Category Archives: Food & Food News
Santa Cruz County food/drink closures & changes, as of March 25, 2020
Hi — I am still doing what I can to share information during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the latest list I’ve been able to gather. Please forgive any mistakes in these listings, 1) because it’s a constantly changing situation, and … Continue reading
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Santa Cruz County food/drink closures & changes, as of March 19, 2020
Hi everyone – I wanted to help share some information in this unprecedented environment. As this is constantly evolving and I don’t have the time or resources to gather everything at once, I am starting with one list today & … Continue reading
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Tagged Alderwood, Bad Animal Books, Big Basin Vineyards, Blue Bunny Tacos, Charlie Hong Kong, Dharma's, East Side Eatery, farmers markets, HOME restaurant, Humble Sea Brewing Co., La Posta, Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria, Laili, New Leaf Community Markets, Nick the Greek, Panda Express, Pono Hawaiian Grill, Safeway, Santa Cruz closed restaurants, Santa Cruz restaurant news, Santa Cruz restaurants, Sante Adairius, Shadowbrook Restaurant, Soif, Surf City Sandwich, Tortilla Flats, Trader Joe's, Vim Dining & Desserts, Zameen
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Christmas and Hanukkah goodies at Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola
Christmas and Hanukkah are coming soon—in case you need some inspiration, I looked to Whole Foods Market for a few tips. Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave.) always have lots of … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitola, chef Michael Solomonov, Christmas, cookbook author Jenné Claiborne, cookbook author Nicole Rucker, cookbook author Stella Parks, Hanukkah, holiday dinner, holidays, Santa Cruz, shopping, vegan, Whole Foods Market
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Chocolate for Halloween and Beyond: Recchiuti Confections truffles & Chocolate on Pacific’s 20th anniversary
I have sweet news from San Francisco-based Recchiuti Confections and Santa Cruz-based restaurant Chocolate. Recchiuti Confections Recchiuti Confections makes small batch chocolate using traditional European techniques and chocolate from Guittard, El Rey, and Valrhona. Their Calavera Truffles collection launched late last month … Continue reading
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Tagged caramel, chocolate, Chocolate on Pacific, Chocolate the Restaurant, Halloween, Halloween treats, Recchiuti, Recchiuti Confections, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz restaurants, truffles
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Special Mother’s Day chocolate gifts: Recchiuti Confections, Ashby Confections
Fancy, delicious chocolate is a perfect Mother’s Day gift—San Francisco-based Recchiuti Confections and Scotts Valley-based Ashby Confections have many offerings to choose from. Recchiuti Confections Recchiuti Confections handcrafts their recipes in small batches using traditional European techniques. They blend chocolate from Guittard, … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashby Confections, caramel, chocolate, Mother's Day, Mother's Day gift guide, Mother's Day gifts, Mother’s Day guide, Recchiuti, Recchiuti Confections, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Tortoises
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Give to the hungry this holiday season
I write a lot about food, and know that those of you reading my articles are “foodies” – this holiday season, let’s remember those who do not get enough food! How about donating to people in need, like those struggling … Continue reading
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Tagged Feeding America, feeding the hungry, food bank, holidays 2018, Second Harvest Food Bank
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Thanksgiving, Hanukkah at Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz & Capitola
Thanksgiving is almost here, and after that Hanukkah is right around the corner! Whole Foods Market locations in Capitola (1710 41st Ave.) and Santa Cruz (911 Soquel Ave.) have many Thanksgiving selections and several Hanukkah items, and they graciously gave … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitola, cheese, crab, eggnog, Hanukkah, holidays, Ice cream, Organic, Santa Cruz, Thanksgiving, Whole Foods Market, Wine, wine and cheese pairings
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