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Hummus + Chocolate = A Mediterranean Dessert Sensation

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By Greer Wylder
May 22, 2018

SAJJ Mediterranean, the popular Middle Eastern eatery, just introduced chocolate hummus to its dessert offerings. SAJJ’s chocolate hummus is a healthy dessert alternative that is low in fat, sodium, and carbohydrates and only 240 calories per 6-ounce container. The innovative dish is made with just six ingredients: garbanzo beans, tahini, cocoa powder, chocolate hazelnut spread, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and can be enjoyed with housemade cinnamon sugar-dusted chips ($3.95) or on its own ($2). SAJJ Mediterranean is located at 22245 El Paseo Suite A Rancho Santa Margarita. 

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Exploring Anchorage

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2018

If there’s one thing you can say about traveling to Alaska, it’s that you will have so many great options if you love the outdoors—you’ll want to come back to see more someday. I just took my mom and my boys to Anchorage with the intent of seeing and doing as many things as possible—with three generations to keep in mind. To be honest, I didn’t have a lot of time to plan my trip and although I read some blogs, the best info I found was on Alaska.org and Reddit, a great resource for up-to-date honest reviews. We stayed…

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ICONIC SURF BRANDS OCEAN PACIFIC AND MAUI AND SONS

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2018

With warmer weather just around the corner, it's time to think summery fashions. Two iconic surf brands Ocean Pacific (Op) and Maui and Sons just debuted carefully designed, vintage-inspired women’s 2018 capsule collections. Both collections feature an array of vintage artwork, silhouettes and, in many cases, original fabrications, reviving the iconic Southern California surf style they first introduced to the world in the 1970s and 80s. These collections offer the best of retro, refashioning the laidback California surf culture with the help of the same trendsetting styles that started it all. Op and Maui and Sons have an incredible selection of…

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Little Arabia District’s Iftar Buffet

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2018

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has arrived and Anaheim's Little Arabia District is once again offering a variety of 'iftar' buffets at its local restaurants. During this month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and families gather to break their fast during these special times. Many of your favorite restaurants in Little Arabia usually suspend their regular menu and transform their space to an all-you-can-eat feast that lasts all month. Some even change their business hours and stay open until the wee hours of the morning. A few of their restaurants include Olive Tree Restaurant: 714.535.2878. El Mahroosa Cafe &…

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Beta Glucan: One of The Most Fascinating New Skin Trends

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2018

Just in time to produce a fresh spring complexion comes beta-glucan one of the next significant trends in skincare. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a been used medically to boost immunity and promote wound healing. In skincare, it works as a collagen booster, strengthens the skin barrier, and is reported to be 20% more effective at moisturizing than hyaluronic acid. It's especially great for dry and sensitive skin but also beneficial for all skin types/those concerned with skin health and anti-aging. JKosmmune is a new Korean inspired beauty brand founded by a scientist that has a patented method…

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