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Flavors of the Season at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2019

Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails welcomed Spring with new menu items that reflect that colors and flavors of the season. The restaurant, known for its commitment to donating 100% of its net profits to benefit many charitable causes and organizations through The Andrei Foundation, celebrates the cultural diversity of California cuisine, while incorporating the flavors and freshness of the Mediterranean. Highlight from the new menu added by Andrei’s Executive Chef Porfirio Gomez are: Double Dip Duo – Cilantro-Green Pea Hummus, Avocado Bacon Dip, Warm Pita, Seasonal Vegetables. Summer Vegetable Platter – Grilled Artichoke, Eggplant, Portobello Mushrooms, Asparagus, Roasted Cauliflower, Feta Cheese, Micro Crudités,…

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Weekends On The Farm

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2019

Every Saturday and Sunday you can explore The Ecology Center and all it has to offer! Saturdays are Farm Festival Days, while Sundays are open for self-guided exploration. On Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can pick your own strawberries fresh off of the field. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., join eco-experts in the garden for Eco-Tots! This creative workshop involves nature-based play, guided farm chores, and a seasonal ‘maker’ activity. Sign-Up is required (Ages 5 and under.) There’s also a Chef Demo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon so you can get inspired with creative recipes. You…

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Bring Your Stretchy Pants to OC Night Market

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2019

The OC Night Market returns to OC Fair and Event Center on May 17 –  May 19. Bring your stretchy pants and choose from hundreds of food items and watch vendors cook right before your eyes. Fan favorites range from traditional Asian street snacks like takoyaki octopus balls and grilled squid bigger than you’ve seen, fusion bites such as pho tacos and rainbow elote, and fantastic desserts like poop emoji-shaped churros and potted plant ice cream. Sharing is caring, but you can snack on smaller portions or go whole hog on an item you really, really want for yourself! Tip:…

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Mesa Announces NEW Executive Chef

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2019

Costa Mesa’s innovative restaurant and bar, Mesa, recently acquired a new executive chef! Abad Martinez has always had an affinity for cooking; growing up in in a home where there was always something to be celebrated, he was able to learn about food and make himself comfortable in the kitchen. Throughout his professional years, he has discovered that he enjoys cooking with unfamiliar ingredients and studying uncommon flavor combinations and new cooking techniques. Most importantly, he believes that consistently learning is key to being a good chef, and looks forward to bringing creative and inventive dishes to the Orange County…

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The Purest Manuka Honey

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2019

Manuka Honey’s popularity has grown in the past year as an essential in wellness, healing with medical grade honey in hospitals, and beauty markets. It can get confusing when you’re choosing which grade and which brand is the best. Turns out many Manuka Honey brands are labeled with terms that aren't verified and are developed in marketing. Terms such as  “Bio-Active”, “Active”, “Factor”, or “MGO” with numbers ranging from 5 to 1,000. I’ve been using Comvita Manuka Honey, a company founded in 1973 that’s been perfecting its beekeeping craft and sourcing Manuka Honey in New Zealand. They have an entirely…

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