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OC’s FIRST and ONLY Zero-Waste Grocer

By Greer Wylder

December 05, 2022

More than a grocery store, Amis de la Terre Market in Costa Mesa is a zero-waste market. Now, you can find your favorite organic pantry staples and health foods without contributing to the waste cycle. Amis de la Terre Market is the brainchild of newlyweds Jessica Walden and Chris McGuire, two graduate students of the UCI Ph.D. program in Earth System Science. After years of research on the ocean, while finding microplastics in water samples from local beaches, they decided to create an answer to eliminating plastic packaging from pantry staples that can have a dramatic impact on consumer plastic waste. At…

Experience The District Tustin’s Wonderfest Event Series this December!

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2022

The District Tustin is kicking off a Dancing Light Show on Friday 12/2 in The AMC Courtyard. Free show every 30 minutes from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly. Then you don’t want to miss the Wonderfest Events on Dec 3, 10 & 17th. The first “Family Christmas Party” event is this weekend and 100% of ticket sales will benefit Families Together Tustin*. Enjoy photos with Santa, family crafts & activities, a live DJ, stilt walkers, face painting & balloon artist, Mrs. Clause’s Book Corner, and shop the outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of family-owned gift shops. A limited supply of passes is…

Oats Cashmere Holiday Warehouse Sale Dec. 1 to 3

By Greer Wylder

November 30, 2022

Just in time for the most wonderful season of the year to wear cashmere, Oats Cashmere is holding its annual Warehouse Sale for three days (Dec. 1 to 3). Shop for luxe timeless cashmere for ladies, men, and accessories! It’s a great opportunity to stock up and save on cashmere for friends and family. The sale is on Thursday, Dec. 1, and Friday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.1824 Monrovia Ave. in Costa Mesa.

Thanksgiving Done Right at Bristol Farms - DEAL

By Greer Wylder

November 14, 2022

It’s been a hectic year…so go ahead and sit back, relax, and let Bristol Farms, the leading specialty gourmet grocer, take care of the Thanksgiving feast. Their chefs have created a Thanksgiving menu/deal called the Classic Holiday Meal for $125, which is only available at the Irvine – Bristol Farms Newfound Market location.For an intimate dinner, or as an addition to a Thanksgiving feast - the Holiday Meal features all the classics. What could be simpler – or more delicious?The Classic Holiday Meal serves 4-6 and includes: Mary’s Whole Roasted Turkey – 8-10lbsMashed Potatoes – 30ozTurkey Gravy – 30ozGreen Beans Almondine…

Irvine’s Newest Farm Is Ready for Harvest: Malaia’s Microgreens

By Greer Wylder

November 09, 2022

Malaia’s Microgreens, Orange County’s newest hydroponic farm, will be ready for its first harvest in November. Founded by young entrepreneurs Malaia Martinez, 22, and Jaebin Yoo, 22, the specialty farm grows over 50 varieties of organic microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty herbs at their state-of-the-art indoor hydroponic lab in Irvine.Malaia’s Microgreens is reinventing traditional agriculture with an innovative approach to sustainable farming. Equipped with rows of tall shelves illuminated by bright grow lights, their hydroponic system looks nothing like a traditional farm. Built with scalable sustainability in mind, their farm is 90% more water efficient than traditional farms producing the…