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The Golden State has emerged as America’s culinary capital. In the late 1970s, California chefs created California cuisine, an innovative hybrid that favors simple preparations using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. It has also benefited from Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin influences. No fad, California cuisine today is an important contemporary culinary approach that has caught on throughout the country. The Golden State can also claim inspiration for many of our favorite foods. Though the hamburger had been around, the illustrous cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena in 1920. Other California creations include the Popsicle, hot fudge sundae, canned fruit cocktail, and French dip sandwich. In the 1930s, Hollywood's Brown Derby restaurant was the birthplace of both the Cobb salad and Shirley Temple. Creamy Green Goddess Dressing was dreamed up by a San Francisco chef in the 1920s. More recently, the fruit smoothie, fish taco, and California sushi roll have come out of the Golden State to nationwide success. Almost all of America’s almonds, walnuts, olives, artichokes, pistachios, and 9 of every 10 bottles of wine that we drink come out of California.

Featured Cook EATIN2RUN Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA Living In: Fairfield, California, USA

About me: I am a mom to twin 18 year old men one in college, the other is a Marine. My beautiful 20 year old daughteris in college but also just joined the Navy reserves. They along with their stepdad love my cooking. They inspire me to try new and different recipes. My newest addition is a beautiful baby girl who is 1 year old. She is an angel and a blessing baby who keeps me busy while I try to get my real estate career off the ground. Everyday is a joy with her. I take her running with me and try to teach her how to cook. She enjoys watching me from her spot on the floor with her tupperware bowls and wooden spoon. Just like my other children, one day she will cook with me. My Profile | Reviews | Photos | Recipes | Menus Favorite Food Lists Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »