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Betsy Thagard, Founder of B. Toffee
12.21.15
We are excited to introduce the woman behind B. Toffee: Betsy Thagard, maker and founder of Orange County’s most beloved toffee. It took her years of experimenting and perfecting her toffee recipe that uses only the finest, freshest and most natural ingredients, from savory butters, to premium Guittard and Callebaut chocolates.
Today, B. Toffee is carried in high-end specialty stores across the country such as Dean & Deluca and Whole Foods, as well as top resorts and local boutiques and markets. In our 20 Q’s, Betsy shares among many things, what makes her toffee special, her company’s giving back initiative, and a secret most people don’t know about her.
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Craft Beer, Ugly Sweaters, and Goodwill to All
12.21.15
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and collect a few canned goods because Provisions Market in Old Towne Orange is hosting its 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Competition on Wednesday, December 23 from 6-8 p.m.
Provisions will serve its special holiday sausage sandwich and great craft beers during the holiday celebration.
You can choose from eight 4-ounce tasters from selections on tap and a holiday sausage sandwich at $30 per guest; or, eight 4-ounce tasters from an archived and rare selection from the Bruery and a holiday sausage sandwich at $50 per guest.
The rare selections from the Bruery include 2013 Tart of Darkness, 2013 Sour in the Rye with Kumquat, 2013 Smoking Wood Rye, 2012 Smoking Wood Smoked Imperial Rye in Bourbon Barrels, Black Tuesday (2013-2015), 2013 Bottleworks XII, 2013 Bois, 2012 Melange #3, 2013 Melange #3, 2013 Saison Tonnellerie, 2013 Sans Pagaie, 2013 5 Golden Rings, 2013 The Wanderer, 2013 Grey Monday, 2013 Windowsill, 2013 Bryeian Batch 1000, and 2013 Beauregarde.
You can order your ticktes here
Provisions will be handing out prizes for the ugliest sweaters (announced at 8 p.m.).
Provisions is at 143 N Glassell St., Orange. 714.997.2337
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