Saturday, August 8, 2015 Now in its seventh year, the Lobsterfest at Newport Beach is a celebration of summer designed for fun, entertainment and most importantly to raise funds for deserving charities – Make-A-Wish ® Orange County and Inland Empire, Leadership Tomorrow and New Directions for Women. Maine lobster is flown in fresh on the […]
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Fig and Smoked Mozzarella Bison Burger for #BurgerMonth
Mmmm burgers! And summer is all about grilling and burgers, but woe is me, it’s difficult to create a low sodium burger, not to mention a lower fat burger for a heart healthy diet. It’s not the meat, but the bun and the cheese and the bacon that adds a ton of sodium to America’s […]
There’s More Than Fried Food at the 2015 Orange County Fair
It’s that time of year again… time for the Orange County Fair! And the 2015 OC Fair is bigger and better than ever to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The theme: “One Big Party!” and if you haven’t been yet, you’re totally missing out on what LA even admits one-ups their facsimile of this American tradition […]
How Grape Thou Art: Grape and Almond Bulgur Salad
Lose yourself to the gorgeous, delicate-skinned, sensually sweet orbs of Jelly Drop™ grapes paired with wholesome, nutty bulgur in this deliciously healthy salad bursting with flavor and texture. Jump to Recipe The Difference Between Table Grapes and Wine Grapes Red grapes, green grapes, globe grapes, and more. There are thousands of grape varieties in the […]
Anepalco’s Cafe – the place to be on National Tequila Day!
Tequila your spirit of choice? Messing with Mezcal on the side? Then I’ve probably seen you at the bar at Anepalco’s Cafe in Orange. And, considering it’s National Tequila Day you should be paying the cocktail auteur Cesar Cerrudo a visit ‘cuz I know he is mixing up all kinds of goodness in a glass. […]
Rosé is Summer’s Sexy Wine
No wine is as sexy as rosé right now! Learn all there is to know about this complex varietal and find a region that appeals to you – Provence, Côtes du Rhône, Rioja, Mendoza or Tavel. Thankfully for rosé lovers, the days of the ubiquitous, often-sweet White Zinfandel are long behind us – even White […]
Carrot, Ginger, Pineapple Detox Soup
A healthy, vibrantly orange Carrot Ginger PIneapple Detox Soup has all the sweetness and nutritional value of carrots, plus the anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger, and tropical allure of pineapple juice that is absolutely unbeatable. Served chilled, it’s the perfect antidote for the unusually hot, humid “monsoon” weather that we’ve been experiencing in Southern California. The […]
The Ranch Restaurant and Saloon – True Farm to Table
Many people travel to Southern California to vacation every summer and throughout the year. Many of them come to Anaheim, CA to visit that that most famous mouse of all – Mickey Mouse, and all his friends, at Disneyland. If you’re lucky to be at Disneyland, then you’re lucky enough – actually fortune has more […]
Sunday Scramble and Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos are a quick and healthy breakfast idea for anytime of year, but especially on weekends or in the summer when kids are at home and, hopefully, mornings are not as rushed as during the school year. Everyone, big and little, loves tacos and it’s no surprise that tacos have become as American as apple […]
Green Flash Beer Dinner at A & O Kitchen+Bar
Heads up, craft beer lovers and connoisseurs – San Diego’s award-winning Green Flash Brewing Company is visiting the OC for an unforgettable beer and food pairing dining experience in the intimate, beachfront setting of A&O Kitchen + Bar at Balboa Bay Resort. Newly appointed Executive Chef Rachel Haggstrom will prepare a multi-course meal that is […]