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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

Upcoming New Leaf classes include making sushi

Posted on January 19, 2018 by admin

New Leaf Community Markets in Santa Cruz has several upcoming events, including classes on making sushi, learning about Japanese fermented foods, and identifying what foods cause inflammation. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Events, Recipes | Tagged Cooking, cooking classes, free, Japanese food, New Leaf, New Leaf Community Markets, nutrition, paleo, recipes, Santa Cruz, sushi, weight loss | Comments Off

A Cuisinart Christmas: Gift ideas for chefs, bakers, coffee lovers and more

Posted on December 13, 2017 by admin

If you have last-minute holiday shopping left to do and you have chefs or bakers on your list—or even just people that appreciate good coffee or an excellent toaster!—here are a few gift ideas from Cuisinart. The items cover a … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Cooking & Chefs, Recipes | Tagged baking, chefs, coffee, coffee gifts, Cooking, cooking gifts, cuisinart, holiday shopping, holiday shopping 2017 | Comments Off

New Leaf’s December classes include raw holiday desserts, sushi, healthy holidays

Posted on December 7, 2017 by admin

New Leaf Community Markets in Santa Cruz has several events this month, including ones to make “healthy holiday eating” easier. Here are some highlights; these are all at the Westside Santa Cruz location at 1101 Fair Ave. (831-426-1306). There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking & Chefs, Recipes | Tagged baking, Cooking, cooking classes, free, gluten-free, holiday baking, holiday cooking, New Leaf, New Leaf Community Markets, raw, recipes, Santa Cruz, sushi, Tastes Like Love | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Events, Food & Food News, Restaurants | Tagged 1440 Multiversity, Aptos, Aquarius, Capitola, Chaminade, Hotel Paradox, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Severino's, Solaire, Thanksgiving, The Open Hearth, Whole Foods Market | Comments Off

Enjoy delicious food & drinks at A Taste of Santa Cruz Thursday

Posted on November 6, 2017 by admin

The 13th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz” (ATOSC) at the MAH on Thursday, Nov. 9, features more than 15 participating restaurants plus 16 wineries and two breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets … Continue reading →

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Win a year of coffee from Peet’s Coffee & learn about holiday drinks

Posted on November 3, 2017 by admin

Earlier this fall, Peet’s Coffee launched a campaign called “What Fills Your Cup?” In honor of this new campaign, it’s offering fans a chance to win a year’s supply of coffee (via a $1,000 Peet’s gift card)—and there will be … 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 →

Posted in Beer, Benefits, Events, Food & Food News | Tagged beer, Brew Cruz, Casablanca Inn, Chuy Santa Cruz, cocktails, Event Santa Cruz, events, Gordo Gustavos, H&H Fresh Fish Company, Mäkse Bar, NotPie Cakery, Sleight of Hand Pizza, Venus Spirits | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Beer, Benefits, Events, Food & Food News, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Alfaro Family Vineyards, Armitage Wines, Ashby Confections, Bargetto, beer, benefit, Bonny Doon, Burrell School Vineyards, Cafe Rio, Cantine Winepub, Comanche Cellars, Corralitos Brewing, Cowgirl Creamery, Dustbowl Brewery, East Side Eatery, Efi’s Dutch-Indo Kitchen, Ella’s at the Airport, Fresh Prep Kitchen, Friend in Cheeses, Gourmet Grazing on the Green, Hollins House, Hula's Island Grill, Integrity Wines, Kathryn Kennedy, Kings Mountain Vineyards, Krazy Farm Cider, Loma Prieta, Malone's Grille, MJA Winery, Muccigrosso Vineyards, Muns Vineyards, New Bohemia Brewing Co, New Leaf Community Markets, Odonata Wines, Pelican Ranch, Real Good Fish, Roudon Smith, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Fish Co., Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Santa Cruz restaurants, Scheid Family Wines, seabright brewery, Shadowbrook Restaurant, Solaire Restaurant & Bar, Soquel Cider, Surf City Sandwich, The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Wine, Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine | Comments Off

Saturday’s Taste of Soquel benefits Second Harvest

Posted on September 21, 2017 by admin

The ninth annual “A Taste of Soquel,” benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, takes place in the courtyard of the Congregational Church of Soquel Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be lots of food, drinks and music at … Continue reading →

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