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Holiday gift ideas from Peet’s Coffee and Tea
Are you behind on Christmas shopping? Buying for folks who are tea or coffee lovers? Peet’s has some fun options including special holiday packages. I had the opportunity to receive a wonderful gift package from Peet’s, and I’ve already enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, coffee, holiday shopping, holidays 2014, Peet's Coffee and Tea, sustainable, tea
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Santa Cruz ocean-inspired holiday shopping plus gourmet food gifts
Jingle Shells will be on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Seymour Center in Santa Cruz. It’s a family-friendly holiday shopping event with ocean- and nature-inspired gifts plus gourmet food gifts. The annual Jingle Shells Arts & Crafts Festival is from noon … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Food & Food News
Tagged Farmer Freed, food gifts, holiday shopping, holidays 2014, Mutari Hot Chocolate, Santa Cruz, Twins Kitchen
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A couple Santa Cruz food-related events this weekend
There are many fun food-related events in Santa Cruz this weekend; here are a couple highlights. POPUP has two events: one today and one tomorrow. On Friday night, Dec. 5, it’s hosting “Paella with Panache” with guest chefs Jehan Hakiman … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Food & Food News, Restaurant News, Restaurants
Tagged holiday shopping 2014, holidays 2014, Homeless Garden Project, paella, POPUP, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants
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December at Shadowbrook: Mexico Sundays, UCSC Women’s Club & Holy Cross benefit
Tuesday, Dec. 2 From November through April, Capitola restaurant Shadowbrook hosts a “Community Tuesday” series benefiting local non-profit organizations. The restaurant donates one-third of sales on selected nights; usually two or more non-profits share the evening. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, … Continue reading
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Tagged benefit, Capitola, Capitola restaurants, discounts, events, restaurant news, Santa Cruz restaurants, Shadowbrook
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Thanksgiving weekend wine tasting & holiday shopping in Santa Cruz & Carmel
I’ve got details on two wine and holiday shopping events worth checking out this holiday weekend: one in Santa Cruz, and one in Carmel Valley. Santa Cruz Surf City Vintners is hosting an art, wine and gift bazaar on Friday … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Events, Wine
Tagged Alzheimer's Association, benefit, Carmel Valley, Creekside Farms, events, holiday shopping, Holman Ranch, Holman Ranch Vineyards & Winery, Odonata, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Silver Mountain Vineyards, Surf City Vintners, Thanksgiving, Vino Tabi, Walnut Ave. Women’s Center, Wine
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More Bay Area restaurants for Thanksgiving: Monterey, San Jose, Santa Cruz
Here are a few more choices for dining out in the Bay Area on Thanksgiving. If you missed my earlier Thanksgiving articles, see below: Santa Cruz and Monterey area restaurants San Francisco Monterey & Carmel Restaurant 1833 On Thanksgiving, Restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants
Tagged Cannery Row Brewing Company, Carmel restaurants, holidays 2014, Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria, Lark Creek Blue, Monterey, Monterey restaurants, Open on Thanksgiving, Restaurant 1833, San Jose, San Jose restaurants, Santa Cruz restaurants, Santana Row, Thanksgiving, The Fairmont San Jose
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Thanksgiving 2014 restaurants and food options in San Francisco
It’s less than a week to Thanksgiving – if you’re planning to dine in San Francisco, here are a few restaurants to consider for Nov. 27, 2014. Also, Salumeria in the Mission is offering a take-out gourmet feast; order by … Continue reading
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Tagged holidays 2014, Luce Restaurant, Open on Thanksgiving, Presidio Social Club, restaurant news, restaurants, Salumeria, San Francisco, San Francisco restaurants, Thanksgiving, Top of the Mark
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Thanksgiving options from organic New Leaf Community Markets
Organic, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets is offering lots of options for Thanksgiving Dinner; you need to order by Sunday, Nov. 23 for pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. Several store locations are hosting Holiday … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitola, Cooking, cooking tips, gluten-free, holidays 2014, New Leaf, Organic, recipes, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Thanksgiving, vegan
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Charlie Hong Kong restaurant news on soup & veteran-to-farmer benefits
Santa Cruz restaurant Charlie Hong Kong has news to share on two topics: soups, and benefits for veterans. First, the veterans’ benefits news. Restaurant owner Carolyn Rudolph was moved by a documentary viewing/panel discussion event that she attended a couple … Continue reading
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Tagged benefit, Charlie Hong Kong, farm, Organic, restaurant news, restaurants, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, soup, vegan, veterans
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