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Santa Cruz Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 7

Posted on December 21, 2020 by admin

Welcome to the final installment—part 7—of my holiday foodie gift guide with information for several local businesses if you have some last-minute shopping to do. Contact me at tara@santacruzfoodie.com with questions or comments. Also see: Gift guide part 1 Gift … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 6

Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin

Here is part 6 of my holiday foodie gift guide—with some ideas for bakeries, Italian groceries, farmers markets and more. Let’s shop local and support small businesses as much as we can this season (and beyond)! Also see: Gift guide … Continue reading →

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Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 3

Posted on December 3, 2020 by admin

Santa Cruz-themed gift assortment from The Local Box Shop. Photo courtesy of The Local Box Shop Here is part three of my local foodie holiday gift guide – hope you’ll join me in supporting small businesses. I am mostly highlighting … Continue reading →

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Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 2

Posted on November 26, 2020 by admin

Here is part two of my local foodie holiday gift guide, including several Santa Cruz County businesses (here is part 1). Happy shopping; let’s support small businesses & buy some gifts for friends and family at the same time. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Local gifts, part 1

Posted on November 24, 2020 by admin

It is holiday shopping season: with lots of local businesses struggling during the pandemic, I wanted to spread the word about as many as I can, especially for food-related gifts for foodies in your life. Let’s all shop local this … 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 →

Posted in Food & Food News | Tagged Ashby Confections, chocolate, Donnelly Fine Chocolates, foodie gifts, Gilroy, Gilroy Premium Outlets, Jelly Belly, Le Creuset, Mackenzies Chocolate, Mutari Chocolate, Santa Cruz, shopping, Valentine's Day, Valentine’s Day gifts | Comments Off

Dads & Grads gifts: Gilroy Premium Outlets, Santa Cruz restaurants & cookies

Posted on June 15, 2017 by admin

Waited ‘til the last minute to buy the dad or grad in your life a gift for this weekend? If they like to cook or are a candy fan, see below for a few gift ideas at Gilroy Premium Outlets. … Continue reading →

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Last minute foodie holiday gifts in Santa Cruz

Posted on December 16, 2016 by admin

Haven’t finished your holiday shopping and have some foodies on your list? Want to shop local? There are lots of choices in the Santa Cruz area including some discounts; here are some highlights including a gift fair tomorrow that has … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016 at Whole Foods Market on the Central Coast

Posted on December 14, 2016 by admin

Whether you need to shop for a holiday feast or check some folks off your gift list, Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey have lots to choose from—including the always-dependable gift card idea (ones for the … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 10: Win $50 gift certificate to Abalonetti in Monterey

Posted on December 23, 2015 by admin

It’s Day 10 of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a $50 gift certificate for Abalonetti in Monterey. See end of article for how to enter. Abalonetti Bar & Grill will be … Continue reading →

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