Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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
The Wine Room on Park Extends Artisan Fromage Cave To The Classroom
September 19, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
Walking through the newly remodeled Wine Room on Park, you pass numerous banks of Enomatic wine dispensers, cozy seating areas and a welcoming bar area with a fully stocked gourmet cheese counter. Continuing on, you leave the social bustle behind
Pumpkin Beer Smackdown With Guest Blogger Bryan Roth of ‘This Is Why I’m Drunk’
September 18, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers | By Lisa Wilk
I love Pumpkin beers. When September rolls around, I’m happy to spend most of my time hunting down and trying every style of pumpkin beer I can get my hands on. This year, pumpkin beers have been plentiful in Central
College Park’s Infusion Tea For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Or Inbetween
September 17, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
Infusion Tea is located on Edgewater Drive just down from the College Park Publix. The artisan tea shop has grown into something special over the years. The larger shop and dining space offers a nice atmosphere to sit down and
Tim’s Wine Market Has The Answer For “What’s For Dinner?”
September 16, 2013 | Posted in Cooking, Wine Tasting | By Lisa Wilk
Tim Varan, owner of Tim’s Wine Market Orlando, enjoys cooking. Happily, and to the benefit of his wine shop customers, Tim understands that you may be eating when enjoying your wine. New to the downtown Orlando shop- the “What’s for
The Big Cookie Cake
September 15, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
A request for a cookie cake had me looking through my files, saved recipes and pins. I settled on Peas and Crayons recipe which was a solid adaption of Kelsey’s Apple A Day recipe. I followed the recipe as written,