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Berry Nutty Eton Mess

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Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

British inspired Spring Celebration and Easy Eton Mess Dessert Recipe

We’re living very nutty, very messy times right now. So I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate my birthday with a “Berry Nutty” Eton Mess dessert. It’s so easy to make! Layers of fresh whipped cream, meringues and strawberries. That’s it! Plus, it keeps my travel dreams alive as I stay at home, sipping a delightful newly released CK Mondavi wine. I hope this post inspires your Spring Celebrations at home. Whether it be your (quarantine) birthday, Mother’s Day or a virtual tea party / happy hour!

This post is published in partnership with CK Mondavi and Family. I’m proud to have been selected as a brand ambassador for the 4th year and promote this family owned and operated American winery. Their easy drinking, well balanced and affordable wines including the newly-released Spritzed Rosé Moscato, are perfect for every day celebrations!

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Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

What’s on your “Someday I’ll Make That” List?

Since I was a little girl I’ve loved meringues, whipped cream and berries. Surprisingly, I’ve never combined the three to make an Eton Mess. After I sipped the CK Mondavi Spritzed Rosé Moscato, with it’s pretty pink color, and aromas of roses and strawberries, I instantly thought about an Eton Mess. My birthday presented the perfect occasion to finally #MakeSomedayHappen and cross this recipe from my “someday I’ll make that!” list.

Have you tried an Eton Mess? What’s on your list?

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

What is an “Eton Mess”?

Eton Mess is a traditional English summertime dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries, meringue and whipped cream. Considered a national dessert. Believed to have originated at Eton College, the boarding school that Prince William and Harry went to! First served in the 1930’s in the schools “tuck shop.” (As an American, I had to Google this! A tuck shop is a shop on school premises that sells candy, snacks, and soft drinks.)

Originally made with strawberries or bananas mixed with ice cream or cream. Meringues became a delicious addition later on. It can be made with any summer fruit, although strawberries are most traditional. The components are layered and stirred together. Hence the “mess.”

The Pavlova dessert, typically served as a gorgeous torte, also made with the same components, could be considered the beautifully presented older cousin from New Zealand. In this one, the preparation of the meringue is more involved to yield a crisp outer shell with a marshmallowy center. But, I’m looking for easy recipes so we’ll leave that one on the someday list for now.

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

Travel Inspiration: Great Britain

A road trip around Great Britain is on my “Someday List” too. There’s so much to see! Of course, I love London! The mix of old and new architecture, the sights, the history, the food and all the royal stuff. (Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and I’ve watched all the royal weddings on TV!) And, please don’t judge, but riding a double-decker bus, touring around the city on my last visit, was pure touristy fun.

Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard During my last visit to London in 2014

Now I want to explore where the locals go and drive around the rest of the country. Even if that means driving on the “wrong for us” side of the road. After binge watching Downton Abbey, I can’t wait to tour all the filming locations including Highclere Castle, have a fancy tea party and dine like a royal!

Until we can travel safely again, I will let my taste buds do the traveling. This Berry Nutty Eton Mess does the trick.

Tour of London inspires Berry Nutty Eton Mess recipe.
Gorgeous view of the River Thames and London Bridge, 2014

Tips For Making an Epic Eton Mess

When I decided to make an Eton Mess, I reached out to a fabulous group of food blogger friends across the pond for tips and advice. They have been a wonderful source of support and friendship via chats on What’s App and Instagram during these trying times.

My biggest concern was making the meringues. I’ve tried it once before many years ago and never quite got the consistency right. 

How To Make The Meringues From Scratch for Eton Mess?

Karen Burns of LavenderandLovage.com makes her Eton Mess from scratch and adds a touch of Elderflower liqueur. She prepared this Eton Mess with Strawberry and Elderflower Cream as a guest chef for Viking Cruises. She says: “Meringues are easy to make if you have time. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until they hold stiff peaks – you can check this by holding the bowl upside down.”

Fiona Maclean of London-Unattached.com chimed in the chat: “Hold the bowl upside down over your head.” And all I could imagine was an epic kitchen fail in my future…

She adds “Keep the oven temperature low and be patient. You can make the meringues in advance and they will keep in an airtight container for about a week. They don’t need to look pretty because you smash them up anyway!” 

Can I Use Store-Bought Meringues in an Eton Mess?

Here’s the best part! Fiona reassured me I didn’t need to make the meringues from scratch. She uses store-bought meringues instead in her recipe.  She also makes it with raspberries instead of strawberries due to allergies. Confirming you can make an Eton Mess with any berry or fruit you choose.  (I’m thinking I may make a mango one next!)

Kavita Favelle of KaveyEats.com also agreed on the store-bought meringues option. Coincidentally, she had bought meringues and a box of strawberries and had Eton Mess for dessert that day. And she always adds alcohol to hers as well! (This inspired me to add a splash of the Spritzed Rose Moscato to mine and it was perfect!) Check out her Eton Mess “Ice Lollies” (Which sounds so much fancier than “popsicles!”)

So the answer is Yes! It’s ok to use store-bought meringues.

In a flash of pure kismet, after searching various stores around Orlando Florida with no luck, I found these beautifully pastel colored Flower & White meringue drops made in Madeley, Telford, UK. How perfect is that?!

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

A Gastronomic Eton Mess?

Dining at one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, The Fat Duck in Bray Berkshire is also on my bucket list. I was curious how chef / proprietor Heston Blumenthal would prepare his Eton Mess. Being the first restaurant to harness the culinary potential of liquid nitrogen, he attempted to make this classic dish more gastronomic.

“We tried many ways to make it more gastronomic – by layering the elements in a glass; by serving the meringue as a disc with the strawberries and cream on top; even by rehousing all of the elements in different forms, such as strawberry sorbet, meringue tuile and ice cream.“

Ultimately he decided what is so perfect about this utterly British dessert is its simplicity. He left well enough alone, although he does go the extra mile making strawberry juice overnight. And that’s why he’s one of the top chefs in world! Other restaurants around London also serve an epic Eton Mess.

For us at home and for the sake of easy entertaining, we can keep it simple. Use store bought meringues. Use any berry you prefer. Add nuts if you wish. Just serve it in a pretty glass and you’re good to go!

Eton Mess Wine Pairing: CK Mondavi Spritzed Rosé Moscato

What could be prettier than a bright pink fizzy Rosé with the right touch of sweetness? Spritzed Rosé Moscato is not too sweet or cloying like many moscato wines out there. Perfect for Spring celebrations and celebrating every day. Today, more than ever, we need to enjoy each day as it comes and make each day special. Rosé Every Day!

During a virtual wine tasting with Head Winemaker Randy Herron and Riana Mondavi, brand ambassador Director of National Accounts on premise and 4th generation Mondavi wine family, I asked what would pair with this wine. Her answer, without hesitation, “a glass!”

You don’t need any accompaniment to enjoy the Spritzed Rosé Moscato. Chill, pour, sip and enjoy. I added a few slices of fresh strawberries just for fun!

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.
Perfect sipper by the pool!

CK Mondavi and Family’s Spritzed Rosé Moscato brings a pop of pink to any celebration. It’s a versatile choice for pairing with appetizers or desserts. Bright light salads, tacos with mango salsa, Thai dishes or simply a bowl of fresh berries would pair nicely.

“We set out to create a delicious wine that’s as enjoyable to serve as it is to drink,” said Randy Herron. “Crafted with the same attention to detail and quality we bring to all our wines, it offers flavors of strawberry and peach, with effervescence on the palate and a creamy yet crisp finish.”

If, like me, you like your Rosé perfectly chilled, just look at the label! Printed with thermochromic – or temperature-sensitive – ink, it transforms from a light cream color at room temperature to a blushing bright pink when the wine is properly chilled, at approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit. So cool!

“When it’s pink it’s time to drink!”

Judd Wallenbrock, Chief Executive Officer, C. Mondavi & Family.
Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.
The bright pink label says “it’s time to drink!”

Where To Find CK Mondavi Wines?

The Spritzed Rosé Moscato is the second in CK Mondavi and Family’s line of limited-edition seasonal offerings. The program, which kicked off in 2019 with a Sunset Sweet Red Blend, appeals to consumers’ sense of discovery. The CK Mondavi and Family collection also includes Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Red Blend. All CK Mondavi and Family wines sell for a suggested retail price of $6.99

To learn more about CK Mondavi & Family check out ckmondavi.com and follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube. They have a fun infographic for wine pairings too.

This seasonal selection is available now at select retailers nationwide. To find where you can buy the Spritzed Rosé Moscato or any CK Mondavi wine, check out their store locator. If your favorite wine store doesn’t carry it, ask them to order it for you! It’s only available for a limited time. So don’t wait. It will be perfect for Spring and Summer celebrations!

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

Berry Nutty Eton Mess Recipe

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Berry Nutty Eton Mess
Prep Time
30 mins
 

This classic English dessert made of fresh whipped cream, strawberries and store bought meringues gets a nutty twist with the addition of pistachios. It's so delightfully easy and delicious, you can make any day a celebration! Feel free to use your favorite berries and nuts (or no nuts!) It's up to you! I also include instructions if you want to make the meringues from scratch.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: berries, Dessert, Easy, Easy Entertaining, Meringues, Whipped Cream
Author: Christina Thomas
Ingredients
Eton Mess
  • Whipped Cream (see recipe below)
  • Berry Sauce (see recipe below)
  • 12 oz Fresh Berries (Choose your favorite: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, Blackberries, etc.)
  • ½ cup pistachios rough chopped
  • 12-14 1½ inch meringues rough chop / crumbled (store bought or make your own with recipe below)
For Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
  • ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Berry Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp water (if using frozen berries)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed juice preferred, approx. 1/2 lemon)
  • 12 oz. Berries (Choose your favorite, fresh or frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries)
  • 1 tbsp Rose Moscato (I used CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato)
For Meringues: (If preparing from scratch)
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
Instructions for Whipped Cream:
  1. Place cold heavy cream into a small chilled mixing bowl and whip until soft peaks form.

  2. Add the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form; set aside. (Be careful not to overmix or you'll end up with butter!)

Instructions for Berry Sauce:
  1. Add ingredients to a small pan on the stove over medium heat and stir. Mash the berries slightly with a fork and cook until mixture reaches a boil.

  2. Lower the heat and continue to cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from stove and cool.

  3. Note, if you are using frozen berries, you may have to cook a bit longer to remove excess moisture. You want your mixture to be syrupy.

  4. Refrigerate and chill until ready to serve.

Instructions for Meringues:
  1. If you are making meringues from scratch follow these steps. Or use store bought meringues and skip this step.

  2. Bring egg whites to room temperature. Whisk the egg whites until they become frothy and soft peaks start to form.
  3. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat.
  4. As the egg whites increase in volume, add the sugar spoonful by spoonful.

  5. The egg white mixture will be ready once it forms stiff peaks.

  6. Preheat oven to 250 F. On a clean nonstick baking sheet, pipe or spoon meringue into the desired size. Make small ones for garnish and others golf ball sized or so. (they are being crumbled so don't worry about being precise)

  7. Bake 50 minutes or until they feel dry and crisp to the touch. Some may develop cracks and that's ok. Turn off the oven and let sit for an additional 5 minutes.

  8. Remove from oven and cool on a rack.

To Assemble Eton Mess:
  1. Gently fold half of the berry mixture into half of the whipped cream, without mixing too much. Fold in a few crumbled meringues. Mixture should look marbled NOT pink.

  2. Layer in a tall glass by alternating the berry whipped cream mixture, additional crushed meringues, fresh berries, berry sauce, plain whipped cream.

  3. Garnish with pistachios, dollop of whipped cream, strawberry with mint leaves and whole meringues. You can also use edible flowers if you have them.

  4. Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour.

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.

Spring Celebrations at Home

To complete my British inspired Birthday Celebration, I made easy tea sandwiches with thinly sliced English cucumber, radishes and herbed cream cheese and garnished with fresh dill and thyme. (You can make tea sandwiches with just about anything!)

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.
Easy Tea Party at home! (Except we drank wine instead of tea!)

We devoured the Berry Nutty Eton Mess and some added meringues for dessert and sipped Spritzed Rosé Moscato. Downton Abbey and Killing Eve on TV continued the British theme. Low-key and chill celebration!

To cap off a strange but special birthday in quarantine, awesome friends/neighbors stopped by to wish me a happy birthday from a safe distance. During strange times like these, I’m focusing on the special little things. The gift of friendship and the value of being together, but apart, for now.

Friends celebrating birthday in quarantine in Orlando Florida
Happy birthday from a safe distance! This made my day!

I hope you’re inspired to celebrate at home and keep your travel dreams alive. #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. If you do make this recipe, please share on social media and tag @goepicurista #GoEpicRecipes. I would love to virtually clink glasses with you.

Cheers!

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Disclosure: This post is written in partnership with Warner Brothers Pictures. As always, all opinions are my own. I only share with you products and experiences I love to inspire you to get together with family and friends, celebrate life and go #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip, and trip at a time! To learn more about my guidelines, check out my disclosure policy. Cheers!

Berry Nutty Eton Mess easy recipe inspired by travel to Great Britain is perfect for Spring and Summer Celebrations. Pair it with CK Mondavi Spritzed Rose Moscato.
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Comments

  1. Leah says

    04/27/2020 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    This looks just delightful! What a fun and beautiful dessert, and a great use of the CK Mondavi wine! I could just gobble this up.

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      05/01/2020 at 12:24 am

      Thank you! It was such a lovely pairing. Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  2. shelby says

    04/24/2020 at 9:54 am

    I absolutely LOVE this idea! It looks like you had the best birthday possible considering the dynamics of the world today. Can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      04/24/2020 at 5:26 pm

      Yes I did! You have to make the best of every situation and wine certainly helps!

      Reply
  3. Marye Audet-White says

    04/22/2020 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! I’ve never had Eaton Mess, even when I was in England, but yours sure is pretty!!

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      04/23/2020 at 11:27 am

      I hope you get a chance to try it! It was so yummy and easy to make. And it tasted great with the Rose Moscato. Cheers!

      Reply
  4. fiona Maclean says

    04/22/2020 at 1:28 pm

    Thank you for including me! I love raspberry Eton Mess. I’ve seen mango and passion fruit Eton mess too in some very posh restaurants in London so Mango is definitely worth a try!

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      04/22/2020 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you again for your encouragement to use store-bought meringues! I will attempt to make them from scratch but for now, I needed easy! LOL Happy to hear that Mango is a good option. Cheers!

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    04/22/2020 at 9:21 am

    What a FABULOUS Eton Mess Christina and thank you for mentioning me too! 😍 A VERY happy birthday again and when you finally come do the UK – I insist you stay with us for a few days! Karen

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      04/22/2020 at 5:14 pm

      Thank YOU for providing such delightful recipes for inspiration. I absolutely can’t wait to go visit you and finally meet you in person! I was truly hoping it would happen this Summer but will have to wait until next year. Thank you again for your tips. Cheers!

      Reply
  6. Kavita Favelle says

    04/22/2020 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    Was so happy you were able to enjoy your for your birthday and that your husband found those adorable pink meringues! Thanks for sharing my ice lollies!♥️

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      04/22/2020 at 5:15 pm

      My husband was on the hunt! I was so grateful he found them. Thank you so much for your encouragement. I’m making your Eton Mess Ice lollies next. Brilliant idea! Cheers!

      Reply

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BRUNCH (SAT & SUN)
☘️ IT’S OK TO DROOL: Ger’s Bread & Butter pudding French toast style with vanilla mascarpone, mixed berries, hazelnut crunch, crispy maple glazed bacon
DRINKS:
☘️ THE LOST IRISH COFFEE 
☘️ ROSEMARY & MAPLE WHISKEY SOUR: Dickel 12 Tennessee Whisky, crushed rosemary, dark maple syrup, Fees foam, Lemon Sour
☘️ IRISH ESPRESSO MARTINI: Slane Irish Whiskey, J.F. Hadens espresso liqueur,
Guinness simple syrup, chilled espresso
☘️ ICED IRISH: Paddy’s Irish whiskey, butterscotch, Baileys Salted Caramel, cold brew coffee, whipped cream
☘️ IT’S A HELL OF A HOOLEY: Minke Irish Vodka, Muddled Raspberry’s, Lemon Sour, House made Rosemary Syrup, Fees Foam, Prosecco
Check out @raglanroadpub for all the details of this weekend’s festivities including food and drink specials! Say hi to owners Paul and John when you see them. Super nice guys! 
Sláinte!
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando
OREO YOU HAVING FUN YET?! Here are a few of my fav OREO YOU HAVING FUN YET?! Here are a few of my favorite Oreo treats around Orlando to celebrate #NationalOreoDay 🎉
🍦 @kellyshomemadeicecream - Locations around town, I visited my neighborhood fave at @foxtailhunterscreek 
• Ore-Dough Ice Cream (signature flavor) can’t beat cookies & cream and cookie dough combined!!! 💕 
• Salted Caramel Oreo (March limited time flavor)😘 
🍪 @gideonsbakehouse - Disney Springs, East End Market
• Cookies & Cream Cookie (signature flavor)
• Valentina Cake - red velvet & cookies n cream (signature flavor)
• Frankenstein Cookie (Limited Time /October) 
• Frankenstein Cake (Limited Time /October) 💕
🍩 @smokeanddonuts - Milk District
• Nutty Panda Donut: Nutella Buttercream, Oreos
• S’Moreo Donut: marshmallow, Oreos, Chocolate Chips 💕
• Cheepees Donut: vanilla glaze, Oreos, Chocolate Chips 
🍩 @everglazed_fl - Disney Springs
• Cookies & Cream Donut 😍
🍸 @wyndhamgrandorl Bar 1521 - Bonnet Creek
• Pharmacy Froth Cocktail (recipe in stories / may not be on the menu but ask the friendly bartender)
Have a sweet double stuffed week! 💕
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoepicOrlando #OreoDay #LoveOrlando
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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