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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Home Chef Learning to cook at home can be exciting and , with “ THE GRACIAS MADRE COOKBOOK : BRIGHT , PLANT-BASED RECIPES FROM OUR MEXI-CALI KITCHEN ,” you ’ ll find dishes that everyone can enjoy . The plant-based restaurant chain , which has an eatery in Newport , serves up more than 100 recipes , including those for cauliflower with cashew cheese , squash quesadillas and more , $ 35 , at Gracias Madre . ( 949-386-8100 ; graciasmadre . com )
Thrill-Seeker Some of the most memorable gifts are not items , but experiences , and anyone who loves a good adrenaline rush will enjoy an 800-FOOT PARASAIL FLIGHT . Soaring high above Newport waters , look to one side for views of the local coastline and to the other to see Catalina Island in the distance . And make sure to spring for the digital photo package for a tangible souvenir from the adventure , $ 95 per person , at California Parasail . ( 949-485-4665 ; californiaparasail . com )
Dog For the canine companion in your life — or a friend ’ s furry pup — pick up a package of these popular CHICKEN BREAST TREATS . Made with thin-sliced chicken breast that ’ s dehydrated in the oven with no additives or preservatives , $ 17.95 for 5 ounces , at Just Food For Dogs , Corona del Mar . ( 949-368-3919 ; justfoodfordogs . com )
Serenity Seeker Nourish dry skin this winter with THE DEEP SOOTHING COLLECTION from La Mer , a relaxing duo that includes the Creme de la Mer , which is made with the brand ’ s sea kelp Miracle Broth , and The Concentrate , a serum that calms redness and inflammation . The limited-edition set also comes with a sleek cosmetic bag , $ 590 , at bluemercury , Corona del Mar . ( 949-719-0966 ; bluemercury . com )
Coffee Enthusiast At the Freelance Shop , you ’ ll find everything from grinders and digital scales to a pour-over set and French press . But there ’ s nothing a java lover desires more than a good cup of coffee , so might we recommend one of the company ’ s single-origin COFFEE SUBSCRIPTIONS , which deliver beans from places such as Colombia , Brazil and Ethiopia straight to your door , starting at $ 15.30 per month , at Freelance Coffee Project . ( 949- 877-8862 ; freelancecoffeeproject . com )
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