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[4 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 178 views]
SweetSpot Baker’s Workshop Shutters Its Ovens

The SweetSpot Baker’s Workshop in the Irvine Spectrum has closed…

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Misc/Curious, Recipes »

[2 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments | 186 views]
What I Call Asian Salsa

This simple recipe of Asian Salsa is great with grilled or bbq fish, chicken or beef – oh, and of course, fresh steamed rice!

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News, Restaurant Review »

[2 Feb 2012 | One Comment | 201 views]
San Diego Kabobery Coming To The OC

A new Mediterranean/Near East restaurant is coming to Lake Forest. Luna Grill, of San Diego fame, will be making a debut here in The OC.

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Featured, Food, Restaurant Review »

[22 Jan 2012 | 3 Comments | 656 views]
Update: The Iron Press and Waiiha Sushi at SoCo

So let’s get an update on the opening of The Iron Press and Waiiha as well as a surprise new tenant for The OC Mart Mix…

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At the Market, Food, Headline, News »

[21 Jan 2012 | 3 Comments | 650 views]
Coming Soon to The OC Mart Mix: N’ice Cream and The Cheese Shop

Cheeses and Charcuterie as well as Gelato and Sorbets will be coming to The OC Mart Mix within weeks…

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At the Market, Food, News »

[21 Jan 2012 | One Comment | 699 views]
A New Apple Variety: The Junami

The Rainier Fruit Company’s Junami apple has a special crisp, fruity character and is a real thirst quencher…

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Food Truck, Food Truck Friday »

[20 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 472 views]
Foodtruck Friday: The Tailgate Truck

Created in the spirit of friendship, entrepreneurship and food, Amish Dani and Toan Nguyen came together to form The Tailgate Truck…

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iFoodie »

[19 Jan 2012 | 4 Comments | 1,204 views]
Two Foodie iPhone Apps add Facebook Functionality

Both Urbanspoon and Foodily have announced upgrades to their apps that now allow for Facebook Timeline integration.

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Cookbooks, Culinary Notables, Food in TV »

[14 Jan 2012 | One Comment | 543 views]
Joanne Weir’s New TV Series Premieres Saturday 1/14

One of my favorite teaching chefs will be debuting her newest 26-part TV series called Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence on PBS starting Saturday, January 14, 2012…

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Food, Misc/Curious »

[14 Jan 2012 | One Comment | 402 views]
Take a Food Tour of Laguna Beach

Find a local and hidden food gem in the Flavors of Laguna food and historical tour…

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Food Truck, Food Truck Friday »

[12 Jan 2012 | 2 Comments | 389 views]
Quickbites: The Burnt Truck

The Burnt Truck has seen me faithfully every Friday night in Irvine with their awesome Fried Chicken Slider and a few surprises along the way…

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DinnerInDisguise, Recipes »

[12 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 292 views]
Dinner In Disguise: Salmon and Couscous

This meal of fresh salmon and couscous with bell peppers can be made in less than 15 minutes!

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Restaurant Review »

[9 Jan 2012 | One Comment | 699 views]
What Took Me So Long to Get to Bruxië?

My mouth chewed effortlessly as the sweetness of the syrup melded with the batter of the waffle…

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DinnerInDisguise, Recipes »

[27 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 226 views]
Dinner In Disguise: Pork Chops and Potatoes

Braised Pork Chops in a Fennel/Onion Pan Sauce with Twice Cooked Potatoes

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Recipes »

[17 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 241 views]
My Failed Macarons

I love macarons – however making them proved to be a bit stressful. A lesson on what NOT to do when making macarons from scratch!

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Food, Food Truck, Food Truck Friday »

[11 Dec 2011 | One Comment | 555 views]
Food Truck Friday: The Viking Truck

Have a hankerin’ for a “Brat”? Don’t worry about “what’s in your wallet” and enjoy a Bratwurst with the Vikings!

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Food, Restaurant Review »

[8 Dec 2011 | One Comment | 829 views]
Quickbite at Bella Cuba in Santa Ana

A restaurateur with over 25 years of Cuban cooking experience wants to bring the flavors of Cuba to Orange County…

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News, Restaurant Review »

[4 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 1,300 views]
Brü Grill & Market Now Open in Lake Forest

Lake Forest has been awaiting the opening of the Brü Grill & Market in The Orchard Shopping Center. They took over and renovated the old Carino’s space.

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News, Restaurant Review »

[3 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 563 views]
Corner Fish Grill Closes Its Doors

The Corner Fish Grill in Mission Viejo closes its doors – they lasted just over a year…

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Food Truck, Food Truck Friday »

[3 Dec 2011 | 3 Comments | 735 views]
Food Truck Friday: The Burnt Truck and Taco Maria

Well it’s Friday night and I will be driving around the OC to try various Food Trucks on Fridays. Tonight we sample The Burnt Truck and Taco Maria…

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