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!
Vanilla Yogurt Custard Tartlettes with Roasted Grapes #BrunchWeek
May 9, 2015 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
We are winding down BrunchWeek and hope that you have inspiration for many delicious meals. My last dish tastes decadent, but is completely guilt free. Really, is there anything better? The yogurt custard comes together quickly and can be customized
Orange Blossom Olive Oil Cake with Mango Citrus Glaze #BrunchWeek
May 7, 2015 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
This lovely Orange Blossom Olive Oil cake is a perfect centerpiece to any brunch table. The olive oil prevents the cake from tasting overly sweet, I used a popular brand from California to lend a fruity, yet peppery note to
Mixed Berry Yogurt Smoothie #BrunchWeek
May 6, 2015 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
I’m a fan of quick and healthy, and this Mixed Berry Yogurt Smoothie could not be simpler to prepare. With no kitchen equipment needed, you can stockpile your fridge for a week of breakfasts or have the perfect brunch starter,
Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, Mushroom and Alpine Cheddar Croissant Strata for #BrunchWeek
May 4, 2015 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
There are few things I love more than a leisurely brunch, so when I heard about BrunchWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Shaina from Take A Bite Out Of Boca, I was excited to create some special recipes. I
Mom’s (New York) Cheesecake
March 25, 2015 | Posted in Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
Every family has that special dish that is the centerpiece to a family dinner or holiday celebration. For my husband’s family, it has always been Mom’s (New York) Cheesecake. I love cheesecake and had baked plenty in my time…but not
Fresh Strawberry Pie, for Pi(e) Day!
March 14, 2015 | Posted in Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
Welcome to Pi(e) Day hosted by Terri from Love and Confections! Pi Day is celebrated every March 14 by math fans around the world – including bakers and pastry chefs. Pi is an non-repeating, infinite number represented by the Greek
Girl Scout Cookie & Dulce de Leche Pudding Parfaits
February 27, 2015 | Posted in Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
It’s Girl Scout cookie time! If your family is like ours, Girl Scout cookie time conjures up memories of order forms, cases of cookies and troop gatherings to sell cookies. My own mom was a troop leader and I have
The 2015 Downtown Food & Wine Fest
February 13, 2015 | Posted in Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
Downtown Orlando is rolling out the red carpet for the Downtown Food & Wine Fest on February 21 and 22nd, 2015. Headlining this years two day Downtown Food & Wine Fest concerts are fan favorites Lifehouse and Loverboy, so whether you
Easy Vanilla Syrup & Vanilla Iced Coffee
February 7, 2015 | Posted in Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
We are winding down #VanillaWeek hosted by our friend Terri at Love and Confections. So many great recipes have been posted this week by bloggers across the country! Be sure to look at the list at the bottom of this
Vanilla Butter Shrimp Rolls #VanillaWeek
February 4, 2015 | Posted in Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
We are continuing on with #VanillaWeek, hosted by our friend Terri at Love and Confections. My first recipe, Vanilla Cream Puffs, is a classic dessert which showcases the depth of flavor in Nielsen-Massey vanilla. I decided to go savory with my