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Organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery benefits Santa Cruz schools

Posted on February 28, 2014 by admin

Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Café invites the community to eat ice cream on Tuesdays to benefit Santa Cruz schools. There are eight Tuesday benefits over the next couple months; the first one was this week (on Feb. … Continue reading →

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Eat up at the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

This Saturday is the 33rd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Feb. 22, 2014 chowder cook-off has free admission. If you want to eat chowder, tasting kits are $9 and include … Continue reading →

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Live cooking challenge at Santa Cruz museum benefits vibrant high school culinary program

Posted on February 18, 2014 by admin

Tickets are going fast for “Fire It Up!,” an upcoming Santa Cruz event with a culinary student showcase and a live chef competition, with the fun-sounding evening benefiting Santa Cruz’s vibrant high school culinary ROP (Regional  Occupational Program). The event … Continue reading →

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Hospice benefit Tuesday at Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro

Posted on January 27, 2014 by admin

Aptos restaurant Bittersweet Bistro is holding a benefit “Dining For Hospice” Tuesday, January 28 for local non-profit organization Hospice of Santa Cruz County, to support programs not covered by Medicare or private insurance such as grief support. Please let your … Continue reading →

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2014 Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival: final news on specific tastes for Sunday

Posted on January 17, 2014 by admin

Come to the Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, January 19 (1-4pm, Cocoanut Grove) and taste samples from more than 25 vendors. The UCSC Women’s Club sponsors this tasty benefit for re-entry student scholarships. Missed the last couple days of … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival 2014: Here’s what you get to taste!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 2014 Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is Sunday (1-4pm, Cocoanut Grove) with more than 25 vendors. Benefiting re-entry student scholarships via the UC Santa Cruz Women’s Club, the chocolate festival is a popular event you don’t want to miss! Read … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival with wine, food, and more benefits UCSC scholarships

Posted on January 16, 2014 by admin

The 7th annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 benefits UCSC scholarships, and I have lots of delicious food and wine highlights to share. The event is from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove by … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz holiday shopping opportunities this weekend include gourmet food gifts

Posted on December 6, 2013 by admin

There are several Santa Cruz holiday shopping opportunities this weekend; here are two events that include gourmet food gifts. Handmade Gifts $25 & Under Saturday Saturday, December 7 is the 6th annual Handmade Gift Sale of $25-and-under items, from 10 … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Santa Cruz 2013 features 30 restaurants, wineries and breweries

Posted on November 11, 2013 by admin

The 9th annual “A Taste of Santa Cruz,” at the Cocoanut Grove on Thursday, Nov. 14, features 30 participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The event runs from 5:30-9 p.m. and benefits first-time home buyers. Tickets are $40 in advance or … Continue reading →

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Chefs and restaurants participate in 4th annual Santa Cruz chili cook-off

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin

Many restaurants, professional chefs, and amateur chefs are participating in the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. There is free admission. To sample chili, attendees purchase $9 “tasting kits” (includes 5 taste … Continue reading →

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