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Treat Yourself
For over 70 years, McConnell's Fine Ice Creams and California sunshine
have been a perfect pairing. Now Oxnard is home to the family-owned
company's state-of-the-art dairy facility, where its delicious small
batch pints and goods for scoop shops in Santa Barbara and L.A. are
made. Sample several McConnell's flavors at Embassy Suites by Hilton
Mandalay Beach Resort. "From its ranches to its strawberry fields to its
downtown, Oxnard is old-time California meets new-school business,"
says Michael Palmer, McConnell's CEO and co-owner. "When it was
time to build the new dairy, Oxnard was the perfect place."

8 & 9: CALI GODLEY; FAR RIGHT: COURTESY OF MCCONNELL'S FINE
ICE CREAMS

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with syrups directly imported from Guadalajara or healthful aguas
frescas make for an ideal warm weather treat, while chillier temps
call for a mug of homemade Oaxacan hot chocolate. Alternately, go
savory at Xielo with the crepa a la mexicana with corn, squash and
perfectly roasted poblano peppers.
212 W. 4th St. * (805) 240-1122
xielodesserts.com O

5 & 6: Get your coffee confections and more at Honey Cup Coffee and Kitchen. 7:
Tamai Farms tomatoes; 8: Lunch at Xielo Artisan Desserts; 9: Xielo smoothie;
10: Baker, Juan Carlos Ramierz at Xielo

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