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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 –…

National Fun with Fondue Month National Georgia Pecan Month National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month National Pepper Month National Stuffing Month National Raisin Bread Month November 1-7: National Fig Week Daily Holidays November 1 National Bison Day November 2 National Deviled…

Given the hoopla and keen interest in cake baking and the competitive forces that kick in when trying to create the perfect masterpiece, its no wonder that brides these days are really doing their research when it comes to picking…