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!
Experiment: Zyliss Julienne Peeler And Zucchini “Noodles”
August 26, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
Look closely, this bowl of angel hair pasta is mixed with ribbons of Zucchini. If you have a mandolin, creating fine strands of zucchini is fast work. However, for a quick weeknight meal the heavier equipment usually stays in the
Oblivion Serves Up Tasty Pub Grub
August 25, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
By now you know Oblivion Taproom offers up some of the best craft beers around town. Their expansive selection of beers and ciders extends from their taps to an impressive list of hard to find and coveted bottles. Last night
Brunching: Cask & Larder
August 24, 2013 | Posted in Brunch, Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
Brunch is a beautiful thing: a leisurely weekend meal, filled with decadent ingredients served around the noonish hour. Cask & Larder’s Sunday brunch menu features items to satisfy those wanting breakfast items and those who are hunting for more lunch
Top 5 Friday
August 23, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
On my radar this week: EatLocalOrlando attends a preview of Magical Dining menu at Luma on Park I’m inviting @kokocooks to assemble my next cheese board for entertaining CRONUTS! Pastry treats coming from unexpected Winter Park favorite: Peterbrooke Chocolatier Delays
GNO: Bellydancing at Orlando Bellydance
August 22, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By Lisa Wilk
A friend brought up how much fun she had at her bellydancing class at Orlando Bellydance- School of Middle Eastern Dance when she attended classes last year. I distinctly remember my curiosity was piqued at the time. So, when she
Ralphie, Sam and Tigger
August 21, 2013 | Posted in Home life | By Lisa Wilk
I thought it was time to introduce our pets- Ralphie, Sam and Tigger. Life gets interesting with these guys around. We rescued our cat, Tigger, from the trash in front of our house. Hubby brought him in, bathed him (really),
The Flour Shop
August 20, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By Lisa Wilk
The Flour Shop is a locally owned and operated cupcake and cake bakery at the corner of Lee Road and 17/92, in the K-Mart shopping plaza. Walking through the door, the smell of freshly baked goods enticed me to buy
Magical Dining Month Is Coming! September 1st-30th
August 19, 2013 | Posted in Dining out | By Lisa Wilk
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month is almost upon us! Starting September 1st and running through September 30th, some of the best restaurants in the Orlando metro through attractions areas will offer a 3 course prix fixe menu for $33, tax
Battle: Croissant-Doughnut (like a Cronut) Cask & Larder vs. Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park
August 18, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
Winner: Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park Why: Cask & Larder’s sauce-filled pastry was not completely cooked through towards the middle, you can see a glob of uncooked dough in the upper picture. Of the three orders (2 pastries per order)
Blooming Around the Yard – August 2013
August 17, 2013 | Posted in Home life, Pics | By Lisa Wilk
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