Top 5 Friday with Holiday Fun
December 6, 2013 | Posted in Craft Beers, Links, Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
On my radar this week:
Eat Local Orlando details Cigar City Beer Pairing dinner at B&B Junction on Tues, Dec 10th
Tasty Chomps reviews Eddie V’s
Exploring Orlando visits the Winter Garden Farmers Market
Pulse of Central Florida wants to know your favorite area food truck
Foodbidden discovers HungryExpress.com, delivering tasty restaurant meals to Kissimmee residents
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Orlando Connections has a great Holiday Guide to keep you busy around Orlando all season long!
John Rivers Cooks Up Southern Favorites At Williams Sonoma on December 14, 2013
December 4, 2013 | Posted in Special Events | By Lisa Wilk
On Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 12-2PM John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse will be hosting a book signing and a complimentary interactive cooking demonstration for his new cookbook, The Southern Cowboy, at the Williams-Sonoma on Park Avenue in Winter Park. The cookbook will be available for purchase for $28.99 – cash or credit card is accepted. Cookbooks can be signed by John Rivers after the cooking demonstration.
Recipe cards and tips by John Rivers will be available, to recreate his magic when you cook at home. Rivers will be cooking up a Southern favorite of Shrimp & Grits along with a holiday inspired Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle while at Williams-Sonoma. Get ready for a fun and informative afternoon!
Williams-Sonoma- Winter Park
142 South Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
Gigi’s Cupcakes Orlando Introduces Holiday Cupcakes & A Gigi’s Cupcake GIVEAWAY!
November 25, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Special Offers | By Lisa Wilk
Most area cupcake lovers have visited the Gigi’s Cupcakes located in the Colonialtown Marketplace off Colonial Drive. The shop opened in April of 2013 and has been serving and satifying Orlando’s sweet tooth with their large repertoire of cupcakes. The Gigi’s Cupcakes website updates daily with the freshly baked in-store featured flavors, so a favorite is always on the menu. I’ve enjoyed several flavors recently, including the seasonal Pumpkin. Now, the best part of your favorite Thanksgiving pies has been added to Gigi’s wonderful cupcakes!
From Today through Wednesday November 27th, Gigi’s Cupcakes will be offering Thanksgiving Pie Cupcakes in six and twelve packs. The Thanksgiving Pie Cupcakes are available for pre-order now on Gigi’s website: www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orlandoflorida.
The 6 pack will include 1 of each and the 12 pack will include 2 of each of the following flavors:
- Praline Pecan Pie
- Apple Pie
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Kentucky Bourbon
- Pumpkin White Chocolate
The Thanksgiving Pies 6 pack are available for pre-order and in-store now through Wednesday November 27th for purchase at the price of $16.99. The Thanksgiving Pies 12 pack are available for pre-order now and in-store, today through Wednesday November 27th for purchase at the price of $29.99.
GIVEAWAY! One person will receive one free dozen Gigi’s cupcakes of any design, including the new holiday cupcakes! ($33 value) This giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18 and older, and ends at 3:00PM Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013. Winner must be able to pick up cupcakes at the Orlando location at 2562 East Colonial Drive. Scroll down to the widget below the store location information to enter. Like the Gigi’s Orlando Facebook page to be eligible and follow them on Twitter for a bonus entry! Congrats to Korey M. on winning!
Gigi’s Cupcakes
2562 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 893-9846
GOLDEN CORRAL HOSTS 21ST ANNUAL “HELPINGS FROM THE HEART” THANKSGIVING FEAST ON 11/28/2013
November 25, 2013 | Posted in Around Town, Volunteer Opportunity | By Lisa Wilk
GOLDEN CORRAL HOSTS 21ST ANNUAL
“HELPINGS FROM THE HEART” THANKSGIVING FEAST
More Than 25,000 Meals Anticipated To Be Served At the Salvation Army
Serving the Orlando community for more than 20 years, Golden Corral announces its 21st annual “Helpings from the Heart” Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Anticipated to serve more than 25,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day, Eric Holm president of Metro Corral Partners, founded the concept to give back to the community and return the favor to The Salvation Army, which provided a Thanksgiving meal to the Holm family many years ago when he was a child. “Year-round we are witness to what joy a hearty meal brings to people,” says Holm. “On one of the biggest eating holidays of the year, we feel blessed that we can not only share in the experience, but most importantly ensure our Central Florida community is fed.”
Last year more than 1,100 Salvation Army volunteers arrived throughout the day to help serve meals. This year, guests will be treated to an abundant buffet of turkey, ham and all the traditional fixings that comprise a Thanksgiving dinner. Fall-inspired desserts like pumpkin pie will be served with more playful sweets like cotton candy available for children. Prepared meals are also available to-go.
“On Thanksgiving day, we see the community at its best,” said Major Mark Woodcock of The Salvation Army, Orlando Area Command regarding last year’s the event. This year the need is just as great, if you would like to volunteer please call 407.423.8581 to help the Salvation Army feed even more of Orlando’s less fortunate.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Salvation Army Gymnasium
440 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
Meals start at 11 a.m. and will be served through 5:00 p.m. This event is complimentary and open-to-the-public.
For more information or to volunteer, please call 407.423.8581
New things coming on Taste Cook Sip
November 13, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Lisa Wilk
In just a few short months this blog has gone from a dabble, to a full time project! We are expanding and currently migrating over to a fully self-hosted site. (blah, blah, blah…techie stuff!)
Get ready for some fun things in the coming weeks! Check back here for updates, more great posts and in a few days– our first contest with tasty giveaway, you won’t want to miss it! Thanks for checking in, leaving comments here and on Facebook and while we wait for the hamsters to churn the wheels to get TasteCookSip switched over, I’m tweeting and on instagram at @winechix
Cheers! Lisa at Taste Cook Sip
Top 5 Friday- Foodie Edition With Bonus Weekend Events!
November 8, 2013 | Posted in Links | By Lisa Wilk
On my radar this week:
Tasty Chomps at the Sunday Supper at K Restaurant – for Edible Schoolyard and Give Back Garden
Exploring Orlando dines at Cask & Larder
Eat Local Orlando’s visit to the new East End Market
Foodbidden explores new bakery, One Sweet Sista, in Kissimmee
Orlando Connections: Taverna Opa Orlando Hosts Sweet Thanksgiving Carnival on Nov 17th
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Exploring Orlando has a great online calendar with many area events
Tonight! La Femme Du Fromage hosts first wine and cheese class at East End Market
with legendary Maître Fromager Max McCalman
Friday and Saturday: John Rivers Central Florida cookbook signings with Smoked turkey tasting
Daily City talks Disney Food trucks at this weekends Festival of the Masters
Sunday! 5th Annual Wine Fest at The Wine Room On Park
Central Florida listing of Veterans Day free meals and nice offers
Italio Hosts REIGNING CHAMPION Orlando City Soccer Lions Players Jamie Watson and Dennis Chin November 9th
November 5, 2013 | Posted in Around Town | By Lisa Wilk
On Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orlando Fan-favorite Lions players Jamie Watson and Dennis Chin from the reigning champion team, Orlando City Soccer Club, will make an appearance for a meet-and-greet and signing at Italio in Winter Park. Italio will also be offering a complimentary entrée to all fans who visit Italio that day wearing Lions paraphernalia.
With the recent excitement surrounding the Orange County Board of Commissioners’ fund approval for a downtown soccer stadium, Italio, a fast-casual Italian restaurant, is proud to announce an Orlando Lions signing and complimentary entrée event on Saturday, November 9. For the entire day, guests that wear Orlando Lions paraphernalia will receive one complimentary entrée. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., fan favorite Lions players Jamie Watson and Dennis Chin will be onsite for the meet-and-greet and signing. A complimentary photograph will be given to guests for the players to sign during the event.
The Orlando Lions are part of Orlando City Soccer Club, a fully-integrated professional soccer organization that is aiming to be in Major League Soccer by 2015. Customers are encouraged to share images from the day via Italio’s social media outlets: Facebook.com/ItalioKitchen, Twitter.com/Italio and Pinterest.com/ItalioKitchen.
Italio offers fresh Italian ingredients at affordable prices for the everyday, casual diner. The quick-service restaurant encourages guests to create their own experience with a menu designed to mix and match proteins, vegetables and house-made sauces to build custom dishes. Unique to the menu are Italio’s signature piadinas that nod to Roman street food. The Winter Park location is situated at 276 South Orlando Avenue and is open Sunday through Monday from 10:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Italio
276 South Orlando Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
John Rivers Southern Cowboy Cookbook Signings With 4 Rivers Smokehouse’s Mail-order Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
November 4, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By Lisa Wilk
The Southern Cowboy, the first cookbook written and curated by Chef-Owner John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse hit shelves on November 1. Featuring more than 80 recipes accompanied by personalized anecdotes, the 217 page cookbook reveals the story of a corporate pharmaceutical executive who turned his passion for smoking and grilling into a “barbecue ministry.” The digital e-book, available online here for viewing.
A signed copy of The Southern Cowboy will be available for $28.99 (plus tax) at 4 Rivers Smokehouse cookbook signings beginning November 8 in North Florida and will conclude in Winter Garden on November 23. Books are available for online order here. Each signing will feature a Thanksgiving carving and tasting station with 4 Rivers Smokehouse’s mail-order Smoked Turkey, which is also featured in the Thanksgiving chapter of The Southern Cowboy.
The Southern Cowboy Cookbook Signing Schedule:
Friday, November 8, 2013
Jacksonville: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gainesville: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Longwood from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winter Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Winter Garden from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Signing Locations
4 Rivers Smokehouse- Winter Park
1600 West Fairbanks Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
Smokehouse Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 8pm
Fri-Sat: 11am to 9pm
4 Rivers Smokehouse- Winter Garden
1047 South Dillard Street
Winter Garden, FL 32787
Smokehouse Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 8pm
Fri-Sat: 11am to 9pm
4 Rivers Smokehouse- Longwood
1869 West State Road 434 Ste 230
Longwood, FL 32750
Smokehouse Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 8pm
Fri-Sat: 11am to 9pm
4 Rivers Smokehouse- Gainesville
3262 SW 35th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608
Smokehouse Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am to 10pm
4 Rivers Smokehouse- Jacksonville
9220 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Smokehouse Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am to 8pm
Fri-Sat: 11am to 9pm
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