Spiced Pumpkin (Faux) Ice Cream

September 30, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By

I enjoyed a night with friends recently where the hostess whipped up several ice creams without an ice cream maker. I’ve tasted faux ice cream before, but this was the closest in taste and texture to ice cream out of

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Perfect TGIF: The Inaugural Jake’s Beer Festival Brings Craft Beers To The Loews Royal Pacific Resort

September 29, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers | By

Jake’s American Bar at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort is expanding their popular Jake’s Beer Dinner to a large scale craft beer festival. The Inaugural Jake’s Beer Festival will be held this Friday, October 4th from 5pm-9pm in the outdoor

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Blue Bird Bake Shop Delights With Pumpkin

September 27, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By

I’ve been taunted by the tweets and the beauty shots for a few days now….it was time for me to pop by Blue Bird Bake Shop and check out this years pumpkin offerings. I ordered a Medium Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Top 5 Friday

September 26, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By

On my radar this week: Beers and Ears Epcot Foot and Wine Festival Survival Guide TastyChomps visits the new Downtown Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen at Cityarts Factory and a Barnie’s giveaway Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining- Luma On Park Foodbidden visits the

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Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Bar At Marlow’s Tavern Brunch

September 25, 2013 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By

I’m a fan of Brunch. I’m not a breakfast person during the week, so eating breakfast foods during the lunch hour on the weekends is pretty swell. Add a mimosa or Bloody Mary and I’m in the zone. Marlow’s Tavern

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Magical Dining Month: Maxine’s on Shine

September 24, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By

Head to Colonialtown in Downtown Orlando for a tasty Magical Dining meal at Maxine’s on Shine. I dined with a larger group and had a great experience, our server walked us through her favorites and didn’t steer us wrong. Live

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Magical Dining Month: Luma On Park

September 23, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | By

Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month is in full swing, if you haven’t checked out Luma On Park’s offerings, here is the most recent menu. The Winter Park restaurant modifies their menu based on seasonal availability. I met a few friends

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Enjoying The Local Scene in Winter Park

September 21, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By

Hubby and I had friends in town visiting and followed my usual suggestions of how to enjoy a Saturday morning in Winter Park. Coincidentally, we were celebrating our anniversary with a night at the new Alfond Inn. Which, is a

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Five Minute Meal

September 21, 2013 | Posted in Cooking, Home life | By

I enjoy my time cooking in the kitchen, but sometimes it’s been a long day and the thought of cooking dinner has me wanting to reach for cereal or rustle through the take out menus. Knowing that I was going

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Top 5 Friday

September 20, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Cooking, Craft Beers, Dining out | By

On my radar this week: Sarah Eat’s hits Magical Dining at Todd English’s Blue Zoo Infusion Tea has something for every meal! The Little Kitchen is making delicious Hand Pies Koko cooks is giving away Disney kitchenware prize pack to

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