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Thanksgiving is a time of family gathering, reflection, and genteel warmth as blessings are counted – just as long as you’re not the one charged with hosting duties. If you are, then it can be a stressful period of food…

As the calendar tick-tocks down to Thursday, November 24th Thanksgiving planning is in full-swing. Here we have gathered some interesting and flexible options to help friends and families who may want to step away from the oven and let someone…

From cultural fare to local delicacies you won’t find anywhere else, food can often be one of the best ways to get to know a new area. Destinations that appeal to a wide range of palettes are the ones that…

Po-ta-toe, Po-ta-to… however you pronounce it, you gotta love ‘em. Potatoes are a staple in many cuisines, and one of the main reasons for that is how versatile they are, not to mention delicious! Baked, boiled, fried, mashed, and more…

The holidays are fast approaching, and that means one thing for sure: plenty of crowded airports. If you’re booked at O.C.’s John Wayne Airport (JWA) flight code SNA for Thanksgiving travel, though, you’re ahead of the game what with its…

Recently I was asked to speak at a women’s conference, at the end of my session I could present my ‘offer’. But I was asked, what type of discount are you giving our attendees? Discount, I thought, hmm well, I…

Newport Beach has Several Places that Put the Fun in Fungus Mushrooms are fungi. That truism alone lends substantial credence to any argument about it being the weirdest food we consume on a regular basis. The argument doesn’t even include…

The Holidays are already upon us! What better way to kickoff the season in Newport Beach than by experiencing Fashion Island’s classic tree lightning tradition. This annual ceremony will take place on November 18 and November 19 from 6:00pm –…