Beds, Bikes & Breakfast Program in Full Gear
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Discover California in a more personal and healthy
way. More than 180 bike-friendly inns are welcoming
guests and their bikes as part of CABBI's "Beds, Bikes
& Breakfast" program. Bike-friendly offers include
features such as: secure places to store your bike,
nearby bike rental services, laundry services and
access to trail maps of some of the state's most
beautiful trails and scenic roads.
CABBI.com is
your one-stop shop to search for bike-friendly inns by
region throughout the Golden State. Here's a few
examples:
The Old
Yacht Club Inn in Santa Barbara is featuring a gas
rebate special, and is only a few blocks away from
beautiful bike paths. Guests can take advantage of
complimentary bicycles, helmets and
locks so guests can get around the city.
 The Inn at Locke House has
special storage for bikes
and also provides a high-energy breakfast and trail
snacks, too. The inn also provides laundry service for
touring cyclists. And, as an added bonus, guests
have
access to a "secret" 18-mile-ride route through the
beautiful Lockeford countryside.
Carole's Bed and
Breakfast Inn in San Diego is located directly next
to Balboa Park with many bike trails plus a velodrome,
an arena for track cycling.
Please see our Beds,
Bikes
& Breakfast page on cabbi.com for more
information on all our bike-friendly inns.
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What dad wouldn't like the gift of an exciting whitewater
rafting trip up the American River? Or maybe a round of
golf along beautiful 17-mile drive in Monterey? CABBI
inns are hosting many specials in some of California's
best vacation spots.
Click here and browse our CABBI
specials to find one that suits dad.
Or, get dad a CABBI gift
certificate. It's accepted at
nearly 300 CABBI-certified inns and gives him the
choice of where he wants to stay. A little R&R for dad at
a B&B might just be the best gift he's ever received!
Along with the gift certificate, he'll receive a free full-
color Travel Guide, featuring five regional maps and
descriptions of nearly 300 CABBI inns and B&Bs.
You'll
also find website, telephone, and email information for
each property. Click here to download a copy, or fill out our order
form and we'll mail you the new 2008 Travel
Guide
at no charge.
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Loin of Pork Madagascar
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The 1859 Historic
National
Hotel in Jamestown, California boasts relaxing
accommodations and an acclaimed on-site restaurant.
There's much to do in this historic area. Antique in
Jamestown and Sonora or explore the area's award-
winning wine country, take a historic train ride or play in
a wonderful variety of outdoor activities.
Come and enjoy a taste from their award-winning
restaurant under the vine-covered patio, or try your
hand at one of their delicious dishes with the recipe
below.
Ingredients:
- 2 TBS olive oil or butter
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, sliced into 1/4
inch medallions
- all-purpose flour
- 1 TBS chopped shallot
- 2 TBS Madagascar (green) peppercorns
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plus 2 TBS beef stock reduction (or beef
gravy)
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1/2 stick butter, softened
- 1 pinch coriander
- Watercress, for garnish
- Thinly sliced red bell pepper, for garnish
Flatten pork medallions between sheets of waxed
paper with a mallet or the back of a heavy skillet. Heat
oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dredge pork
in flour and add to skillet. Evenly brown both sides of
each pork medallion. Add shallots and peppercorns;
cook until shallots are soft.
Add brandy. Carefully light brandy with a long match;
cook off alcohol. Add cream and cook until reduced
slightly. Stir in beef stock reduction. Stir in mustard,
butter and coriander; cook until butter is melted and
combined. Remove meat to a serving platter. Reduce
sauce to desired consistency. Pour sauce over meat.
Garnish with watercress and red bell peppers to
serve. Makes 4 to 5 servings.
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Enjoy California's Many Festivals |
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Cities and towns are
celebrating the warm weather with festivals
unique to their region. Now is the perfect time to get
outdoors and discover some of the great regional
flavors and activities from across California.
The Sacramento Jazz Festival is
May 23-26, and
features nearly 900 separate performances over the
Memorial Day weekend. The Amber House B&B (below) is
offering a
Sacramento Jazz Jubilee Festival Special that will
ensure a great time day, and night.
Hang Ten in Santa Cruz.
Book now to catch the annual Santa Cruz Longboard
Surf contest on May 24 and 25, which coincides with
several fun
street fairs. Several CABBI inns are featuring
specials to put you in the heart of the action.
Rock On in Sonoma!
The Harmony Festival in Sonoma celebrates its 30th
anniversary this year with a great line-up of bands
June
6-8. Dance to more than a dozen bands during the
day
and relax each evening in one of CABBI's wonderful
and relaxing inns throughout the
Sonoma region.
Get the Blues!
The 13th annual Russian River Blues Festival is
taking
place on Father's Day weekend, June 14-15. Get your
tickets and book accommodations at one of several
CABBI inns in nearby Guerneville so you'll be
within close distance to rest up in between jam
sessions.
Hit the Street in Twain Hart
The annual Twain Harte Summer Arts & Wine Festival
on July 26-27 is when the friendly Central Sierra
village
of Twain Harte becomes the center of creativity, music
and fun. The McCaffrey House (above) offers wonderful accommodations for a
weekend of fun.
It's easy to find a CABBI-certified inn in nearly every
region of California. Simply search "by region" from the
CABBI home
page and you're on your way to a great vacation.
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