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Aug 05

A Kid’s Dream Come True: Pick Out All The ‘Cool Candy’ You Want.

‘Pick out all the Candy you want’ is what I said to my Chef Nieces, Baliee and Lexi from Kids in the Kitchen — It would’ve been a dream come true for me as a kid.  I still love Candy and Cost Plus World Market has the best (read full article)

About the Writer, Bailee, Bella Terra, Bella Terra Huntington Beach, best candy in the world, Candy & Gum, Chef Lexi, Cost Plus, Cost Plus World Market, Food Markets (Grocery)

Aug 03

I’m A Semi-Finalist In The Zespri Kiwifruit Kiwi A-Go-Go Bloggers’ Contest.

I’m so excited to learn that I’m an Official Semi-Finalist in the Zespri Kiwifruit Kiwi A-Go-Go Bloggers’ Contest – Thanks Zespri!  If you have a Food Blog and wish to enter, the contest is still open.  If you don’ (read full article)

About the Writer, Competitions & Contests, food blogger competion, Food News, food photos, Food Pictures & More, fruit, Giveaways, golden kiwi, Healthy Food

Jul 17

The OC Fair Opened Today And The Competition Results Are In.

More funny at my expense — The Orange County Fair Competition Results are now in.  My entry is the only one above without a Ribbon.  Oh well, can’t win ‘em all.  And today I shot more video than photos, but most times when I (read full article)

About the Writer, Competitions & Contests, Food News, Food Pictures & More, Local Events, oc fair, oc fair contest results, oc fair culinary arts competition information, oc fair food photos and review, Orange County Fair culinary arts competition

Jul 15

Orange County Fair Entry Gone Wild: Submissions Due Today.

The above dish truly represents ‘The Bad‘ and ‘The Funny‘ about this blog.  The Tangerine Dream Bars (wannabe) was going to be an entry in the Culinary Arts Competition at the Orange County Fair, but it didn’t happ (read full article)

About the Writer, Chocolate, Competitions & Contests, desserts, Food News, Food Pictures & More, Local Events, oc fair, oc fair contest results, oc fair culinary arts competition information

Jul 12

Play The Kiwi Game: Hopefully New Zealand Is Closer Than A Dream Away.

This Kiwi wannabe is burstin’ at the seams with excitement over ZESPRI’s Kiwi A-Go-Go Bloggers’ Contest.  The possibility of winning a Trip for 4 to New Zealand put me over the edge.  Inspired by the true stars of the contest (Kiwi and (read full article)

About the Writer, Competitions & Contests, desserts, Entertainment & Food, Food News, Food Pictures & More, Food Websites, fruit, Giveaways, Ideas Using Food

Jul 11

Skatin’ The LBC Beach Path For A Patio Lunch In Shoreline Village.

Chips and Tableside Guacamole Fresco at Tequila Jack’s Beach House Cantina in Shoreline Village, Long Beach (the LBC) — After skating from the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool (near Belmont Veteran’s Memorial Pier) on the beach path (read full article)

About the Writer, Appetizers (Tapas), Bar Reviews, casual mexican food, cool restaurants in Long Beach, Food Pictures & More, homemade guacamole, Long Beach bike path route, Mexican Food (& Spanish), patio dining in long beach

Jun 29

Red Robin Restaurant Blast From The Past.

While in college once upon a time, I waitressed at a Red Robin Restaurant.  I shouldn’t tell this next part, but I told ‘em I’d waitressed before, but hadn’t – Sorry.  Luckily all went well and I still have friends (read full article)

About the Writer, BLTA sandwich, burgers, croissant sandwich, food photos, Food Pictures & More, hamburger and french fries, red robin, Restaurant Menu Links, Restaurant Review

Feb 10

Super Bowl Winnings, Casino Buffets & Beer Quotes.

Hip hip hooray, we’re on our way to the Pala Casino Buffet to spend the winnings of Super Bowl Sunday.  It’ll be explained later, but now I’m happy to report a $100 win in a Super Bowl pool, as I luckily did last year.  Is it l (read full article)

About the Writer, beer quotes, Beverages & Spirits, buffet reviews, Buffets, desserts, Food Pictures & More, Pala Casino, staples center dessert and food, Super Bowl

Jan 24

Improvised Cup Warmer Sold As A $5.00 Candle Warmer.

In addition to having a freelance writing career, I’ve been a Litigation Paralegal for several years — And I’ve always gotten a big kick out of walking around the law office with my Coffee in this cup. Fortunately I’m no (read full article)

About the Writer, candle warmer for coffee, Coupons & Deals, cup warmer, Food Pictures & More, kitchen tools, Product Testing, stop paralegal abuse

Dec 23

Champagne To Toast The Money We Won On The Family Feud Show.

Our Family Feud Show finally airs tonight at 6:00PM on KCAL Channel 9.  If you’re local tune in.  We’ll be poppin’ open a bottle of Champagne to toast the money we won.  Yeah!  We played as the Breneman Family from Orange Cou (read full article)

About the Writer, Breneman family gameshow team, Competition, Competitions & Contests, Entertainment & Food, Family Feud taping info, Food Pictures & More, how to be on the Family Feud show, television programming

Dec 21

Celebrating The Christmas Season At Beautiful Table Settings.

We’re celebrating the holidays with lots of family and friends, and thus have been holdin’ on to several insightful reports that’ll be posted on Nibbles of Tidbits soon.  Delicious Ham leftovers are the commodity of the week &# (read full article)

About the Writer, Christmas decoration, Food Pictures & More, holiday ham photo, Holiday Ideas, Pork, so cal food blogger, table setting

Dec 13

More Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas With Photos.

Nibbles of Tidbits gets to decorate a lot of Cookies — Our Christmas Cookies this year seem to look a little better than those decorated last Christmas.  The Cookies don’t need to look perfect, because the most fun is had decorati (read full article)

About the Writer, chocolate dipped graham crackers, Christmas cookie decorations, cookie decorating, Cookies (Decorating Too), dessert ideas for christmas parties, Entertainment & Food, Food Pictures & More, Holiday Ideas, how to decorate cookies

Dec 06

Christmas Party Appetizers And Dessert Ideas With Photos.

Every first Friday of December, I host a Girl’s Christmas Party and this year was my 15th annual.  Guests are asked to bring an appetizer, salad, soup or side dish and a $25 value gift for a crazy gift exchange.  A prize and ribbon are awar (read full article)

About the Writer, annual girl's christmas party, Appetizers (Tapas), christmas appetizer, christmas party appetizer ideas, christmas trees, dessert ideas for christmas parties, Entertainment & Food, Food Pictures & More, homemade guacamole

Oct 24

More Halloween Cookie & Cupcake Decorating Ideas.

As a fairly new tradition, a group of us get together to decorate Halloween Cookies.  These photos are from our 2nd annual gathering.  Above the Wicked Witch of the West is melting into several Cupcakes — They’re made with green fr (read full article)

About the Writer, Cakes & Cupcakes, Candy & Gum, Cookies (Decorating Too), decorating for Halloween, Food Pictures & More, Halloween treat ideas, Holiday Ideas, how to decorate cookies and cupcakes, ideas for halloween cookies

Aug 12

Culinary Arts Competition Is Once A Year In OC.

OC Fair Culinary Arts Competition Ribbons Does this mean I might know something about which I write?  Although the purple ribbons only mean participate, I’m happy to have them too.  The Orange County Fair left town, but I picked up these rib (read full article)

About the Writer, Competitions & Contests, desserts, experienced food writer, food contests in the oc, Food News, Food Pictures & More, how to enter the fair cooking contests, Local Events, oc fair culinary arts competition information

Aug 05

There’s A New Orange County Food Examiner.

The new Orange County Food Examiner is me, Shelly Borrell.  For information about food in Orange County, visit the Examiner online.  You’ll find restaurant reviews, recipes, cooking tips, food product reviews, food event reports, and a whole (read full article)

About the Writer, cooking tips, Food News, Food Pictures & More, Food Websites, food writer for orange county, Freelance Writing Services, ineedtext.com, online food industry writer, Orange County Food Examiner

Jul 26

Single Day Pie Competition At The OC Fair.

The Single Day Pie Competition went down today at the Orange County Fair.  Approximately 20 Pies were entered and Ribbons were awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place, plus 3 Honorable Mentions.  After the judging, FREE Pie was ser (read full article)

About the Writer, baking contests, Competitions & Contests, contest registration, costa mesa fair grounds, culinary arts competition results, desserts, Entertainment & Food, fair food pictures, Food Pictures & More

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