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Our Favorite Food Blogs

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By Greer Wylder
July 17, 2012

Congrats Fast Food Maven, Cathy Thomas Cooks, and DiaryOfAMadHungryWoman you are the Golden Foodie Awards top 3 nominees for favorite Orange County Food Blogs. The winner will be announced on Sept. 30 at the Golden Foodie Awards night gala  at the Fairmont Newport Beach on Sunday, Sept. 30. Voting resumes again on Aug. 5 that we will announce that week. There are nearly 30 categories of awards that recognize culinary excellence including Best Mexican, Italian, Seafood, Sushi, Indian, and Vegetarian restaurant; Best Steak, Burger, Pizza, Taco, Dessert, Wine List and Beer Menu and many more. For a list of upcoming events, tickets…

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Pinterest Contest!

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2012

We’re launching our first “Pin It to Win It” campaign on Greer’s OC Pinterest, and we want to know from you, through pictures, what you love about Orange County. We want to see creativity, imagination, and what speaks to you about this great place we call home. From the beaches to your favorite hotels, dining spots, boutiques, nature, or even people who inspire you. There are no limits. On, July 31st we’ll announce the winning pin and give a $100 gift card to Scott’s Restaurant & Bar in Costa Mesa, near South Coast Plaza. Participants must simply follow Greer’s OC…

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Free Movie Mondays Continues

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2012

Free Movie Mondays continues tonight at Segerstrom Center with the screening of the classic “An American in Paris” with its famed score by George and Ira Gershwin starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” screens on July 23; “Yentl” directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand screens on July 30; and “The Music Man” an audience favorite screens on August 6. Free Movie Mondays are projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall on the Center’s Arts Plaza at dusk, or around 8 p.m. Just bring portable chairs, snacks, or even a picnic. Patina Catering will…

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Care for Your Swimwear

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2012

Summer has arrived and hopefully you've found the perfect swim suit, but now it's time to keep the sun shining on the shape of your suit. Translation: follow these five no fail tips and your beach ready bikini will keep its shape, won't reek of pool chlorine, and will not fall victim to weird sunscreen-induced discoloration. When the water is calling my name, I know just how easy it is to put a swimsuit through the ringer, but this Summer, I promise: keeping it in superior shape has never been simpler... 1. Anticipate the wear and tear -  Chlorine weakens…

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Teddy Bears for Type 1

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2012

Devon Cohen, 13, of Newport Coast is one amazing kid. Diagnosed with type 1diabetes a year and a half ago, and he's already raised $30,000 for diabetes research. This week, he's donating 100 teddy bears with medical ID bracelets to Children's Hospital of Orange County. Devon’s mission started when he was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a life-threatening incurable disease that leaves its victims insulin dependent for life. At CHOC, he noticed that one of the less fortunate kids couldn’t afford a medic alert bracelet that his family could easily buy. The girl asked her mom if she could…

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