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Berry Soup and Pistachio Panna Cotta

Leatherby’s 2015 Broadway Series Themed Dinners

February 11 by Priscilla 1 Comment

A night at the theater is definitely more enjoyable when you begin the evening with a leisurely, scrumptious repast in a beautiful, relaxed setting; and there is none more strikingly elegant than Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge adjacent to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the ground floor of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Trust […]

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How to make perfect French macarons

How To Make Perfect Macarons with Stephane Treand, MOF

January 15 by Priscilla 7 Comments

It’s still hard for me to believe that I really made these perfect French macarons! My first attempt, and that’s only because my baking leans toward the savory, but I’ve read many accounts of frustrated attempts by bakers far better than I. It is only by the skill and patience of master pastry chef Stéphane Tréand […]

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German Chocolate Cake, Susie Cakes

Get Happy at Susie Cakes

October 2 by Priscilla 2 Comments

Happiness and cake go hand-in-hand and, now that California’s favorite bakery has arrived at Costa Mesa, it’s yours for the taking! Simply step into the all-American SusieCakes home-style bakery at its newest location at South Coast Collection (SOCO) in Costa Mesa and succumb to nostalgia. The new Costa Mesa space is a bright and homey haven with […]

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Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho, Tomato Fattoush Salad

Date Night: Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge and the Theater

August 13 by Priscilla 7 Comments

If you’re lucky enough to live in Orange County…then you’re lucky enough! Sun, surf and sand along 42 miles of uninterrupted beaches that provide endless outdoor recreation, enviable year-round temps, natural beauty and eclectic cities, diverse cultures and cuisine, and a sophisticated, yet casual lifestyle that embodies SoCal. We’re also incredibly lucky to have a […]

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Asparagus Gratin with Fried Egg

Date Night: Dinner and the Theater

July 31 by Priscilla 2 Comments

Dinner and the theater is such a classic date – the anticipation of seeing a hit musical or highly acclaimed play in a dramatic, elegant setting has more sophisticated caché than going to the latest blockbuster movie, which is fun, too, and Don and I practice both for our date nights.  About 14 years ago […]

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Seabirds Kitchen’s Delicious Vegan Fare

February 24 by Priscilla 4 Comments

Seasoned vegans, New Year’s resolution vegans, vegans for Lent or those experimenting with a vegan diet for health reasons will appreciate what owner Stephanie Morgan is doing at Seabirds Kitchen in Costa Mesa at The Lab Anti-Mall. Stephanie’s journey from food truck to brick and mortar began in June of 2010,  when she left the […]

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Scott's Restaurant and Bar, craft cocktails, tequila cocktails

Handcrafted Cocktails at Scott’s Restaurant & Bar

December 30 by Priscilla 3 Comments

Scott’s Restaurant and Bar is moving with the times and jumping on the trend for craft cocktails by bringing aboard master mixologist James Wood. Just as diners now demand food from local farmers and fresh produce, the same is true in the bar where clientele now desire their cocktails to be made with house made […]

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Avanti Cafe, Vegan Thanksgiving

Avanti Cafe’s Vegan Thanksgiving

November 21 by Priscilla 3 Comments

Looking for vegan, vegetarian or gluten free dishes for your friends and loved ones for Thanksgiving? Look no further than Avanti Cafe in Costa Mesa to make it easy on you. From a Seitan Cassoulet En Papillote or Roasted Whole Kabocha Pumpkin stuffed with garnet yam, white bean and brown rice pilaf to Smashed Spuds […]

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Thanksgiving catering, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop. Thanksgiving catering, healthy Thanksgiving

Greenleaf for Healthy Dining and Thanksgiving Catering

November 15 by Priscilla 1 Comment

When I’m able to break the hold that this computer has on me and meet a friend for lunch, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is always at the top of our list of choices. We love the urban rustic decor and know we can have a healthy, organic, satisfying and delicious lunch that won’t require skipping dinner […]

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Manchester Farms Roasted Quail

Autumn Menu and Thanksgiving Dinner at Seasons 52

November 7 by Priscilla 1 Comment

Thanksgiving Dinner from Seasons 52 Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for your family to enjoy at home. Their complete warm-and-serve Thanksgiving dinner box serves 4-6 people and is available for pickup on Tuesday, November 24, Wednesday, November 25, or Thursday, November 26. Store the prepared dinner in your refrigerator and simply reheat on Thanksgiving in […]

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