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Easter Traditions with Valenza Chocolatier!
03.30.21
For Easter, Valenza Chocolatier features true chocolate artistry in different size eggs for all ages to enjoy. The collection is built around Amy Jo's childhood memories, Italian traditions, and beautiful Spring artisan designs.
"I adore this season when families gather to celebrate Easter and its symbol of rebirth. My hope is THE EGG or THE EGG 2.0 will add to your Easter family traditions, and be one of your children's favorite memories in the years to come," states Amy Jo.
The EGG
A one pound masterpiece honoring Italian Easter traditions. Start a new family tradition of cutting open THE EGG on Easter; Serves up to 20.
* Pick Up Only
EGG 2.0
This is a mini version of THE EGG, a Valenza Family tradition for over 40 years. Crack open the 61% dark chocolate decorated shell to indulge in the fun inside!
* Pick-Up Only
BONBON EGGS
Back by popular demand, Valenza's ganache filled BONBON EGGS will be the talk of everyone's Easter. Flavors: PB + C, Caramel Hazelnut Cappuccino, & Cioccolato.
Local Curbside Pick-Up at The Hood Kitchen Space will be Friday, April 2nd or Saturday, April 3rd.
350 Clinton Street, Suite A | Costa Mesa, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY | closed to the public; not a brick and mortar retail store
info@valenzachocolatier.com | (949) 891-1206
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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel offers an indulgent Easter Brunch To Go
03.30.21
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel offers an indulgent Easter Brunch To Go, prepared by the resort’s talented culinary team for guests to enjoy in the comfort of their home.
Start a new tradition at home with Easter Brunch To Go, featuring a multi-course, spring-inspired menu for up to five guests. Appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts are included, with menu highlights such as:
- Seafood Cocktail with marinated poached shrimp, Alaskan snow crab claw, cocktail sauce, and lemon
- Peas & Green Salad with fava greens, golden pea shoots, snap peas, baby gem lettuce, feta cheese, and sweet tangelo orange dressing
- Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin with rosemary garlic merlot demi
- Tarragon Crusted Artic Chard with herb curry pesto oil
- Israeli Couscous Salad with chickpeas, roasted corn, blistered tomatoes, caramelized onions, spinach, ricotta, and garam masala chimichurri
- Cadbury Caramel Crème Egg Cheesecake with buttery biscuit, chocolate cream filling, and salted caramel
Entire menu package is $280 (serves 5). Guests can reserve by April 1st by emailing marcos.gonzalez.presa@ritzcarlton.com or calling 949.240.2000. Full menu and details can be found online. Pick up available on April 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
One Ritz Carlton Drive in Dana Point.
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