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Who Put the “POW” In Kung Pao?

Feb 02, 2007 10:15PM ● By Don Kindred

Manager Lawrence Wong with owners Jack & Nancy Cheng.For decades America has had a passion for Chinese food. When the craving strikes, we simply rush out to dine, or pick up the phone to order take-out.

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Shop … Don’t Drop - In-Home Parties Are Alive and Well

Feb 01, 2007 10:12PM ● By Don Kindred

In-home shopping parties bring clothing to you.It’s always more fun to go shopping with a friend than by yourself. You need a friend to tell you if those jeans make your bottom look to big, or to convince you that designer bag is definitely worth a week’s salary.

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Gift Ideas from the Village for the Holiday Hostess

Nov 30, 2006 10:10PM ● By Don Kindred

Where did the year go? The holiday’s are upon us already for the 2006/2007 seasons. How did this happen?

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Los Patios - Not Your Typical Mexican Restaurant

Nov 30, 2006 10:00PM ● By Don Kindred

Owner Carlos showing just how large his platter portions are. The first thing 30-year-old Carlos Frutos did in July, 2003 when he bought the Los Patios Mexican Restaurant in Old City Plaza … was to shut the restaurant down for six months.

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For Parents in a Hurry Reflections for a Great Summer

Aug 30, 2006 09:36PM ● By Don Kindred

Being a child just a generation ago meant having lots of free time to do whatever you wanted. This writer’s memories of summer include active days at the beach, family barbecues, endless days of kick ball, softball, bike riding and roller skating in the cul de sac in front of my parent’s home.

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Three Decades on Del Mar

Aug 30, 2006 09:34PM ● By Don Kindred

Gino Borowicz, owner of Gino’s Jewelers, has been Gino Borowicz, owner of Gino’s Jewelers is one of the long-term record holders on San Clemente’s main street. He has been in business at that same location for 30 years!

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It’s a Sweet Life at the Chocolate

Aug 30, 2006 09:33PM ● By Don Kindred

Kim Maya of Schmid’s Chocolate poses with a popular favorite - a beautiful gift box with the choice of an original art postcard (suitable for mailing) by famed local artist, Rick Delanty. With a fetching smile, owner Kim Maya cooks and dispenses chocolates with expert skill and graciousness from Schmid’s Chocolates, located at the top of Avenida Del Mar, next to the Sun Post Newspaper office.

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Talking to the Animals

Aug 30, 2006 09:32PM ● By Don Kindred

“Look over here.” “Take a deep breath.” There is no response, just two mournful eyes and a gently wagging tail from a four-legged patient, who hasn’t the faintest idea what this human in a white coat is saying.

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Salon Bamboo Jamie Springer Atelier of Good Luck

Aug 30, 2006 09:28PM ● By Don Kindred

Jamie Springer owner of Salon Bamboo on Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente.In Chinese, the character for bamboo means good luck. It was just the name Salon Bamboo owner Jamie Springer was looking for when he finally fulfilled his dream of owning a hair salon of his very own.

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The Me-Munchi Mode... At Avila’s El Ranchito Restaurant

Aug 29, 2006 10:51PM ● By Don Kindred

Stop by Avila’s right in the center of downtown San Clemente. Ooof. I needed to snap open that top button of my loosest fitting jeans, purposely worn in anticipation of eating some fine Mexican food.

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