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Better Than Chocolate

By Greer Wylder

February 09, 2023

Honestly, you might just want to be alone with this luscious loaf from Bread Artisan Bakery, it's that good. Just for Valentine's Day, this Chocolate Cherry Sourdough is IT, push that basic box of chocolates aside, honey! Made with the finest Belgian dark chocolate slabs and cocoa powder from Callebaut, combined with tart-dried cherries soaked in rum, this classic Campagne Sourdough has a perfectly sweet and sour finish. Not too sweet but just enough. How good would this be as a French toast for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day morning or lightly toasted with some French butter and a cup of coffee…

Loungefly and Paul Frank Collaboration Celebration on Balboa Island

By Greer Wylder

February 09, 2023

In celebration of the launch of its newest Paul Frank® collection, Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, will be hosting a public fan activation on Saturday, February 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the original frozen banana stand, Sugar ‘n Spice, on Balboa Island. Featuring photo opportunities, including an inflatable 30-foot Julius the Monkey, fans will be able to exclusively check out the nostalgic collection in person while also enjoying a complimentary Sugar ‘n Spice frozen banana. Available in February, the collaboration blends Loungefly’s signature styles with the pop-culture icon’s nostalgic bright colors and quirky design. Featuring Julius…

Pure Salt’s Galentine’s Sip & Shop

By Greer Wylder

February 09, 2023

Join Pure Salt’s Galentine’s Sip & Shop event celebrating Galentine's Day on Monday, February 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. with some favorite women in business.Wine from Avaline (women-owned, natural wine brand) and light bites from Nishli Panjabi, founder of @boardhousewives (local woman business owner from RMV)Tirzah pop up featuring jewelry and other small goods from women in Kenyagift wrapping available by Pure Salt (+ pre-made gifts available to purchase for Gal/Valentine's Day!)customers will be entered to win a basket full of exclusive Pure Salt product (estimated value $500) when they spend $250 or more!Pure Salt's Newport Beach Shoppe is…

Orange County’s Resource for International Foods

By Greer Wylder

January 23, 2023

The last place you’d expect to find the finest selection of international groceries is off the beaten path in Lake Forest. Set among other warehouses, you’ll find My Panier’s warehouse market, a nirvana for anyone who appreciates fine foods and groceries from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the U.K., even Japan, Africa, Canada, and gourmet finds from the U.S. My Panier is mostly an e-commerce business, but their warehouse is extensive and you can find the same gourmet foods that you might have discovered in Europe. You can shop for European olive oils, crackers, cookies, chocolates, snacks, caviar and blinis, cheese, butter,…

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Non Toxic, Zero Waste, Refill Shop in OC

By Greer Wylder

January 11, 2023

In the same way that its neighbor, Amis de la Terre is dedicated to zero-waste, plastic-free kitchen pantry items, Fill Up Buttercup in Costa Mesa is the place for nontoxic household essentials that reduce plastic waste.Owner Jamie Lake opened Fill Up Buttercup in August of 2020 with the intention of planting seeds in minds about how much waste a household produces and to start questioning daily product ingredients. Simply bring your own containers and refill them with shampoos, conditioners, body washes, all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergents, and so much more! They also offer home and bathroom accessories that are biodegradable, compostable, or…