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Savory and Spicy Gifts

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2013

For the cook in your life, you can get even more creative on Valentine’s Day by selecting a custom box of Savory Spice Shop favorites like fresh ground spices, Savory Spice Shop’s Loco Cocoa set with five cocoas, gift set with four spiced sugars, or a gift pack of rubs perfect for barbecuing. Laura Shute owns the two Orange County Savory Spice Shop stores – at Corona del Mar Plaza in Newport Beach and OC Mart in Costa Mesa – and she and her knowledgeable staff can helping you select the perfect spices.  Savory Spice Shop features more than 400…

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Pacific Coast Wine Festival

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2013

Wine benefits music education at one of the most decadent wine festivals of the year on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the newly renovated Island Hotel in Newport Beach. The Pacific Coast Wine Festival is a fantastic evening of first-class wine tastings, a delicious wine-paired feast and a silent and live auction of rare wines like eight bottles of a new release from Screaming Eagle, and exceptional experiences like two weekend getaways in a Ferrari and a Maserati. Proceeds will benefit the Pacific Symphony. For the first time, renowned wine aficionados will play hosts as Master Sommelier Michael Jordon brings…

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JDRF Breakfast of Champions

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2013

Want to learn more about JDRF and its ongoing impact on a cure for type 1 diabetes and awareness right here in Orange County? You can attend the JDRF Breakfast of Champions on Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Ford Forum in Irvine. At this free one-hour breakfast you can meet members of the JDRF family, get a taste of what JDRF is all about, and find out about many opportunities for involvement and partnerships. JDRF has funded more than $1.7 Billion in research to address Type 1 Diabetes, with much of the research aiding not only the…

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Pinkberry Style

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2013

Pinkberry,  the original tart frozen yogurt company that launched in 2005 in West Hollywood, will also be celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day, on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Stop by a Pinkberry for a free small frozen yogurt with toppings. Pinkberry’s known for its light and refreshing taste, fresh hand-cut fruits and natural toppings. Pinkberry has locations throughout Orange County including Brea, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Tustin.  

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National Frozen Yogurt Day

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2013

Yogurtland celebrates National Frozen Yogurt Day today from 4 to 7 p.m. by serving free yogurt and toppings to guests from 4 to 7 p.m. Visit any Yogurtland for a commemorative cup and collectable biodegradable spoon while creating your masterpiece from 16 frozen yogurt flavors like birthday cake batter, hazelnut latte, boysenberry, caramel almond and almond midnight mocha and a wide array of toppings including mochi, granola, gummy bears, Hershey’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate chips and more. Yogurtland is also supporting First Book, a national education non-profit through Yogurtland Cares, the company’s initiative to empower you. First Book offers new,…

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