Category Archives: Food & Food News

Chocolate for Halloween and Beyond: Recchiuti Confections truffles & Chocolate on Pacific’s 20th anniversary

Posted on October 24, 2019 by admin

I have sweet news from San Francisco-based Recchiuti Confections and Santa Cruz-based restaurant Chocolate. Recchiuti Confections Recchiuti Confections makes small batch chocolate using traditional European techniques and chocolate from Guittard, El Rey, and Valrhona. Their Calavera Truffles collection launched late last month … Continue reading →

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Special Mother’s Day chocolate gifts: Recchiuti Confections, Ashby Confections

Posted on May 5, 2019 by admin

Fancy, delicious chocolate is a perfect Mother’s Day gift—San Francisco-based Recchiuti Confections and Scotts Valley-based Ashby Confections have many offerings to choose from.   Recchiuti Confections Recchiuti Confections handcrafts their recipes in small batches using traditional European techniques. They blend chocolate from Guittard, … Continue reading →

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Give to the hungry this holiday season

Posted on December 23, 2018 by admin

I write a lot about food, and know that those of you reading my articles are “foodies” – this holiday season, let’s remember those who do not get enough food! How about donating to people in need, like those struggling … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, Hanukkah at Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola

Posted on November 16, 2018 by admin

Thanksgiving is almost here, and after that Hanukkah is right around the corner! Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave.) have many Thanksgiving selections and several Hanukkah items, and they graciously gave … Continue reading →

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Halloween treats & baking tools

Posted on October 24, 2018 by admin

Halloween is fast approaching—here are a couple treats and tools for those looking for shopping and/or baking ideas.   Welch’s Halloween Fruit Snacks: Welch’s created a special fruit snack package just for Halloween: the fruit snacks are shaped like pumpkins, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day gift ideas from Tea Forté

Posted on April 27, 2018 by admin

If you’re looking for a special Mother’s Day gift for a woman who is a tea lover, I got to sample some Tea Forté products recently and can tell you they are both beautiful AND delicious! Plus, there are a … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day gifts & activities from Santa Cruz chocolatiers, Gilroy Premium Outlets

Posted on February 11, 2018 by admin

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching—here are some shopping ideas if you’re a chocolate lover in Santa Cruz or you’re considering a trip to Gilroy Premium Outlets.   Santa Cruz Chocolatiers Santa Cruz County residents are very lucky; we have a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving highlights for Santa Cruz & Scotts Valley

Posted on November 16, 2017 by admin

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and there are lots of offerings you can choose from—including a unique day at Scotts Valley’s 1440 Multiversity, restaurants with lunch or dinner, and caterers and personal chefs that have prepared food options. Here are a … Continue reading →

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Casablanca Inn bazaar with food, drinks, art — plus benefit for Sonoma fire victims

Posted on October 19, 2017 by admin

Event Santa Cruz is hosting “Bazaar at the Casablanca Inn” this Friday night, Oct. 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The all-ages event is at 101 Main St. in Santa Cruz. Admission is $1 at the door. Guests are encouraged to register … Continue reading →

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Feast for foodies & beer/wine lovers for cancer research

Posted on October 3, 2017 by admin

The 14th annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green—Saturday, Oct. 7 at Aptos Village Park—features more than 75 vendors including local restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and spirits distilleries. Proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG). The event is from … Continue reading →

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