tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047075490911598522024-03-15T22:49:50.811-07:00The Wife of a Dairyman ~ Churned in CaliThrough this blog, take a peek into our California dairy farm life, enjoy farm fresh recipes and photos from the ranch.Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.comBlogger1166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-14353859687594155332020-03-01T15:42:00.003-08:002020-03-01T15:42:38.314-08:00Healthy Summer Meals for Kids - Free!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many places in our state of California and across the United States offer free, healthy lunches for kids 18 and under all summer long. <br />
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With the end of the school year fast approaching, many kids will be on their own during the day while their parents are working. I wanted to share with you, <a href="https://www.summermeals.org/" target="_blank">Summer Meals</a>, a summer food service program of the United States Department of Agriculture. There is no enrollment, sign up, paperwork or I.D. required to take advantage of this fantastic service.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-4222524281953581112018-12-04T08:37:00.000-08:002018-12-04T08:37:45.957-08:00Chocolate Cloud Cookie Recipe for the Holidays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Chocolate Cloud cookies have become one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes. Really easy to make and super good....and if you enjoy both chocolate and marshmallows, this recipe may become one of your favorites as well.</div>
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Here's what you need.......{full recipe below}<br />
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Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda in a medium bowl.<br />
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Cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.<br />
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Thanksgiving. A time to give thanks. A time to reflect on all of the things in life we are thankful for.</div>
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Some of my favorite things this time of year include:</div>
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Thanksgiving, a joyous time for the most part and if one has lost a close loved one, it could also be a time of sadness for many. </div>
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Our family has suffered the loss of a close loved one just recently. My father-in-law. He is missed every day. A huge void is felt on a daily basis. </div>
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For me, the time of day where the void is strongly felt is in the morning. Driving down the hill from our house on the drive to school with the kids or driving myself to work is where I would normally encounter George everyday. A brief wave was shared not only in the morning, but on numerous occasions through out each day. Day to day life on the ranch is not the same without him here. </div>
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We will always cherish the memories we had with him. George loved this ranch and the lifestyle it brought him and his entire family. Although his human body is no longer with us, his presence is definitely felt here. Spontaneous occurrences trigger memories, daily. He will be missed so much this holiday season.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-57064649374813758922018-09-04T09:09:00.000-07:002018-09-04T09:09:06.027-07:00Back to School Lunch Ideas!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="label" itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For many, the day after Labor Day is the first day of school. Back to routine, trying to drag the kids out of bed to make it to school on time and back to preparing school lunches. I'm always in search of new and fresh ideas for school lunches and loved the idea of <b>Meat and Cheese Sushi</b> and <b>Fruit Sushi </b>for my picky eater.</span><span class="label" itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><span class="label" itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I may even pack this lunch for myself!</span><span class="label" itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><span class="label" itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><br />
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<b>Meat and Cheese Sushi</b></div>
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Place tortillas on a flat surface. Spread cream cheese evenly over tortillas and top with lettuce leaves and ham. Place cheese strips and onions on the bottom half of each tortilla and roll up tightly; press gently to compress all ingredients. Cut into 1-inch thick slices. Makes 2 large or 4 small servings.</div>
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<b>Fruit Sushi</b></div>
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Place tortillas in a flat surface. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese over tortillas and top with fruit roll ups, tearing to fit. Place fruit on the bottom half of each tortilla and roll up tightly; press gently to compress all ingredients. Cut into 1-inch thick slices. Makes 2 large or 4 small servings.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-47816864997925208072017-10-27T17:33:00.001-07:002017-10-27T17:33:42.074-07:00Creamy Mole Chicken Soup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love sweaters, boots, scarves, football, all things pumpkin, comfort food and the of course the beautiful weather. Although it's STILL 90+ degrees here in Northern California and I'm just itching to wear sweaters and booties and make some soup......I just cannot do it in this HEAT! But when it does cool down, this is the FIRST thing I'm making. <br />
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Doesn't it look fantastic?! I would totally scoop this with some tortilla chips. YUM.<br />
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So for those of you in cooler climates, here's a warm and cozy comfort food recipe you can try ASAP.<br />
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Recipe courtesy California Milk Advisory Board...thank you!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Creamy Mole Chicken Soup</span></b><br />
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vertical-align: baseline;">– 2 tablespoons California butter</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 2 cups chopped onion</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 2 tablespoons flour</span><span class="label" itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 20px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup each: sliced carrots, sliced celery and corn</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 1 chayote squash, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 7 ounces can diced green chiles</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 1 cup shredded California Monterey Jack cheese</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– 1/2 cup light California sour cream</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">– Crumbled California Cotija cheese, baked tortilla strips, diced avocado, fresh cilantro leaves and sliced green onions (optional toppings)</span><span itemprop="ingredients" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #231f20; display: block; font-family: hoefler; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; 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Place dried chiles in a large saucepan and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Place in a blender with raisins, cocoa, spices, 2 cups broth and tomatoes; puree until smooth. Place back in saucepan. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add onion and chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour and cook for 1 minute more. Add to stockpot with remaining broth, carrots, celery, corn, squash, beans and canned chiles. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Slowly add cheese, stirring constantly and cook just until melted. </div>
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Ladle into bowls and top each serving with sour cream, crumbled Cotija and any desired toppings.</div>
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Makes 6 to 8 servings.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-6269305978275767682017-09-19T15:55:00.000-07:002017-09-19T15:55:51.879-07:00Bacon Ale Cheese Dip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
With the onset of fall this week, thoughts of muted, cozy colors, comfort food, warm drinks and football all come to mind. We tend to host more get-togethers during the fall and winter months in our house. Mostly casual events and mostly centered around a football game to watch. <br />
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Whether or not you host football parties, here's a yummy recipe that can be served up no matter who's house you're at.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bacon Ale Cheese Dip</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">½ pound bacon slices<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp. butter<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">½ yellow onion, diced<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp. POD & BEAN™ Stone Ground Mustard<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8 oz. cream cheese, softened<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">12 oz. dark brown ale<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Soft pretzels for dipping<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté for ten minutes until just crispy and then remove and place on a sheet tray lined with foil. Allow bacon to cool and then rough chop. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter and then add the onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whisk in the Dijon mustard, POD & BEAN™ Stone Ground Mustard, and the ale, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add the cream cheese and reduce the heat to medium. Whisk the cream cheese into the ale mixture until the cheese melts and becomes creamy. Turn off the heat.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Slowly add five cups cheddar cheese to the ale mixture, stirring until the cheese melts and is smooth.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spray a 1 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the dip into the dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and the rest of the crumbled bacon.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbling. Serve warm with soft pretzels.</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Special Thanks goes to The Cocoa Exchange for sending me this recipe to share with you all!</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-17255059644558392782017-06-07T11:53:00.000-07:002017-06-07T12:00:28.916-07:00Free Ice Cream for National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">With</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> National Chocolate Ice Cream Day today and National Best Friends Day <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_527629068" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span>,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">'NationalToday.com/</span><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></wbr><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Postmates</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Chocolate Ice Cream</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> Index'</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">—which recently ranked America's</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">most chocolate ice cream-loving cities and is rewarding residents of those cities and their best friends with <b>FREE ice cream</b> all day long on </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_527629069" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204 , 204 , 204); color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 7 and 8</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">To get the scoop on America's ice cream-eating habits, Postmates [</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://postmates.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496946872933000&usg=AFQjCNFme70u5Q3xXGqmG7iVFqQVogX1CA" href="https://postmates.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"></a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://postmates.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496946872933000&usg=AFQjCNFme70u5Q3xXGqmG7iVFqQVogX1CA" href="https://postmates.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://postmates.com/</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">] (America's most popular universal delivery app) partnered with the cocoa bean counters at NationalToday.com [</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://nationaltoday.com/us/national-chocolate-ice-cream-day/&source=gmail&ust=1496946872933000&usg=AFQjCNH4ws71ynNOEFkkKsCQVsuLTzWZkA" href="https://nationaltoday.com/us/national-chocolate-ice-cream-day/" rel="noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"></a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://nationaltoday.com/us/national-chocolate-ice-cream-day/&source=gmail&ust=1496946872933000&usg=AFQjCNH4ws71ynNOEFkkKsCQVsuLTzWZkA" href="https://nationaltoday.com/us/national-chocolate-ice-cream-day/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://nationaltoday.com/us/<wbr></wbr>national-chocolate-ice-cream-<wbr></wbr>day/</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">] to rank cities across the U.S. based on the total number of chocolate ice cream deliveries, the frequency of these deliveries, and the overall preference for chocolate ice cream over other foods.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">*** </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://NATIONALTODAY.COM/POSTMATES&source=gmail&ust=1496946872933000&usg=AFQjCNE4FQWDfduXIywUWbbs2W7yDBzh_Q" href="http://nationaltoday.com/POSTMATES" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">NATIONALTODAY.COM/<wbr></wbr>POSTMATES</a> CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM INDEX</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">***</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">>> AMERICA'S TOP 40 CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM-LOVING U.S. CITIES:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#1: San Antonio</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#2: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">New York City</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#3:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">4:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Chicago</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#5: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Portland</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#6:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Charlotte</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#7: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Phoenix</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#8:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#9: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Oklahoma City</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#10:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Los Angeles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#11: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Ft. Lauderdale</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#12:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Miami</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#13: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">San Diego</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#14:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Denver</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#15: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#16:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Nashville</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#17: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Las Vegas</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#18:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#19: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Austin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#20:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Seattle</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#21</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Sacramento</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#22: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Dallas / Ft. Worth</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#23:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Minneapolis</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#24: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Washington</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">, D.C.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#25: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Virginia Beach</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#26:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#27: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Houston</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#28:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Columbus</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#29: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Boston</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#30:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Milwaukee</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#31: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#32:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#33: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Raleigh</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#34:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Louisville</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#35: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Tampa</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#36:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Palm Springs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#37: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#38:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Orlando</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#39: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Jersey City</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">#40:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Indianapolis</span><br />
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If you have yet to experience <b>Sunset Celebration Weekend</b>, here is your chance! I've had the opportunity to attend this event a couple of different times and I am so looking forward to this year's line up! <br />
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Here are some pictures from a previous Sunset Weekend I attended.... <a href="https://thewifeofadairyman.blogspot.com/2014/05/sunsets-celebration-weekendcome-join-fun.html"><b>Sunset Celebration Weekend 2014</b></a></div>
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Here's some info for you! Hope to see you there.</div>
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Tickets are now on sale for the 19th annual <b>Sunset Celebration Weekend</b>, May 20 and 21, 2017, at Cornerstone Sonoma, Sunset’s <a href="http://www.sunset.com/travel/wine-country/sonoma-california-wine-country" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; transition: 0.1s ease-in-out, 0.1s ease-in-out;">wine country</a> location. Sunset fans join editors, celebrity chefs, vintners, craft beer brewers and renowned <a href="http://www.sunset.com/travel/wine-country/celebration-weekend-2017-presenters" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; transition: 0.1s ease-in-out, 0.1s ease-in-out;">lifestyle experts</a> for this two-day series of culinary, wine, garden and lifestyle experiences. To purchase tickets and find more information, go to <a href="http://www.sunset.com/cw" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; transition: 0.1s ease-in-out, 0.1s ease-in-out;">http://www.sunset.com/cw</a>.</div>
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For the second year, Time Inc.’s <a href="http://www.sunset.com/" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; text-decoration-line: none; transition: opacity 0.1s ease-in-out, color 0.1s ease-in-out;" title="Sunset">Sunset</a>, the leading lifestyle brand in the West, will host Celebration Weekend at Cornerstone, a marketplace with food, wine and spirits, shops, gardens and event spaces that serves as Sunset's beautiful wine country location year-round.</div>
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Featured Exhibits, Seminars and Experiences</div>
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Sunset “Smart Cottage”<br />
Feeling outsmarted by smart home technology? The Sunset “Smart Cottage” at Celebration Weekend will prove that a high-tech home can be both attainable and beautiful. Sunset has partnered with leaders in smart technology and design, including Mosaic, Decorist, California Closets and Thumbtack, to reimagine a classic 900-square-foot cottage on the Cornerstone property into a permanent showcase for function, technology and style. From Nest and Amazon Echo to the August Smart Lock and Phillips Hue lightbulbs, Sunset editors are curating the most powerful technology to up your home’s IQ.</div>
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Visit the “Smart Trailer,” a special-edition Tommy Bahama Airstream parked adjacent to the Smart Cottage, and discover a world of portable and easy-to-install smart devices that run on batteries but pack a big tech punch.</div>
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Can’t visit the Smart Cottage in person? No problem. Visit <a href="http://www.sunset.com/home/smart-cottage-preview" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; text-decoration-line: none; transition: opacity 0.1s ease-in-out, color 0.1s ease-in-out;" title="Sunset.com">Sunset.com</a> to view a preview of the “Smart Cottage.” The “Smart Cottage” will also be featured in the September issue of Sunset magazine, accompanied by an immersive 3D experience, using a Matterport Pro Camera, providing a view of the Smart Cottage from every angle on Sunset.com.</div>
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Camp Sunset<br />
This year, Sunset is creating the ultimate glamping experience at “Camp Sunset.” Under three white canvas teepees, courtesy of Under Canvas, attendees can enjoy summer camp-style activities, a photo booth and gourmet s’mores while learning about the latest products essential for any glamping trip. Want more inspiration for cooking under the stars? Head over to the Live Fire cooking stage to check out the chefs from “Dirty Gourmet,” which was founded to rethink food in the outdoors.</div>
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From the Pacific Northwest to SoCal, the West’s Best Chefs Headline Two Days of Cooking Demos on Two Stages: The Sunset Outdoor Kitchen and the Live Fire cooking stage</div>
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Los Angeles<br />
Alvin Cailan—Chef/Owner, Eggslut, Amboy and Unit 120</div>
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Portland<br />
Tyler Malek—Head Ice Cream Maker, Salt & Straw (PDX, LA, SF), Wiz Bang Bar<br />
Gabriel Rucker—Chef/Co-owner, Le Pigeon and Little Bird Bistro<br />
Matthew Domingo—Culinary Director, Traeger Pellet Grills</div>
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Northern California<br />
Ryan Scott—Chef/Proprietor, Finn Town; host, nationally syndicated “The Ryan Scott Show”; author ONE TO FIVE: One Shortcut Recipe Transformed into Five Easy Dishes (Oxmoor House/Time Books) (San Francisco)<br />
Chris Cosentino—Chef, Cockscomb (San Francisco)<br />
Perry Hoffman—SHED, Culinary Director (Healdsburg)<br />
Douglas Keane—Healdsburg Bar and Grill; Two Birds, One Stone (Healdsburg, St. Helena)<br />
Ari Weisswasser—Chef, Glen Ellen Star (Glen Ellen, Sonoma County)<br />
Robert Masullo—Chef/Owner, Masullo’s (Sacramento)<br />
Michelle Tam—Nom Nom Paleo (San Francisco)<br />
Samin Nosrat—Author, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Four Elements of Good Cooking (Simon & Schuster) (San Francisco)</div>
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Wine Seminars<br />
Join Sunset Wine Editor Sara Schneider and some of the West’s most revered winemakers and spirits experts for educational sessions that range from “Wine List Secrets from the Sommeliers” to “Zinfandel: Back to the Future with California’s Wine”.</div>
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Cost per seminar: $20 per person. Wine seminars have limited seating and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase advance tickets while supplies last at <a href="http://www.sunset.com/cw" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; text-decoration-line: none; transition: opacity 0.1s ease-in-out, color 0.1s ease-in-out;">http://www.sunset.com/cw</a>. Tastings are included in the cost of each seminar. Must be 21+ years old to attend.</div>
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Tour the Sunset Test Garden<br />
Designed by <a href="http://www.homesteaddesigncollective.com/" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; text-decoration-line: none; transition: opacity 0.1s ease-in-out, color 0.1s ease-in-out;" title="Homestead Design Collective">Homestead Design Collective</a>, the Sunset Test Garden is divided into distinct garden “rooms,” including the Cocktail Garden, the Farm, the Backyard Orchard, the Flower Room and The Gathering Space, the outdoor living room of Sunset’s dreams.</div>
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Celebration Weekend 2017 Event Information:<br />
A complete schedule of presenters and events, event information and online tickets are available at <a href="http://www.sunset.com/cw" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0c6389; text-decoration-line: none; transition: opacity 0.1s ease-in-out, color 0.1s ease-in-out;">http://www.sunset.com/cw</a>.</div>
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Sunset Celebration Weekend sponsors include Belgard, Delta Faucets, Toyota Mirai, Sunbrella, and Pure Leaf.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-90334442093177754272017-03-20T20:11:00.000-07:002017-03-20T20:11:42.179-07:00Airbnb for Bees!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We had the pleasure of hosting guests all winter long here on the dairy farm this season. Approximately 10 million Honey Bees vacationed here for the winter season. Yep, 10 million!<br />
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Two hundred bee boxes (hives) were placed at two separate locations on the ranch. Each box contained 50,000 bees and one queen bee. They are taken away from their area of work to rest and take care of the queen bees through the winter months.<br />
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Bees have one priority in the winter...to take care of the queen bee. What this means is they need to keep her warm and safe.<br />
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In order to keep warm, the bees form a cluster or huddle in the hive. They flutter their wings and "shiver" in order to create heat. The continuous motion and use of energy is how the bees keep the inside of the hive warm. The bees are free to fly outside of the hive, if desired as well.<br />
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To create enough body heat and to stay alive, the bees need enough honey to keep them going, which the bee keeper provides.<br />
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Fun Facts:<br />
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<li>To make one pound of honey, bees must visit 2 million flowers.</li>
<li>Honey does not spoil</li>
<li>Honey Bees are the only insect that produces food that humans consume.</li>
<li>Worker Honey Bees are female. (Duh)</li>
<li>A worker bee lives about 6 weeks and a queen bee can live up to five years</li>
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It was a fun experience to have the bees on the farm. Everyone seemed to cohabitate nicely. They didn't bother the cows or my horse, Joey. They are now located back in the Central Valley of California to work the many acres of almond and walnut orchards.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-91613263506067097112017-01-13T12:29:00.000-08:002017-01-13T12:29:37.564-08:00Warm Up Your Winter With Kale Soup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It's been storming non-stop here in Northern California lately and its got my kids climbing the walls but all I want to do is stay indoors as much as I possibly can where it's warm and cozy. The day before my Dad's 90th birthday, yesterday, I decided to make one of his favorite soups and venture out to deliver it to their house so they could stay warm and cozy too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">This soup is SO good and hearty and super easy to make. I grew up on it as it was one of my Mom's go-to, feed a family of five meals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.</span><br />
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1 15 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes</div>
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1 link of Linguica, sliced 1/4 inch thick<br />
1/2 cup of your favorite dried pasta</div>
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It's the week of Christmas, every night of the week is booked, the kids are ready to be done with school for holiday break and I have cookies to bake for the annual cookie exchange that I am invited to and not a whole lot of time to do so. <br />
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I need something easy and quick to bake that will look fabulous and fancy. Both of these recipes are super easy and quick.....one from scratch and one I cheated a bit.<br />
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If you're in a bind as to what to bring as a last minute treat, keep these in mind...<br />
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1/2 pound unsalted butter<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 large egg<br />
2 cups flour<br />
1/2 cup salted pistachios, chopped<br />
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam<br />
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine softened butter, sugar and egg. Beat until blended. Stir in flour. Spread half the dough into a 9 x 9 pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.<br />
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(Thank you, Jonni D. from Novato for the recipe)<br />
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1 package of Oreo Cookies<br />
1 package of Peppermint Kisses<br />
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Unwrap and melt peppermint kisses and place in a microwave safe container. Melt the kisses at 30 second intervals, stirring at each 30 seconds until melted.<br />
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Dip each individual Oreo Cookie in melted chocolate and place on waxed lined baking sheet. Add edible decoration to the top. Allow to cool. <br />
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Kids LOVE these!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">With Christmas fast approaching, we are all busy with last minute details and errands that need to be done. Having elderly family members in your family might mean it's time to modify the holiday schedule that you have become accustomed to. If you are a family caregiver for an ill or cognitively impaired individual, you may not be looking forward to the holidays; more work, more company (including those who may not realize how their presence and demands impacts on your schedule and work load), and additional stress on you and the person you care for. First and foremost, the comfort of our impaired loved one should be taken in to consideration, even if that means reluctantly modifying past holiday traditions that may add more confusion or stress to your loved one.</span></h1>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Attempt to maintain a regular schedule whenever possible.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simplify: shorten visits and events. You do not have to accept all invitations. Determine which ones might be the most important or provide the most joy to your loved one.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch your family member’s reactions. Pay attention to their stress levels and make adjustments as necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Attempt to limit visitors to smaller, sporadic groups. This might be a perfect time to let other family members “visit” while you (caregiver) take a nap, Christmas shop or quietly read a book. If you must attend a large gathering, locate a quiet spot to leave the crowd for a “time out.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make introductions with explanations. Act like you are introducing the visitor to your Mom or Dad.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maintain the familiar. Old traditions, familiar music, reading/signing holiday cards or other simple customs can be enjoyable and feel comfortable to the impaired individual.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pay attention: unthinking guests may offer your 90 pound mom on heavy medication the “spiked” eggnog, or mom might forget she is lactose intolerant and make herself a cheese plate.</span></div>
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<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep physical conditions in mind. A person in pain or with special medical needs should be asked how much and when they want to participate. Don’t insist that they do. Give them an “out” if it becomes too exhausting. Needless to say, ask family who are sick to visit at another time.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask for assistance! Ask family members to come sit with mom and dad while you do errands. Better yet, ask them to bake the holiday cookies or come help you clean the day before Thanksgiving. Learning to ask for help will make for better caregiving. After dinner coffee when mom is taking her nap is a great time to bring up whatever ongoing help you need.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-66522760545243633932016-11-09T15:21:00.000-08:002016-11-09T15:21:34.149-08:00Napa Valley Santa Train!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #090909;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">I have yet to experience the Napa Valley Wine Train, but it is on my bucket list....especially with it only being 40 minutes away. I was just notified that the Napa Valley Wine Train will be treating over 900 underserved children to the Santa Train Experience for this holiday season....how COOL is that!?! If you're vacationing in the Napa Valley, this might be something you want to look into!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #090909; font-size: 14pt; text-decoration: none;">The Napa Valley Wine Train to Treat Over 900 Underserved Children to Santa Train Experience <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620717391" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">November 19 through December 29</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">NAPA, Calif. (</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620717392" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">November 9, 2016</span></span>) <span style="color: #090909;">– </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.05pt; line-height: 24px;">The Napa Valley Wine Train, </span><span style="color: #090909; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">an engaging and memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel,</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.05pt; line-height: 24px;"> is excited to announce a partnership with Sleep Train’s Ticket to Dream Foundation providing the opportunity for foster children from around the area to experience the all new Santa Train free of charge on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620717393" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, November 19</span></span>. Additionally, the community is encouraged to donate an unwrapped toy at any Bay Area Sleep Train location. In turn, everyone who donates a toy at designated store locations, will receive a discount voucher for tickets to ride the all new Santa Train. On the 19th, The Napa Valley Wine Train is also extending the Santa Train experience complimentary to the children of All Stars Helping Kids, Sonoma Mentor Alliance, Northern Lights School, Ricky Watter Kids, Cope Family Center, Boys & Girls Club of Napa, Aim High, United Playaz and Family Service of Napa Valley. The festive Santa Train will </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">run twice a day, seven days a week from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620717394" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">November 19 to December 29</span></span>.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.05pt; line-height: 24px;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">“This year’s Santa Train is a whole new experience and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Sleep Train’s Ticket to Dream Foundations as well as the Bay Area’s most deserving children’s charitable organizations,” said </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Pat Colee, Chairman and Founder of Noble House Hotels & Resorts</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">. “It makes us very happy to share this magical adventure with kids that might not otherwise have had the opportunity to experience it.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">The Santa Train experience allows guests to embark on an all-new musical and interactive journey to Santa’s Workshop accompanied by some of Santa’s best friends. Magical wristbands will light up the train while guests enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday treats while they await Santa’s arrival. <s><u></u><u></u></s></span></div>
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<span style="color: #090909; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">A privately held company for more than 30 years, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. was founded in 1979 by owner Patrick R. Colee as a commercial property development group, transitioning in 1994 to a hotel ownership management company. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., the corporation owns and manages an upscale portfolio of 18 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S. From luxury resorts in Seattle, Wash. to Jackson Hole, Wyo. and the Florida Keys, each property maximizes and showcases its physical setting. Noble House is continuously growing, operating 45 hotel restaurants, bars and lounges, showcasing local culture and inspiration from local surroundings. With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts exemplifies individuality, dedicating itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that contribute to their communities, staying true to local history, culture and ambiance. </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-3767079597675720512016-09-13T17:21:00.000-07:002016-09-13T17:21:19.351-07:00Favorite Pumpkin Recipes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Fall is in the air here in Northern California. Fall is my favorite season because of the crisp mornings, the leaves thinking about changing colors, football and last but certainly not least.....everything PUMPKIN.<br />
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I'm a pumpkin fan. From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin muffins, I can't get enough. I even stocked up on pumpkin scented candles.<br />
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To celebrate Fall, here are some of my favorite, from scratch, pumpkin recipes.....<br />
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<a href="https://thewifeofadairyman.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpkin-chocolate-muffins-with-olive-oil.html">Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins</a> (click to see recipe)<br />
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<a href="https://thewifeofadairyman.blogspot.com/2012/09/healthy-pumpkin-oatmeal-chocolate-chip.html">Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>....you can eat these for breakfast!</div>
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Dreamy <a href="https://thewifeofadairyman.blogspot.com/2012/09/dreamy-pumpkin-ice-cream.html">Pumpkin Ice Cream</a> from Scratch.....oh so good.</div>
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I hope you're enjoying your ease in to fall as much as I am. ~Nancy</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-86831718236971973612016-08-17T12:39:00.002-07:002016-08-17T12:39:40.047-07:00If You Mess With The Bull.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Out of the couple of hundred dairy cows that we have on the ranch, we have just a couple of Holstein bulls that stay with the herd. While different breeds of bulls vary in aggressiveness, Holstein bulls are considered to be one of the most aggressive. The bulls we have are young, two or three years old and pretty tame, given their age..... Although not tame enough for me to find myself on the same side of the fence as them. Tame or not, I'm terrified of these large, muscular creatures.<br />
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Just the other day, while our kids were being filmed for a California Milk Advisory Board video, I amused myself by filming one of our bulls, Rocky, while he was vocalizing his protest to my close proximity......two fences in between us.<br />
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A good reminder to all to <i>always</i> stay on the other side of the fence from a Holstein bull.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-66234657777209527102016-08-01T09:00:00.000-07:002016-08-01T09:46:30.643-07:00Watermelon Summer Slush<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Watermelon is both of my kid's favorite summer fruit. I'm a huge fan as well. There is almost nothing better than biting in to a cold, juicy slice of the sweet fruit. Watermelon is 90% water and is a great source of hydration as well. So very thirst quenching!<div>
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August 3rd is <b>National Watermelon Day</b> and to help us all celebrate, I wanted to share this lucious looking recipe for Pomegranate Watermelon Summer Slush sent to me by <b>Sparkling Ice</b>.</div>
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But first, here are some fun watermelon facts that I learned about at a farm tour at a Monsanto farm I attended.</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every part of a watermelon is edible—even the seeds and rinds</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable—related to cucumbers, pumpkin and squash</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Some watermelons are yellow, and have a sweeter, more honey-like flavor than the pink-fleshed kind </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients:<br>1/2 Personal-size seedless watermelon, chilled, cut & cubed (about 5 cups)<br>1/3 Cup <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://track.5wpr.com/z.z?l%3DaHR0cDovL3d3dy5zcGFya2xpbmdpY2UuY29tLw%253D%253D%26e%3D1369%26j%3D320294933%26t%3Dh%26h%3Df4e3050866212644c7785980cba3cc10&source=gmail&ust=1469896274960000&usg=AFQjCNHFCG-U-A8cAqwOSze2YaMb1k7IZQ" href="http://track.5wpr.com/z.z?l=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zcGFya2xpbmdpY2UuY29tLw%3D%3D&e=1369&j=320294933&t=h&h=f4e3050866212644c7785980cba3cc10" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sparkling Ice</a> Pomegranate Blueberry or Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon<br>2 Tablespoons lime juice<br>1 Tablespoon sugar<br>1 to 2 Cups ice<br>Small watermelon wedge, spear of blueberries a few pomegranate seeds (optional for garnishes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients:<br>Black Cherry Sparkling Ice<br>Watermelon<br>Fresh Ginger<br><br>Directions:<br>Cut the watermelon and scoop out the flesh. Peel and cut a small portion of the ginger. Mix both ingredients in a blender, strain for any seeds. Add into highball glass and top with Black Cherry Sparkling Ice. For a fun twist, add a watermelon wedge as a garnish.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-21960292221352054772016-07-06T16:03:00.000-07:002016-07-06T16:24:46.081-07:00Clover Stornetta Greek Yogurt Pancakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We, as a family, had the pleasure of participating in our hometown's 4th of July parade, honoring Novato's 2016 theme, "Across the Generations". We put together a float with the help of Clo the Cow from Clover Stornetta, who walked with us and our local feed supply company, Hunt and Behren's, using their beautifully restored vintage hay truck.</div>
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Such a fun day riding and walking down Grant Avenue with Clo the Cow and handing out 400 half pints of chocolate milk to the parade spectators!<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Clover is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the
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We just came off of a week at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, held in Petaluma, Ca. This is one of our family's favorite small town fairs where many kids have the chance to show their animals that they have been raising and caring for all year long. Many many memories are made at our county fairs every year, nationwide. </div>
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This little Jersey heifer, Ginny, was given to Paige by a family friend, Regina. We are proud to say Ginny is the very first Jersey that has ever lived on the Grossi Dairy over the past 70 years it's been in existance! Paige has always had an affinity to Jerseys because of their sweet faces and their light coloring....their looks remind her of baby deer. Ginny did Paige well at the Sonoma-Marin Fair....she helped Paige achieve a 1st place ribbon in the Showmanship Class. </div>
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Bryce also has a super sweet Holstein cow named Jinx. She's three years old, is pregnant with her second calf and he entered her as a 'dry cow' at the fair. Dry cow simply means she is not milking at the time because she is preparing to give birth and is enjoying a couple of months off from milking.</div>
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In my eyes, Jinx is just a big lap cow. Similar to a dog but much, MUCH larger. Instead of her sitting on our laps, we sit in hers. Sweetest bovine creature EVER.</div>
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She loves scratches behind her ears and under her chin and loves to give late night, very wet kisses in the barn.</div>
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Sweet Jinx surprised us all on the last morning of the fair. Our nephew, Cameron, had set his early morning alarm for 4 a.m. to milk his cow, Lucy, when he discovered a little bitty head protruding out of Jinx at that same time. After waking us all up with this discovery, Dominic helped Jinx finish her labor by pulling the calf the rest of the way out and Jamie was born at 4:15 a.m and approximately 10 days early.</div>
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A sweet little heifer, that looks alot like her mama and with the same sweet disposition was here to share the last day of the fair with us and ALL who came by to visit. People were amazed that she was just hours old....maybe the youngest calf people had ever laid they're eyes on, in real life.</div>
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Just a couple of hours after Jamie was born and after being licked clean by her mama, Jamie stood on all four hooves.</div>
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Jinx is the ever loving, caring mama. With the comfort of her 'human family' never leaving her and her baby's side, Jinx seemed happy to share her newborn baby with the public.<br />
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One proud mama and a memory that our family and many other families will never forget at the Sonoma-Marin Fair this year.<br />
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Our kids are ages 11 and 9. They are right in the midst of the ever loving world of technology and Dominic and I have talked about the best ways of limiting their usuage of it over the summer time break. <br />
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However, all parents know there are some parts of the Internet they don’t want kids exploring. Here are 5 great tips from the experts at <b>Clean Router</b> for keeping kids safe online all year long.<br />
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#1 - Talk with your kids! The dangers of the Internet are very real, but arming your kids with knowledge can be one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. These should be very age appropriate discussions. For instance, for a 5-year old you can give instructions as simple as, “If you see someone without their clothes on, turn the computer or device off immediately and come get mom or dad.” Or, “If you see someone being mean to someone else, make sure you show a grown up.” As your kids get older, the discussion can change accordingly. But starting the discussions early is important. You can choose - you can teach your kids - or else the Internet can teach them!<br />
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#2 - Install filtering at the network level to filter all of the devices in the house. Choose a powerful option like the Clean Router. The Clean Router allows parents to manage all of the devices in the house with one central control. It filters and manages everything connected to your home WiFi so you don’t have to worry about any content you deem inappropriate leaking through on a device you hadn’t or couldn’t download filtering software to. <br />
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#5 - Make sure you have all of your kid’s social media passwords and check their social media accounts regularly. If kids know you are looking at what they are doing on the different social media platforms they will be much less likely to be talking to people they shouldn’t or taking part of cyberbullying or other behaviors that they know you wouldn’t approve of. This is a digital world now - so be a part of their digital lives!<br />
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Last weekend Dominic and I had the pleasure of attending a campaign kickoff fundraising event for the Market Hall and Canopy for the Marin County Farmers' Market.<br />
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The goal is to raise enough funds to build a permanent and sustainable structure and canopy to house the <b><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/the-campaign-for-the-market-hall-and-canopy/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Marin County Farmers' Market</span></a>'s</span></b> local agriculture, small businesses, farmers and ranchers . This way farm fresh food will be available year round and we can shop and stay dry simultaneously.<br />
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The local farm and agriculture community is small and very important to me and my family. Although our family does not sell product at the farmer's market, we have many friends and family that do utilize the opportunity to grow, raise and then sell their products to our local community through the farmer's market. <br />
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The Farmers' Market provides local farmers and ranchers, along with special food purveyors and artisans direct access to more than 15,000 people every week. It is critical for survival to these local farmers and ranchers to have a venue like this available to them to directly associate and connect with the community.<br />
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The fundraising event was held at one of my favorite farm to table venues around....<a href="https://www.pointreyescheese.com/thefork" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">The Fork at Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company</span></a><span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">. </span>If you haven't tried their award winning Point Reyes Original Blue or others, you should if you get the chance. Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese is made from the Giacomini family's own herd of Holstein cows, raised right there on the farm.<br />
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If you want<b> </b>to read and see more about the Marin County Farmers' Market or The Fork, click on the links above!</div>
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There comes a weekend every April that I longingly look forward to. A weekend like no other in Sonoma County. I hope for nice weather, happy to have a driver and spend time with good friends as we clink our glasses through Passport Weekend in Dry Creek Valley.</div>
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Selby Winery. Where we check in, pick up our passports and begin a full day of tasting delicious wines, paired with fantastic bites.</div>
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Selby always does it right with their Mardi Gras themed party. Alligator Stew, baby cake, Mardi Gras girls, beads, music, magicians and fortune tellers....just about everything Mardi Gras. We were well on our way to a fun and tasty day.<br />
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Another favorite on the list of approximately 50 wineries is Mauritson Family Winery. As the saying goes, "Know Your Farmer"....well we are friends with the grape growers for this winery and loved their Rockpile Zinfandel.</div>
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Chef Charlie Palmer cooked up some mighty fine cuisine...I could have eaten the shaved beef atop a parmesan crisp all day. </div>
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Here's most of our group with wine maker, Clay Mauritson and chef, Charlie Palmer.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-14033702602113518322016-03-03T10:00:00.001-08:002016-03-03T10:00:26.123-08:00Darn Good Chocolate Bundt Cake <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesday afternoon I spent my lunch time at Marvin's Restaurant in nearby Cotati for the monthly meeting of North Bay Dairy Women.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">North Bay Dairy Women began the year of 1965. The purpose of the group is to .....</span></div>
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During the meeting, I was sitting across from a long time member, Lori, which reminded me of one of my all time favorite chocolate cake recipes.....a recipe Lori had submitted to our North Bay Dairy Women cookbook......<b>Darn Good Chocolate Bundt Cake.</b></div>
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Spray a light mist of cooking spray in the tube pan. In a bowl mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water. Mix with beater on low for one minute. Scrape sides of bowl and beat another 2-3 minutes. Fold in the chocolate chips and then pour into prepared pan. Place tube pan on baking sheet and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool a few minutes, run a knife around edge and invert to a wire wrack or plate. Add glaze or powdered sugar to top it off.</div>
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Here we are, almost at the end of February. It's been crazy busy just with every day life around here....I'm sure you all can relate.<br />
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We are at the beginning of "Spring Training" with Bryce's little league team. I am looking more forward to his Opening Day than I am to the MLB Opening Day. Only two more years in little league for him and I'm going to cherish every game. Paige is starting up with softball again as well, so from here on out, every night will be filled.<br />
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We were able to pull Dominic away from the ranch for a few days to head up to Lake Tahoe for Ski Week. Both of the kids' schools have a week off in February every year which makes for a perfect opportunity to head up to the snow for some skiing if there is snow. This year there was plenty of snow.</div>
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No matter how fun a get away vacation is, it always feels good to come back to the ranch. Especially with these two waiting anxiously for our return...</div>
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I don't think I've yet introduced Chipper to you. He was Bryce's birthday present. He really wanted a hunting dog. So Chipper, the Beagle Terrier cross came to live with us at the tender age of 8 weeks old last September.<br />
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I must share with you......Chipper is the most intelligent pup. He is SO smart that he created his own doggie door......<br />
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The month of February is short, maybe that's why it becomes so busy for many of us. A few of the other things we've been doing include.....<br />
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The Darling Daughter Daddy Dance at Paige's school......<br />
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The annual Marin County Farm Bureau Dinner with this year's honors going to Marin Organic receiving the "Friend of Farm Bureau" award.</div>
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Also honoring John Zimmerman, DVM, and awarding him the "Lifetime Achievement Award".<br />
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And catch some gorgeous sunrises......</div>
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Oh yeah, just one more little tidbit. Dominic is running for Marin County Supervisor, District 4. We (mostly him) have been a tad bit busy with that new endeavor as well. If interested you can read all about it on his Facebook page....</div>
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To close out February, we have a few more events to attend. Definitely looking forward to March and more spring-like weather.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-46823837201777935332016-02-09T07:46:00.000-08:002016-02-09T07:46:07.127-08:00Heart Shaped Chocolate Mocha Bundt Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Oh my. How cute is this heart shaped Chocolate Mocha Bundt Cake. Terra's Kitchen put this delicious looking cake together and I wanted to share it with you all.<br />
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Bonus.....it's low in sugar.<br />
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One of my favorite flavor combinations involve coffee and chocolate and here it is in the form of a bundt cake. So yummy. Here's the recipe.<br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">2 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">2/3 cup high quality cocoa powder, plus more for dusting</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan, room temperature</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups brown sugar</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">4 large eggs, room temperature</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups sour cream</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">5 tablespoons cold brewed coffee (we use Baltimore-based Zeke's Coffee)</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">Butter Coffee Pour Over (recipe to follow)</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">Generously grease a Bundt pan with butter (we used a heart-shaped Bundt for Valentine's Day). Set aside.</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">In a standing mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and light in texture (about 5 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the sour cream and coffee and mix until combined.</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">Gradually add the dry JUST until incorporated.</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt and bake until the center of cake springs back when touched and a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean (about 45-50 minutes).</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">Remove the cake from the oven and pour Butter Coffee Pour Over mixture over the hot cake. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Release the sides and bottom of the cake from the pan with a narrow metal spatula or knife. Invert the pan onto a plate or cake stand. Remove the pan and dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before serving.</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1/4 cup brewed dark roast coffee (we use Zeke's Coffee)</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">1/2 cup butter</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Photo and recipe courtesy: <a href="http://www.terraskitchen.com/">Terra's Kitchen</a></span></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">For more farm life posts, visit http://www.TheWifeOfADairyman.blogspot.com</div>Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14800230886117255959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804707549091159852.post-54318736299683624032016-01-26T11:25:00.000-08:002016-01-26T11:25:17.492-08:00Superbowl Chili<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We live just 25 miles north of San Francisco, the "City By The Bay". The "City" is totally gearing up for the Superbowl 50, which will take place at Levi Stadium...(home of the Forty-Niners... wah wah). I, myself, plan on steering clear of the city the next few weeks but can't wait for the Superbowl itself!<br />
The Superbowl is always a great reason to have or attend a party, eat chili, drink beer and my favorite thing of all, in regards to the Superbowl....the commercials!<br />
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There's something about football and chili that just go hand in hand. Don't you agree? I do love a good pot of chili and there are SO many different varieties to choose from. Just recently, Tocabe, an American Indian Eatery out of Denver, sent me this hearty looking recipe for their Green Chili Stew. Tocabe (as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) claims this recipe to be "warm, spicy and delicious as well as unique and authentic". So if you're having a Chili Cook-off for your own Superbowl Sunday, you might want to throw this one into the mix.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;">Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery’s Green Chile Stew</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;">SERVES 4-6 </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;">INGREDIENTS </b></div>
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<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">8 ounces fresh ground beef</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">4 cups cold water</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">1/3 cup flour (might need more depending on how much grease is in the meat)</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">3⁄4 cup mild green chili (prefer fresh, but can substitute with frozen or canned)</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">1⁄2 cup hot green chili (prefer fresh, but can substitute with frozen or canned)</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">1 1⁄2 cups corn (prefer cut off cob, but can substitute frozen or canned)</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">2 teaspoons green chili powder (optional)</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">Grated cheese (optional, we like cheddar)</li>
<li style="line-height: 16px; margin-left: 15px; padding: 0px 0px 5px;">Sour cream (optional)</li>
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<li style="line-height: 15px; margin-left: 15px;">Peel and cube the potato into 1/2 inch diameter pieces and set aside.</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; margin-left: 15px;">In a sauté pan on medium heat, cook the ground beef and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Break into serving sized pieces (whatever size you want).</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; margin-left: 15px;">Cook the green chili powder, if you are using, into the beef.</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; margin-left: 15px;">While the beef is cooking, place 4 cups water in a stock pot with the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until fork tender; do not cook until the potatoes mash.</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; margin-left: 15px;">When all the rawness is cooked out of the beef, turn off the heat. Slowly add the flour while mixing into the beef in order to make a roux. Mix the flour into the beef completely until no dry flour remains.</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; margin-left: 15px;">Once your roux is complete, add to the stockpot with the cooked potatoes. Add the green chiles, corn, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Fully mix all the ingredients and place the stockpot back on the stovetop.</li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 15px;">More info about <a href="http://www.tocabe.com/">Tocabe</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 15px;">"</span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;">Founded in 2008 and owned by Matt Chandra and Ben Jacobs, Tocabe is the only American Indian owned and operated restaurant in Metro Denver. The restaurant’s warm, open space features American Indian cultural elements infused with contemporary design to create a unique, welcoming atmosphere. Tocabe takes it origin from Grayhorse: An American Indian Eatery, which was established in downtown Denver in 1989 by the Jacobs family (tribal members of the Osage Nation). Tocabe uses some of the family recipes from Grayhorse along with additional Osage recipes to create a fresh take on American Indian cuisine. Tocabe was featured on </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 20px;">Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives <i>in 2012."</i></span></div>
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