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Thank you for all the memories

2009-12-03T19:50:56Z

Moo-shoe Pork

2009-12-03T04:30:30Z

Leftover Turkey Recipes

2009-11-27T18:25:44Z

If you’re like me, when you think about Thanksgiving dinner, you probably anticipate the leftovers as much as the meal itself. Take advantage of the seasonal sales and buy a turkey even if you have Thanksgiving dinner elsewhere, or buy an extra if you have the freezer space. Turkey can replace chicken in many recipes, and it’s a wonderful addition to soups and casseroles. Freeze cooked, boned turkey in portions by wrapping in aluminum foil and sealing in a freezer bag, then thaw and chop what you need for a recipe.

Recipes Using Cooked Turkey—

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/turkeyinformation/a/leftover_turkey.htm

Take it easy this Thanksgiving and leave the cooking to them.

2009-11-26T08:52:11Z

Whether it’s a grand buffet, traditional turkey plate or just a hot free meal to share with a few friends, there’s lots going on Thanksgiving Day in Orange County. Here are a few of the local eateries that are serving up these holiday meals on Thursday.

Reservations are required at most of these restaurants and seating may be limited, so call ahead.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/turkey-221307-thanksgiving-menu.html

For more thanksgiving dining options—

http://events.ocregister.com/search?swhat=“thanksgiving09”&swhen;=&swhere=Irvine,CA&commit=Search&st_select=any&search=true&svt=text&srss=20

What Should I Eat? Cereal Edition (Flowchart)

2009-11-26T01:36:42Z

We all know how hard it can be to decide which cereal to have for breakfast, what with the many dozens of delicious options to choose from. Fret no more mi amigo, with this handy flowchart you’ll no longer have to make those early morning decisions.

A frosting lover’s dream at Baby Cakes Bakery

2009-11-24T23:44:42Z

In this crazy cupcake-filled world there are cupcakes for those who love cake and cupcakes for those who love frosting.

What’s nice about Baby Cakes, other than its food-court location in the Shops at Mission Viejo, is that their cupcakes are truly differentiated from a glut of other cupcake shops simply because of the 50-50 cake-to-topping ratio. If you find yourself needing a snack break during all of the Black Friday madness, Baby Cakes is worth a try.

http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/24/a-frosting-lovers-dream-at-baby-cakes-bakery/14093/

Booze on a Budget: Thanksgiving wine picks

2009-11-24T23:20:52Z

Here are a few good-value recommendations from Rick Webster, a managing partner at Rolf’s Wine. One of O.C.’s oldest wine shops, this Newport Beach retailer has been serving customers since 1953. Rick has been with the company since 1968 and knows a thing or two about fermented grape juice.

http://fastfood.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/24/booze-on-a-budget-thanksgiving-wine-picks/43155/

Be sure to check out the comments for more suggestions—

Ewww….

2009-11-23T22:48:07Z

Cannibals nabbed selling Human Meat to Kebab House

Main Street Wine Cellar in Seal Beach

2009-11-21T00:42:13Z

The food looks yummy and they had a nice right up in the Register today. Has anyone tried it out?

This is from the article today—

One of my favorite O.C. wine bars is the Main Street Wine Cellar in Seal Beach. What makes it so good? In addition to the owners’ talents for sniffing out excellent wines and unusual varietals and labels for decent prices ($8 a glass for most vino), the place has a terrific food menu. Every time we go we’re impressed with what’s coming out of the kitchen.

artichoke bruschetta

smoked duck breast grilled cheese sandwich

Check out that menu on the Web site, which co-owner Chris Partlow warns is “a little out of date.” Here’s what’s new and popular: swordfish tacos ($12), a warm homemade crabcake ($15), white truffle butter popcorn ($5). “It’s a fairly large bowl, too,” Partlow told me. Something I will definitely order the next time I’m in: a warm crab po’boy sandwich ($15).

Main Street has been open since September of 2008, but Partlow says they’re making some adjustments because of the economic climate. “Our prices have come down and we have a lot more inexpensive things on the menu.” He mentioned homemade pickles ($5) and hummus ($8).

Partlow also let me in on the latest: a new Happy Hour will be launched next week from 4-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. “All of our $8-per-glass wine will come down to $5,” Partlow said.

Another thing I like about this place: If you buy a glass you can take a bottle of that wine home for $16. “It’s a unique way to drive our retail business,” Partlow said. “When you go to BevMo or Costco you’re picking something blind. But at our place, the cost of the glass of wine is deducted from the bottle price. You can get a glass and a bottle for $24.” You can also try that wine with decent food, which tells you how it will pair up.

http://fastfood.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/20/booze-on-a-budget-friday-roundup-2/43007/

www.mainstwine.com

Native Foods vegan restaurant opens at The District

2009-11-18T23:54:43Z

TUSTIN - Native Foods, a vegan restaurant founded by Chef Tanya Petrovna, is opening its third Orange County restaurant on Wednesday.

They plan to open 20 restaurants by the end of 2010. Other new restaurants in Orange County could be in San Clemente, Huntington Beach and Yorba Linda. Location details have not yet been finalized. The company also is planning to open shop in Los Angeles, San Diego and might open out-of-state in Boston or Chicago.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/restaurant-219920-mcginty-petrovna.html