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Betsy Thagard, Founder of B. Toffee

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2015

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…

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Craft Beer, Ugly Sweaters, and Goodwill to All

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2015

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…

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FIG & OLIVE, The Cookbook

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2015

Need a great gift idea for the home cook in your life? Fig & Olive’s founder and owner Laurent Halasz just launched the first-ever cookbook, "Fig & Olive, The Cuisine of the French Riviera" ($50) in collaboration with Assouline. The beautiful illustrated book explores the Mediterranean table as seen through the eyes of Halasz who was raised in the South of France and developed a passion for seasonal ingredients and olive oil as he and his mother Francine, frequented local markets. It features more than sixty simple recipes, including the restaurant’s signature Zucchini Carpaccio, Fig & Gorgonzola Tart, Whole Branzino…

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Gift The Gift Of Butterfli Me Beauty!

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2015

Once we discovered Butterfli Me Makeup Studio in Irvine, we finally found a relaxing and chic place to get a great and affordable makeover in no time. And we can’t think of a better holiday gift for the woman in your life than a gift certificate to Butterfli Me. You can choose from makeup boxes, lash extensions, makeovers, and even memberships! Butterfli Me offers a look book offering 24 classic, glamorous looks customized according to eye color that vary in intensity, from natural to a bright bold lip inspired by international locations. Plus, Butterfli Me has its own custom line of…

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Holiday Centerpiece Workshop

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2015

Always dreamed of creating a beautiful floral centerpiece for your holiday table? You can attend a special holiday floral workshop with The Makery Craft Co and Love Anne Joy at Uni Home at SOCO in Costa Mesa on Sunday, December 20 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. You’ll receive a wonderful introduction to floral design while also creating a head-turning centerpiece that will last through the holidays. Better yet, you'll be able to take the skills you've learned in this workshop to create many more floral arrangements for any occasion! You can also opt to store your centerpiece in Uni's commercial floral refrigerator after the workshop for…

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