| Winter Retreats |
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Experience the many beautiful winter wonderlands
throughout California. CABBI has unique inns in
nearly every region to make your stay unforgettable.
Hike, snow shoe, downhill or cross-country ski and
retire in the evening to a comfortable inn where
relaxation awaits you!
The Alpenhorn Bed & Breakfast
in Big Bear Lake is a two-hour
drive from
downtown Los Angeles and only one mile away from
the Snow Summit Ski Area. The eight-room inn is now
offering 20% off the third night for a mid-week stay.
Or, beat the summer crowds and experience the
majestic beauty of Yosemite in the winter months.
Located just minutes from Yosemite National Park,
Sierra Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast offers
spacious private lodging with a majestic mountain
setting that you can enjoy from the spacious wrap-
around deck.
Stay in a restored 1849 adobe when you visit the
Groveland Hotel. Located in a town with historic
buildings and quaint shops, Groveland is your
gateway to Yosemite National Park.
Heading south and want some sun and snow?
Enjoy some of Southern California's popular ski
resorts.
See CABBI's Southern California
mountain properties for a list of great options.
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| New 2009 Travel Guide |
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Don't forget to order your copy of the new 2009
California Bed and Breakfast Inns Travel Guidebook.
The 180-page, full-color guidebook is a must have for
those seeking unique, quality inns throughout the
state.
Best of all, as a CABBI InnCrowd subscriber, you can
order a copy of the travel guidebook for only $5 -- a
50% savings off the retail price.
To order your travel
guide and receive your discount, fill out the
online form . Be sure to include INNCROWD50 in
the "Coupon Code" field (all caps, no spaces).
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| Classic Beef Burgundy Stew |
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Sorensen's Resort is a historic resort in the
Sierra
Nevada committed to providing hospitality, lodging
and cuisine of the highest quality. Stay in one of their
cozy cabins, most with fireplaces and enjoy this
unique retreat during any season.
Here is one of their recipes sure to
bring you some winter comfort.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cubed
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons fresh, chopped garlic, divided
- 1 1/2 quarts beef broth
- 1 quart Burgundy wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Knoors beef base, divided
- 3 carrots, peeled and julienne sliced
- 1 small bunch celery, julienne sliced
- 3-4 medium white or red potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
In a medium skillet over high heat, saute stew meat
and onions in the butter and olive oil until meat is
nicely browned. Add salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of
the garlic to the meat mixture. In a large stew pot,
combine beef broth, wine and bay leaves and cook
over medium heat until it reaches a boil. Lower heat to
simmer and add meat mixture, remaining garlic and 1
tablespoon of beef base. Stir thoroughly, cover and
cook for 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
Add carrots, celery and potatoes and cook for another
35-40 minutes. In the last 20 minutes of cooking, add
dried herbs and mushrooms. Adjust seasonings to
taste
and add the remaining beef base, if needed.
Dissolve the cornstarch in water and add slowly to the
stew to thicken. Stir for approximately 5 minutes. Serve
hot with rustic bread and salad. Leftover stew is great
over wide egg noodles.
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SPOTLIGHT: California's Deserts |
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Winter weather got you feeling blue? Plan a getaway
to Palm Springs where the average high temperatures
for February and March hover between 75 and 80
degrees.
Put the sweaters away, find those swimsuits
and check out some of CABBI's great desert escapes!
You will find an exotic oasis when you book a stay at
the El Morocco Inn &
Spa(above). Enjoy a Casablanca-inspired retreat
complete with a natural spring water
swimming pool and a full-service spa. Enjoy a daily
complimentary happy hour, lavish
continental breakfast or try their signature "Humphrey
Bogarts" (Moroccan Mint tea and lemonade) at the
Kasbah Lounge and Library - which is stocked with
snacks throughout the day.
Tuscan ambience abounds at the Villa Royale Inn located on three
secluded acres in Palm Springs. This 30-room inn
features villas, guestrooms and suites all nestled
around European-styled courtyards, overflowing with
fragrant blooms and fountains to truly allow your mind
and body to relax. Book a two-night stay and receive
$25 off your dinner bill!
The Willows
Historic Inn offers guests a luxurious
sanctuary reminiscent of the days when luminaries
such as Albert Einstein, Clark Cable and Carole
Lombard were all guests. Beautifully restored, all
rooms have private baths, antique furniture,
refrigerators and garden patios. Located in the Old
Palm Springs Village, The Willows is across the street
from the superb French restaurant Le Vallauris, and is
a short walk to the renowned Palm
Springs Art Museum, downtown historical sites, movie
theaters, fashion boutiques and antique shops.
So dig
yourself out of the winter doldrums and head to
the desert!
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