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Natural Perspectives: Life in the slow lane
Vic and I had "slow food" this past week at two events. One was the annual Harvest Potluck by the Huntington Beach Community Garden. The other was the annual picnic in Bommer Canyon in Irvine put on by the Orange County chapter of Slow Food U.S.A. We...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Holidays, Global Warming, Healthy Diet, Tomatoes
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Greer's OC: Taste of Newport returns Friday
Newport's premiere food and entertainment festival, the Taste of Newport, celebrates 24 years at Fashion Island from Friday through Sunday. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the three-day party, where they will sample culinary delights...Tags: Entertainment Events, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Wines, Cilantro
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Greer's OC: Pair teams up for 'culinary collective'
East 17th Street in Costa Mesa is raising the bar as a farm fresh food destination. The 2005 opening of Avanti Café has inspired other like-minded organic eateries and stores to move in. Now we have Sprouts Farmers Market, Greenleaf, and the new Anais+...Tags: Personal Service, Vegan Diet, Bacon, John Varvatos, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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Natural Perspectives: Hired help for our garden
I think Louann is too embarrassed to admit it, but we have a gardener. Yep, a guy comes to our house twice a month and does yard work. Louann takes great pride in her garden. But she seems to think that her loyal readers believe that she does all of...
Tags: Vehicles, Services and Shopping
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Natural Perspectives: Gardening is in my genes
While Vic prepared for class one day last week, I transplanted some strawberry and bell pepper plants into one of my three raised garden beds. Then I watered my vegetable garden with a watering can, using stored rainwater from our rain barrels. I know...
Tags: Global Warming, Dining and Drinking, Hobbies, Tomatoes, Genes and Chromosomes
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Greer's O.C: New coffeehouse for Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach just landed a new gourmet coffeehouse, Adams Avenue Coffee, which is proudly serving custom-roasted Kéan Coffee along with tasty treats such as the legendary Adams Avenue Donuts and pastries. Owner Gretchen Bock worked for Diedrich...Tags: Bacon, Human Interest, Pies and Tarts, Dining and Drinking, Tomatoes
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Greer's OC: Mix surf, art with hotel stay
The Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach and world-renowned ocean photographer Aaron Chang (who has a pop-up gallery in the Shorebreak lobby) have teamed up to create an experience for surf and art lovers. Booking an "On a Mission for Art" package...Tags: Windsurfing, Tomatoes, Breads, Bars and Clubs, Ocean Surfing
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Natural Perspectives: Bring your entries to the O.C. Fair
The Orange County Fair is almost upon us. The fair in Costa Mesa opens July 15 and closes Aug. 14. I expect to enter some of my vegetables in the garden competition. Also, Vic and I will both be exhibiting photographs in the visual arts photography...Tags: Turkey (animal), Human Interest, Photography, Pumpkin, Arts and Culture
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Greer's OC: Get used gear at REI
Don't miss the REI members-only Used Gear Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. REI will allow members to purchase used and returned gear at substantial discounts. REI is known for the best deals on top-quality...Tags: Rose McGowan, Windsurfing, Emergency Health Procedures, Zooey Deschanel, Dining and Drinking
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Natural Perspectives: Planting the seeds of 2011
January spells excitement for home gardeners because that's when the new seed catalogs arrive. Vic shows no interest in them, but I study each catalog with care, planning out my year's garden in advance.
Each seed company offers at least a few seed...Tags: Nature, Family, Tomatoes, Hobbies, Rivers
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From student to family to community
Students in Huntington Beach High School's new environmental sustainability class aren't just learning how to live green, but are making it a reality at their school.
The Environmental Awareness and Responsibility class, which started in the fall out...Tags: Elections, Homes, Human Interest, Energy Saving, Science and Technology
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Greer's OC: Celebrate birthdays with cupcakes
There will be an anniversary party at 2 p.m. Tuesday on Main Beach in Laguna Beach to celebrate four of Laguna Beach's milestone birthdays. The Laguna Playhouse is turning 90; Laguna College of Art & Design is 50; Pacific Marine Mammal Center is turning...Tags: New York, Alzheimer's Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Mother's Day, Food Network (tv network)
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