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Ban the word someday from your vocabulary

By Christina Thomas 13 Comments

Ban the word Someday from your Vocabulary

I’m a member of the Procrastinators of Pleasure Club. You probably are too. If you’re not sure, check this out and then come back here. Go ahead, I’ll wait. (hold music playing)

Ok, good your back. So we both agree that we need to revoke our membership in this misguided club, right? What do we do next?

We must ban the word someday from our vocabulary. That’s it, no more saying “someday” I’m going to…fill in the blank…travel the world, dine in that nice restaurant, have a dinner party, open that nice bottle of wine… or anything else that you have been putting off to someday. Someday is not a day of the week.  It doesn’t exist. It will never happen.  Oh and that includes removing all variations of the word such as “sometime”, “one of these days”, or “when I have time” among many other procrastination statements we often say. If you want to be happy you must do the things that bring you joy today.  No more delaying happiness. Are you ready? Yes? Me too!

Next we must identify the things that bring us pleasure which we have been putting off to “someday”. You need to visualize here.  What does your “happy” look like?

You see, we are all searching for happiness and life balance in our lives and that means different things to each of us. However, I believe one thing is common of our pursuit: happiness and life balance is about having the things you long for in the appropriate proportion that is right for you in your life. It looks differently for each of us. For you it might be more time with your family and less time at the office; for him it may be leading a healthy life and spending less time on the couch; for her it could be having stronger friendships and spending less time alone in front of the computer or it might be achieving career success after years of being a student. It is always more of this and less of that, isn’t it? But in the end, balance is always about wanting something that you currently don’t have. Think about it. When you miss out on doing something you wanted to do, like a fun outing with friends, taking a vacation or when you say to yourself “I wish I had time for that”, how do you feel? Unhappy and out of balance, right?

What my happy looks like is finally doing the things that I’ve always said “I’m going to do that someday”. Spending quality time with my family and friends is the most important item on my list but there are a lot of other things, maybe smaller and inconsequential but nonetheless they are desires unfulfilled, that I have been putting off for years. Things like dusting off my cookbooks and drinking the good wine for example.  Yes, they seem trivial.  Please don’t judge.  They really have a much greater purpose and they all tie together.  You’ll see.

Now that we know what we want, the next step is to have a plan on how we will ban the word someday from our vocabulary and never utter it again so we can finally make someday a reality. But let’s not jump ahead so quickly because for a plan to work we need to establish the accountability factor. That’s where you come in, my goEpicurista friends. Sharing my plan with you will help hold me accountable. After all, I can’t back out once I put it out the world, right? Maybe it could work for you too and we can hold each other accountable.

This is what goEpicurista.com is all about. It’s about making “someday” a reality, celebrating life, sharing great food and wine experiences with friends everywhere I go. I hope to inspire you to do the same. I know that I’m not alone in this pursuit. That in different ways everyone wants happiness and balance in their life. If you’ve ever said to yourself “I’m going to do that someday” then I hope you will join me.

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MY TOP 9 INITIATIVES TO BAN THE WORD SOMEDAY FROM MY VOCABULARY AND MAKE SOMEDAY A REALITY:

1. RECONNECT WITH FRIENDS:

I have used the “I have no time” excuse for too long and I realized that it’s been years since I have seen many of my good friends. I don’t think I’ve actually said the words “I don’t have time for you, our friendship is over” but that is what my actions implied. It is time for The Friendship RX and never saying the words “we have to get together someday” ever again.

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Friends are the #1 ingredient to a happy life

2. DUST OFF MY COOKBOOK COLLECTION:

I am a self-professed cookbook junkie. I see a cookbook, I have to buy it. I love the pictures of food, the stories and the promise of great meals to come. But guess what? Those great meals never come if you don’t actually open the book and use it! My huge cookbook collection has been collecting dust for years because I kept putting it off to “someday when I have time”. I am starting The Cookbook Review Party and inviting friends over. It will accomplish initiatives #1 and #2. I love being efficient that way. The word someday is banned from this conversation.

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Cookbook Junkie

3. EXPLORE LOCAL RESTAURANTS:

Contrary to popular belief, there are some amazing restaurants in Central Florida that can rival the best in NYC, LA, PDX and beyond. My Must-Eat Bucket List includes the restaurants I have wanted to visit for years. Some have unfortunately closed and I never got a chance to try them. I intend to make my delicious bucket list happen. Plus, guess what? I plan to use this as an “excuse” to get together with friends I haven’t seen in a while. So when I call and say “You want to go check out this restaurant with me?” I hope you will say Yes! Do you have a restaurant bucket list? Please share it and let’s compare notes.

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The Widowmaker Pizza at Prato

4. DRINK THE GOOD WINE:

My wine coolers are full of fantastic wines patiently waiting for “someday” when that special occasion arrives. No more waiting! Every day is a special occasion for good wine so last night we opened a nice bottle of Iron Horse Champagne for no reason at all. Well, we justified it because we were watching the series finale of a favorite TV show. If you need a reason, that was reason enough and it felt good! Wine tastings with friends are on the agenda each month. Who wants to come over?

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Today is a special occasion for bubbles!

5. EAT LOCAL:

I was reminded how great it is to eat local products and know where your food is coming from while in my hometown of Portland Oregon this past summer. It was fantastic and so delicious picking berries at the u-pick farms, backyard gardening at my sister’s house, sampling cheeses and ice cream at the local creamery, visiting the vineyards and micro-breweries, and going to the farmer’s markets where you find local produce and not imports from South America (how can you have grapes from Chile at a farmer’s market in Orlando?). Now I’m embarrassed to admit that other than the Strawberry Festival in Plant City FL and a few so-called farmer’s markets, I have never been to any of the local farms or seen a real farmer’s market in Central Florida. I hear there are some good ones and I’ve always said “I want to go check them out someday”. Now I’m searching for Local Roots and eating local as much as I can. It’s exciting to see places like East End Market in Winter Park FL open up and hear of local Orlando restaurants like K, Luma, Prato, Cress, Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, and The Rusty Spoon among others using local product and taking initiatives like #SunshinePlate. It reminds me of home. That is always a good thing.

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Where does your food come from?

6. THE MEAL PLAN:

So often I resort to making the same dishes over and over again instead of using my cookbooks. Why? Because I have no time to look at the recipe, make a list of the ingredients and then go shopping. But wait! I’m already going to the store so I just need to think ahead a bit more. This bit of pre-planning also helps introduce new fresh ingredients to your weekly meals and who doesn’t love variety? I was introduced to this really handy and crafty “menu planner” by local DIY blogger The Thinking Closet and it inspired me to do something similar. I will let you know how it turns out.

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Plan ahead and eat fresh

7. BE A TOURIST IN MY OWN BACK YARD:

I love traveling and exploring new places. In 2012, over 57 million people visited Orlando from all over the world according to Visit Orlando. I’m lucky I get to explore this great city without traveling farwhich is a big savings in airfare, hotel, and car rental. I love spending the day at the theme parks because it feels like an escape, a mini-vacation. When other park goers ask where I’m from, expecting the response to be some far off place, I say “15 minutes down the road”. I know they’re a bit jealous. Yet I rarely go to the parks despite having annual passes because of that whole procrastination thing. Plus Central Florida offers much more than just theme parks. There are so many other attractions I intend to discover. How about you? Have you put off visiting your area attractions to “someday”? You don’t have to wait until you have guests from out of town. Ban the word someday from your vocabulary and go explore your hometown today.

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The Happy House in Winter Park, FL

8. SEE THE WORLD:

My love of travel was instilled by my mother, a travel agent and tourism pioneer in the Caribbean. I enjoy learning about different cultures, their people, their food and their traditions. It enriches my life in a special way. Vacation travel is one of the most common pleasures we put off to someday. I want to get out there and see more of our world because sometimes you just need to get out of town. I’m starting in the USA this year with trips to Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Portland. I’ve been to these cities before but it will be fun to rediscover them. There is so much to see. Plus, I see more Florida road trips in my future as I look to “eat local”. I’m multi-tasking again!

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View from the Window Seat

9. EAT MORE ICE CREAM:

Most people are saying “eat healthy” this time of year and you may hate me for this initiative but let me explain. I am an ice cream-aholic. I have never met an ice cream flavor I didn’t like. My friends know I NEVER turn down ice cream. For years I have suppressed my ice cream urges because of the whole “eating healthy” thing. But no more. I re-discovered my passion for good, scratch that, GREAT ice cream when I was in Portland. When you eat great ice cream, not the fat-free, non-dairy, low-fat, filled with chemicals kind of ice cream, you truly enjoy the indulgence and savor every bite. I tried unique flavors like Cilantro Strawberry Lime Cheesecake and Pear & Blue Cheese from Salt & Straw and it was pure heaven. Why on earth am I depriving myself of this delicious indulgence? It may require an extra mile or two run in the morning but GREAT ice cream is worth it! I’m on the Ultimate Ice Cream Hunt to find the best ice cream everywhere I go. Do you have any favorites I should try?

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The Ultimate Ice Cream Hunt

There you have it. This is my list that will most definitely ban the word someday from my vocabulary. They say you must visualize your goals to make them a reality and I see myself sharing a recap of these delicious adventures at the end of 2014. Don’t worry you don’t have to wait until then to read about it. I plan to take you with me every step of the way.

Are you wondering why I have nine items on the list instead of ten? Nine appears incomplete in our world of “Top 10” lists. Well, I like to leave myself open to possibilities and recommendations. You may have something fun I may want to add to the list. If you do, please share in the comments below.

Remember it’s important to put pen to paper, so go ahead and write it down if you want to make your someday a reality. What’s on your list? Share it with the world (or at least with me, maybe your pet and your spouse too)

Once you have your list, we can move on to the plan. After many years as an event planner and running large operations, I know for certain that the only way to make something happen is to have a plan. Without it, failure is inevitable. Your plan must be specific and quantifiable. If you want some tips on how to make someday a reality check out My Top Nine Lessons from a Half Marathon

I hope you will join me on my journey to make someday a reality and ban the word someday from your vocabulary with goEpicurista.

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I'm Christina, a hospitality consultant, freelance writer, food & travel enthusiast, brand cheerleader, ice cream fanatic, chocoholic, and eternal optimist on a mission to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. Celebrating life with great food, wine and friends throughout Central Florida and everywhere I GO! I want to inspire you to take time out of your busy schedule to do the same. GO celebrate life today, for someday may never come. Join me and GO Epicurista!

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  1. Zippy Sandler says

    12/20/2014 at 6:16 pm

    Someday has never existed in my life. I have friends who say I’ll do it when the kids are grown, when I have money, etc. I believe that where there is a will, there is a way and if you don’t DO IT NOW, it may never happen.

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      12/21/2014 at 2:03 pm

      You are amazing! Do it now is definitely the way to GO! I hope we can banish the word ‘Someday” from everyone’s dictionary. Thanks for stopping by the blog! Happy New Year 2015! Cheers!

      Reply
  2. Gil Gonzalez says

    08/01/2014 at 3:12 pm

    What an awesome and inspiring post, Christina. I oftentimes get lulled into the crevice that is ‘someday’ and then find myself stuck, very far away from where I want to be. Thank you for the kick-start I’ve been needing.

    Hope all is well with you.

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      08/06/2014 at 2:38 pm

      Gil, thanks so much for your kind words. Nothing is more rewarding than knowing I’ve inspired you to #MakeSomedayHappen Today! Cheers!

      Reply
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    • Christina Thomas says

      05/26/2014 at 8:16 am

      Thank you so much for checking out goEpicurista and leaving your comments. Cheers!

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  4. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    01/31/2014 at 9:49 pm

    Christina! This post really spoke to me. I’m inspired by YOUR motivation to eradicate the word “someday” from your vocabulary. I mean, when am I never “not” busy? So, I really admire you for writing out concrete goals so you can go after them with abandon! I’m excited to hear that my “menu planner” perhaps nudged you to think of how you might develop your own menu planning system; it really is amazing how it helped us get out of the same old routine and try some new dishes! And I LOVE your goal to find the yummiest ice cream out there. I am an ice cream FANATIC myself…so I’m thinking maybe we need to plan a meet-up, you and me, at an ice cream shop! You can tell me about all your favorite Orlando spots (I still feel like we’ve barely scratched the surface after 1.5 years here). Oh, and the “Happy House” is gorgeous! Truly. We really are so blessed to live here in the Orlando area, and I’m excited to be a tourist in our city this year, as well. Leu Gardens is SO happening this Feb. by the by. Thanks again for putting that back on my radar. Okay, now I’ll wrap up this mini novel. Have a happy weekend, Christina. And here’s to no more “somedays!”

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    • Christina Thomas says

      01/31/2014 at 10:39 pm

      Lauren thank you so much for your support. I finally got my first set of posts out and it feels great! So happy to hear I’ve inspired you to ban the word “someday” from your vocabulary. There are so many great places to explore and ice cream flavors to try. I would love to go ice cream tasting with you, do you have a favorite ice cream shop in town? Have fun at Leu Gardens and Here’s to you eradicating the word “someday”. Cheers!

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      • Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

        01/31/2014 at 10:41 pm

        Actually, the only place we’ve tried is Ice Cream Treats and Eats on Corrine. I’m definitely open to recommendations!

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        • Christina Thomas says

          01/31/2014 at 10:49 pm

          I just tried the ice cream at Peterbrooke Chocolatiers in Winter Park and they have some awesome gelato made with their locally made chocolates. It was amazing! I haven’t tried Eats on Corrine. will need to check it out! I am definitely on the hunt so stay tuned and I’ll keep you posted on my finds.

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    • Fei says

      02/01/2014 at 9:39 pm

      Hi Lauren – just wanted to let you know I found your blog through this comment and absolutely love it. As a pack-rat with a crafty inclination, I love the fact that your blog is not about everything being perfect. Like this post, banning someday from your vocabulary also applies to that really cute project you’ve been thinking about starting… someday… Now I’m going to open that nice bottle of dessert wine that has been sitting in my fridge – just because – and start on that adorable menu planner. Thanks Christina and Lauren, for giving me that nudge!

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      • Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

        02/02/2014 at 1:20 am

        So happy to hear this, Fei! I’ve actually struggled with perfectionism my whole life, so I intentionally make choices toward imperfection in order to combat it! And I’m delighted to hear you might tackle the menu planner! If you care to share, I’d love to see a photo of it when you’re done! (thethinkingcloset {at} gmail {dot} com).

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        • Christina Thomas says

          02/02/2014 at 10:37 am

          I love how we are making connections! the Blogosphere is great! Lauren you’ve inspired us and now I hope to do the same. Thanks!!

          Reply

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Time to reintroduce a local icon! 🔥 Congrats Ch Time to reintroduce a local icon! 🔥 Congrats Chef IanRussell, Juliana Peña & @smokeanddonuts team! 🔥
The new brick & mortar location of Orlando BBQ & Donut fave food truck is officially OPEN in @themilkdistrict at 601 N. Primrose Drive.
🔥 THE SMOKE: Chef Ian’s award-winning BBQ including smoked USDA Prime Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork, Brown Butter Turkey Breast, Bama/Carolina Pulled Chicken, & more scratch-made side dishes. Don’t miss the awesome sandwiches, corn fritters, brown butter green beans & stuffed mac & cheese!
🍩 THE DONUTS: Better than ever! Try fun new cake donut creations as well as all the favorite classics taken to a whole new level by pastry chef Brett Vezina! 
❤️ 🔥 The Signature Donut with the logo disc on top features blood orange glaze, champagne sabayon & S&D meringue.
🥃 THE BAR: Yes! they have a full bar! How about a Smoked Old Fashioned? Go for Happy Hour weekdays 3pm-6pm
Support Orlando Local & Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #TheMilkDistrict #SmokeandDonuts #LoveOrlando
“You do not find a happy life, you make it!” “You do not find a happy life, you make it!” 
I spent one of the best days ever at Discovery Cove! It was my first visit to this one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive, tropical day resort in Orlando, and it won’t be my last! I’m planning a return soon because they have a fantastic special happening now! (See below)
Admission includes: 
🍽️ Unlimited Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks
🍹 Unlimited Beer & Wine, (add the Premium Drink Package for $40!)
🤿 Swim & snorkel with rays & tropical fish
🐦 Hand-feed exotic birds
🏊‍♀️ Drift along the Wind-Away River
🏖️ Relax on sandy beaches
😎 Chill in the sand-bottom pool with drink in hand (we did this most of the day!) it was glorious!
🚿 Wetsuits, masks, snorkel, lockers, & showers 
🐬 Swim with dolphins experience (for additional fee)
Stay tuned for more about the delicious new Caribbean menu and cocktails at Hibiscus Hideaway & Blue Bamboo Bar, all-new food and beverage outlets. I was very impressed with their Food & Beverage program. 
Highly recommend this experience for locals and visitors. The entire day felt like a true vacation! 
💥 Limited time offer: Florida residents save 30% on their 2023 visits and out of state guests save 20% on a Signature Dolphin Swim Package. You can visit anytime in 2023 based on availability but must book by 3/12/23. Options for packages with admission to @seaworldorlando @aquaticaorlando & @bushgardenstampa available 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
(hosted) @DiscoveryCove 
#GoEpicOrlando #DiscoveryCove #LoveOrlando
Orlando’s OG Coffee Shop is Back! Where are you Orlando’s OG Coffee Shop is Back! Where are you getting your caffeine & brunch fix this weekend?
@barniescoffeeandtea flagship cafe in Park Avenue, Winter Park has now re-opened with a brighter modern look, new breakfast, lunch & brunch menu, and new coffee blends. Go check it out! 
I was invited to a preview and loved doing a coffee tasting of 4 blends with Christian, Barnie’s head coffee roaster. My favorite was the Guatemala Gehsa with citrus, cocoa nibs and orange blossom notes. We also sampled new menu items. Don’t miss the Shakshuka & the Popovers!
Here’s what we sampled:
☕️ Coffee:
✨Barnie’s Cafe Blend
✨Guatemala Gehsa
✨Birthday Cake Batter (notes of vanilla sprinkles)
✨UCF Pegasus Blend (notes of chocolate & caramel!) yum! 
> I couldn’t resist getting a latte even though it was 6pm! 🤣 Barista Renata did a fab vanilla latte! 
🍳 Breakfast:
✨ Signature Popovers
✨French Toast with fresh truit
✨Shakshuka with poached egg
✨Seasonal Quiche
🥪 Lunch:
✨Cuban Sandwich
✨Roasted BeetSalad
Did you know Barnie’s is Orlando’s original coffee shop? It opened right here in Winter Park in 1980!
Go support local! #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #barniescoffeeandtea #orlandocoffee
Hey Orlando Foodies, @orlandocitysc and @orlpride Hey Orlando Foodies, @orlandocitysc and @orlpride games at @exploriastadium just got a whole lot tastier!
Five #OrlandoMade local restaurants are now permanent concessions vendors so you can tame your hunger with the best local tacos, hot dogs, BBQ, Chicken & Burgers in Orlando! 
Thank you Exploria Stadium for inviting me to the media preview. Can’t wait to go cheer on our 2022 US Open Champions at the season opener this Saturday!
Here’s a preview of what we sampled: 
🌮 BLACK ROOSTER TAQUERIA - Chicken Tinga Taco on Flour Tortilla, w. lettuce, radish, cotija cheese, cilantro. Love those tacos! It was nice to see owner Juliana Calloway and Chief Tasting Officer Ryder Calloway dancing! 🕺🏻 @blkroostertaco 🙌🏼
📍 The Wall / Section 24
🌭 HARRELL’S HOT DOGS - Orlando City Stadium Dog features a Nathan’s Hot Dog topped with House Red Onion Sauce, Sauerkraut & Sport Peppers and finished with a Spicy Brown Mustard. Nice to meet owners Drew & David Cardaci! @_whats.up.dog_ 🙌🏼
📍 Section 30
🍖 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE - Orlando’s favorite Pulled Pork Sandwich! Didn’t get to see owner John Rivers did you know you can now pick up 4R sauces & spices at Publix?! @4riverssmokehouse 🙌🏼
📍 Section 31
🐓 THE COOP by 4Rivers - Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders with 4R BBQ sauce @thecoop_wp 🙌🏼
📍 Section 9
🍔 TEAK NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL - Drunken Monk Burger with Smoked Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Cherry Tomotoes, house-made Angry Orchard Onion Jam, on Herb Mayo & Melted White Cheddor on a Pretzel Bun with Teak Chips. Best Burger in Orlando!  It was so nice to meet owner Jon Proechel after all these years of being a fan of their epic burgers! @teakneighborhoodgrill 🙌🏼
📍 Section 18
🍹MANE-GO MARGARITA - In The Wild Margarita with @camarenatequila - super tasty! 
⭐️ FYI - A Rotating Vendor Cart will feature @cholodogs & @sushieatstation among others 
⚽️ Will you be at the season opener this Saturday? 
#VamosOrlando Let’s Go! #ManEveryWall 💜 
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #ThingsToDoinOrlando
Happy #NationalMargaritaDay 🎉 This is “NOT E Happy #NationalMargaritaDay 🎉
This is “NOT EVERYONE’S MARGARITA” -  But it is mine! Made with Vida Mezcal, Cuervo Traditional Plata Tequila, Jalapeño, Creme de Mure, House Sour, & Black Salt. Epic! 
📍 Go get yours at @paddlefishorl in @disneysprings
Cheers! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DisneySprings
Hey Wine Lovers, I almost missed it’s #NationalD Hey Wine Lovers, I almost missed it’s #NationalDrinkWineDay 🥂
Here’s my 3 Favorite Wine Bars in Orlando: 
🍷 @quantumleapwinery - Orlando’s only sustainable winery & cidery, located in Mills 50 District. Try Kaley’s Rescue Red Blend & don’t miss the @thetastytrio “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate”events. 
🍷 @viniawinekitchen - fantastic boutique wines & Italian / Brazilian shareable plates in a charming intimate setting, located in Winter Park. Be sure to ask owner Fabio for his recommendations! 
🍷 @winebargeorge - Orlando’s only Master Sommelier owned restaurant with over 160 wines by the glass, bottle & ounce, located in Disney Springs. Say hi to somm genius George Miliotes and don’t miss their fab boards & wines from around the globe! 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #OrlandoWine #loveOrlando
Don’t miss “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” Don’t miss “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” on Saturday 2/18! 
@kellyshomemadeicecream has created special breakfast-themed ice cream flavors for this annual International Childhood Cancer Awareness event
Order a cup, cone or shake or better yet, get an Ice Cream Flight & try all four! 
🥞 Blueberry Pancake (My favorite!)
🥣 Breakfast Buddies
🥓 Maple Bourbon Bacon
💥 Cinnamon Crunch
🗓️ When: Saturday February 18th, 9am-11am
📍 Where: All Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Scoop Shops and participating Counters 
💰 50% of sales during breakfast will be donated to @gktwvillage 
🍦 “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” was created in 2013 in honor of Malia Grace, by her mom and aunt after she lost her battle with cancer in 2010. Malia Grace loved ice cream and her family wanted to commemorate her birthday, 2/18, in a way that would be fitting for her. During her wish trip at Give Kids The World, she had the opportunity to eat ice cream for breakfast and it was a highlight of the family’s experience. 
🌎 Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. Every wish family is treated to accommodations, transportation, donated theme park tickets, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, and more. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 182,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries.
Stop by Kelly’s and pick up these awesome flavors! But, regardless of where you are, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast in honor of Malia, and raise awareness for those who battle childhood cancer. 💛
#GoEpicOrlando #eaticecreamforbreakfastday #kellyshomemadeicecream #kellysicecream #orlandoicecream
Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ Add a little fire Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ Add a little fire & passion to your life, head to @gideonsbakehouse for their Eternal Flame Cookie & Cake. They are 🔥in the best way!
🍰 Eternal Flame Cake is a 3-Layer Double Frosted Chocolate work of art! Red Cherry Buttercream layers and Chocolate Fudge Buttercream mixed with a bit of that Eternal Flame spice on the outer layer. Not too spicy and absolutely decadent! Pair it with a nice bold red wine!
🍪 Eternal Flame Chocolate Cookie packs a nice kick laced with house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix, infused with a magical essence of cherry and topped with Chocolate Covered Cherries. 
❤️ For a limited time, a special version of the Eternal Flame cookie without the spice mix is available too! (Check Gideon’s IG for details)
📍 Available only in February at Gideon’s in East End Market & Disney Springs
Go celebrate with the best cookies and cakes on the planet!
#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings #ValentinesDayTreat
For The Love of Chocolate… stop by @peterbrookew For The Love of Chocolate… stop by @peterbrookewp and pick up the best treats for your sweetie and besties 💕
A few of my favorites: 
🍓 Chocolate Covered Strawberries (require advanced order)
❤️ “Jami Choo’s” Chocolate Shoes
💋 Assorted Truffles (loved the red lips!)
♥️ Chocolate Covered Popcorn! 
💖 Baskets with a variety of treats! (Don’t miss the Chocolate Covered Oreos, Cat Tails & Cookies)
☎️ Call the shop to reserve a basket for quick pick up at (407) 644-3200. They’re open regular hours today & 7AM -11:15PM on Valentine’s Day!
🍓 Thank you to Peterbrooke’s creative Cupid chocolatiers for these gorgeous berries! 
#GoEpicOrlando #PeterbrookeWP #winterparkfl
Bon jour! Bon soir, enchante! 💕 The perfect way Bon jour! Bon soir, enchante! 💕 The perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day & Valentine’s Day is with the best French pastries in Orlando! 
Thank you @chefstephsteph for these epic @choulalapastries 💕
Pre-order and pick up at either Choulala Park Avenue and 436 location! You’re going to want to get all of this! 
VALENTINE’S DAY DESSERT BOX!
Chef Steph created an epic gourmet assortment of Valentine’s Day delights perfect to share:
💋 (1) Lychee Rose French Kiss Entremet
♥️ (2) Conversation Heart Vanilla Macarons
💝 (2) Crème Brûlée Choux Cream Puffs!
“I LOVE CHOU” BOX includes:
❤️ Passion Fruit, Raspberry & Crème Brûlée Choux Cream Puffs
♥️ Red Velvet, Lavender & Conversation Heart Macaron
❤️ Strawberry Eclair
I also picked up these gorgeous heart shaped entremets:
💜 Exotique: Passion Fruit & Coconut 
💖 Sweeties: Strawberry & Chocolate Brownie
Go enjoy the sweetest Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day #MakeSomedayHappen 
📍Choulala Park Avenue is open regular hours Saturday & Sunday, closed Mon, but will open special hours on V-Day Tuesday 11a-8p.
📍Choulala 436 open regular hours including 10-5pm V- Day
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #BlissfulBite #ChoulalaPastries #Galentines #ValentinesTreats
It’s #NationalPizzaDay but all I’m thinking ab It’s #NationalPizzaDay but all I’m thinking about is Hot Garlic Knots from @official_pizza_bruno 
Have you tried these?  They are a #MustEat in Orlando!
Look for the lit “Hot Knots Now!” sign! 🔥 And, when you think there isn’t enough garlic... there’s more! 🧄 🍕 
Go get some!
#GoEpicOrlando #OrlandoFoodie #MakeSomedayHappen
💜 Feeling the lavender haze... One of my favori 💜 Feeling the lavender haze... One of my favorite foodie experiences of 2022 was dining at Salt & The Cellar by Michelin Chef Akira Back and spending the night at the new @ettehotel - a gorgeous boutique hotel with impeccable attention to detail! I even got to meet @chefakiraback 
So excited I’m going back tonight to check out their new Lipa Rooftop Bar & Restaurant and have reservations for Afternoon Tea next month! 
Add a visit to ette hotel to your Foodie Bucket List for 2023! 
A few favorites from my last visit:
🍸 Fantastic Zero-Proof Cocktails by @jarldevries: It’s Dry January all year long! Featured first is The Kraken, a gorgeous purple cocktail made with Butterfly Pea Flower Tea & Champagne Vinegar
✨ Toro Tartare: A gorgeous board with fatty tuna and accompaniments
✨ Akira Back Tuna Pizza: his famous dish is a Must Eat! 
✨ Spinach Oshitashi Salad: the most gorgeous salad I’ve ever seen! 
✨ NY Strip with Wasabi Kizami Butter, Chimichurri Sauce, & choice of gourmet salts. Amazing! Loved that Espresso salt
✨ Miso Black Cod, yuzu air, pickled cauliflower 
✨ Togarashi Fries & Kimchi Brussels
✨ Dessert: Yuzu Curd and Chocolate in a Cup
☕️ “Where The Cloud Ends” Zero-Proof espresso martini with Yuzu Tonic, Lemon Cordial, Espresso, 0% Coffee Liquor
💜 The lobby decor with lavender and green touches was dreamy.
🧺 They have a Laundry Museum! 
📕 The Book Room features incredible books. The giant picture book requires gloves to review as it is one of a few in the world! 
The hotel is focused on wellness and offers Wellness Suites completely equipped with a full gym! 
Make plans to dine at @saltandthecellarbyakiraback and stay at @ettehotel and GO #MakeSomedayHappen
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #ettehotel #saltandthecellarbyakiraback #experiencekissimmee #LoveOrlando
Don’t let the casual vibe at @jujubysusuru fool Don’t let the casual vibe at @jujubysusuru fool you. The Kappo Bar Omakase experience with Chef Lewis Lin is out of this world (& Michelin-worthy!)
“irasshaimase / come in!” is what you hear first upon entering this revamped Pizza Hut building off Colonial Drive. Everyone is welcome at Juju, one of Orlando’s newest restaurants and one that belongs on every #OrlandoFoodie bucket list! 
I was invited to experience their Kappo Bar and it checked all the boxes for a truly amazing #MakeSomedayHappen experience.
The retro Japanese izakaya-style restaurant serves up a 10-course menu at the bar and a more casual a la carte menu in the dining room. 
Omakase menu changes regularly but always features the five primary cooking techniques (grilling, steaming, frying, simmering, and raw) using local and imported ingredients, in-house dry-aged fish, and binchotan charcoal-fired dishes. Everything is prepared right in front of you for an immersive experience.
And, Don’t miss the fun cocktails! I loved “That Old Pizza Hut” was like an orange creamsicle with Suntory Toki Whiskey served in a Pizza Hut cup! 
Make reservations and go check this Orlando restaurant off your bucket list.
Thank you Chef Lewis and Mai for your outstanding hospitality. I’ll be coming back soon!
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #omakase
Hello 2023! Why start the year on a diet? My new y Hello 2023! Why start the year on a diet? My new year’s resolution is to focus on self-care.  Eating healthy and exercising, sure. But also treating myself to more @gideonsbakehouse cookies, cakes & cold brews. Who’s with me? What will you treat yourself with this year?
You want something. Go Get It. Period!
This was my last purchase of 12/31/22... I wanted to start 2023 on a sweet note!
What if my 2023 resolution is to visit Gideon’s every month for their awesome limited-edition treats? 
I think that’s a resolution I can keep!  January’s Butterscotch flavors sound to die for.
Did you hear? The epic Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie is now part of the permanent lineup. While the Coffee Cake is my all-time favorite, this one is in the top 3! And, the original Peanut Butter Cold Brew is a must pairing.
What resolution will you set today? Go #MakeSomedayHappen 🎉 Happy New Year everyone!
#GoEpicOrlando #2023resolutions #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings
Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 We had a fun and very ch Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 We had a fun and very chill night at @disneysprings. How about you?
I love Progressive Dining and Disney Springs has plenty of options. We just get a spot at the bar and order a drink and a fun bite. Then move on to the next spot. So easy! No reservations required! 
🦀 1st Stop: @paddlefishorl 
Steak Skewers
Crab Topped Fries 
Larceny Old Fashioned 
Capt Handsome - Cathead Vodka & Raspberry 
Mayan Empress - Santa Teresa Añejo Rum, pineapple
🍰 2nd Stop: @homecominfl 
Espresso Martini 
Carrot Cake 
☘️ 3rd Stop: @raglanroadpub 
Great entertainment! 
@guinnessus 
Great Irish Hooley Cocktail - so refreshing with strawberries & Prosecco 
🍪 Not pictured: we managed a stop at @gideonsbakehouse to pick up treats to start the new year!!! (They had a 2 second brief moment with no line around 11pm! I could not resist! I picked up a Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie which is now part of the year-round line up! I also got a slice of Golden Oreo cake and a PB Cold Brew to enjoy today! Starting 2023 off right… and not a diet 😂
We went early, had a great time and got home in time to watch the ball drop!!! 🎉
Wishing you all happiness and lots of delicious treats in 2023! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DisneySprings
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