Spiced Pumpkin (Faux) Ice Cream
September 30, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
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
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 Lisa Wilk
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
Blue Bird Bake Shop Delights With Pumpkin
September 27, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By Lisa Wilk
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
Top 5 Friday
September 26, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
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
Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Bar At Marlow’s Tavern Brunch
September 25, 2013 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
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
Magical Dining Month: Maxine’s on Shine
September 24, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
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
Magical Dining Month: Luma On Park
September 23, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
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
Enjoying The Local Scene in Winter Park
September 21, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
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
Five Minute Meal
September 21, 2013 | Posted in Cooking, Home life | By Lisa Wilk
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
Top 5 Friday
September 20, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Cooking, Craft Beers, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
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