Category Archives: Food & Food News

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Two: Win Direct Trade coffee or buy as a gift

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 a great coffee and chocolate prize. And if you haven’t finished (or started…) your holiday shopping, here’s … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz & San Jose restaurants for Thanksgiving 2012, Part 2

    Here are several Santa Cruz and San Jose restaurants – including Santana Row’s Lark Creek Blue – open on Thanksgiving, so you can make your reservations for dining out on Thursday, Nov. 22 if you aren’t in the … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Whole Foods Market Thanksgiving: Deadline to order is Monday

Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz and Capitola is offering many options for Thanksgiving Dinner; you need to order in person or online by Monday, November 19. A traditional turkey dinner costs $99.99 (serves up to 8) and includes an … Continue reading

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Gluten-free cornbread Thanksgiving recipe plus gluten-free Thanksgiving pie available in Santa Cruz

Melinda Harrower, chef/owner of Santa Cruz company Melinda’s Gluten Free, has a great Thanksgiving recipe for Gluten-free Maple Corn Skillet Bread (see below). She says, “My philosophy of eating gluten free is to keep it simple when mixing flours, so … Continue reading

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Cranberry chutney Thanksgiving recipe and ready-to-go meals in Santa Cruz

  Lifestyle Culinary Arts chef/owner Andrea Mollenauer has graciously shared her recipe for Signature Cranberry Chutney (see below). She’s also taking orders for Thanksgiving dinner or Thanksgiving sides. Mollenauer, a graduate of Cabrillo College’s Culinary Arts program, is a fabulous … Continue reading

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Food Trucks at First Friday Art Tour in Santa Cruz

Friday, Nov. 2 in Santa Cruz is this month’s “First Friday Art Tour” with lots of art, food, and drinks to feast on, including several food trucks gathering in one spot near an art exhibit. On Fri. Nov 2 from … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz celebrates Food Day: events at farmers market and Charlie Hong Kong

Wednesday, Oct. 24 is Food Day in Santa Cruz, and there are a couple local events occurring. Food Day is simultaneously an annual nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. People are urged to “eat real;” … Continue reading

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Let’s all scream for organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery’s party

Mission Hill Creamery—with tasty, organic ice cream—opened its Pacific Avenue shop two weeks ago; now the date of its celebration party has been announced. Join the fun on Friday, Oct. 5 at Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe. … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour with tomato tasting and more

The first (hopefully 1st annual) Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour is happening this Saturday, August 25, and it sounds like a fabulous event. It’s only $10 and it includes 16 gardens across town. Once you buy a ticket, you receive … Continue reading

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H&H Fresh Fish provides sustainable seafood to Santa Cruz and Greater Bay Area

Santa Cruz-based H&H Fresh Fish offers sustainable seafood to customers in Santa Cruz and the Greater Bay Area. Folks can choose to get their extremely fresh fish via many methods; the main two are by making a weekly commitment and … Continue reading

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