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Salad 101

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2011

Who knew such a simple kitchen creation could be even better? Chef Jenny Ross, owner of our favorite raw food restaurant in Costa Mesa, is hosting a salad making demonstration at noon on Oct. 15 at OC Great Park. Chef Jenny will be demonstrating a dressing recipe and sharing how to use different greens to make fresh, homemade salads. Jenny's restaurant, 118 Degrees, features original recipes including salads, entrées and desserts, from living lasagna and portabella tacos, to kombucha martinis and chocolate truffles.  The demonstration will be at the Farm + Food Lab, immediately after the Salad Bowl Garden garden…

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Calling All Zombies

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2011

There is one rehearsal left for Night of the Dancing Dead! If you've been hiding your zombie dancing skills, now is your chance to shine.  From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, join other dancing undead at the Art Center in Huntington Beach for a lesson on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance by dancers from the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts. Show off your skills at Night of the Dancing Dead on Oct. 19 at four different locations at the Art Walk between 6 and 9 p.m. Zombies of all ages are welcomed, as well as all skill…

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Small Bites, Big Causes

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2011

Here’s a rare opportunity for you to enjoy the exclusive and elegant Center Club in Costa Mesa. On Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Center Club is open to all for its premiere culinary fundraiser, Small Bites for Big Causes. Some of the finest local chefs will engage in a spirited competition showcasing small plate fare. Other festivities include live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit MDA’s Augie’s Quest, For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center and ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation. Some renowned participating chefs include Chef Jean Pierre Dubray of Pelican Hill Resort, Chef Bill Bracken of Island  Hotel, Chef Britta Pulliam of Britta’s Café, and Chef Lindsay Smith-Rosales…

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Project Playhouse Turns 20!

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2011

It’s hard to believe it’s already the 20th anniversary of Project Playhouse benefiting HomeAid OC, an organization dedicated to rebuilding lives by providing dignified housing to the homeless. Since debuting, it's raised $5.8 million, and provided 47 housing developments that serve victims of domestic violence, abused children and homeless families. Project Playhouse will kick off Saturday with an open house from noon to 6 p.m. It’s the only day you can go in to the incredible playhouses. Tickets cost $10 (donation) per person, no charge for children 3 and under. Following the grand opening Village tours will be available Fridays (noon to 4 p.m.) and Saturdays and Sundays (noon …

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Toasting American Ingenuity

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By Greer Wylder
October 06, 2011

The UC Irvine Diabetes Center held its annual fundraiser on September 22, 2011, at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach. The evening’s theme “Toasting American Ingenuity” celebrated advances in technology and medical science. Guests dined on regional American fare paired with craft beer and Paso Robles wines. The event drew 260 guests, featured silent auction and opportunity drawing, and raised approximately $385,000 for the Diabetes Center’s research initiatives. Under the leadership of Director Dr. Ping Wang, the UCI Diabetes Center offers patient care and conducts research on multiple fronts -- from regenerating pancreatic cells to applying information…

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