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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 5: Farmer Freed culinary salts from Santa Cruz

Posted on December 18, 2015 by admin

It’s Day Five of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” See end of article for how to win a Farmer Freed culinary salt three-jar set. Special note: it’s been brought to my attention that after … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 4: Win brunch at Chaminade in Santa Cruz

Posted on December 17, 2015 by admin

It’s Day Four of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” Today’s prize is a gift certificate good for brunch for two at the Chaminade Resort & Spa (for regular brunch, not Christmas brunch). See end … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 3: Win a Shadowbrook gift card

Posted on December 16, 2015 by admin

    It’s Day Three of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” See end of article for how to win a Shadowbrook gift card. Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook has been serving customers for more than 65 … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 2: Win Peet’s Coffee holiday blend

Posted on December 15, 2015 by admin

It’s Day Two of Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” See end of article for how to win great coffee from Peet’s. And if you haven’t finished (or started) your holiday shopping, here are some … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day 1: Pure Heart chocolate from Santa Cruz

Posted on December 14, 2015 by admin

Becky Potter started Pure Heart Chocolate in 2015 in Santa Cruz, and she is the first participant in the Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner/Santa Cruz Foodie’s “12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.” That’s right: today is Day One of TWELVE DAYS of … Continue reading →

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Wine gift ideas for the holidays: Grgich Hills & Twisted Roots

Posted on December 13, 2015 by admin

If you still have holiday shopping left to do and you have wine lovers on your list, here are a few gift ideas. There are also a couple ideas for host/hostess gifts if you’ll be visiting others during the season. … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz and nearby restaurant news highlights, Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 11, 2015 by admin

Here is some restaurant news for Santa Cruz and other local areas. I published Part 1 of this two-part series a few days ago. Openings Perfectly Pressed Juice Bar opened a Pleasure Point location in October at 3617B Portola Dr. next … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian dishes perfect for the season, including Annie’s pumpkin mac & cheese

Posted on December 8, 2015 by admin

As we move through fall and approach the winter, many of us crave soups and other comforting dishes. Of course, homemade soup is hard to beat, but sometimes pulling one together can be tough for busy parents or those who … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus visits breakfast buffet at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz

Posted on December 3, 2015 by admin

During the next two weekends, Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz is a great place to visit with your family for “Breakfast with Santa.” These events are Saturday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz and nearby restaurant news highlights, Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 2, 2015 by admin

Here is some restaurant news for Santa Cruz and other local areas. I haven’t published a roundup of restaurant news since June, so there’s a lot of information to share. I’ll be publishing part two in the next few days. … Continue reading →

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