Archives for December 2014

Prepare Your Own Japanese Fare at Shabu Shabu Bar

For those who know what shabu shabu is all about, this restaurant needs no introduction. But for the uninitiated, shabu shabu is a style of Japanese cuisine that features thinly sliced beef or other meats boiled in water with boiled vegetables, dipping sauces, and a side of white rice. At Shabu Shabu Bar in Santa Ana, your meal is brought to you uncooked and piled high, and you, the adventurous diner, boil your own meats and veggies and create your own sauces. Knowledgeable staff will happily guide you through the dining experience.

Shabu Shabu Bar is open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and daily for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This Santa Ana eatery is popular, so regular diners advise arriving ahead of the dinner rush to avoid a long wait.

Shabu Shabu Bar
1945 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 954-0332
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Greet Your Morning With These 4 French Toast Recipes

Fluffier than a waffle but more flavorful than a pancake, French toast just may be the perfect breakfast food. If you love French toast but you’re bored with the usual recipe, these unique dishes will help you to mix things up but still maintain the same sweet taste that you adore.

Fluffy French Toast [Allrecipes]
By adding a bit of flour, this French toast recipe creates a fluffier version that your friends and family will love. It’s hard to believe that such a simple ingredient makes such a big difference, but once you taste this decadent breakfast dish, you’ll never make it the old way again.

Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans [Food Network]
The name of this recipe really says it all. This French toast looks more like a pie than a breakfast, and the cranberries, apples, and pecans add hearty flavor to the usual sweet bread.

Apple-Maple French Toast [Martha Stewart]
Create a taste of fall all year round with this smoky, sweet French toast recipe. Thicker slices of bread create a sturdy base for this dish, and the caramelized apples give it a gourmet feel without a lot of effort.

French Toast with Berry Butter [Pioneer Woman]
Three different types of berry-infused butters add something truly special to this crispy, custard-style French toast.

Happy Holidays!

We wish you and your loved ones all a very happy and safe holiday season.

Cost Plus World Market: A Globally-Inspired Shopping Experience

Upon entering the Cost Plus World Market, you’ll be transported to another place, a bustling bazaar brimming with eye-catching items of every color and foods imported from across the continents. World Market got its start in the 1950s after a jet-setting businessman began bringing home his unique finds from distant lands and selling them in his shop.

At the World Market in Santa Ana, you’ll find eclectic and unique decor items to spruce up your home, as well as various European and Asian foods and beverages. A large wine and alcohol selection from around the world is also available. Regular shoppers say that the low prices are hard to beat for such interesting finds.

The Cost Plus World Market location in Santa Ana is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

Cost Plus World Market
1313 W. Sunflower Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-957-6553
www.worldmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/cost-plus-world-market-santa-ana

5 Facts About Professional Golfer Jack Nicklaus

Professional golfer Jack Nicklaus made his entire life about golfing, from his championship career to his later years working behind the scenes. Here are a few key facts about Nicklaus’ life and golf career.

  1. Nicklaus grew up in Columbus, Ohio, in the early 1940s. He was introduced to golf when he was a small child because his father used the game to rehabilitate a broken ankle, but the younger Nicklaus soon showed a true talent for the sport.
  2. Nicklaus won the Ohio Open at the early age of just 16, led by his Scotio club pro Jack Grout. He then won the International Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament at age 17.
  3. While in school at Ohio State University, Nicklaus managed to win the U.S. Amateur title in both 1959 and 1961, and he also won the NCAA Championship in 1961.
  4. Nicklaus got his nickname “The Golden Bear” because of his dominance and his light, skillful touch.
  5. Now retired, Nicklaus develops golf courses in more than 35 countries.

Jack Nicklaus [Biography]
Jack Nicklaus Biography [Golf.About]
Jack Nicklaus [The Famous People]

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