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Your Daily Dose of Fruits and Veggies

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2016

What are some of the best in season fruits and vegetables to look out for? Our friends at Melissa’s Produce offer the best and the latest in produce and organics. They are a great resource for what’s in and hot for the season. Melissa's can make your life more tasty, healthy, and convenient every day. Here are the hot new fruits that you can look out for in local markets, or easily order online. Turmeric is related to ginger and gives food a golden color and has a distinct peppery flavor. The root is peeled and grated or minced. Its…

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Mendocino Farms in Brea

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2016

The chef-driven, farm-to-table sandwich shop, Mendocino Farms recently opened its 13th location at The Village at La Floresta in Brea. Mendocino Farms’ menu changes with the seasons, offers affordable prices, and it partners with local farms and food artisans to create inspired dishes. The family-friendly space has an inviting, spacious atmosphere with indoor and patio seating, a cornhole court, a kids’ play area with chalkboard walls and pint-size communal table, and a foosball table for all to enjoy. Sandwich favorites and signature menu items include the Pork Belly Banh Mi, a play on the Vietnamese classic made with rich, caramelized…

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HOTEL IRVINE MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE BACKYARD

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2016

On Friday, July 22, Hotel Irvine is bringing back Movie Nights in The Backyard with film favorites projected on a huge screen and picnics on the lawn. There are also new summer specials including Burgers & Brews on Saturdays, a craft Summertime Beer Series featuring different California craft breweries and Martini Mondays at Red Bar and Lounge. Other popular events continuing include – Taco Twos Day, $1 Buck Shuck on Wednesdays and AYCE (all-you-can-eat) Mussel Fridays. At Hotel Irvine’s Movie Nights in The Backyard, movie-goers can grab their blankets or beach chairs and stake out the best spot on the…

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The Newest Craft Beer Tasting Room in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2016

Craft beer aficionados can visit the new Bruery Terreux Tasting Room in Anaheim now open daily. It’s dedicated to fermentation, oak-aging and packaging of The Bruery’s farmhouse-style wild and sour ales. Like it’s sister Bruery Tasting Room a few miles away, it will offer flights, growler fills, bottles to-go and Society perks. The Bruery Terreux Tasting Room boasts a spacious rustic-modern indoor setting with a variety of seating options, or the patio offering outdoor beer service. The tasting room was developed by Patrick Rue of The Bruery to showcase experiment with wild beers and focus on the future of its…

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UPF activewear from tutublue

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2016

tutublue is a UPF50 sun-protective activewear brand designed by Sarah Buxton. It was born out of Sarah’s love of sun, fitness, health and high fashion. Sarah’s idea for tutublue came after a personal skin cancer scare and studying the damaging effects of the sun. Instead of hiding in the shade or relying on sunscreens, Sarah created the tutublue collection for swimming, SUPing and surfing. It looks like a wetsuit, but it doesn’t feel like one. It’s ultra-thin, lightweight and feels great on. The tutublue collection features a full range of UPF50 activewear for women and girls. The one-piece Long Beach…

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