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Perk Up Your Taste Buds at Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill

April 24, 2014 by

Get out of your burger and fries routine and take a culinary trip to Greece at Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill. It’s a cozy, friendly spot with a wide assortment of authentic Greek dishes that'll perk up your taste buds.

Settle in with a beer or glass of wine and a flavorful appetizer like spanikopita, stuffed grape leaves, fried cauliflower, hummus, grilled halloumi cheese, or grilled pita bread. Some yummy soups and salads are also on the menu. Pita wraps are a great choice, stuffed with a variety of fillings, including falafel, chicken shawarma, and beef and lamb. Entree choices include beef, shrimp, or chicken kabobs, chicken souvlaki, chicken or steak shawarma, and salmon tahini filet. Conclude your meal with a sweet taste of baklava or the banana banoffi, a pie of whipped cream, caramelized milk, and bananas.

Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill is open every day.

Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grill
17582 E. 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1900
www.grapeleafgrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/grape-leaf-mediterranean-grill-tustin

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6 Healthy, Low-Sodium Recipes That Don’t Sacrifice Taste

April 17, 2014 by

When you begin a low-sodium diet, you may worry about not being able to eat your favorite foods. Because the majority of the sodium you consume comes from canned, frozen, or processed foods, it can be easy to continue to eat the things you love, provided they’re made fresh instead. Here are a few delicious recipes that will help you stick to your reduced-sodium eating plan without sacrificing taste.

Artichoke Dip [Mayo Clinic]

Pizza Margherita [Mayo Clinic]

Grilled Asparagus Salad [All Recipes]

Lemon Garlic Tilapia [All Recipes]

Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze [All Recipes]

Scalloped Potatoes [All Recipes]

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Happy Spring!

April 14, 2014 by

The sun is shining and the flowers are starting to bloom. Wishing everyone a lovely Spring!

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Hike, Ride and Birdwatch at Peters Canyon Regional Park

April 10, 2014 by

Peters Canyon Regional Park is one of Orange County’s natural wonders, comprising 340 acres of coastal sage scrub, riparian, freshwater marsh, and grassland habitats. The 55-acre reservoir draws migrating waterfowl and the reservoir landscape of sycamores, cottonwoods, and black willows create a lush, dramatic background for your picnic.

In the mood for something more active? The park offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Bring your camera for the stunning views, especially along the Ridge View and Nature Trails. Keep an eye out for bobcats, coyotes, opossums, raccoons, the occasional mountain lion, and many interesting birds, including several varieties of hawk.

Check the site for seasonal park hours, maps, and more information.

Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon View Avenue
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 973-6611 / (714) 973-6612
www.ocparks.com/parks/peters
www.yelp.com/biz/peters-canyon-regional-park-orange

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Espresso Drinks Are Made With Care at Kéan Coffee

April 3, 2014 by

You could say that coffee is in Martin Diedrich’s blood. The coffee entrepreneur traces his roots to Costa Rican and Guatemalan coffee plantations, and his family started importing beans to California in 1972.

After building the internationally successful Diedrich Coffee chain in the 1980s and 90s, Diedrich founded Kéan Coffee to put the focus back on the beans. From roasting to pouring to maintenance, Diedrich talks about coffee with the love, care, and detail usually reserved for fine wine. The goal, he says, is to restore “coffee culture,” the leisurely appreciation of coffee in all its mystery—coffee as the center of family, business, and relaxation. Coffee beans, many of which are organic and fair-trade, are roasted on-site at Diedrich's cafe, imparting a whole-bodied, nuanced flavor to Kéan's coffee drinks.

Kéan Coffee's Tustin location is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Kéan Coffee
13861 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-5326
www.keancoffee.com
www.yelp.com/biz/kean-coffee-tustin

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