The makers of Hungry Jack and Food Network chef Adam Gertler encourage consumers to think outside the box with their pantry staples in the first-ever Hungry Jack Use Up the Box Recipe and Essay Contest.

Something weird happened this weekend. It has happened once before, a few weeks back. I have lost my sense of taste. All weekend long now I have been having cravings for food, but when I eat, it doesn’t taste like nothing.

During a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the first Rumbi Island Grill in California, the first 100 people in line will get a free meal card. There will also be a drawing for a free meal card for a year – proceeds to benefit the Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation.

Local chef and author George Geary has a new book out, 500 Best Sauces, Salad Dressings, Marinades and More. Released September 1st, this book has the recipes for all your sauce needs!

Weight Watchers second annual Lose For Good™ campaign takes place with participation of chefs from this year’s NYC Wine and Food Festival. They aim to donate up to $1 million to go toward ending childhood hunger.

Rumbi brings a taste of the Islands in the form of burgers, rice bowls, entrees and salads. While most think of Hawaii when they think of the Islands, Rumbi goes to the Caribbean, South Seas, Bali and Jamaican Islands as well.

It’s Back! OC’s Restaurant Week is the OC’s most Delicious food event, September 13th – 19th. More than 100 OC restaurants are ready to dish up amazing food at fantastic prices.

On Wednesday, September 9th, Pei Wei wants you to try their new Japanese Chile Beef Ramen dish. Bring in any store bought packaged ramen, like Top Ramen, and get 50% off your Pei Wei Ramen dish.

There is a new restaurant coming to Mission Viejo! Rumbi Island Grill has taken over the old Mustard’s Cafe space on Alicia Parkway in Mission Viejo.

I was logging into the Surfas website this morning and saw a notice on the webpage that Surfas, one of the greatest restaurant suppliers in the Southland, is ceasing its web presence and directing customers to CulinaryDistrict.com.

I have always wanted to join a local farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, but it was the cost commitments that held me back. While you can’t put a price on supporting local farmers, I have always shyed away. Now there is an affordable model that works with my schedule and pocketbook.