The Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in Orange County, California

There is no shortage of places to eat in Orange County, California. Romance abounds with the cliffside views of the Pacific Ocean on one half of the county and the hills and valleys on the other half. Depending on your funds and individual preferences there are so many to chose one that I had a very hard time pinning down the ten here. according to the Gayot restaurant guide, Ocregister.com and a personal polling of 20 long-time residents of the area here are the ones that "made the grade" as places to go when you want romance to fill the air (they are in random order):

Starting with the "inland" choices:

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Anaheim White House-an convention in Anaheim. Northern Italian cuisine is combined with French touches in an actual white house in very elegant decor.

The Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in Orange County, California

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Orange Hill Restaurant-in the city of Orange. The restaurant has been host to numerous weddings, anniversary celebrations and proposals. The cuisine in American. The restaurant and bar overlook the sweeping valley below. The lights of the cities in the distance are incredible. So high on the romance charts, I even suggested to my sister that this would be the excellent spot for her wedding. The food is excellent, but the guests seem to stray over to the windows to enjoy the view as much as the catered reception.

Golden Truffle-Costa Mesa. While the restaurant doesn't have any views and resides on a major street, what makes this restaurant extra is the willingness of the chef and his staff to personally cook up some of the county's most exotic cuisine and serve it in an unintrusive way.

Cedar Creek Inn-San Juan Capistrano. This restaurant is in the old town area, right over the road from the Mission. Again, no view perse but the patio lights and the ease of taking a stray straight through the quaint city and shop in the anitque shops is worth it. The cuisine is Californian.

Five Crowns-Corona Del Mar. The main element to this very well known eatery is that it is an exact replica of England's oldest inn. The Lawry's owned restaurant serves American dishes, but the waitstaff serves you in period English dress and manners. Obviously, if you chose here, eat the steak ribs.

The Ritz restaurant and Garden-Newport Beach. Continental cuisine served by a marvelous wait staff that want to make sure that whatever you are celebrating becomes special. Our son sent my husband and I here for our 23rd anniversary. He had taken his girlfriend and was not only impressed by the frightful food, but that the assistance was quiet, attentive and respectful (some eateries are not so with couples who are 20-somethings).

The remaining restaurants all have sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Except for Las Brisas which serves Mexican fare, the all serve American cuisine.

Las Brisas-Laguna Beach. Best bet, stick with the seafood. This restaurant has been colse to a long time. While the food may not undoubtedly be up to the same standards as the rest of the choices listed, the view and regularly the assistance are what keep this place on the "romantic" map.

The Chart House-Dana Point. Many the wedding and reception has taken place here. Even wanted to add our own daughter's to the list. When we want a very romantic evening, this is where my husband and I go. The food is excellent, the staff expert and while you wait (and you will)you can enjoy a stray in the "backyard" or just sit outside with a glass of wine.

Cannons-Dana Point. fullness of directions to crane your neck at the view up here. I prefer brunch on a spring or summer Sunday, but of the long-time residents I interviewed, they're sold on this hotspot for a extra evening out.

Salt Creek Inn-considered Laguna Niguel. distinct and eclectic. assistance can be spotty, but the younger crowd I talked to seem to undoubtedly enjoy eating here.

These were the chosen few, but I would be remiss not to mention if time and funds allow, try eating at any of the venues at the Laguna Beach Montage Hotel. The hotel is romance personified, the grounds are beautiful, the menus assorted (alas a small steep for my budget)and sound delicious. Those who had eaten there couldn't stop raving about how tasty every was and how beautifully it was served. One gentleman took his wife of 30 years there to celebrate their anniversary and the staff helped "hide" her pearl necklace in a specialy made dessert!

Now all whatever needs to do is put on the dress up togs and come and visit-during dinner! Oh and reservations are suggested!

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How to Make Beef Jerky in the Oven - The Homemade Beef Jerky Guide

Jerky makes a delicious snack for the whole family and a great gift for friends. It's all the time nice to have some great jerky recipes to prepare.

I've listed 4 jerky recipes you can try at home:

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1. Venison Jerky

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• Filled with a delicious assortment of Dilettante's decadent chocolate truffles
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• 1 Box of assorted chocolate truffles; 16 truffles; 8 ounces

Dilettante assorted Truffles, 8-Ounce Silver Gift Box Overview

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Ingredients:

- 2 lb Venison
- 1 c Soy sauce
- 1 t Lemon juice
- 1/2 t Black pepper
- 1/4 t Garlic

Directions:

- Cut the venison in strips almost 1/4 x 1 x 8-inches.
- Mix all ingredients and marinate venison almost 10 hours turning once every hour.
- Smoke venison on grill until completely dry or you may use oven on low heat with venison spread out on broiler pan.

2. Deer Jerky

Ingredients:

- 3/4 C soy sauce
- 1 C worcestershire sauce
- 3 T kosher salt
- 2 T crushed black peppercorns
- 2 T graham marsala
- 1 T garlic powder
- 1 T onion powder
- 2 t Prague Powder #1

Directions:

- combine in a blender, mix with sliced beef or venison in a white trash bag (in a metal holder so you don't generate a mess!).

- Refrigerate 24-36 hours, mixing occasionally. Dry about 15 hours at 125'F.

3. Deer Jerky

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 To 2 lbs lean boneless deer meat, partially frozen
- 1/4 c Soy sauce
- 1 tb Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 ts Ground pepper
- 1/4 ts Garlic powder
- 1/4 ts Onion powder
- 1/4 ts Hickory smoked salt
- 1/4 c Firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 sm Bottle liquid smoke

Directions:

- Trim all fat from the meat. Slice the meat as thinly as possible.
- In a bowl combine the remaining ingredients.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Add the meat and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Shake the excess liquid from the meat and arrange in a shallow pan or cookie sheet.
- Dry the meat in a 150F or 200 degree F oven until dry and brown, a minimum of 8 hours.
- Cool, take off from the pan, and store in a glass jar.

4. Chinese Beef Jerky

Ingredients:

- 3 lb Flank steak - or London broil
Marinade:
- 1/2 c Light soy sauce
- 4 1/2 tb Honey
- 4 1/2 tb Dry Sherry
- 6 lg Garlic cloves - minced
- 1 1/2 tb Ginger - fresh, minced
- 1 1/2 tb Sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tb Red pepper - crushed dash freshly ground white pepper

Directions:

- Cut meat in half lengthwise and slice diagonally crosswise into paper-thin strips 1-1/2 to 2 inches wide and 4 inches long.
- transfer to shallow pan.
- combine marinade ingredients and rub completely into meat.
- arrange meat on racks and let dry at cool room climatic characteristic overnight (do not refrigerate).
- Preheat oven to 250 F.
- Line two large baking sheets with foil and set wire rack(s) on top of each.
- arrange meat on racks in particular layer.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- reduce heat to 175 F and continue drying meat someone else 40 minutes (meat should be lightly browned but not burned).
- Let meat continue to dry on racks at cool room climatic characteristic overnight before packing into jars.
- Dried meat can be brushed lightly with sesame oil for supplementary flavor and shine.

Makes 36 pieces or 10 buffet servings.

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