to always remember to keep in perspective the big picture. </div><div style="text-align: center;">and yes more recipes are coming..... we are still eating yummy and taking pictures, but my babies are louder {and cuter} than the blog about tending to them. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of love - </div><div style="text-align: center;">cali cooking couple </div>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-37207549731749943772012-04-04T09:52:00.000-07:002012-04-04T09:52:13.133-07:00lemon blueberry coffee cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As always, I stress over what I should make for such an occasion. I love blueberry's and cake. I was going to make a blueberry/raspberry jiffy coffee cake ( which is very good) but I wanted a little more homemade for this occasion. I stumbled across a blog which caught my eye...probably because of the name :) She had this recipe on here that I had to try. It was delicious. But even more important, I had a great time feeding and chatting with my friends. </span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tsp. salt</span></span></li>
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<br />Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-12366439370290168692012-03-16T09:24:00.001-07:002012-03-16T15:53:00.916-07:00Cast iron pot artisan bread.First of all my apologizes for a month of no posts. My infant has been sick. -sad face - <br />
But on the bright side I found a delicious and even better EASY artisan bread recipe that I cook in my cast iron pot that I'm in love with. It even turned out the first time AND was picture perfect. <br />
I was going to do a bunch of experimenting with mix ins but my yeast was being weird. <br />
Anyways.... On to the recipe. <br />
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• 3 cups flour <br />
• 1 3/4 t salt <br />
• 1/2 t yeast <br />
• 1 1/2 c water <br />
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1. Mix dry ingredients in a big bowl ( I use my kitchen aid bowl) <br />
2. Add water and gently mix in with wooden spoon or spatula - will be super sticky and goopy <br />
3. Cover with suran wrap and place on counter for 12-18 hours. <br />
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See easy easy easy. I would do this at 10:30 before I went to bed...yes total procrastination. <br />
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4. Heat oven to 450 and place for cast iron enamel pot with lid in for 30 mins. <br />
Le cruset, Costco has a good one , Paula dean <br />
5.flour a tea towel and place goopy bread dough on it. Cover with wrap for the 30 mins the pot is heating up. <br />
6. CAREFULLY remove the pot. And place dough in pot. Don't oil the pan. <br />
7. Cook at 450 for 30 mins then take off lid and cook for 15 more. <br />
8. Pull put beautiful bread and be ridiculously proud of yourself. <br />
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- You can double recipe just cook in two different pots. <br />
I make them in two different bowls because I only have one pot. And since the rising process is 12-18 hours I have enough time for one to cook before I do the other. <br />
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- mix ins I did accomplish <br />
1. Garlic and rosemary. <br />
Add three cloves finly chopped garlic and 2 springs finly chopped rosemary. Add into goopy dough before the 12 hour rise. <br />
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2. Garlic and cheddar. <br />
Add 2 cloves chopped garlic and a hardy handful graded cheddar cheese. I use the big block from Costco. <br />
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Tell me all your add ins. I'm going to experiment more also and let you know what I find. <br />
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-AlixCali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-82467172027006939342012-02-13T04:00:00.000-08:002012-02-13T08:32:35.209-08:00valentine's buttercream cake with strawberries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For my birthday, I always get white cake with strawberry filling and buttercream frosting from our local bakery. My family always makes fun of me that I have no variety- but I like what I like. And I LIKE!!! ...I'm liking this better though :) </div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15px;">Beat butter for 30 seconds, slowly add sugar and mix 4-6 minutes </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15px;">Add in eggs 1at a time</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 15px;">Alternate adding in flour and milk</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">you can also click <span style="color: #ea9999;"><a href="http://www.calicookingcouple.blogspot.com/2011/09/butter-cream-frosting-happy-birthday.html">here</a></span> for recipe </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mix on a low speed until blended then increase to medium and whisk for 3 minutes.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- you can get clear vanilla at most cooking stores if you want pure white frosting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- make sure and whisk for the whole 3 minutes- it does make a difference. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to stack this cake to show its two flavors and because I can not frost a cake. They turn out ugly- very very ugly, not a skill that I have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that you enjoy this wonderful cake. It is a perfect valentine or anytime treat. </span></div>
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Today the topic in my life seemed to be healthy habits and the childhood obesity problem. </div>
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My eldest was having a hard time with dinner tonight so I thought it was time to sit him down and explain to him the food pyramid... He does much better when he understands the "why" behind the rule. He then expressed that he can't remember what healthy food he eats during the day. Me either I told him. So I sat down tonight and made him a coloring chart. (life is just so much better when you can mark/color in your progress). We also talked about exercise and trying new foods. Since I was so proud of my chart I thought I would share it with the rest of you. Wish me luck and let me know how it goes in your household. </div>
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Yesterday I made our yummy Chicken Pesto Pizza with Red Grapes. </div>
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<li>crusty baguette or bread- i like the kind from costco </li>
<li>pesto </li>
<li>mozzarella cheese </li>
<li>left over chicken </li>
<li>tomatoes </li>
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<li>add tomato, chicken and cheese </li>
<li>broil till cheese melts</li>
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Cut up tomato and add balsamic vinegar, and salt for a fresh tomato salad.<br />
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** if you still have left over pesto place into old fashion ice cube trays freeze. Pop them out and store in freezer. Take out cubes when needed.<br />
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we have our <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ticket kitchen</span> winner. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Our grand prize winner is Sue Lambrix</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>- She won a serving for 4 of the Salted Carmel </div>
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Our second place is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Erica Williams</span> - She won a Three Chili and Vanilla Mint </div>
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Our third place is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Shannon Hattyar</span>- she won a French Chocolate </div>
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Please contact me with your address and info so I can get you your prizes. </div>
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thank you to <a href="http://www.ticketkitchen.com/">ticket kitchen</a> and all those who participated. </div>
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We truly enjoy all the love and support you have shown us.</div>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5049488177285312418.post-70836101728994914142012-01-23T09:13:00.000-08:002012-01-31T10:21:23.235-08:00popcorn party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Who does not love popcorn? I do!! Last week I had a</div>
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A grown up party needs grown up popcorn. We had six types of popcorn. </div>
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<li>When you hear the corn start a popping crack the lid </li>
<li>Take off heat when popcorn stops popping. </li>
<li>add salt </li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">candy cane </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">melt desired amount of white chocolate chips 30 second in the microwave mix then 10 seconds until melted </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- I added finely chopped candy cane for a peppermint taste </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">lay popcorn on tin foil and drizzle over melted chocolate and candy. Sprinkle over candy and mix with hands. </span></li>
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<li>infuse for 5 minutes </li>
<li>take out sprig and half the oil </li>
<li>add kernels</li>
<li>when done add oil you took out </li>
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<li>3/4 cups light corn syrup (Karo)</li>
<li>1/2 cup butter </li>
<li>2 cups half & half </li>
<li>*5 bags "Orville Redenbackers's" LIGHT (microwave) popcorn</li>
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<li>in heavy 3 quart pan, heat sugar, corn syrup, butter, and 1 CUP half and half, stir constantly </li>
<li>when it comes to boil add remanning half & half </li>
<li>still till reaches 240* on candy thermometer </li>
<li>poor over popcorn </li>
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<li>5 T butter </li>
<li>parmesan </li>
<li>popcorn kernels </li>
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<li>cover bottom of pot with oil and a garlic clove heat on low for five minutes </li>
<li>remove clove </li>
<li>add popcorn kernels and pop </li>
<li>blend up parmesan cheese, 3 roasted garlic cloves from bulb and add to melted butter </li>
<li>pour over popcorn </li>
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I think they are iconic for any kitchen. Here are some fun ideas of what to do with your mason jars </div>
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Make them into a garden. I have this in my window </div>
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This is my favorite. Serving size pies in a jar. I love this idea. A great "thinking of you" girlfriend gift. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now I know that you are thinking seriously more lemons. I am in love with lemons right now. My name sake grandmother would cook me these cookies every time I went to her house and they are my favorite. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup powdered sugar </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2/3 cup corn starch </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2+ Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">rine of a Lemon </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-Powdered sugar to spread - Can be a whole box you buy at store. All Preference.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. Drop teaspoons onto cookie sheet and indent and cook 325* for 15 minutes - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. Add fresh squeezed lemon for juice </span></div>
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Six months ago we made a new years resolution. (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">who says you can't make a resolution in july</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">)</span> To find something for us to do together- just for us. Thus our blog was born. It has been a great six months and our love for each other and cooking has grown more than we have imagined. We truly have enjoyed sharing the start of our journey with all your wonderful love and support. To thank you, we have a wonderful <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">giveaway</span></b> available to all our current followers on our blog or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cali-Cooking-Couple/245270828837241">facebook</a> and anyone who comments telling us what your new years resolution is. </div>
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Our give way, just in time for Valentine's Day, is from the wonderful<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="http://www.theticketkitchen.com/">Ticket Kitchen</a>.</span> I am sure that you have heard of this delightful, hot chocolate on a stick, treat since they have been featured on the Today show, in Real Simple, Sunset Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, Amy Atlas Events, Cooking Light and The Chicago Tribune to just name a few. They are just celebrating their one year anniversary and it has been fun to watch their new company grow. Congratulations to our local friends.<br />
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Giveaway results will be posted the evening of Wednesday, January 25th. </div>Cali Cooking Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025086695098394030noreply@blogger.com13