Apr26

Snap Shot: Embry Rucker

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Categories: Adventure Photography, California Greek Culture, Daphne's California Greek, Embry Rucker, Lifestyle Photopgraphy, Live Well, outdoor photography

As part of our mission to Live Well we're kicking off a Snap Shot series featuring some of our favorite photographers and inspiring shots from their latest adventures. 
For more of Embry's snap shots, visit his portfolio H E R E

Apr24

13th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival

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Categories: California Greek Culture, Celebrity, Daphne's California Greek, fashion island, Live Well, newport beach, newport beach film festival, newport beach film festival

The 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival is almost here and we’re excited to sponsor the premier of the newest addition, the Action Sports Film Series. This series is an international showcase of films celebrating athletes, visionaries, filmmakers, cinematographers, pioneers, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, artists and designers who have shaped the action sports culture and cultivated its progression with their innovation, energy and creativity.

The Action Sports Film Series offers filmgoers an opportunity to experience breathtaking cinematography on the big screen, fascinating cultural journeys, in-depth portrayals and compelling stories that explore the physical, emotional, historical and spiritual realms of surfing, stand up paddle surfing (SUP), paddle boarding, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, motocross and other extreme sports. Highlights include red carpet film

premieres, spotlight screenings, post-parties, filmmaker panels, athlete guest appearances, autograph signings and the participation of action sports industry leaders.

So if you are in the area, get your tickets HERE to experience this visual treat April 26^th –May3rd! 

Apr19

DECADE OF DOMINANCE

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Categories: Artist of the Month, California Greek Culture, concert, Daphne's California Greek, EAT WELL, Events, fashion island, Festival, Live Well, Music, newport beach, newport beach film festival, quiksilver, Quiksilver waterman collection, rob machado, stand up paddleboarding, waterman collection

10x World Paddleboard Champion and Quiksilver Waterman Collection Ambassador, Jamie Mitchell is premiering his documentary, Decade of Dominance at the upcoming Newport Beach Film Festival and we're inviting YOU to preview highlights and behind-the-scenes footage of the film! 

Join us April 24th for an evening of incredible cinematography, live music from Jakob Martin and of course, catering by yours truly.

APRIL 24, 6-8:00PM

Fashion Island Shopping Center
Quiksilver Waterman Collection Store
259 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA  92660
(949) 718-9792

Apr12

YogaBabe on Red Onions

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Categories: benefits of red onion, California Greek Culture, cooking blog, Daphne's California Greek, EAT WELL, Jessica Mulvey, red onion health benefits, red_onion, yoga classes, yoga poses, YogaBabes, YogaBabes

What would so many of our favorite dishes be without the red onion? This versatile vegetable is used in many dishes and sauces because of it's delicious flavor and irresistible crunch, but it also contains some important health benefits. Let us get acquainted with the red onion. 

First know that it can be consumed both raw and cooked, but the flavor changes dramatically once cooked. When selecting a red onion, look for one with a dry, papery skin that has no blemishes or wet/dark spots. Onions should be stored in a cool, dry location that is away from potatoes. (Placing onions near potatoes will cause them to both spoil quickly.) Also, a fun fact about the onion in general, is that it gave the city of Chicago its name. The Chippewa Indians found these "she-gau-ga-winshe" growing at the site of the modern day city... yep sound it out, it sounds like Chi-ca-go!

On a more relevant note, red onions are very good for us because they have been found to contain anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Nutritionally, red onions are low in calories, have no cholesterol, and contain zero fat! Red onions also provide significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and are a good source of dietary fiber. 

Needless to say, don't fear the red onion because it makes you cry when you cut it. Rather add it to your salads, classic pita sandwiches, and flatbreads. It’s tasty, crunchy, and really good!

-Yogababe
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Apr10

Artist of the Month - Portugal. The Man

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Categories: Artist of the Month, Band Portugal the man, California Greek Culture, Celebrity, Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Streaming Radio Player, Featured Artists, Live Well, Portugal. The Man

Alaska natives, Portugal. The Man released In The Mountain In The Cloud to rave reviews and now we have an exclusive FREE download especially for you, "All Your Light (Times Like These). Enjoy a taste of the band's addictive energy that is on full display in this song.

 Stay tuned for more from this month’s Artist of the month!

Apr04

Surfer Magazine's Hot 100

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Categories: California Greek Culture, Competition, Daphne's California Greek, Daphne's Team Rider, Daphne's Team Riders, Frankie Harrer, Griffin Colapinto, healthy living, Healthy Living, NSSA records, NSSA wins record, Surf, Surfer Magazine, Surfer's Hot 100

Surfer Magazine just launched their annual Hot 100 guide to the world's top young surfers and Daphne's Team Riders Griffin Colapinto, Colt Ward and Frankie Harrer landed the top 20!

For the entire list of Surfer's Hot 100 2012 and to read more on our riders, visit their site H E R E. 

Mar30

EAT WELL. LIVE WELL. PIN WELL.

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Categories: anaerobic exercise, Art, Artist of the Month, California Greek Culture, chicken wraps, climbing walls, Coconut Milk, Daphne's California Greek, EAT WELL, Exercise, Healthy Living, healthy living, liquid gold, Live Well, pinterest, pinteresting, pinterests, yoga classes, yoga poses, yoga postures, YogaBabes

Are you on Pinterest?
Frankly stated, it's a visual feast for just about everything and we are officially hooked!
If you haven't already, sign up now and follow our boards H E R E.

Mar27

EAT WELL. LIVE WELL. SHANNON BANE

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Categories: aerobic, aerobic training, California Greek Culture, Competition, Daphne's California Greek, EAT WELL, Exercise, fitness, Fitness, Healthy Living, healthy living, Live Well, running

When he's not monitoring, forecasting, and structuring Daphne's finances, Daphne's CFO Shannon Bane is swimming, biking, and running his way through Ironman competitions. Bane competes in 3 to 5 triathlons per year and recently completed the Arizona Ironman. “It’s one thing to preach a healthy active lifestyle, it’s another to live it.” Scheduling triathlons throughout the year keeps me focused on training and striving to improve.”     

EAT WELL. Daphne’s Chargrilled Chilean salmon, fresh fruit and every once in a while shredded beef tacos at Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill. 

LIVE WELL. Triathlons, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Coaching Youth Sports

Mar22

Pose + Purpose: Virabhadrasana III

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Categories: California Greek Culture, Daphne's California Greek, Exercise, Fitness, fitness, fitness club, healthy living, Healthy Living, Jessica Mulvey, Live Well, Virabhadrasana, yoga classes, yoga poses, yoga postures, YogaBabes

This month's pose + purpose is a standing asana called Virabhadrasana III, or Warrior III Pose. This posture strengthens your legs, tones your core, and improves your balance.

1. Begin in crescent lunge. Your right knee is bent to a 90-degree angle and your left leg is straight and engaged behind you. Your torso is perpendicular to the ground and your arms are lifted up in line with your torso.

2. Moving into warrior III, bring your arms out in front of you, parallel to the ground. Gracefully float your left leg up, as you simultaneously straighten the right, standing leg. 

3. Your left leg and your arms should now be parallel to the ground so that from the side, your body looks as if it were making a "T". Be sure to engage your core because it will help you to find balance and will also protect your lower back. Finally, find a micro-bend in your standing leg to protect the knee joint.

4. Focus on maintaining the posture by concentrating on your breath for 10-30 seconds. When ready to come out of the posture make your way back to a crescent lunge by slowly bending your standing leg and lowering the left leg down to the floor behind you.

-YogaBabe

Mar20

What Goes In The Ocean Goes In You

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Categories: California Greek Culture, Daphne's California Greek, Live Well, reusable bags, Rise above Plastics, Surf, Surfrider Foundation

Our friends at the Surfrider Foundation have a powerful new campaign as a great reminder to all of us to reduce our use of plastic bags and bottles to protect our oceans.

WHAT GOES IN THE OCEAN GOES IN YOU.

So how can you help? Start remembering those reusable bags every time you hit the grocery store. Learn more about the movement and get involved with the Surfrider Foundation’s Rise Above Plastics