Chi-Cali Girl

Tidbits and tales from a Chicago native who packed her bags and moved to Silicon Valley. (Please note: The timing of this move was unrelated to #Chiberia, a.k.a. the worst winter ever. Pure coincidence.)

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Heading to Healdsburg! #welovewine #goldengatebridge @sfgate #skysoutthighsout

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Life lessons and catchphrases from my new notebooks

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Took my new hat's advice: great hike last weekend in Big Basin Redwoods on the coastal side. #tbt #rei #optoutside

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Gorgeous surprise delivery 😊 #grateful #farmgirlflowers #beautifulbouquet

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I always loved a simple egg in the hole, or what I called egg in the bird's nest, growing up. Butter a piece of bread, use a cup to cut a hole in the middle, place bread in a hot pan, then crack an egg in the middle. Like that too? Try using a bagel (I used a Thomas's Everything Bagel) instead of bread! Cut away a thin slice from both the top and bottom of the bagel so you have a flat surface to soak up your butter (I also love using Brown & Brummell spread). Next, cut away more of the hole so you have a larger space for the egg. Then, when it's time to crack the egg you may need to flatten the bagel slightly with the spatula so the egg spreads and covers the surface of the bagel a bit. Watch it cook and brown, then let it finish to your liking: over easy, medium or hard. Serve and enjoy!

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Chi-Cali Girl turned 1 today! That means that my 1-year anniversary of living in California is just days away. Cheers!

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Flashback Pinterest

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Chalkboard Saturday by Scott Biersack

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Too true!

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Where have I been?!

Well hello there, dear reader(s). I’ve been informed that I haven’t posted in awhile. I guess that means someone’s checking this thing, eh? Why, thank you!

I must say, what started off as an easy way to keep family, friends and non-Facebook connections updated on our move to the West Coast turned into an afterthought once “real life” kicked in. (A.K.A. I got a job.) 

That’s no excuse though, so I’ll resume my efforts forthwith and try to keep you entertained with more “tidbits and tales from a Chicago native” who’s really enjoying her first Californian winter. Let me say, the colorful leaves on my doorstep are a welcome change to the fluffy white stuff. (Though I’m looking forward to hitting the mountains soon for ski season!)

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Walking along the city streets #sf #californiasunshine #nofilter #latergram

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Playing tourist today at the Palace of Fine Arts #sf #tourist #postbrunchfun

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Green sand beach on the Big Island #hawaii

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Awesome Grace Potter & the Nocturnals show at Red Rocks this weekend! Losing track of how many times I've seen them live ... If only I were able to play tambourine on stage with her one night.

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Coolest ice cream shop in town #denver #highlands

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One of my favorite succulent flowers #california

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To Joel, California, and my friends and family #love

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He put a ring on it! #engaged #happy #lovemyman #lovemyring