Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs featuring Florida Pure Sea Salt
March 22, 2023 | Posted in Brunch, Easy Entertaining, Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
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Easy Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs
Spring picnics and summer barbeques mean it’s time for deviled eggs. My family cannot start the festive occasion unless the deviled eggs are on the table or headed to the table. Out of habit, I don’t think about making deviled eggs outside of large gatherings or in smaller than one dozen and two dozen hard-boiled eggs quantity. That’s a lot of deviled eggs!
Recently I had a deviled egg craving and did not have a picnic, BBQ, or family event on the horizon. I broke with the norm and used six hard-boiled eggs, and my life was forever changed. I don’t know if “Small Batch Deviled Eggs” are a thing, but you could go smaller. My recipe easily could be cut in half using three eggs for the yield of six deviled egg halves. That’s the perfect amount for a couple or a family where some people around the table don’t eat eggs.
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Florida Pure Maple Bacon Sea Salt
I was invited to try Florida Pure Sea Salt (www.floridapureseasalt.com) the small batch maker of gourmet sea salt based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Check the spice aisle at your local Publix, and you’ll likely find several flavor varieties, as I did. Florida Pure Sea Salt is vegetarian and vegan friendly, so I was excited to try the Maple Bacon Sea Salt as I cannot eat deviled eggs garnished with bacon found at the popular restaurants around Orlando. If you do not eat pork or are a vegetarian that eats eggs, this recipe is for you!
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Along with making cool flavors and being friendly for plant-based diets, Florida Pure Sea Salt is free of anti-clumping agents. You can follow @floridapureseasalt on Instagram for current news, recipes, and more great ways to enjoy this locally-produced sea salt. Curious as to the benefits of Sea Salt? Read on! Want to make my easy Maple Bacon Sea Salt, let’s go!
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What is Sea Salt?
Sea salt is a type of salt that is produced by evaporating seawater. It is known for its distinct flavor and coarse texture, which comes from the presence of minerals in the water, such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Sea salt is often preferred by chefs and food enthusiasts over regular table salt for its unique flavor profile and perceived health benefits. Sea Salt can vary in salinity levels and be infused with flavorings such as Black Truffle, Garlic, Rosemary, Celery, Smoke, Horseradish, Chipotle, and any herb or spice you prefer. Sea Salt is commonly used in cooking and is believed to have some soothing and healing properties when used externally on the skin.
What is Florida Pure Sea Salt?
Florida Pure Sea Salt is an all natural Sea Salt produced in St. Petersburg, Florida. Made with no chemicals, including anti-clumping agents, it is produced to showcase the flavors of the ocean- crisp, clean, and briny, according to their website. Started by Maureen Cacioppo, who has a lifelong love of preparing food with family. Florida Pure Sea Salts are naturally mineral rich and available to purchase online, at your local Publix Supermarket, and at select local gift, and gourmet shops. Visit Florida Pure Sea Salt for more information.
What type of salt does Florida Pure Sea Salt Make or Sell?
Florida Pure Sea Salt produces and sources many Sea Salt varieties, including Pure Sea Salt, Florida Regional varieties, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Red Hawaiian Sea Salt , Cyprus Flake Sea Salt, and various flavored and infused sea salt.
Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs
Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Spatula, Spoon or Fork
- Optional: Food Processor
Ingredients
- 6 Large eggs hard boiled, cooled, peeled
- 1 tsp Florida Pure Maple Bacon Sea Salt + more to garnish
- 1 tsp Sriracha powder
- 2 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Regular, olive oil, or light mayonnaise
- 1-3 tsp Dijon mustard, to taste
- 1 tsp Green olive or pepperonci pepper brine
- Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs - Slice eggs lengthwise; pop the yolks into a medium-sized prep bowl (or food processor bowl), and arrange the whites on a plate.
- Prepare the egg yolk mixture - To the bowl, add the mayonnaise, yogurt, dijon mustard, Olive or Pepperoncini pepper brine, sriracha powder, Florida Pure Maple Bacon Sea Salt, and pepper.
- Use the tines of a fork or a spoon (or food processor) to smash and blend the egg yolk mixture until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Season with extra Florida Pure Maple Bacon Sea Salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Finish the deviled eggs - Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Top with a sprinkle of Florida Pure Maple Bacon Sea Salt as garnish.
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Top 3 Ways to Celebrate Florida Strawberry Season in Orlando
February 27, 2023 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events, Sweet Treats | By Lisa Wilk
Florida Strawberry Season in Orlando
Most people think of orange groves and sweet corn when thinking of Orlando area farms. Did you know that Florida is the 2nd largest producer of strawberries in the United States? Orlandoans revel in a Florida strawberry season that starts in December and stretches through March and April, depending on the weather.
February and March are considered peak strawberry season in Orlando. The extended fall 2022 hurricane season spoiled the fields for some local farmers, and hard freezes in January 2023 proved damaging to new strawberry crops. Fear not; many Central Florida farms have rebounded and are experiencing bumper strawberry crops in February 2023! Whether you want to enjoy fresh strawberries featured in a delicious dessert or head to a local Orlando U-Pick farm, we’ve detailed the Top 3 ways to celebrate Florida Strawberry season in Orlando!
1. Nomad Bakehouse Strawberry Pistachio Galette
It’s the height of Florida strawberry season and we got a jump on #NationalStrawberryDay! We celebrated the Fresh from Florida peak of season flavor with gorgeous Strawberry Pistachio Galettes from Nomad Bakehouse (@nomadbakehousefl on Instagram).
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Nomad Bakehouse owner & baker, Grace Garay, uses hand-picked strawberries from Mick Farms in St. Cloud as the star ingredient in this spring pastry. For us, it was love at first bite! The Strawberry Pistachio Galette features flakey pie dough filled with toasted pistachio frangipane (butter, local egg, pistachio flour) local hand-picked Mick Farms strawberries, topped with oat, almond & cardamom crumble baked ’til golden and finished with whipped creme fraiche & pistachio dust. It’s a must for strawberry lovers; the pistachio frangipane provides a luscious backdrop to the flavorful ripe local strawberries.
Grace is offering this delicious treat again this week! Want your own Strawberry Pistachio Galette? Follow Nomad Bakehouse @nomadbakehousefl on Instagram.
Get your Nomad Bakehouse items in 3 easy steps year-round:
- Watch for the Tuesday 5:00 pm pre-sale drop.
- Place your online order.
- Pick up your order between 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Saturday.
PROTIP: Never miss a Nomad Bakehouse drop! Sign up for text notifications via the online store, and follow the links in the Nomad Bakehouse Instagram bio to sign up.
ICYMI, Nomad Bakehouse specializes in naturally leavened pastries and bread using regional, organic, stone ground flours and locally sourced ingredients. Do you love to bake or know someone who is an aspiring baker? Grace is now offering 2-day Sourdough bread baking workshops to teach comprehensive skills and fundamentals of creating Sourdough bread from scratch utilizing the natural yeast and bacteria surrounding us. Class includes iced coffee or tea, plus lunch. (Lucky you!) Read the current available class dates and itinerary, or click the link in the Nomad Instagram bio for more information.
2. U-Pick Local Strawberries in the Orlando Area
Craving fresh local strawberries? Support our local Florida farmers and take advantage of the many U-Pick & farm stand options around the Orlando area. Before heading out to the farm: visit websites and social media to plan your trip and keep current on inclement weather policies, sold-out status, pricing, ticked special events, food trucks, and more. A few of our favorite Strawberry U-Pick farms are:
Mick Farms 4261 Canoe Creek Rd., Saint Cloud, Florida 34772, and follow at@Mickfarms on Instagram for seasonal updates.
Big Daddy’s Farm 285 Howard Ave., Oviedo, FL 32765, and follow at @Bigdaddysorganics on Instagram for seasonal updates.
Southern Hill Farms at 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714, and follow at@southernhillfarms on Instagram for seasonal updates.
Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL 32736, and follow at @AmberBrookeFarms_eustis on Instagram for seasonal updates.
Popular Pappy’s U Pick is closed for the 2023 season due to November 2022 storm damage to their fields. Fans of Bekemeyer Family Farm in Winter Garden should follow their Facebook page for opening information and updates for the 2023 season.
Now that you’ve picked your farm fresh strawberries try making my Fresh Strawberry Pie, Strawberry Syrup for my Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte, or top my Midnight Chocolate Cupcakes with freshly sliced ripe strawberries!
3. Go to the Florida Strawberry Festival
Can’t get enough of local Florida strawberries? Neither can we! Check out the Florida Strawberry Festival running March 2-12, 2023, in Plant City, FL. Hillsborough county is the home of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association and many amazing Florida strawberry growers who keep our local grocery stores stocked with truckloads of ripe strawberries. #BerryFest23 promises more fun festival treats and great free entertainment and ticketed concerts throughout the festival.
New 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Food
- Very Berry Sugar Waffle A strawberry-flavored sugar waffle dusted with powdered sugar, a heaping mound of fresh strawberry filling, piled high with whipped cream, and topped with fresh strawberries. Find the Verry Berry Sugar Waffle located at Fain’s Concession on the Southside of the festival grounds.
- Mac Stack A hunk of sweet cornbread piled high with a savory helping of slow-roasted pulled pork, a dollop of mac-n-cheese with BBQ beans, tangy coleslaw, and drizzled with barbeque sauce. Find the Mac Stack located at Piggy Palace on the Southside of the festival grounds.
- Fried Oyster-Mushroom Po BoyVegan-Friendly A crispy fried oyster-mushroom on a toasted bun topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and a generous smear of remoulade sauce. This vegan-friendly option comes with a side of seasoned rice and smoked beans. Find this vegan food item located at Seasoned Greens near the West end of GT Grandstands.
- Langos Ear A langos is a Hungarian deep-fried flatbread. The Best Around has combined their traditional elephant ear batter with this European recipe to make a savory garlic-buttered flatbread, topped with a homemade cream cheese and sour cream blend and sprinkled with real bacon crumbles. Find the Langos Eat located on the North side of the Entenmann’s Strawberry Tent.
PLUS new to the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival concessions are Sandy Ann’s Old Fashion Fried Pies, Very Berry Battered Corn Dog, Mrs. E’s Strawberry Freeze, and Pumpkin Ice Cream topped with Plant City Strawberries. Find lots of new festival vendors, family-friendly activities, and entertainment all festival long.
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Features Accessibility Day
NEW Special Smiles Day on Friday, March 3rd! The 2023 Strawberry Festival welcomes all individuals with special needs from 9 a.m. to noon. This unique event is reserved for celebrating and serving their most treasured guests in a safe, FUN, and sensory-considerate environment. All Special Smiles VIPs, and one guest, will be admitted FREE. Entry at Gate 5. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plant City.
What is the Florida Strawberry Festival?
The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the Festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, exhibits of commerce, and its famous strawberry shortcake. The 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival will take place March 2 – March 12, 2023, in Plant City, FL. For more information, visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter, Use hashtag #BerryFest23 if you post pictures on social media.
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Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls
February 13, 2023 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events, Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event! This is the Seventh year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Did you know?
Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. It’s such a small number, and that’s why I got involved.
With all that is happening worldwide, children are still being diagnosed with cancer. It’s imperative that we raise awareness and continue to raise funds to fund the ongoing pediatric cancer research!
You can help!
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Thank you to Mediavine for pledging to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4!
Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference!
We have until March 15th to raise $3000! So please donate today!
Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls
Try my Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls with your next romantic dinner, girl’s brunch, or as a party appetizer! Pair with a glass of your favorite bubbles.
Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls
Ingredients
For the Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Filling:
1 4 oz log Truffle Goat Cheese
1 4 oz log Honey Goat Cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 C Oaxaca cheese or Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls:
1 Package frozen, ready to bake dinner rolls. I used Rhodes Bake N Serve Dinner Rolls
Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Filling
4 Tablespoons melted butter (optional)
2 tsp honey (optional)
1/2 tsp Truffle Zest (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. (You could also use a oven-safe skillet, but the cooking time may vary.)
- In a food processor, add Truffle Goat Cheese, Honey Goat Cheese, Cream cheese, and Oaxaca or Mozzarella cheese. Pulse until combined.
- Remove the rolls from the package and thaw per package directions. Place thawed rolls on a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten each roll to about ⅛-inch thickness.
- Top each roll with 1-2 tablespoons of Truffle Honey Goat Cheese mixture. Fold the edges of the roll together around the mixture, pinching them tightly to seal the dough around the mixture so there are no holes or gaps. Place the roll seam side down into the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining rolls.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Optional: Brush with Truffle Honey Butter & serve warm.
Truffle Honey Butter
(Optional)
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, honey and truffle zest or truffle salt.
- After removing the Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls from the oven, brush the Truffle Honey Butter mixture over the top.
- Serve any remaining truffle Honey Butter for dipping. Enjoy!
Because She’s Awesome
Shout out to Julie Tran Deily who organizes this annual event and has raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years! Check out Julie’s an online shop to raise even more funds for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer with the sale of Baked with Love custom designed t-shirts and tote bags!
Julie Deily, sporting the Heather Grey Baked with Love women’s tee. Photo by The Crumby Kitchen
Just in case you’re wondering, all of the proceeds will be donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Thanks to all the fellow #HelpingCookies who supported this year, check out their recipes:
Heart-Shaped Homemade Pop Tarts from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Valentine Cupid Crunch from Jenn of Ever After in the Woods
Easy Dark Chocolate Cherry Truffles from Audrey of That Recipe
How to Make an Edible Valentine Gingerbread House from Jennifer of The Rebel Chick
Peanut Butter Chocolate Parfaits from Stefanie of Stef’s Eats and Sweets
Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
Valentine Ladybug Oreos from Jaclyn of Crayons & Cravings
Round Up of Homemade Valentine’s Day Sweets and Treats from Lisa of Blogghetti
Mini skillet cookie from Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking
Easy Pink Cookie Recipe (Refined Sugar-free) from Shashi of Savory Spin
Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
Sweetheart Strawberry Brownies from Nicole of For the Love of Food
Heart Shaped Pancakes from Sarah of TheGleasonCo
Chubby Hubby Cookies from Rebecca of Sugar & Soul
How to Make an Edible Valentine Gingerbread House from Jennifer of The Rebel Chick
Heart-Shaped Reese’s Stuffed Cookie for Two from Erin of The Spiffy Cookie
Heart-Melting Chocolate Espresso Cookies from Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
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10th Annual Galentine’s Day Celebration at Redlight Redlight
February 12, 2023 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out, Special Events, Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
Galentine’s Day Photobooth at Redlight Redlight
Galentine’s Day at Redlight Redlight
Redlight Redlight Beer Parlour kicked off its 10th Annual Galentine’s Day festivities with a Brunch pop-up and makers market on Sunday, February 12th from 11AM to 4PM. Good vibes flowed as ladies of all ages celebrated their besties and “kicked it breakfast style” with a delicious brunch pop-up from featuring frittatas, heart-shaped pancakes, and more! The celebration continues on Galentine’s Day, February 13, 2023, with a Movie in the Field showing of Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. Curious about what Galentine’s Day is or how it started? We’ve got your answers down below.
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The 2023 Galentine’s Day extravaganza marks 10 years of epic Galentine’s Day celebrations at Redlight Redlight, so they are blowing it out with TWO days of fun events! We have attended the Orlando Galentine’s Day events at Redlight Redlight, and our group of always has the best time.
DAY 1: Galentine’s Day Brunch & Market
We attended the February 12th Sunday Brunch with delicious food from Chef Jes Tantalo, Grace Garay from Nomad Bake House, and the crew at Crocodile Dining. We enjoyed a stellar crafted cold brew coffee from Deli Desires and sipped a few of the crafted brunch drinks offered for the event. Our group especially loved the Blood Orange Spritz made with Il Soffione Prosecco (Treviso, Italy NV), Mommenpop Blood Orange Vermouth, and house blood orange bitters. We dined on the following:
From the special Galentine’s Menu, which included:
- Flapjacks: Sourdough pancakes, pie crust crunchies, whipped maple creme fraiche, fermented guava, lime curd.
- Mushroom & Greens Frittata: Applewood smoked mushrooms, greens, local eggs and datil honey, fresh sourdough.
From the regular Redlight Redlight Snacks menu, which includes:
- Meredith Dairy Marinated Feta Cheese: Sheep and Goat milk cheese marinated in garlic and herb-infused oil! This shareable jar is served with artisan crisps and Carr’s Water Crackers.
From the Nomad Bakehouse pop-up:
- Ruby Rocky Road Cookie: Dark Chocolate cookie filled with house marshmallows, hazelnuts, and Callebaut Ruby Chocolate
- Hojicha Lemon Pound Cake: Hojicha (roasted green tea) tea powder, Trinity flour blend (soft red pastry wheat, hard red winter wheat, sifted Rye) sea salt, local egg, pure cane sugar, buttermilk, canola. Topped with lemon white chocolate ganache, poppy seed, lemon zest, and bee pollen. We may (did) put some of the Meredith Dairy Feta on the cake and it was outstanding!
After eating our group made Valentine’s and Galentine’s cards to mark the occasion as we jammed to the tunes by the DJ.
DAY 2: Movie in the Field & Food Pop Ups
Celebrate Galentine’s Day ON Galentine’s Day (February 13th) festivities begin at 6pm! Bring a blanket and some chairs for the Movie on the Field Showing of Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, movie starts at 7:30pm!
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Redlight Redlight will be pre-selling delightful Fancy Punch & Snack bundles for you & your bestie to bring onto the baseball field. PLUS Food pop-ups from:
- Dumpies, with a selection of dumplings
- The Tea Social Boba & tea drinks
- Sugar Rush Marshmallows treats
The weather forecast is great, so grab a blanket and head out to celebrate Galentine’s Day picnic style with this classic gal pal movie. Wondering what all the fuss is around Galentine’s Day or What is Galentine’s Day? We get it.
Galentine’s FAQ
This once-fictional holiday is now celebrated by gal pals everywhere. We’ve got everything you need to know about Galentine’s Day!
When is Galentine’s Day?
February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day.
What is Galentine’s Day? Is Galentine’s Day a Made Up Holiday?
Galentine’s Day was celebrated in the popular television show “Parks and Recreation” by the main character Leslie Knope, played by actress Amy Poehler in 2010. Leslie Knope explained Galentine’s Day: “It’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style,” Knope explained during episode 16 of Parks and Rec in season 2. “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.” This holiday is everything about BFFs and friendship, nothing about romance.
Why did Galentine’s Day become popular? Why do Women celebrate Galentine’s Day?
After the Parks and Recreation Galentine’s Day Episode aired, memes went viral on social media. Leslie Knope’s witty and female first quotes quickly became popular including: “Hoes before bros, uteruses before duderuses, or ovaries before brovaries.”
The simple act of getting together to celebrate friendship connected with women of all ages. Let’s get real, it’s always a great time to celebrate with the girls! Please note, it doesn’t matter if you aren’t a fan of Valentine’s Day or if you celebrate it with abandon. You can be single, in a relationship, or figuring out that status, Galentine’s Day is around to stay.
How Can I Celebrate Galentine’s Day?
Get together with your BFFs and best girlfriends on Galentine’s Day, February 13th. Whether you host a brunch to watch Parks and Recreation, or head out to your favorite restaurant, wine bar, or coffee house, it’s the perfect time to gather with good friends and celebrate your friendship! Here are the best Leslie Knope quotes to use on your Galentine’s texts, evites and Instagram captions.
Remember, if you live in Orlando, FL Redlight Redlight in the Audubon Park Garden District throws a festive Galentine’s Day bash every year that is well attended. Mark your calendars for February 13th and follow Redlight Redlight on social media for information and updates on their Annual Galentine’s Day celebration.
Where can I watch Parks and Recreation Galentine’s Day episode?
Galentine’s Day was celebrated in Parks and Recreation Season 2, Episode 16. Parks and Recreation aired for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015. The former NBC series is currently streaming on Peacock (02/2023). Parks and Recreation is no longer streaming on Netflix.
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Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte
February 12, 2022 | Posted in Coffee, Cooking, Easy Entertaining, Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event! This is the Sixth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Did you know?
Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. It’s such a small number and that’s why I got involved.
And with the ongoing pandemic, children are still being diagnosed with cancer. It’s imperative that we raise awareness and continue to raise funds to fund the ongoing pediatric cancer research!
You can help!
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: OXO, Mediavine amd Dixie Crystals have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4!
Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference!
We have until March 15th to raise $3000! So please donate today!
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte
Upgrade your typical mocha (or cold brew) with my recipe for a Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte! It’s strawberry season in Florida, making strawberry syrup from fresh strawberries is an amazing upgrade from frozen strawberries. Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference based on the ripeness and sweetness of your fresh strawberries!
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Syrup:
2 cups Fresh Strawberries, cleaned and chopped
2 cups Filtered water
1 cup Dixie Crystals extra fine granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte:
1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Syrup or 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp Strawberry syrup
Milk of choice (I used Oat Milk)
Whipped cream or foam
Directions
Make the Strawberry Syrup:
In a saucepan over medium heat gently warm 2 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar. While mixture is heating: wash, destem, and chop fresh strawberries to yield 2 cups of fruit. Add to saucepan and simmer gently for 5 minutes until strawberries are soft and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer mixture to blender and process till smooth. Taste for sweetness, add 1 tsp of lemon juice if you like.
Make the Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte:
In a mug, add your strawberry syrup and dark chocolate syrup or cocoa powder. Stir the two together so that the sauces are mixed or the cocoa powder is well-combined if using.
Pour coffee or espresso shots in your mug over syrups.
Warm your milk by bringing it to a simmer in a small saucepan, warming in the microwave, or steam your milk with the wand on your espresso machine. If using a saucepan or microwave, take milk off heat once it reaches 150 degrees F and use a hand-held frother to create foam. Add warm milk to mug and top with foam. Garnish and enjoy!
Because She’s Awesome
Once again I’d like to give a special thanks to Julie Tran Deily who organizes this annual event! Check out Julie’s an online shop to raise even more funds for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer with the sale of Baked with Love custom designed t-shirts and tote bags!
Julie Deily, sporting the Heather Grey Baked with Love women’s tee. Photo by The Crumby Kitchen
Just in case you’re wondering, all of the proceeds will be donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Thanks to all the fellow #HelpingCookies!
Heart Shaped Thumbprint Cookies from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls Ice Cream from Rose of Rose Bakes
Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookie Bars from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake Brownies from Julie of Back To My Southern Roots
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cake for Two from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Chocolate Petit Fours from Carlee of Cooking With Carlee
Iced Sugar Cookies from Nina of Crazy for Cookies and More
Valentine’s Fudge from Raquel of Organized Island
Pink Gin Fizz from Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cake from Stefanie of Stef’s Eats and Sweets
Flourless Chunky Peanut Butter Blossoms from Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Valentine’s Day Oatmeal M&M Cookies from Kelly of Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
Gluten free peanut butter cookies from Holly of A Baker’s House
Gluten Free Vanilla Cake with Pink Buttercream Frosting from Elaine of Small Farm Big Life
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies from Courtney of Courtney’s Sweets
Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes from Lisa of Blogghetti
Valentine’s Day M&M Cookie Bars from Jaclyn of Crayons & Cravings
Red Velvet Baked Doughnuts from Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
Soft Iced Pumpkin Cookies from Laura of Untwisted Vintage
Guava Pink Peppercorn Margaritas from Courtney of Cook Like a Champion
Sugar Cookie Cups from Kelsey of Dance Around the Kitchen
Chewy Buckwheat Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt from Lisa of Garlic & zest
Shortbread Hearts of Love from TammyJo of The Chocolate Cult
Valentine Sugar Cookies from Gwynn of Swirls of Flavor
Rhubarb Raspberry Tart from Betsy of The JavaCupcake Blog
Sugar Cookie Cups from Kelsey of Dance Around the Kitchen
Best Stout Beer Tiramisu from Linda of Ketchup with Linda
Creamed Chipped Beef from Rebekah of Kitchen Gidget
Bakery Style Peanut Butter Cookies from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Candy Trains from Sarah of Sarah Cooks the Books
Star Wars Grogu Heart Cookies to Support Cookies for Kids Cancer from Jenn of justJENN recipes
Peanut Butter Buckeyes from Nicole of For the Love of Food
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
February 1, 2021 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event (again). This is the fifth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Did you know?
Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. It’s such a small number and that’s why I got involved.
And with the ongoing pandemic, children are still being diagnosed with cancer. It’s imperative that we raise awareness and continue to raise funds to fund the ongoing pediatric cancer research!
You can help!
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
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National Dark Chocolate Day
Did you know that February 1st is National Dark Chocolate Day? I happen to love dark chocolate. Oreo cookies were one of my favorite cookies as a child, and there is still something magical about taking a bite of an Oreo cookie. I was inspired to make my own when I saw beautiful heart-shaped chocolate sandwich cookies at a local bakery. One bite and I was hooked!
I add a bit of Instant Espresso powder to my chocolate cookie dough to intensify the chocolate taste. There are so many cocoas to choose from, and online retailers give you access to a world of cocoa flavors. Fear not, any store-bought cocoa will work. Instead of cutting out circle cookies, I opted for hearts. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, bake up a batch of my Chocolate Sandwich cookies to treat someone you love!
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoons salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Dixie Crystals powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon espresso powder
For the filling:
1 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Directions
Line two large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or use an ungreased, unlined OXO Good Grips
Non-Stick Pro Cookie Sheet like I did.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix to incorporate.
In a small measuring cup, combine the vanilla and espresso powder and stir until the espresso is dissolved. Add the vanilla mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed until blended. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula; mix again until incorporated.
Add half the flour mixture and blend on low until incorporated. Add in the remaining flour and cocoa mixture and mix until blended. Refrigerate for 30 – 60 minutes to rest the dough.
When ready to bake, remove the dough from the refrigerator and rest until the dough is pliable enough to roll out, about 5-10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two sheet pans with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
On a counter or working surface, place a silicone mat or a large piece of parchment paper. Divide dough in half, then roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shapes using a 3-inch heart cookie cutter and place dough 1-inch apart on the prepared sheet pan. Roll scraps and repeat with remaining dough.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes (depending on thickness). The cookies should be set, not overly crisp. Remove from the sheet pan to a cooling rack. Prepare the filling once all cookies have cooled.
To prepare the filling:
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and salt. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter and corn syrup until smooth. Add the vanilla to the creamed butter and mix thoroughly to incorporate.
Scoop the filling into a zip top bag, or pastry bag. Cut the corner to create a ¼-inch opening.
Turn half the cookies over with the bottom facing up. Pipe the filling onto the cookies to cover. Top with a second cookie, bottom side down against the filling. Press gently to sandwich the cookies.
Refrigerate to set the filling, if desired. Store cookies in a cool location in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for longer storage.
Chocolate Sandwich Cookie recipe notes
To roll out my dough, I used my OXO silicone baking mat, which made cutting shapes so much easier! Just be careful not to press too hard if you are using metal cookie cutters.
If you want to make ahead: I made 1/2 of the cookies. Freeze the remaining dough and bake it off in hearts, circles, or your favorite seasonal shapes. The buttercream can be frozen in a ziptop bag for up to three months. Defrost and re-whip prior to using.
Because She’s Awesome
Once again I’d like to give a special thanks to Julie Tran Deily who organizes this annual event! Check out Julie’s an online shop to raise even more funds for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer with the sale of Baked with Love custom designed t-shirts and tote bags!
Julie Deily, sporting the Heather Grey Baked with Love women’s tee. Photo by The Crumby Kitchen
Just in case you’re wondering, all of the proceeds will be donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Thanks to all the fellow #HelpingCookies!
Heart Shaped Chocolate Cake from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Easy Chocolate Mousse from Allison of Celebrating Sweets
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies from Sheila of Life, Love, and Good Food
Lemon Biscotti from Jenn of Ever AFTER IN THE WOODS
Easy Cream Cheese Candies from Kelly of Live Laugh Rowe
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies from Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Strawberry Mochi Cookies from Heather of Delicious Not Gorgeous
Red Velvet Valentine Brownies Recipe from Jennifer of The Rebel Chick
Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Chinese Five-Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies from Bridget of Bake at 350
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake from Ashley of Spoonful of Flavor
Double Chocolate M&M Cookies from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
Raspberry Lemon Macaroons from Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
Raspberry Curd from Holly of A Baker’s House
Red Velvet Brownies from Kelly of Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
Toffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches from Audrey of That Recipe
Creamy Raspberry Sherbet Pandemic Punch from Laura of Untwisted Vintage
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake Balls from Lindsey of Lindsey Loo’s Bakery
Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops for Valentine’s Day from Heather of Totally Tailgates
Amaretto Cherry Swirl Cake from Samantha of Haute Pepper Bites
Gluten Free Double Chocolate Bundt Cake from Elaine of Small Farm Big Life
Easy Strawberry Mousse from Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies #HelpingCookies from Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Vanilla Bean Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies from Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Neapolitan Cookies Recipe from Lisa of Blogghetti
Small Batch Almond Thumbprint Cookies from Lauren of Healthy Delicious
Kahlua Truffles from Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Red Velvet Brownie Cups from Nikki of Soulfully Made
Triple Chocolate Trifles from Coleen of The Redhead Baker
Cast Iron Skillet Cookie For Two from Aimee of Aimee Broussard
Festive Puppy Chow from Erin of The Speckled Palate
Chewy White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine’s Day from Anna-Marie of Beauty and the Beets
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles from Betsy of The JavaCupcake Blog
Cherry Blossom Cookies from Carolann of Apron Warrior
Chocolate Mint Frappuccino Cookies from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAs
Mini Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecakes from Kate of Kate’s Recipe Box
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies from Shashi of Savory Spin
Funfetti Cookie Bars from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Grapefruit Poppyseed Cake from Michelle of Cold Weather Comfort
White Rabbit Candy Cookies from Linda of Ketchup with Linda
Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Cookies to Support Cookies for Kid’s Cancer from Jenn of justJENN recipes
Pizza Planet delivers alien meatballs for National Pizza Party Day
May 15, 2020 | Posted in Cooking, Easy Entertaining | By Lisa Wilk
Fridays are for pizza! Celebrate National Pizza Party Day with an extra special (super easy) pizza party at home. Did you grow up ordering pizza and watching a movie to ring in the weekend? Me too! Disney and Pixar are celebrating Toy Story’s 25th anniversary by sharing some fun recipes to make a Pizza Planet inspired pizza party and I am all for it. I’m sharing their Pizza Planet Meatless Alien Meatballs pizza recipe and Rocket flatbread that uses store-bought Naan!
Can you count how many times you have watched Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story movies over the years? The first thing I think of is the clawwwww!
The minute I saw the Pizza Planet inspired alien meatballs I was ready to make the cute cauliflower-based recipe. Until I realized that my fridge didn’t have some of the items needed. Have you been there? Excited to try a new recipe but short key ingredients so you scrapped making the recipe? Me too. The thing is, cooking is fun and some recipes allow for easy ingredient swapping. I had a fridge full of other yummy items that could give me similar results. So, rather than get discouraged I used some Disney magic as my inspiration.
What to do if you don’t have all the ingredients to make alien meatballs
Use what you have! I whipped up my own Pizza Planet inspired alien meatballs using ground beef, it’s what I had defrosted and ready to go. Don’t fret, get to defrosting a package of ground chicken, ground turkey, Italian sausage, or pull out chickpeas, cauliflower, or other plant-based substitutions. You are now ready to make alien meatballs. Really, these days it’s all about using what doesn’t require another trip to the store for that one missing ingredient.
I whirred up an extra zesty pesto in my food processor using store-bought pesto fortified with fresh arugula and fresh basil I had in my veggie drawer. Then added extra virgin olive oil to create a loose pesto to spoon over the breadcrumbs and thoroughly mix. Next, gently incorporate the bright green pesto breadcrumb mixture into your ground meat and form into alien meatballs.
Don’t have breadcrumbs in the pantry? No problem! Substitute crushed gluten-free crackers or day-old bread. Bake up your alien meatballs and place two per pizza slice for a very tasty Pizza Planet upgrade to your cheese pizza. If you want your alien meatballs to have vivid green coloring, brush extra pesto on the meatballs once cooked or use the lighter meats like chicken, turkey, or the original cauliflower.
Easy substitutions for store-bought pesto
No pesto stashed in the pantry? Here are some flavorful and colorful substitutions that are likely in your pantry or fridge right now:
- Green or black olive tapenade
- Chimichurri
- Roasted red peppers, pureed
- Roasted veggies, finely chopped
- Roasted cherry tomatoes
- Sauteed mushrooms, finely chopped
- Canned or fresh chopped green chili peppers
- Jarred tomato pesto
- Jarred roasted tomato salsa
- Jarred Calabrian chili (spicy!)
- Verde simmer sauce
National Pizza Party Day At Home
Keep pizza night easy by doctoring up a frozen pizza or order in pizza delivery to your home from your favorite local pizzeria. If you want to create a fun family activity, purchase premade pizza dough and sauce from that same local pizzeria to create the cute Rocket pizza.
I topped the baked alien meatballs with pearl mozzarella for “eyeballs”. Any cheese in your cheese drawer will work, including cream cheese if you aren’t a fan of goat cheese. Black olives make the pupils of eyes and the mouths but these are your aliens, have some fun, and use what you prefer. Get creative, there is no such thing as a “wrong” alien meatball!
National Pizza Party Day is for everyone
Don’t have kids in the house? Doesn’t matter! My hubby took one look at the cute alien meatballs and became a kid right before my eyes. He was completely taken with the adorable alien meatballs and impressed with the sophisticated flavor. Did I mention they are absolutely delicious?! So delicious that you’ll see a non-alien shaped recipe of these pesto meatballs here on my blog very soon.
The remaining alien meatballs are waiting for us in the fridge. We decided that National Pizza Party Day is the perfect time to whip up a pizza with the dough I purchased and watch Toy Story on Disney+ to de-stress and have some fun. I hope you enjoy a bit of Disney and Pixar Toy Story magic for National Pizza Party Day!
Disney+ is streaming all the Toy Story movies
If you would love to celebrate National Pizza Party Day the same way I plan to and don’t yet have Disney+, there is a no-risk 7-day free trial to check it out here. All of the Toy Story movies are on Disney+ to view immediately! Did you already use your Disney+ trial? Pop over to TasteCookSip on Instagram for a chance to win 3 months of Disney+ streaming service.
We could all use some new streaming content these days and I bet we have similar happy memories of being entertained by Star Wars movies, Pixar movies, and the many Marvel franchise movies. Looking ahead, three months of Disney+ service will take your streaming enjoyment all the way through the much anticipated July 3rd Hamilton debut and beyond!
Thanks for stopping by! Are you looking for more cooking inspiration, Orlando-area food suggestions, and yummy Disney foodie info? Follow along on Instagram, Instagram Stories, Facebook and Twitter. Can’t wait for my meatball recipe, no prob! DM me on Instagram if you would like my meatball recipe before I post it and I’ll message it right over!
Note: The above Pizza Planet inspired recipes were provided as a courtesy by Disney and Pixar to share with you in honor of Toy Story’s 25th anniversary and National Pizza Party Day! All opinions are my own and I’ll be sharing my official pesto meatball recipe soon. Check back in the weeks to come.
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The Best Orlando Restaurants with Curbside Pickup or Delivery
March 16, 2020 | Posted in Take Out | By Lisa Wilk
Truffle Mac and Cheese with a side salad from La Femme du Fromage available in family size with curbside pickup.
Orlando restaurants are open for business. The last few days have many Orlando residents evaluating how to manage the recommended practice of social distancing while still having access to food and items they want. If we go out, many of us will be running needed errands and grabbing a bite on the fly in an effort to #FlattenTheCurve. Others have their errands run and plan to stay hunkered down. Orlando restaurants are quickly adapting with new curbside pickup, delivery options, and family meals to help consumers manage extra meals at home. Bonus: UberEats is currently offering free delivery to local restaurants. Independently, numerous restaurants are offering free delivery and employing current staff to make deliveries.
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Is this listing of Orlando Restaurants with Curbside pickup and delivery being updated regularly?
Yes. Multiple times a day. We spend time monitoring social media, responding to email and fielding DM’s. All information has been verified and is being gathered to provide a centralized place to find Orlando Restaurants with Curbside Pickup or Delivery. In recent days we have been linking to social media posts with take out menus, daily specials and hours of operation changes. This post is being continually updated as more restaurants offer curbside pickup, delivery, and family meals.
If a restaurant offers free delivery, how much do I tip?
There are many local restaurants who are employing their staff in alternate roles during this time. That friendly face delivering your meal would have been waiting on you, making your drink or bussing tables if you were in the restaurant. Employers are hoping that 15% or more will be tipped in this time of need. People are using their own cars and spending a chunk of time to bring food orders to your home.
If we do some quick 3rd party delivery math on the average order the following fees are listed:
- a service fee
- a delivery fee
- a tip
On my last UberEats order, the service fee was 15% and delivery was free under its current promo. My last order on Postmates the service fee was 20% and I pay for the unlimited delivery pass. I then tip the driver on the delivery order. If a restaurant is offering free delivery directly we, the consumer, have realized a savings of 15-20% in service fees. If you have the means, please tip 15% or more.
Why did Orlando restaurants have to close their dining rooms as of Friday, March, 20, 2020?
As of Friday, March 20, 2020 afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis met with the press to present his Executive Orlando that mandated all Florida restaurants suspend dine-in service to customers and only provide food for takeout or delivery. Also outlined in the Executive Order was a provision for alcohol sales including bottles of wine, canned and bottled beer, and cocktails in sealed containers. Orlando Restaurants ARE ALLOWED to sell alcohol via take out and delivery to customers with valid ID.
Note: Any references to dine-in included below have been struck through to allow for updating based on any revisions to the NO DINING IN MANDATE by Governor Ron DeSantis. Stay tuned!
The best Orlando restaurants, cafes and food businesses with curbside pickup or delivery:
From comfort food to healthy bites to finer dining to tacos- take a break from cooking and enjoy cuisine from the best Orlando restaurants while dining at home.
Domu introduces take out including Ramen. Take out at both Orlando Domu locations for a limited time. Get it while you can!
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Domu
East End Market & Dr. Phillips
3/18/2020 Domu has rearranged their dining room for mandated social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in. BIG NEWS: Takeout is available, both walk up and call in during service hours at both locations. Note: Ramen is allowed for take out during this period. Domu advises about 20 minutes to prepare Ramen in their online responses. As there was some confusion, yes, tasty cocktails are being served.
La Femme du Fromage
East End Market
UDATED: La Femme du Fromage is taking preorders via email at events@lafemmedufromage.com Monday-Wednesday. Current hours are Thursday-Sunday 11AM-4PM, subject to change. Advanced orders taken for cheese, charcuterie, wine, menu items and NEW Family Pack by emailing events@lafemmedufromage.com anytime or calling (407) 571-9947 during shop hours. Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of Mac and Cheese? How about the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich in the state of Florida paired with housemade Tomato Bisque? Tonda has created NEW La Femme du Fromage Grab and Go Family Packs to feed your family of 4. Place and pay for your order over the phone and enjoy new curbside pickup. Stay tuned to social media as delivery is being worked on for weekday preorders!
Farm & Haus
East End Market
Order from the Farm & Haus regular cafe menu and get your Avo Toast or Housemade Chorizo Burrito delivered right to your car! Huzzah for curbside pickup! They are also available for delivery via Postmates.
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Hinkley’s Fancy Meats
East End Market
Open 11AM-4PM for take out only. Hungry? Pre-order Hinckley’s Fancy Sandwiches for pick up at East End Market.
Staying in and craving meaty goodness? NEW LOCAL SHIPPING: Order by Friday midnight for Tuesday deliveries. In addition to Hinckley’s deli cuts and charcuterie, enjoy expanded offerings to include Olde Hearth Bread Company‘s amazing breads that is used everyday to make Hinckley’s sandwiches. Also included are farm shares from their favorite local growers at Everoak Farm.
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Olde Hearth Bread Co.
East End Market & Casselberry
East End Market: NEW call ahead pre-ordering and pre-pay, in addition to walk-up ordering. When you place your prepaid order please indicate if you would like curbside pickup.
Casselberry: NEW call ahead pre-ordering and pre-pay, in addition to walk-up ordering.
Both locations are open regular hours. All online orders and phone orders must be placed 2 days in advance, and prior to 3pm. Email for orders: orders@oldehearthbreadcompany.com. NEW PRODUCT ALERT: new smaller sliced sandwich loaves of French, Butter, Whole Wheat, and Sourdough with ½ pullman’s loaves available. For more information visit OldeHearthBread.com
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Redlight Redlight
Audubon Park
Redlight Redlight is open from 12-9pm for to-go sales only. (They will fill crowlers and growlers) 30% off standard package, 20% of specialty bottles. Redlight Sour Series bottles are buy 1, get one 1/2 off! Follow them on social for some killer flash sales!
4Rivers Smokehouse and The Coop move to “Pop up” drive-through and delivery in the wake of social distancing. (No dine in service until further notice.)
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The Coop
Winter Park
4 Rivers
All Orlando locations (except Downtown)
Effective Wednesday, March 18th, 4 Rivers is temporarily suspending all dine-in service and adding “pop-up” drive-thru stations at all of its smokehouses (except the Downtown location) and The COOP. Guests ordering 4 Rivers food through the “pop-up” drive-thru locations can order in advance online at 4rsmokehouse.com, through the 4 Rivers app, or by calling (844) 474-8377. For The COOP, guests can order in advance at thecoopwp.com , or by calling (407) THE-COOP (407-843-2667). Menus will be streamlined to include some of the most popular items.
Both 4 Rivers and The COOP are also offering free delivery on all catering (no minimum order) within a 20-mile radius of a store. To take advantage of this offer, call (844) 474-8377, or order online at 4rsmokehouse.com/catering/. Free delivery is also available through Uber Eats. For more information visit www.4RSmokehouse.com.
Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery
Maitland
Soups, sandwiches, and sides fit for a king. Have you visited Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery since they moved their location from East End Market to Maitland City Centre? Enjoy some yummy eats and curbside pickup upon request. Pro tip: snag some pimento cheese and pickles for the next day!
Teak Neighborhood Grill
Maitland and Orlando
Both locations are currently open and serving a full menu from 11am-9pm. Offering To Go orders with curbside pickup. To place an order for pickup at Maitland, call 407-335-4835. To place an order for pickup at Orlando, call 407-313-5111.
Providing free delivery within a three-mile radius of both locations, and you can order Teak through DoorDash (also free delivery).
Luke’s Kitchen
Maitland
Luke’s is open with adjusted hours: dinner service until 9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 10 pm Friday & Saturday; and welcomes those who are interested in dining in. Luke’s is offering a special to-go menu and curbside pickup is available. For curbside pickup, please call us to place your order, pull up to the marked area, and Luke’s staff will bring your food to you! Stay tuned to social media for further updates.
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The New Standard (Dexter’s New Standard)
Winter Park
UPDATE: Delivery available via Doordash. Pick from an abbreviated menu of items that will travel well. Take out delicious food from Winter Park’s new music and food hot spot! If you are feeling good and prefer to dine out, the New Standard dining room seating has been rearranged to allow for more space between tables. ADDITION: Stay tuned on social media for delivery via GrubHub and UberEats are COMING SOON including alcohol delivery of beer and wine (only. no mixed drinks).
Hunger Street Tacos
Winter Park
Curbside pickup is available immediately. COMING SOON: Prepay orders will be delivered to your doorstep with a follow-up text notification that your food has arrived. Estimated to start Wednesday, 3/18/2020, within a 5-mile radius or as available. Follow Hunger Street on social media for updates.
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Sanctum Cafe
Colonialtown and Altamonte Springs
Proper & Wild
Winter Park
UPDATE: Tune in to social media for the Virtual Farmers Market! It is the peak of growing season and with the markets shut down, our farmers need help getting their produce to consumers.
Chef Chelsie and her husband built their businesses (Sanctum Cafe and Proper & Wild) on their desire to provide the community clean, plant-based eats. For the next two weeks, Sanctum Cafe and Proper & Wild will be offering 20% off all smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and wellness shots across all locations. Curbside pickup is available upon request. UPDATE: Visit their new website for full information on meal plans and NEW family meal options.
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Prato
Park Avenue
Prato is open with adjusted hours: dinner service 3pm – 9pm on Sunday-Thursday, 3pm and 10pm on Friday & Saturday; and welcomes those who are interested in dining in. While to-go orders are always available, Prato is giving you the option to not have to get out of your car for your pizza and pasta cravings! They are offering special to-go and curbside pickup is available. For curbside pickup, please call them to place your order, pull up to the marked area, and Prato staff will bring your food to you! Stay tuned to social media for further updates.
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The Parkview
Park Avenue, Winter Park
Stay tuned to social media for updates from The Parkview who is adding curbside pickup (soon). Currently offers their food menu for takeout and retail wine.
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Luma on Park
Park Avenue
Luma on Park is open with adjusted hours: dinner service until 9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 10 pm Friday & Saturday; and welcomes those who are interested in dining in. Luma is offering a special to-go menu and curbside pickup is available. For curbside pickup, please call us to place your order, pull up to the marked area, and Luma staff will bring your food to you! Stay tuned to social media for further updates.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park
Park Avenue, Winter Park
UPDATED: Order Wine and Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park Chocolate through delivery on Postmates! Parking on Park Avenue can always be a challenge, Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park offers curbside pickup every single day. Peterbrooke offers free delivery to Park Avenue addresses and is also offering discounted local delivery. Nationwide shipping is available. Wine is available for purchase in the shop. Order their Spring Break special through the end of the month. We all deserve a chocolate treat from Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park, especially now!
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The New General
Winter Park
In an effort to assist with social distancing, New General is serving from their coffee window and has created NEW meal planning packages, enjoy as you WFH for the week or feed the family. Order online here.
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Umi Japanese Restaurant
Winter Park
UPDATED: When you spend $50, you receive $10 off your next takeout or delivery order. Umi is open with adjusted hours 12-3 and 5-8pm, Sunday- Saturday; and welcomes those who are interested in dining in. The full menu is also available through online ordering via the website for curbside pickup at your convenience, OR delivery through Open Dining, GrubHub, UberEats, and DoorDash
Swine & Sons
Winter Park
UPDATED: Family-Style Dinners are Now Available for Curbside Pickup. Call 407-636-7601 to place your order for same-day pickup. Pickups are available between 3pm and 6pm.
Meals will be cold, and reheating instructions will be included with each order. Choose (2) meats, (2) sides, (1) salad, biscuits or rolls, and (1) sweet selection for $40. Beverages, including beer and wine, are available at additional cost.
Order through UberEats for delivery. Get my favorite Cobb salad, the Hot Chicken Sandwich and some sides and sweets for later. Have a hankerin’ for breakfast? Swine & Sons has you covered from coffee drinks to breakfast sandwiches.
Antonella’s Pizzeria
Winter Park
Curbside pickup, no problem, they’ve got two designated spots! Find the whole family busy in the kitchen or out making local deliveries! Eat any of their pizzas or calzones. Order some lasagna, eggplant rollatini or eggplant rollatini florentina for tomorrow. Join the Antonella’s Pizza email list, they run some nice specials you should take advantage of while the kids are home.
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The Ravenous Pig
Winter Park
UPDATED: Effective 3/29 Ravenous Pig will be temporarily closed for 2 weeks. Please follow them on social media for further updates.
Expanded take out menu- to include a daily sandwich special, a daily curbside pickup dinner special in addition to take out menu. (Example of Curbside Dinner Special: is half smoked chicken take out special with sides, serves 2 for $34. Follow social media or call the restaurant for the daily feature.) Call (407) 628-2333 to pick up. An abbreviated take out menu is available for take out with curbside pickup. Plan to grab craft beer crowlers, they are available for curbside pickup and on special for buy 2, get 1 crowler free! UPDATED: Bottles of wine and cocktails are available on a first come, first-served basis. Follow on social media for updates and daily meal specials for take out.
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Winter Park Fish Co.
Winter Park
Closed until further notice.
Austin’s Coffee
Winter Park
Call ahead and they will bring it to the parking outside their front door for curbside pickup upon request.
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Buttermilk Bakery
Winter Park
Buttermilk Bakery is open for business regular hours. UPDATED: Call ahead for curbside pickup. NEW as of 3/18/2020: The front entrance is blocked to facilitate social distancing. Park in the back lot and enter the side patio. NOTE: there is a blue line to stand behind if there is already a customer at the window. You will be ordering and paying at their (ingenious) makeshift counter at the threshold of their regular pasty counter. There was a nice assortment of cookies, pastries, etc to choose from on our visit.
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Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar
Winter Park
UPDATED: Wine, beer and cocktails are avilable for curbside pickup and home delivery. The restaurant will be seating in their dining room for social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in. Lunch, Dinner and weekend brunch is my favorite time to dine from Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen. With seafood, fish, fried chicken and a yummy offering of Southern sides. NEW: Reel Fish is offering 15% off their to go menu through April 10, 2020. curbside delivery only, with 3 designated curbside pickup spots in their parking lot to deliver to your car. Reel Fish has started offering free delivery with friendly Reel Fish staff starting 3/18/2020. Plus, you’ll receive an additional 20% to every gift card you purchase! Follow them on social media for more updates!
Black Bean Deli
Winter Park
UPDATED: Closed 3/22/2020. Will be open 3/23/2020 for take out: pick up and UberEats delivery. Winter Park 11AM-7PM and Colonial: 11AM-8PM.
I’ll take a Cuban and a cortado! Enjoy even more Black Bean Deli food options delivered through Uber Eats in the near future. You know Black Bean Deli take out is ALWAYS a great option. Tune into their social media for the most up to date info.
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Marlow’s Tavern
Winter Park, Oviedo, Waterford Lakes & Lee Vista
Marlow’s Tavern has added curbside pickup and a dedicated team in each tavern focused on to-go business. Teams are ready to take your to-go order by phone or email. Check the website for contact information for your local tavern. Plus, you’ll receive an additional 20% to every gift card you purchase, from now through April 15 should you wish to purchase one for a friend or loved one as an act of kindness. UPDATE 3/19/2020: Marlow’s Tavern Pointe Orlando is closed until further notice. Stay tuned to social media for updates.
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JJ’s Fusion Grille
Winter Park & Curry Ford/Hourglass
Take out orders are available for curbside pickup and delivery is available through UberEats and Postmates. Online ordering at jjsfusiongrille.com
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Viet-Nomz Winter Park
Viet-Nomz Waterford
Winter Park and Waterford Lakes
PHO REAL, don’t forget you can order delicious takeout and Vietnamese coffee with curbside pickup and delivery is available on UberEats, GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash! Large family? Ask them about their catering packs! Pickup option available on their website: vietnomzfl.com Individual Herb Boxes are available. NEW: 3/18/2020 Offering 10% for healthcare workers.
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Rice & Beans
Waterford Lakes & Winter Park
Take out orders are available for curbside pickup and delivery is available through UberEats, Postmates. Online ordering at riceandbeansorlando.com
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Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster
Orlando (Lee Rd.)
The restaurant will be seating in their dining room seating for social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in. Take out orders are available nightly 5 to 8 p.m. for curbside pickup, call in via phone at (407) 645-4443.
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Outpost Neighborhood Kitchen
College Park
NEW hours: Open Tuesday -Friday 4pm to 10 pm. Take out orders are available for curbside pickup.
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Digress Wine
College Park
Digress Wine is open for business and offering 15% off all wine and beer. They have online 0rdering available and curbside pickup upon request.
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa
Mills/50 and Lake Nona
Whether it’s a hefty BBQ plate or some killer butter chicken tacos, Pig Floyd’s aims to please! Take out and request curbside pickup at either location.
Black Rooster Taqueria
Mills/50
If it’s one thing we established, Orlandoans NEED TACOS! The Black Rooster Fish Taco is a must for me. Order Black Rooster Taqueria delivery through UberEats and DoorDash. Take out is always a delicious option with parking on Mills and in the parking lot behind the building.
Quantum Leap Winery
Mills/50
Let’s be real, it may take some wine to get us through the next few weeks. Quantum Leap Winery to the rescue! They have rolled out free delivery if you order 6 bottles or more to neighborhood zip codes. Also available, curbside pickup with valid ID, Tuesday – Friday 2-8PM, Saturday 12-8PM, subject to change. Call the winery and place your order ahead of time 407-730-3082 with estimated pick up time, then call when you arrive, and Quantum Leap staff will bring out your order to you – with proof of valid ID (21 years old).
UPDATE: 3/17 – 20% off on all bottles of wine and 4-packs of cider* (20% off sale is not available on free delivery orders. 20% off sale is good on curbside orders). The Tasting Room is closed for wines by the glass service, open for bottle retail sales only. Follow them on social media or join their email list for updates and full delivery details.
Smoke & Donuts
Mills/50 V
Choices…BBQ, fresh donuts or a BBQ sandwich ON fresh donuts. Ya, you deserve this. Order Smoke & Donuts delivery through Uber Eats and Grub Hub or call in your take out ahead of time, you may request curbside pickup. Pro Tip: Plan to grab a Cuban coffee and cigar or two from Belicoso Cigar & Cafe as well!
Bites & Bubbles
Mills/50
A lovely selection of apps, mains and more with a yummy brunch on the weekend. NEW 3/18/2020 the addition of retail wine and cheese to go! NEW online ordering though their website, or call in ordering for curbside pickup. Stop in for your wine needs from 5pm until 9pm nightly. Follow them on social media for further information.
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Hawkers Asian Fare
Mills/50 and Windermere
NEW hours of operation: 12 – 9 pm. Now offering curbside pickup for all pick up orders at both Hawkers Orlando and Hawkers Windermere. (Simply call the restaurant when you arrive to pick up your order.) No delivery fees for ALL orders placed through the website (www.eathawkers.com). “For the time being, we are offering 50% off our current food menu for all service industry workers who mention this post.” Nicely done, Hawkers.
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SETTE Italian
Ivanhoe Village
My vote for Orlando’s Best Meatballs! SETTE Italian’s online ordering is temporarily closed.
UPDATED 3/17 & 3/18/2020 New A New online ordering and store. Family-friendly food will be available for pickup at Se7enBites in the Milk District. The SETTE Italian location will not be open for dining or pick up. Meals will be available at Se7enBites: Online ordering is available, scroll all the way to see the SETTE Italian menu items.
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday. 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Stay tuned to social media for further updates!
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Tim’s Wine Market
Ivanhoe Village
The Shop is open for call ahead ordering with curbside pickup. Call the downtown locaiton at (407) 895-9463 to place orders and pay for them over the phone. Give them a call when you arrive and your order will be put directly into you car to limit in person contact for you and the Tim’s Wine Market Staff. Wine club members can pick up their monthly wine’s via the same procedure.
Bento Asian Kitchen
Downtown Orlando
The week of 3/23/2020 order takeout (pick up) through DoorDash and receive 50% off! Regular call ahead ordering without the discount is always available.
Eola General
Downtown Orlando
Eola General is open and stocked with wine, beer, Wavelength Coffee, sundries, a full deli case, Swan City Bagels and curbside pickup! Order your favorite menu items via Uber Eats. NEWLY ADDED for delivery: you can stock up on sleeves of Swan City Bagels and Wavelength Coffee Beans. Work from home breakfast for the week!
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CayCakes Bakery
Downtown Orlando
Vegan treats from CayCakes Bakery are delish! They are offering free delivery on any order and a few specials: $10 cookie boxes (6 count), $10 cinnamon roll boxes (6 ct), $15 macaron (10 ct) and a $10 cake bar box (6 ct).
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The Menagerie Eatery & Bar and The Stubborn Mule
Downtown Orlando
Beginning Thursday, 3/19, both The Menagerie and The Stubborn Mule locations will be take out and delivery only. There will be stations in the dining room for pick up and for delivery. The restaurants will only be able to accept payment via credit card to limit any potential contamination interaction.
The delivery service: “we are going to be employing our front of house employees to make these deliveries. We will only allow for drop off of the food/beverages to a front door/step and once the delivery has taken place a text message will be sent to the consumer to alert them the food is outside. We are again trying to limit any exposure to our team and therefore, a non-face-to-face contact will be employed.”
Jinya Ramen
Downtown Orlando
You are craving ramen and Jinya has it for you! Order delivery via Postmates.
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Eola Wine Co
Lake Eola Downtown
Eola Wine Co is currently open to dine in and take out. Selling wine to go and bites to go, enjoy some great deals on bottles of wine to go!
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Ace Cafe Orlando
Has added NEW free home delivery and curbside pickup, see menu here.
Maxine’s on Shine
Downtown Orlando
UPDATE: Brunch hard from 10AM-5PM To Go service on Sunday March 22nd.
After Sunday Brunch Maxine’s will temporarily suspend both dinner and brunch To-Go service for two weeks. A new take out menu is available and check back for updated info on hours of operation.
Carry Out Hours for Wednesday March 18th thru Sunday March 22nd
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 5pm-10pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm & 5pm-10pm
Currently seating in their dining room for social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in. Follow them on social media for updates: “We are creating easy take-out menu packages for 2, 4 or our families with special pricing and figuring out our curbside pickup service.”
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Dixie Dharma
Market on South
Meatless goodness for a Meatless Monday or a plant-based lifestyle. Call ahead and request curbside pickup. Follow them on social for featured specials.
Se7enBites Bake Shop
The Milk District
UPDATED: Is temporarily closed and self quarantining.
Effective 3/18/2020, Se7enBites Bake Shop will be take out with curbside pickup service only. (No Dine in) Se7enBites is morphing into a dual kitchen of comfort serving up Southern Hospitality and delicious Italian cuisine from both restaurant menus.
Se7enBites and SETTE Italian menus will be available at 617 Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 for curbside pickup. BOTH the Se7enBites & SETTE Italian menus are available to view and order here, accepting online payment for menu and GC’s, and they will be providing curbside pickup service.
NEW Se7enBites limited hours of operation:
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday. 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Stay tuned to Se7enBites social media for more details.
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Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria
Milk District
When placing take out order request curbside pickup service and it will be delivered to your car.
Mx Tacos
Milk District and Waterford Lakes
Updated: 3/18/2018 Meal Kits have arrived! MEAL KITS: Starting today we will be offering kits in our MX Taco Milk District location. All tacos in packs of of 8, salsas & chips, frijoles, roja or Verde rice, pozole and tortilla soups and hot sauce bottles. While supplies last/menu subject to change. Available daily throughout the crisis.
We need more tacos, especially if Chef Ryan is making them! Curbside pickup available: Call your order in and then call when you arrive for curbside pickup. Get Mx Tacos delivered via UberEats, Postmates and DoorDash.
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Bad As’s Sandwiches
Milk District
Get some of the best sammies in Orlando! Bad As’s is serving up their full menu for curbside pickup. Delivery through UberEats. Got a large family? No problem! Ask them about their catering options and family platters. Do you need some help feeding your kids? Read here.
Thanks for #HungryPantsBrunch Orlando @Bungalower! It’s *fun* to be a #BungalowerBuddy.
Cheers to #EatHungryPants Weekend Brunch starting on 3/14 & 3/15, 9am-3pm. #ThisIsOrlando #PlantCurious pic.twitter.com/y39p543RTe
— Taste•Cook•Sip 🍽📷😋 (@TasteCookSip) March 1, 2020
Hungry Pants
SoDo
UPDATE: Remember Yum Yum cupcake truck? The boys are back in town and opened Hungry Pants. They have brought back a limited time offer of the cravable, delectable cupcakes and the proceeds will go to help their staff. These guys are just the BEST. They are open regular hours. Have you visited Hungry Pants yet? They offer takeout and NEW you can request curbside pickup. Delivery through UberEats, GrubHub and Postmates. For the love of humanity, order something soon. (Brunch review coming soon)
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Swirlery Wine Bar
SODO
Cheers! Swirlery is offering Curbside delivery and a discount of 20% off 12 bottles or more!
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Tamale & Co
Hourglass District
UPDATE: Curbside Brunch is being offered Sunday, 3/22 from 11AM -3PM. Get my favorite Tamales in Orlando (or any of their delicious menu items) delivered right to your car. Today they are giving you FREE chips and salsa AND FREE Mexican Street Corn with every order. Can’t make it out? Order Tamale & Co via Door Dash for delivery.
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Cafe Madrid
Conway
When placing take out order request curbside pickup service and it will be delivered to your car.
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Pizza Bruno
Curry Ford West/Hourglass
Call your order in and then call when you arrive for curbside pickup. We can only hope that delivery isn’t far behind.
The Meatball Stoppe
East Side (Lake Underhill/Goldenrod)
Place your order on our website themeatballstoppe.com or request to staff. Please include instructions that you’d prefer curbside pickup service and they’ll be happy to accommodate that request.
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Cress
DeLand
NEW Starting 3/17/2020 and until at least March 30th, Cress is TO-GO ONLY. “During this period, we are offering Curbside pickup, order (and pay) by phone, and even responsible order in person. Here are our New food and wine menu during TO-GO ONLY period until at least March 30th. Please call 386-734-3740 anytime between 10 am and 8 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Food will be 10% off and all bottles of wine are 50% off!” Stay tuned on social media for updates in the future.
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The Old Jailhouse Sanford
Historic Downtown Sanford
UPDATE 3/19/2020: The dining room is closed to dine-in customers. Enjoy a special take out menu from The Old Jailhouse Sanford restaurant with to-go service and curbside pickup service from 5pm-8pm (407) 548-6954. Stay tuned on social media for updates in the future.
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Kona Poké
Sanford and Lake Mary
Lake Mary and Sanford locations currently open. Providing NEW delivery service. Order directly at https://order.konapokebowls.com/locations/konapoke.
Offering free delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Enjoy cold-pressed juices and wellness shots at Fresh Kitchen locations throughout Orlando.
Fresh Kitchen
3 Orlando Locations: (new) Lake Mary, Waterford Lakes, SoDo
Fresh and fast! Chef-inspired, hearty bowls made with clean ingredients, cold-pressed juices, cold-pressed wellness shots and family-sized meal specials. Online ordering allows for quick and easy pick up at the Online Order Pickup Station near the register.
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Liam Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant and Irish Pub
Lake Mary
Liam Fitzpatrick’s is currently open. Offering pickup (call 407-936-3782 to place order) and free delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash.
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AJ’s Press
Longwood
Swing by for tasty sammies and more! “The restaurant has set up a curbside pickup spot for those of you who would like us to bring your food to your car. As of right now, our dining room is open as well for those of you who would like to eat in. Healthcare workers and first responders receive 10% off. Thank you all for your support.
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Oh My Gyro
Longwood
Get the New York Halal cart food with flavorful East African & Indian dishes. Oh My Gyro offers curbside pickup and delivery via Door Dash, Uber Eats and Postmates.
Stefano’s Trattoria
Winter Springs/Winter Park
Classic Italian comfort food available to order via phone or online. Get a pan of Lasagna! PSA: the “small” pan of lasagna generously feeds 6-8 people in my family, with some leftovers. NEW: request curbside pickup service and it will be delivered to your car. Regular menu items are also available via delivery on Postmates and Doordash.
Oviedo Brewing Co.
Oviedo Marketplace
Cheers to growler and crowler prefills! Call (407) 542-8248 during normal business hours and place your order for pick up at the outside window.
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Bonchon Waterford Lakes
Waterford Lakes
Get your spicy chicken fix at Bonchon Waterford Lakes location, delivery available on UberEats, GrubHub, Postmates, and DoorDash.
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Papa Lozzi Italia
Waterford Lakes
Offering Curbside pickup, home delivery. Place your order online at Papalozziorlando.com. Please include on the notes “Curbside pickup”. Delivery via UberEats.com.
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Wine 4 Oysters Bar & Bites
South Waterford Lakes (32828)
Get fancy! Call for current pricing and available Oysters or order from their cooked items. Request curbside pickup service and is offering free delivery in 32828 zip code.
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Rusteak
Ocoee and College Park
Beginning Thursday, 3/19, both Rusteak locations will be take out and delivery only. There will be stations in the dining room for pick up and for delivery. The restaurants will only be able to accept payment via credit card to limit any potential contamination interaction.
The Rusteak delivery service: “we are going to be employing our front of house employees to make these deliveries. We will only allow for drop off of the food/beverages to a front door/step and once the delivery has taken place a text message will be sent to the consumer to alert them the food is outside. We are again trying to limit any exposure to our team and therefore, a non-face-to-face contact will be employed.”
Taglish
West Side (John Young Parkway & Colonial)
Get your Filipino food fix at Taglish! Call ahead ordering and request curbside pickup.
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West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain
Ocoee
Now is the time to Treat Yo Self! Enjoy take out and curbside pickup at West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain! Say tuned to social media as they are “working on a delivery option if things keep changing”.
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The Capital Grille
I Drive and The Mall at Millenia
Enjoy steakhouse classics at home! The Capital Grille is now offering a limited takeaway menu with a la carte dishes and a family-style option that serves up to four people.
The NEW Captial Grille to-go menu includes signature appetizers, sandwiches, and salads along with entrée selections including: 8 or 10 oz. Filet Mignon, Bone-In Dry Aged NY Strip, Bone-In Prime Ribeye, Roasted Chicken Breast with Sherry Jus, Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Miso Butter.
As special consideration and as grocery aisles are running low, The Capital Grille is also offering uncooked steaks cut daily by in-house butchers. Custom sizes are available upon request, contact your local Capital Grille location.
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Tapa Toro
I Drive
Enjoy entrees or tapas! Call ahead for take-out. NEW 3/18/2020: Open 12-8pm for patio dining, also providing take-out, curbside and delivery via doordash.
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Taverna Opa
I Drive
A delicious option for meat lovers, vegetarian and vegan. Call ahead for take-out and order delivery through DoorDash. NEW 3/18/2020: 12-8pm for patio dining, also providing take-out, curbside and delivery via doordash. Order extra napkins, Opa!
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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
I Drive
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse offers curbside pickup (See menu) and will be seating their dining room seating for social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in.
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Café Tu Tu Tango
I Drive
Café Tu Tu Tango will truncate their current business hours to Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Social distancing measures are being implemented including an adjusted floorplan, table reduction and and increase in space between tables. Order delivery online with UberEats, GrubHub and cur
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Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar
I Drive
Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar offers curbside pickup.
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Mia’s Italian Kitchen
I drive
NEW: Mia’s Italian Kitchen will close effective immediately for a minimum of four weeks. More information is to come regarding this closure. Mia’s Italian Kitchen will not be available for take out or delivery orders either directly or through third-party delivery.
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Pointe Orlando
I Drive
Entertainment complex that features Maggiano’s, Hopdoddy Burger Bar The Pub Orlando and Taverna Opa Orlando all available for delivery on DoorDash and UberEATS. Marlow’s Tavern Pointe Orlando has curbside pickup and delivery available, just call 407-351-3627.
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The Pub
Pointe Orlando
Available for delivery on delivery on DoorDash, Uber Eats. NEW: curbside pickup is available upon request. “For now, we are open and will be offering St Patrick’s Day food and drink specials. We will close at 10pm in accordance with county guidelines 🍀 We are also offering free parking and kids eat free.”
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Maggiano’s
Pointe Orlando
Order in and with this offer you can enjoy double the portion! Available for curbside pickup upon request with a dedicated spot.
Susuru
Attractions area
Follow them on social media for their options currently in development.
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Sofrito
Dr. Phillips
The restaurant will be seating in their dining room for social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in. There is a NEW contactless pick-up area and Sofrito is partnering with delivery services to provide a contactless experience. Stay tuned on social media for updates in the future.
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Hot Krust
Dr. Phillips
Get your panini on at Hot Krust! They are offering takeout and NEW you can request curbside pickup. Stay tuned on social media for updates in the future.
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Peperoncino
Dr. Phillips
The restaurant will be seating in their dining room for social spacing to accommodate healthy guests who prefer to dine in. The full menu is available for take out. Delivery via UberEATS. New FAMILY SPECIALS are available for take out only, and are available at the All inclusive price of $25 per person; plus tax. (Just specify 2 people, 4, 6, etc)
🌶Baked pasta with bolognese meat sauce, bechamel, and mozzarella; house salad; and bread. OR
🌶Baked pasta Calabrese style with homemade sausage, mushrooms, olives, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella; house salad; and bread. OR
🌶Baked pasta with assorted vegetables, bechamel, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella; house salad; and bread.
AND All-inclusive price of $10 per person; plus tax. (Just specify 2 people, 4, 6, etc.) a Pizza Margherita with house salad.
The Feather and Quill
Windermere
Beginning Thursday, 3/19, The Feather and Quill location will be take out and delivery only. There will be stations in the dining room for pick up and for delivery. The restaurant will only be able to accept payment via credit card to limit any potential contamination interaction. Follow them on social media for family meal specials to be announced shortly.
The delivery service: “we are going to be employing our front of house employees to make these deliveries. We will only allow for drop off of the food/beverages to a front door/step and once the delivery has taken place a text message will be sent to the consumer to alert them the food is outside. We are again trying to limit any exposure to our team and therefore, a non-face-to-face contact will be employed.”
Free delivery of fresh-made, vacuum-sealed frozen perogies. Heat and eat when you want it. We bought these yummy perogies at the Downtown Orlando Indoor Farmer’s Market last year and became hooked!
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Wine on the Way
Delivery
Offering Wine for local delivery and shipping. “we are fully stocked and ready to deliver/ship to your front door. No need to go out to stores with people everywhere! Let us know if you need anything at all, and be on the lookout for some great wine emails from us.”
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Tijuana Flats
All locations
UPDATE: Beginning on Wednesday, March 18th, all stores will be open for To-Go and Delivery only. (No dine-in) This temporary change is in an effort to limit person to person contact and follow the federal guidelines on limiting social gatherings.
You can still get your Tijuana Flats in the following ways:
Order for To-Go at the Register or at https://order.tijuanaflats.com/
Receive Free Delivery on orders of $25 or more through March 31st when you order from https://order.tijuanaflats.com/
Call your local restaurant to place your To-Go Order
Get Tijuana Flats delivered from your favorite delivery service
Curbside Delivery Coming Soon
Be sure to check out the new Chicken Tinga menu items that just debuted on the menu, I wrote about the Chicken Tinga here.
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Boxi Park
Lake Nona
UPDATE 3/18/2020: Boxi Park is closed and will not be offering take out of delivery until further notice.
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Park Pizza & Brewing Co.
Lake Nona
UPDATE 3/18/2020: Park Pizza & Brewing Co. dining room is closed as of 3/17/2020 PM. Park Pizza is currently open for take-out orders.
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Canvas Restaurant & Market
Lake Nona
Beginning Wednesday, 3/18, Canvas Restaurant & Market dining room is closed and will providing take out and delivery orders only. Canvas Restaurant & Market offers call ahead for take-out from a NEW abbreviated menu and also offers delivery through UberEats
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Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
Lake Nona
Beginning Wednesday, 3/18, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen dining room is closed and and will not be offering take out of delivery until further notice.
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Huey Magoo’s
All Central Florida locations
All locations currently open and offering Take Out orders directly from restaurants. Call in your phone orders for pick-up at your desired location or order online. Visit www.hueymagoos.com for a list of all locations and contact information. Offering free delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash.
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Uno Pizzeria & Grill
All Central Florida locations
All locations currently open and offering Take Out orders via curbside pickup.
Home with Hungry Kids?
- Maple Street Biscuit Co.- Oviedo
Through March 31, 2020 kids may receive either a free cinnamon biscuit or free biscuit with jam for children home from school. - Chicken Fire (at À La Cart)
March 16th to March 30th (or until school resumes), ALL kids (Ages 17 and under) can come to Chicken Fire and get a FREE Kid Box. Available all day each day as supplies last. *Takeout Only* - Bad As’s Sandwhiches
“Even though we aren’t able to give free food away, we are able to provide all kids in the area a 50% off on our kids menu.
$3.71 (tax included) will feed your kids with a 1/2 sammich from our kids menu, a side of chips and a juicy juice or bottle of water. This will be ongoing while they’re out of school for the next 2 weeks and it will be offered Monday through Friday from 11am-2pm.” Child must be present. - If you are a student in Seminole County who is hungry, Breakfast and Lunch will be made available at drive-through stations during the unexpected school closure March 23-March 27th.
- Stay tuned to Orange County Public Schools for food assistance updates.
- It was announced that all Florida Public Schools will be activating the summer lunch program to help with meal assistance for students and families. Details and locations are available through the Summer Breakspot searchable interface on Fresh From Florida.com.
If You Can Help Others:
While the Orlando community is adjusting, please remember that there were people in need receiving assistance from great charities like the Second Harvest Food Bank. Empty store shelves mean fewer donations. If you have the means and want to help, they sure could use it. Every $1 you donate turns into $9.
What is Social Distancing?
The CDC recommends the U.S. public does not gather in larger groups. If you must go out, the CDC recommendation is to keep a distance of 6 feet from other people to cut down on the spread of germs. Simply put, these efforts are to keep from overwhelming U.S. hospitals and the U.S. healthcare system. Read more on how to #FlattenTheCurve
If You Are Looking for the Latest Official Information:
If you are looking for official updates, please check the official CDC website or the Florida Department of Health for the latest official information.
Dark Chocolate and Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères
February 10, 2020 | Posted in Easy Entertaining, Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event (again). This is the fourth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Did you know?
Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. It’s such a small number and that’s why I got involved.
You can help!
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: OXO, Mediavine amd Dixie Crystals have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4!
Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference!
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate!
Part of my life is entrenched in the wonderful world of wine. You can find me pairing delicious confections as part of The Tasty Trio- where wine, cheese and chocolate are always perfectly paired. An upcoming class had me recipe testing with Rogue Smokey Blue Cheese and Dark Chocolate to pair with a weighty Petite Sirah that finished with a delightful amount of smoke. My result, a smokey blue cheese puff that was dipped in dark chocolate! YES!
Warm out of the oven is the optimal way to enjoy gougères, but they make a great party appetizer as they are very yummy at room temp. For this recipe I let the cheese puffs cool to room temp prior to dipping them in chocolate. (They would also be great dipped into a warmed bittersweet chocolate fondue.) We enjoyed the interplay of smokiness against the deeply chocolate topped airy cheesy puff. I hope you will too!
Dark Chocolate and Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères
Ingredients
8 ounces 65% Chocolate, I used Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park, satisfyingly, deeply chocolate without bitterness!
1/4 cup dry white wine, I used Quantum Leap Winery Pinot Grigio, Veneto- 2018, Medium-bodied with good acid and notes of citrus.
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, cut into slices
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup all purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup finely crumbled Rogue Creamery Smokey Bleu cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or use an ungreased, unlined OXO Good Grips
Non-Stick Pro Cookie Sheet like I did.
Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
Combine the first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in flour. Stir vigorously until dough clumps into a large ball and film forms on bottom of saucepan, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
Add approximately 1/3 of remaining beaten eggs to dough in saucepan; Using a silicone spatula mix until well incorporated. Add remaining eggs in 2 additions, stirring until eggs are completely absorbed after each addition (dough will be very sticky, but smooth and no longer a big clump). Mix in blue cheese until thoroughly incorporated.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet, forming about 24 walnut-size mounds and spacing about 1 inch apart. Flatten out any pointed tops.
Bake gougères until puffed, golden brown, and dry, about 30 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes until you can comfortably handle.
Meanwhile, Break up chocolate and melt in a double boiler, stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
Dip gougères in melted dark chocolate and place on cookie sheet until the chocolate hardens, about 10 minutes. Or, enjoy them slightly warm and freshly chocolate-dipped!
Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères recipe notes
I usually pipe choux dough. That said, this method was very easy for a single batch and there was zero dough waste. (My precious Rouge Smokey Bleu Cheese dough was not clinging to the inside of a pastry bag!) Due to this recipe being made for a specific wine pairing and a chocolate dip was occurring after baking, I did not apply an egg wash prior to baking the gougères. Live it up if you want to egg wash!
If you want to make ahead: bake off the cheese puffs and cool. Place on a cool cookie sheet, freeze, and then store in a zip-top bag for 2-4 weeks. To Serve: Bake for 2-3 minutes to reheat, cool enough to handle, then dip in chocolate prior to serving. You may want to keep a batch in the freezer to bake a few at a time for your next glass of red wine, port or bubbles. Cheers!
Because She’s Awesome
Once again I’d like to give a special thanks to Julie Tran Deily who organizes this annual event! Check out Julie’s an online shop to raise even more funds for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer with the sale of Baked with Love custom designed t-shirts and tote bags!
Julie Deily, sporting the Heather Grey Baked with Love women’s tee. Photo by The Crumby Kitchen
Just in case you’re wondering, all of the proceeds will be donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
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Easy Esquites! 10 minutes from cob to plate using the new OXO Corn Prep Peeler
May 28, 2019 | Posted in Cooking, Recipes | By Lisa Wilk
Mexican Street Corn is all the rage these days and I love it. I usually order Esquites when I’m out to avoid the messiness, Esquites is Mexican Street Corn off of the cob. Think of Esquites as a warm Mexican Street Corn salad that gives you all of the Mexican Street Corn flavors you want without the mess.
Frankly, after trying every method to get corn kernels quickly and easily the cob- my teeth have remained the safest way for me.
Until now.
I was invited to try the new OXO Corn Prep Peeler and I’m in love. So much so that I’ve made OXO’s recipe for Esquites several times over the last few days. You can have fresh corn kernels off the cob, in the pan, and on your plate in under 10 minutes.
I videoed my first attempt with the OXO Corn Prep Peeler and clocked in at 1 minute and 21 seconds to remove the kernels from five cobs! Better yet, I remained unscathed and with all ten fingers.
I didn’t need to dig out a bundt pan or worry about my large chef’s knife slipping. The process was super quick, super easy and the peeler takes up minimal drawer space. OXO used the same Japanese stainless blades as my beloved OXO Swivel Peeler, which I’ve had forever. Of course, the OXO Corn Prep Peeler is dishwasher safe making clean up as quick and easy as my corn prep!
The specially designed Corn Prep Peeler blade quickly (and did I mention safely) zips through ears of corn and works on fresh and cooked corn. I’m testing it out on cooked corn next and will happily report back on my progress.
We enjoyed the OXO Recipe for Esquites so much that I was inspired to put a grilling spin on it for the summer grilling season.
Quick & Easy Esquites Street Corn Bar
Ingredients
4-6 ears corn, shucked
2 tablespoon EVOO or vegetable oil
1 jalapeño pepper, halved
1 lime, halved
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
1/2 bunch (1/4 cup) cilantro leaves, torn. Leaves for topping (optional)
1 tsp Tajin Clasico Seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Tajin Clasico Seasoning for garnish
Directions
Use the OXO Corn Prep Peeler to easily shave the kernels off of the corn cob. Set aside.
In a large nonstick fry pan (or cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat on the stovetop or grill, add the oil and heat the pan until oil shimmers. Add the halved jalapeño pepper and lime cut side down. Cook until jalapeño pepper has good color and is cooked through. The cut side of the lime should have a nice grilled color, but will not be cooked through. Remove the jalapeño and lime from pan with tongs and place on a cutting board to cool. Note: There should still be plenty oil in the pan, which is now flavored with jalapeño to give an extra kick to your corn! If you prefer things on the mild side, wipe down the pan with a paper towel and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan.
Add corn kernels to the jalapeño seasoned oil in the warm pan and cook in an even layer, without stirring. Kernels may pop! Cook until kernels are slightly browned- about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir corn and repeat the process for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and transfer the corn to a medium-sized bowl. Zest one half of the grilled lime and add to the bowl. Juice the zested half lime over the corn. Cut the remaining grilled lime-half into wedges and set aside.
Stir the mayonnaise into the corn along with one teaspoon of Tajin and half of the cotija cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mince the grilled jalapeño, removing seeds prior to mincing if the pepper is too spicy.
Now it’s time to set up a toppings bar to customize the Esquites to your taste! In small bowls or on a butcher block, pile torn cilantro, minced jalapeño, remaining Cojita cheese and lime wedges.
Enjoy either Esquites recipe at your next BBQ and be sure to reserve any leftovers for a delicious taco topping as I did. I shredded up a store-bought rotisserie chicken, dressed it with a squeeze of lime then topped the chicken with the leftover Esquites, remaining cotija cheese and cilantro. Who doesn’t love an easy Taco Tuesday to kick off the week! Thanks, OXO!
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The OXO Prep Peelers were provided for my use, as always all opinions are my own!