Bruxie Introduces the Bold Blend!

Bruxie Introduces the Bold Blend!
By Erin

Looking for a morning pick me up to get your day going? Most mornings I need a good cup of joe to help wake myself up and to get going. This is where Bruxie comes in, but honestly I could have Bruxie for breakfast, lunch and dinner! šŸ˜‰ Ā Earlier this week I was invited to come in and try out Bruxie’s newĀ custom crafted coffee, The BOLD Blend! I have been a long time fan of Bruxie ever since I saw friends post some mouthwatering photos of the offerings here on their Facebook pages back in 2010. I was determined to go try this place out after that and planned a meet-up for brunch at the Orange location with a local meet-up group that I am an assistant organizer for. I’ve been hooked ever since! Now that they have this amazing Bold Blend Coffee to compliment the waffle sandwiches, I will be even more tempted to go here!

Bruxie Ā now offers a new locally roasted proprietary blend of 100% Fair Trade Coffee lovingly called “The Bold Blend.” The idea is to offer folks a coffee experience that would be bold and complex enough to stand up to and complement the flavors on the Bruxie menu. After trying it myself, I would have to say they have succeeded! šŸ™‚

Bruxie Bold Blend

 

Pictured with the Bold Blend here is the Green Eggs & Ham,Ā Lemon Cream & Berries, andĀ Smoked Salmon Lox & Dill Cream Cheese. All are heavenly and will leave you craving more. I always am!

ā€œFrom the very first sip, guests will find a pleasant linger on the palate that will evolve into a combination of savory, sweet, and even floral nuances.ā€

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See’s Candies Opens First Concept Store at Tustin Marketplace!

See’s Candies Opens First Concept Store at Tustin Marketplace!

By Melody & Erin

Everyone knows with Seeā€™s Candies you are going to get great candy in every single bite.

When I was first invited to the ā€˜Seeā€™s Candies- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Nightā€™ I was thinkingā€¦ Did I just win the lottery?? What more could a girl want than to mingle, midweek amongst chocolate royalty (Brad Kinstler, the President of Seeā€™s was there) while indulging in savory chocolates and delicious wine? This event was to celebrate the grand opening of the first ever Seeā€™s high volume concept store and it did not disappoint! We even recieved an amazing bag of chocolates and swag to enjoy at home (see pic at the end of this post, if you want to see all of those goodies!) =)

Sees Candies President

The first thing you notice when you walk in to this brand new spacious shop is the smell. A rich warm chocolate aroma that fills the air and wraps itself around you like a hug. It smelled absolutely amazing in there! Sorry, Iā€™m getting side tracked. I canā€™t focus when thereā€™s chocolate around. Not only was the store a feast for your taste buds, but it was a feast for your eyes as well. This store contained an extremely easy to find what youā€™re looking for shelving layout, the simple black and white checkered motif floor inspired by Mary Seeā€™s own kitchen floor, and a floor to ceiling wallpaper print of an old time Seeā€™s Candies shop that invokes you with a sense of nostalgia.

See's Candies

 

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Come & Get it at the Orange County Fair!

Come & Get it at the Orange County Fair!

By Erin

*Disclosure: I was given media passes to come and enjoy the fair for purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions remain my own. I have been a huge fan of this fair all my life, growing up here in Southern California! *

It’s that time again! The OC Fair is back in it’s full glory for another fun filled summer month of food, fun, entertainment, exhibits, rides, animals and more now through August 11th, 2013. Orange County is ringing the dinner bell and inviting fairgoers from all around to ā€œCome & Get It.ā€

ComeAndGetItOCFair

Sand sculptor in the making with the “Come and Get It!” slogan for this years fair.

OCFair 2013

This favorite tradition of many folks in Southern California, including myself are sure to enjoy this theme of ā€œCome & Get It.ā€ You will be able to get your Ā fill of giant turkey legs, fried foods from Chicken Charlies, Texas sized donuts that are maple glazed with bacon on top, funnel cakes, roasted corn, cotton candy, ice cream and tons of other tasty options on a stick, from the BBQ or deep-fried favorites. Take a look at some of the delectable offerings here! šŸ™‚ YUM!

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A fair favorite, you have to have a turkey leg while at the fair! Especially when it is covered with bacon! Oh my, so GOOD!

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