The Dose

Farm to Food Truck Challenge

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2012

David and Goliath...Spartans and Persians...North versus South....Good versus evil!  Epic battles have always given us hope, inspired our actions, captured our imaginations. This Saturday,  a battle of epic proportions will take place, and although it might not capture our imaginations, it definitely will capture our taste buds!  At the Food to Farm Truck Challenge III on Saturday at the SoCo Certified Farmers' Market in Costa Mesa six top gourmet food trucks will compete for the title of  "Top Chop Truck."  The title will be given to the chef who can create the best dish using only local, grown far, fresh…

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Yappy Hour at the Ritz

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is hosting Yappy Hour on select Thursday’s this summer on the Dana Lawn where your dog can enjoy complimentary hand made biscuits and let Fido indulge with bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored waters. In case any humans get hungry or thirsty there will be beers, wine and burgers available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will go to support the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. The volunteer run animal shelter opened in 1975 to provide temporary care for stray dogs, cats and other animals. The animals are held for seven days so owner’s can…

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French Delights in OC

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By Greer Wylder
June 01, 2012

We promise that one taste of a ’lette Macaron will bring melt in your mouth goodness! And now the Beverly Hills based French macaron bakery opened its first Orange County boutique at Fashion Island. The delicate almond meringue cookies are filled with white chocolate ganache exactly the way founder, Paulette Koumetz, remembers tasting growing up in France. After searching for her favorite authentic French macaron in SoCal she set out to make her own. Koumetz worked with world-renowned French pastry chef, Christophe Michalak to develop the ’lette recipe (a shortened abbreviation of Paulette). Each day, a beautiful array of colorful…

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Taste the Nation

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By Greer Wylder
May 31, 2012

One of our favorite events of the year, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation: Laguna Beach returns on Sunday, at the Montage Laguna Beach. Attend this incredible gourmet food and wine event featuring eight celebrity chefs at the stunning Studio at Montage overlooking the beautiful ocean and you will be directly helping to feed hungry children in Orange County. All proceeds from the Taste of Nation go directly to Share Our Strength’s efforts to fight against childhood hunger in Orange County by benefiting Second Harvest Orange County Food Bank and Father Serra’s Food Pantry at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. The line-up of renowned chefs who will…

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Healthy Grinds

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By Greer Wylder
May 30, 2012

Craving a fresh delicious sandwich that’s made surfers and locals happy for 40 years? Make your way over to Jan’s Health Bar in Huntington Beach. Founded by Jan Gaffney, one of the original surfer girls from the 1960s, and health food enthusiast before it was in vogue, Jan’s Health Bar serve delicious sandwiches, salads, soups and smoothies using only the freshest ingredients. Try Jan’s Original with tuna and avocado ($8.50), or the soy turkey with avocado ($8.50), with your choice of mayonnaise, mustard, cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, soy bacon bits and sprouts. Also, served with your choice of chips, pasta or…

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