Mackenzies Kandy Kitchen, also known as Mackenzies Chocolates, is permanently closing on Dec. 24, 2024. “After 40 years, it’s time to call it quits,” says manager Ian Mackenzie, who co-owns and runs the shop with his wife Mary Rose.
"Who doesn’t love chocolate? Not anyone in my orbit! I’m not sure when I first realized I was addicted to it, but I loved chocolate as far back as I can remember," writes columnist Donna Maurillo. "My preference was always chocolate cake, fudge pops, brownies, M&Ms, and the chocolate part of Neapolitan ice cream."
The annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday. Tasting kits go on sale at 10 a.m. and tasting begins at 1 p.m. For $12, you get samples from six of the booths plus a People’s Choice ballot. Two types of chili will be offered: Red (con carne) and Vegetarian.
The annual Fall Harvest Festival is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the UC Santa Cruz farm. There will be an apple pie contest, apple pressing, hands-on gardening workshops, kids’ activities and live music. Plus, local food vendors including Adorable French Bakery and The Pesce Veggie will have items for sale.
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