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Jul 07

Dress Up Like A Cow This Friday To Receive A Free Meal At Chick-fil-A.

I’m not sure how to accomplish it or what will pass for looking like one, but if YOU dress up like a cow and go into a Chick-fil-A restaurant this Friday, July 9th, you’ll GET A FREE MEAL.  We’re still contemplating the idea.  Be (read full article)

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Jun 14

Chefz Table: Easy To Arrange Cooking Classes In Your Own Home.

We’ve attended and reported about many Cooking Classes in Orange County, but no matter where you live (including the OC), you can easily arrange to have a Professional Chef teach cooking in your own home.  Chefz Table makes it happen.  To (read full article)

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Jun 10

We’re Ready To Go Back To StoneFire Grill For Lunch.

StoneFire Grill is better than we remember — Ate there a few years ago, before Nibbles of Tidbits and don’t recall much, but after today’s lunch we can’t wait to go back.  The Individual Meal prices aren’t bad, especi (read full article)

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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)

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May 23

Drinks And Appetizers At The Balboa Bay Club & Resort.

I stopped in to visit a friend staying at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort — She decided to treat herself for a couple days while having work done on her house.  And for a couple hours I pretended to be on vacation too, even though it’s (read full article)

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May 21

So This Is The Pizza New Yorkers Love So Much?

In AAA’s Westways Magazine, Al’s New York Cafe in Costa Mesa was recently named one of the “Best Cheap Eats”  in Southern California, and most on Yelp rave about it too.  We tried their Pepperoni Pizza and unfortunatel (read full article)

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May 16

Marie Callender’s Classic Combo: Don’t Expect Too Many Fries.

Marie Callender’s Classic Combo – 1/2 a Turkey Sandwich, French Fries and a Cup of Soup for $5.99 is a good deal, although you hardly get any Fries.  I jokingly accused the Waiter of eating my Fries on the way over, haha.  It just lo (read full article)

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May 12

Is It Possible To Be Too Frugal? Yes, It’s Called Cheap.

My Brother-in-Law just told me a funny story.  One of his co-workers learned that purchasing a maximum of (5) Green Beans at one time doesn’t weigh anything, thus he’s usually not charged for them at the checkout stand.  After fine tu (read full article)

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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)

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Mar 21

Santa Anita Race Track, Winnings, Hot Dogs, Beers & Fun.

It’s still St. Patrick’s Day at Santa Anita Race Track, which was a good thing for us today.  We saved a lot of money on Beer and Hot Dogs and went home with a little more money than we came with – That’s a good thing!  I (read full article)

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Feb 15

Yogurtland To La La Land.

While working/writing all weekend, I rarely left the house but for this Yogurtland Frozen Yogurt.  I didn’t want to do it, but was drawn over-and-over by the tart flavors, fresh toppings, make it yourself ease and good prices.  It’s (read full article)

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Jan 18

The Cheesecake Factory: Small Plates And Snacks Menu Items.

Continuing with our sampling of The Cheesecake Factory’s Small Plates and Snacks Menu, this visit we tried a few of their newest additions — Pictured are the Crispy Crab Bites ($6.95), Mini Corn Dogs (4.95) and Fried Zucchini ($3.95). (read full article)

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Jan 09

It’s Fun To Make, Sell & Eat Tamales: A Great Fundraising Idea.

To help raise funds for her daughter’s school trip to Washington, DC, one mother decided to make and sell Tamales.  She and her family first took orders from friends, co-workers, neighbors and others for homemade Beef, Chicken or Pork Ta (read full article)

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Jan 07

Jumbo Deal At Jack In The Box Is A Jumbo Deal For $3.49.

We were full and we lived and it wasn’t horrible and we might get it again.  It’s the Jumbo Deal at Jack in the Box.  For $3.49 you get a Jumbo Jack, (2) Tacos, French Fries and a 20oz. Beverage.  It truly is a Jumbo Deal. * Cheese on (read full article)

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Jan 02

Back Bay Bistro In Newport Beach, Near Newport Dunes Resort.

We thoroughly enjoyed the $45 prix fixe meal served at Back Bay Bistro Restaurant on New Year’s Eve — And we’ll definitely be going back again for the Lobster Bisque.  It’s one of the best we’ve had in a long time, due (read full article)

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Dec 08

Happy 27th Anniversary Ruby’s Diner — We Loved The Retro Price.

We’re excited about the retro priced Burger and French Fries ($2.70) we had for lunch today at Ruby’s Diner.  The service was excellent and the food was fresh and hot at the Irvine Spectrum location.  This should have been reported e (read full article)

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Dec 03

100 Snacking Tips To Help You Save Money And Eat Better.

The linked list of 100 Snacking Tips to keep you healthy and satisfied without draining your wallet was sent to me.  It’s marketed towards college students, but I found it to have useful information that everyone could appreciate, thus (read full article)

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Nov 25

An Amazing Lunch At Javier’s Cantina & Grill, At The Irvine Spectrum.

If going to Javier’s Cantina & Grill at the Irvine Spectrum for lunch, early or late after the crowd passes is the best time – It gets busy.  After this lunch we can see why.  What we had here was amazing and many other menu item (read full article)

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Nov 16

Bayside Restaurant’s 10th Anniversary Meal.

Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach recently had its 10th Year Anniversary.  To celebrate they offered a 4-Course Menu that included some of their best dishes and customer favorites over the years – Our Friday the 13th (coincidentally) men (read full article)

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Nov 13

Fantasy Springs Buffet In Indio — So Far It’s Our Favorite Buffet.

Just went to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for the day.  It was our second time having their amazing Buffet.  Continuing our tour of local Indian Reservation Casinos and Buffets, so far this one is our favorite.  They seem to offer everything you (read full article)

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