Thoughtful Thursday

Enjoy the Durbin Daiquiri at Aquarius Restaurant in honor of James Durbin’s return to the Boardwalk Amphitheater stage on Saturday!

Can’t make it down to Aqaurius?  Make a Durbin Daiquiri at home!

 

Durbin Daiquiri

1.5 oz Flor De Cana 4 yr. Rum

.5 oz Apple Pucker

.5 oz Meyers Dark Rum

.5 oz Lime Juice

Dash of Simple Syrup

1/2 tsp. Sweet Ginger Puree

 

Combine ingredients in a shaker 1/3 full of ice.  Shake and strain into a martini glass.

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Go for a cruise and enjoy the sunshine!

Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz

From mellow rollers beside the ocean to technical singletrack through the redwoods, Santa Cruz is a mountain bike Mecca with spectacular terrain and views to match.   If a relaxed pedal with amazing views is what you are after Wilder Ranch is your ride.  Located on the coast just a few miles from downtown Santa…

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  Local surfers waiting for waves at legendary Steamer Lane.

Most Cruziest Photo Contest!

We’ve extended our contest and made it even bigger!!! **Entries will now be accepted through Sun. May 20, 2012 and voting will be open until Fri. May 25, 2012** **MORE PRIZES!! We added a second prize and increased the prize for the Editors Choice Award!!** Enter our “Most Cruziest” photo contest! Show us the photo…

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Looking towards Cowell’s Beach on a beautiful afternoon.

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It’s a beautiful day at the Harbor!

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Art Plus Math Equals New Exhibit at UCSC

Word on the street is there’s a very cool exhibit coming to UC Santa Cruz, one that fuses the ancient Japanese art of origami with mathematics. After reading the Sentinel’s article and the UC Santa Cruz News, I’m joining the buzz among parents excited for this unique opportunity to be wowed and learn alongside our children. In…

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  “3:45″ – Oil on wood by local artist F.J. Anderson