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OC’s Organic, Vegan Chocolate Shop

By Greer Wylder

April 03, 2023

Cocoa Parlor - the local Laguna Niguel-based vegan, organic chocolate shop crafting award-winning truffles, bars, and chocolate couverture has launched its limited-time, Easter holiday offerings available in-store for pick up, as well as shipping nationwide. These limited-time sweets include Cocoa Parlor’s Pink Raspberry Bunnies ($15), made with solid raspberry white chocolate, naturally flavored with freeze-dried raspberry powder for the perfect spring-time pink, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Bullfrogs ($6) crafted with rich dark chocolate and salty peanut butter; these frogs can satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth; and the classic Dark Chocolate Boxed Bunny ($32). As with all of Cocoa Parlor’s confections, the Dark Chocolate Boxed Bunnies…

The World’s Best Cookie DEUX – Vegan and Gluten Free

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2023

I am so excited about DEUX. It’s the BEST vegan and gluten-free cookie dough on the planet. Order it today at eatdeux.com and save 10% on your order by using code “greersoc.”They've taken out all of the bad stuff and added in good-for-you, functional ingredients that feel as good as they taste. Their recipes such as Chocolate Chip, Space Brownie, Matcha Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter, and Cookie Butter Spread are vegan & gluten-free so you can eat them raw or bake them into warm, gooey cookies (if they even last that long).You can order Best Sellers Packs, Have It All…

New at South Coast Plaza: JD Sports

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2023

All new to South Coast Plaza, JD Sports is a global go-to for sneakerheads and a mecca for athleticwear.The brand, started by John Wardle and David Makin (the J & D of JD sports), started over 40 years ago with just a single store in the North West of England and is now a global powerhouse of sports footwear and athleticwear. In addition to a massive inventory, the brand is known for its fusion of athleticwear, music, and fashion and for carrying exclusive and/or limited-edition designs from brands such as Nike and Adidas. Originals.Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday…

David Yurman Re-Opens at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

March 15, 2023

David Yurman fans will love the newly renovated David Yurman boutique in the South Coast Plaza luxury wing. Inside the new space, clients will experience the next generation of David Yurman store design—a continuation of President & Chief Creative Officer Evan Yurman’s vision for the brand’s future. The new store design allows for a more substantial curation of David Yurman designs across all categories, including women's, men’s, wedding, and high jewelry – presented in its own unique environment.The South Coast Plaza store features an elegant, modern interior that celebrates the Yurman aesthetic and focus on quality. The store features a…

Young Seconds, OC’s Best High Quality Children’s Consignment

By Greer Wylder

March 13, 2023

For the past 40 years, Young Seconds in Corona del Mar has been the go-to resource for anyone looking for top-quality consignment clothing for children from infant through teens. Owner Kathy Bell says she has second-generation customers who now have their own kids. And, I used to shop at Young Seconds for my boys when they were young; now I am buying for my grandkids. I even featured Young Seconds in my Daily Pilot column back in the ‘90s. You can’t find a better selection of special occasion, everyday wear, pajamas, holiday, ski apparel, shoes, and even American Girl dolls, furniture, beds,…