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Everything But The Turkey Kits for No Hunger for the Holidays

By Greer Wylder

November 15, 2021

Do you want to WOW your Thanksgiving dinner guests? Do you want to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast easily? Bracken’s Kitchen Everything But The Turkey Kits are perfect for your Thanksgiving holiday feast. And, what’s even better, by purchasing a delicious Thanksgiving kit, you are helping Bracken’s Kitchen to provide 400,000 meals this holiday season to those who need it most. So how does it work? Your Everything But The Turkey Kit will include everything you need to ensure a Thanksgiving feast for 4 except well the turkey! All you have to worry about is preparing a delicious Turkey to complete your…

The Source For Beautiful Sustainable Spices

By Greer Wylder

November 14, 2021

I first discovered Burlap & Barrel spices after reading about their spices in the Wall Street Journal. The company’s mission and story are compelling. They source unique, beautiful spices for professional chefs and home cooks. They're a Public Benefit Corporation, meaning they partner directly with smallholder farmers to source spices that have never been available in the US before and help improve the livelihoods of their partner farmers. You can read more about what makes Burlap & Barrel an exceptional company, here.After reading about the company, I ordered a few spices right away and was blown away by the taste, freshness, and distinctive aroma. Burlap…

Sweetfin, Chef-Driven, California Inspired Poke Opens in OC

By Greer Wylder

November 08, 2021

Sweetfin has officially opened its doors in The OC! Sweetfin’s newest store is located at East 17th St. in Costa Mesa. Since 2015, Sweetfin has been on a mission to fuel life through freshness with their healthful, gluten-free, and chef-driven poke and plant-based bowls. The fast-casual restaurant serves up both customizable and Signature Bowls from a menu created by Chef Dakota Weiss and strives to provide a culinary experience that is fresh, accessible, and naturally crave-able. After visiting the Islands, founders Alan Nathan, Seth Cohen, and Brett Nestadt were inspired to bring the authentic Hawaiian dish to Los Angeles, but with a…

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National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2021

In celebration of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Farmer Boys® will be offering a special one-day deal at participating locations. From 2 p.m. to close, guests can enjoy the NEW Loaded Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich or the Loaded Fiery Fried Chicken Sandwich for just $5 each! The Loaded Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich is made with all-natural chicken breast, double-battered, extra crispy, seasoned to perfection in a proprietary blend. It’s topped with cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato served with mayonnaise and dill pickles all on a locally baked toasted brioche bun. Guests can turn up the…

Taqueria De Anda Opens In Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2021

Taqueria De Anda, the family-owned restaurant chain serving mouthwatering street tacos and other authentic Mexican fare, will open in Huntington Beach on November 8. With twelve locations spanning from LA County to South Orange County, Taqueria De Anda’s thirteenth restaurant will be located on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. The new Huntington Beach location will be a Taqueria De Anda Grill – akin to the Mission Viejo and Lake Forest locations – which provides an elevated dining experience with the addition of high-quality Angus beef, mouthwatering chorizo and bacon breakfast burritos, shrimp tacos, and ice-cold beer. Taqueria De Anda started as a…