Posts in category 'Bakersfield Ca'

Eating a hearty hot breakfast has all sorts of benefits, from making us feel full longer (hot food is said to be more satisfying than cold) so that we snack less, to breaking the long fast since dinner time to help regulate blood sugar better. While there's some debate now about breakfast being the most healthful meal of all, there's no doubt that the right breakfast fare can give you much-needed nutrition. From steel cut oats to orange juice and eggs, breakfast foods can be delicious as well as nutritious. 

In case you hadn't realized, now that you've moved into the dream home you selected from Bakersfield homes for sale, February will be National Hot Breakfast Month. What better time to explore the Bakersfield area and see who has the best hot breakfast around? Here are some suggestions to get you started.

1. Cafe Smitten -  909 18th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
   Cafe Smitten offers those with an appetite for an eclectic hot breakfast just that. Menu items prepared on the premises include Super Seed Oatmeal (seven rolled oats, plus mixed seeds and nuts, golden raisins, brown sugar, and steamed milk); scrambled eggs with feta cheese, spinach, and avocado; and vegan burrito with garbanzo beans, sauteed mushrooms, and kale. Don't forget to sample the toasts, served on pecan raisin bread: peanut butter and jelly; almond plus banana; Nutella plus hazelnuts; or a flight of all three. Takeout is available.

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Extra storage is always a plus. No matter how big or small your home is, there's always a need for more places to stash stuff. If you're looking to add your home to the list of Bakersfield homes for sale, you should know that storage can attract or put off buyers, depending on what you have. It's therefore critical to highlight your home's storage features or come with some creative solutions if you're lacking storage space. Our agents share these clever storage solutions that will make your home more appealing to buyers.

• Make Use of Unused Space
  Those nooks and crannies, irregular walls, and unused corners are possible options for creating more storage space. For instance, you can transform an empty corner of the room or space under a bay window into useful built-in storage that will get buyers' attention. Add a bench under a window to create a cozy seating area and get plenty of room for stashing your books and other items. In the kitchen, you can add plinth drawers underneath cabinets for additional storage.

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While we often associate home cleaning and organization with the spring, winter is the perfect season for decluttering. Between the early sunsets and cold temperatures, we spend more time indoors, but keeping winter-related necessities accessible but clutter-free can be difficult. Now that the holidays are behind us, get a start on home organization, and give yourself more space to enjoy your home and the people around you. Here are our agents' winter decluttering tips.

• Winter Accessories
  No winter decluttering spree would be complete without sorting your cold-weather gear. To get started, put your accessories into categories. Think scarves, coats, jackets, hats, and gloves. Take note of the items you wear consistently and those you don't anticipate using. Practice discernment and get rid of any extra items that haven't been used. The same goes for summer clothes and linens. To ensure your winter accessories aren't disorganized, get large woven baskets, storage ottomans, and bins for scarves, hats, and gloves. For coats and jackets, add a line of coat hooks in your entryway or get a coat rack.

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National Tempura Day is January 7, so be sure to celebrate the holiday by treating yourself to your favorite lightly fried, crispy dish. Not only is tempura delicious, but it also uses less grease than other frying methods. While we typically associate tempura with Japanese cooking, did you know the frying style actually originated in Portugal? Tempura batter is actually just a mix of egg, flour, and cold water. 

Our agents have so many favorite Japanese restaurants in the area, that it's hard to pick just one recommendation. They decided to put together a list of their top five favorite locations to celebrate Tempura Day around Central California.

• JIN Sushi - 1600 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
  Located in the heart of downtown Bakersfield, JIN Sushi offers delicious vegetable and shrimp tempura as well as sushi, salads, and a variety of Japanese dinner entrees. The dining atmosphere is simple and casual, and imported beers and spirits are available when dining in. Takeout can also be ordered online. After dinner, you have to be sure to drive by some of these newly listed Bakersfield homes for sale.

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If you've got some last-minute holiday shopping to do in Bakersfield, you'll have your choice of interesting shops to visit and find just the right gift.
  
Our agents are not only experts at Bakersfield homes for sale, they also know the area well and suggest the following five shops for last-minute gifts.

1. Sweet Surrender – 6439 Ming Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
   Sweet Surrender is a unique shop that combines a bakery with a sophisticated boutique and gift store, so you'll find many gifts to choose from. Friends, family, and business associates would all enjoy a gift basket that includes tasty yet distinctive products that go together. Or choose a single item that makes a delicious statement, such as the lemon white chocolate cake that was featured in Oprah magazine or the Matterhorn cake that was highlighted on the "Best Thing I've Ever Ate" on the Food Network. If you don't want to buy sweets, check out items from the boutique's popular lines including Lula n' Lee, Voluspa, and Tokyo Milk. The shop and bakery are open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.

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