
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.

There are a lot of things our agents love about Bakersfield, CA—the beautiful mountain scenery, the rich history, the warm weather, the vibrant art and music scene. But one thing you might not know about Bakersfield is that we happen to have some of the best coffee shops around.
And since we like to start our day with a hot cup of mud as much as anyone, we thought we'd take a moment to sing the praises of our favorite Bakersfield Coffee shops. After all, National Espresso Day is coming up on November 23!

Are you ready to celebrate World Vegan Day, in a region where healthy eating options are always waiting in your hometown? World Vegan Day was established in 1994 on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UK Vegan Society, and takes place every year on the first day of November. So why not celebrate with your favorite vegan dish, and support some great, local businesses in the process? Our agents have the details on six vegan dining destinations that you'll love, located in Central California communities.