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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)

Jul 13

The Cost Plus World Market Chip Invasion Taste-Off.

So many Chips, so little time — Well, we actually have the time, but can only eat so many Chips.  We thought it would be fun to sample a cross-section of the vast Chip selection offered at Cost Plus World Market.  Although they have much mo (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), chipotle, chips and salsa alternative, Comparisons of Food & Drink, Cost Plus, Cost Plus World Market, Food Markets (Grocery), Food Pictures & More, food product tester, Frontera

Jun 05

Easy Recipe: Giant Baked Sweet Onion For Two.

The largest Sweet Onions in town can be found at Tanaka Farms.  Continuing our report about our recent visit to Tanaka Farms — In addition to the Strawberries, we took home a giant Sweet Onion to make one of our favorite side dishes, Baked ( (read full article)

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Jun 01

Tanaka Farms: Orange County’s Largest U-Pick Farm.

Have you been to Tanaka Farms yet?  If you haven’t, you’re missing out.  It’s in Irvine and is also known as Orange County’s Largest U-Pick Farm.  During certain tours you get to pick your own Strawberries, Watermelon and (read full article)

christmas trees, Entertainment & Food, Food Markets (Grocery), Food News, Food Pictures & More, fresh produce, Healthy Food, homegrown, Irvine, Local Events

May 30

Not Just A Restaurant In Newport Beach: It’s “A Restaurant” In NB.

Have you been to A Restaurant in Newport Beach?  It occupies The Arches original location.  We’re sorry to report that we don’t care for the name “A Restaurant” at all, but happily the menu, atmosphere and Happy Hour pric (read full article)

A Market, A Restaurant, Appetizers (Tapas), Bar Reviews, best happy hours, Food Markets (Grocery), Food Pictures & More, Food Pricing, gourmet market, happy hour food pictures

May 24

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Is Coming To Costa Mesa.

It appears that Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market will soon be coming to Costa Mesa.  That’s good news, since it’ll be within walking distance from Nibbles of Tidbits.  It looks as if they’ll occupy the former DSW location of (read full article)

Costa Mesa, food market, Food Markets (Grocery), Food News, Food Pictures & More, Fresh & Easy, Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market, fresh produce, goceries, Harbor Blvd

May 18

Nibbles Of Tidbits Loves Cost Plus World Market.

Cost Plus is so worldly.  It’s been one of my favorite stores for over 20 years.  I recently took a trip to England, Australia, Thailand, India, Italy, Japan, Sweden, China and a few other stops along the way at Cost Plus World Market.  Di (read full article)

Cookies (Decorating Too), Cost Plus, Cost Plus World Market, food blog reviews of Swedish meals, food imports, Food Markets (Grocery), Food Pictures & More, International, Nyakers Gingersnap cookies, Product Links

May 06

Cheese & Wine Party 33 1/3: The Final Verdict.

The post title is inspired by The Naked Gun, since we love Leslie Nielsen, and by our recent numerous Cheese & Wine parties.  Here we finally summarize our favorites and the consensus is unanimous.  For our slew of parties, we purchased (6) di (read full article)

Appetizers (Tapas), cheese, cheese platter, Comparisons of Food & Drink, Entertainment & Food, Food Markets (Grocery), Food Pictures & More, Ideas Using Food, Mezzetta products, Party & Event Food

Apr 24

Beware Of (Hidden) Dwindling Packages.

Not sure if you can tell from this photo, but a big chunk is taken out of the bottom of this package.  It inverts about an inch and a half.  We already know that we’re paying more for less these days — But to me, this type of shrinking (read full article)

bad packaging, BevMo, Candy & Gum, Food Expose, Food Markets (Grocery), Food News, Food Pictures & More, Food Pricing, licorice pastels, Product Testing

Apr 07

Learn Where To Find All The Farmers’ Markets In Orange County.

As Orange County Food Examiner, I just posted a collection of links to most (if not all) the Farmers’ Markets happening in Orange County.  It’s a terrific resource – You can learn where they all are here. Share and Enjoy: (read full article)

Corona Del Mar, farmers market, fava beans, Food Markets (Grocery), Food News, Food Pictures & More, Healthy Food, homegrown, Local Events, Orange County

Mar 29

Photos From The Farmer’s Market In Corona Del Mar.

We’ll soon be posting about Orange County Farmer’s Markets on Examiner.com.  This weekend we started with a visit to the Corona Del Mar Farmer’s Market.  Our visit was also inspired by the new Cookbook we’re trying, Souther (read full article)

Corona Del Mar, farmers market, Food Markets (Grocery), Food News, food photos, Food Pictures & More, Fruits and Vegetables, Healthy Food, homegrown, Orange County

Mar 25

Farmer’s Market Cookbook: Harvesting A Fresh Look At Local Flavor.

We’re already liking this Cookbook and haven’t made a recipe yet.  We’ll be heading to one of our local Framer’s Markets soon – It’s in Corona Del Mar at PCH/Marguerite and will be reported about on Examine (read full article)

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Jan 12

The Crab Cooker’s Smoked Albacore Enjoyed On Newport’s Beach.

The Crab Cooker is an oldie, but goodie in Newport Beach.  It’s been open since 1951 and still draws a crowd each day.  The prices are relatively reasonable for a beach area restaurant and the food is consistently fresh.  Most of my recent (read full article)

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Dec 04

Traffic Lights Soon Needed Inside Grocery Stores.

Who has the right of way when trying to navigate around the excess displays in a grocery store?  It’s getting a little ridiculous.  Why does every aisle have to be loaded such that only one cart can pass at a time?  It causes too much conge (read full article)

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Aug 19

Food Network’s Down Home With The Neelys, Pat’s Smoked Sausage & Pepper Sandwich.

Patrick and Gina of TV Food Network’s Show Down Home with the Neeleys are so cute – They have a lot of fun together centered around food.  Their happy interaction and enjoyment made me want to make Pat’s Sausage and Pepper Sa (read full article)

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