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Falling for Fruits and Veggies

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2015

September is a switch over to fall fruits and veggies. At Melissa’s, the "hot thing” in fruit are Kiwi Berries that have a short season that lasts for only about 4-6 weeks. Kiwi Berries, cousins of the Kiwi Fruit, are luscious berries with smooth skin, delicate seeds and are similar in size to the grape. They are high in nutritional value and make excellent snacks. You can eat Kiwi Berries whole or serve chopped in fruit salads, or use as cereal and pancake toppings. Other fall favorites from Melissa’s include Pomegranates, Quince and Persimmons with organic sweet pumpkin persimmons, Fuyu…

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Greer’s Giveaway! Mariinsky Ballet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2015

Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ 30th season of dance kicks off this Thursday, Sept. 24 when they welcome back the Mariinsky Ballet Sept. 24-27 as they perform the rarely seen Raymonda. We are giving away a pair of tickets to the performance on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Follow Us @ instagram.com/dailydoseoc Like this photo Tag 3 Friends @dailydoseoc in the comments section Winner will be announced Wed., Sept. 23 2015. Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s most influential and historically rich dance companies, and Raymonda is recognized as the “last…

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Dine and Donate at Brio Tuscan Grille for NO KID HUNGRY

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2015

BRIO Tuscan Grille at the Irvine Spectrum’s is participating in No Kid Hungry’s annual Share Our Strength campaign to help raise money and awareness during themonth of September. No child should grow up hungry, but unfortunately, one in every five children in the U.S. does not receive proper nutrition. That’s 16 million children! Visit BRIO at the Irvine Spectrum before the month ends to enjoy a delicious meal while contributing to a very worthy cause. Here’s what you can do: Dine at Brio Tuscan Grille and with a $5 donation or more, BRIO will award you with a $5 bounce-back…

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FREE FRIDAY INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2015

One lucky person will win a $50 gift card to fins Poke Fusion, the Chipotle of poke in Mission Viejo. fins Poke Fusion focuses on custom-built poke bowls, macho rolls and fresh fish tacos, using only the finest ingredients.  Bowls come in three size options with choice of fresh fish selections, including salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, scallops, albacore, shrimp, and octopus. From there, you can select from three house-made poke sauces, a rice or salad base, and more than a dozen fresh ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.   fins Poke Fusion is at 28251 Marguerite…

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The 2nd Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival Oct. 2-4

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2015

The 2nd Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival returns Oct. 2-4, for a three-day epicurean journey bringing together some of the finest local and world-renowned chefs, mixologists and wine experts to Newport Beach.   The Festival kicks off with a Launch Party & Charity event to benefit Project Hope Alliance on Friday, Oct 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Island Hotel’s Oak Grill & Aqua Lounge. You can bid on silent auction items, while also mingling with celebrity chefs and enjoying cocktails, fines wines, a special menu prepared by Oak Grill Executive Chef Marc Johnson and live…

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