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, … [Read more...]
Churro French Toast Grilled Cheese with Strawberry Dulce De Leche
This Epic French Toast Grilled Cheese Sandwich inspired by New Smyrna Beach and Grilled Cheese Social Cookbook is Perfect for Brunch! It’s National Grilled Cheese Day! Who better to go to for inspiration than MacKenzie Smith, aka the genius creator of GrilledCheeseSocial.com, the world’s largest grilled cheese blog. It’s also Easter and we’re in quarantine. So a decadent … [Read more...]
Easy Beef Empanada From Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Easy Entertaining: Host Spanish Night with Beef Empanadas from Cafe Tu Tu Tango in Orlando If you're looking for an easy recipe for homemade empanadas, this is it! Chances are you may have most, if not all, the ingredients already in your pantry. Plus, the recipe can be adapted to use a variety of meats or veggies for a delicious Spanish inspired feast at home. … [Read more...]
Southern Dishes by Julie Petrakis Featured in Suite Meals by Club Wyndham
Recipes for Easy Entertaining with a Taste of Orlando featured at Club Wyndham Exploring the local food scene is a big draw when you're on vacation. And while Orlando remains theme park capital of the world, it has also become a foodie destination. Club Wyndham, the world's largest vacation club with more than 100 resorts around the world, one of which is located steps away … [Read more...]
Craft Mocktails from Tapa Toro Orlando
Mocktail Recipes for Easy Entertaining at Home. Looking for an alcohol-free beverage or Craft Mocktail to serve at your next gathering? Tapa Toro Spanish Restaurant at ICON Park featured inventive mocktails to enjoy throughout "Dry January." Thankfully, they were kind to share some of the recipes with me. Are you following a “Dry January?” Or, here’s a new term I just … [Read more...]
Frosted Frozen Grapes Take Any Party To The Next Level
Frosted Frozen Grapes are perfect for Easy Entertaining, Festive Garnish for Bubbles or Party Snack! All you need for an instant party is a bottle of bubbles! Am I right? Once you hear that cork "POP" any day and any gathering turns into a celebration. Whether you prefer Champagne, sparkling wine, Prosecco or Cava, these frozen frosted grapes will simply take it to the … [Read more...]
Grilled Peaches & Wine Poached Cherries Mascarpone Stack
This post is written in partnership with CK Mondavi and Family. As always, the opinions here are all my own. Summer's quickly come to an end but that doesn't mean you have to put away the grill or stop enjoying fun cookouts with friends. I’m happy to share my “good any time of year” Grilled Peaches and Wine Poached Cherries Mascarpone Stack recipe. It's probably the easiest … [Read more...]
Classic Martini Elevated at Epicurean Hotel Tampa
Craft An Epic Martini with Tips & Recipe from Epicurean Hotel In honor of National Martini Day, I'm sharing portions of this article which first appeared in Agent Magazine, July 2017. Celebrate "National Martini Day" on June 19th or any day you feel like a classic cocktail! Get ready to prepare your own with the recipe and tips below. Or plan a trip to the Epicurean … [Read more...]
Roasted Chickpeas Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Lemon Wine Vinaigrette
California Dreaming, Picnics and Wine Pairings. As a CK Mondavi & Family Wines Ambassador, I’m happy to share my easy and healthy Roasted Chickpeas Mediterranean Salad with a rich and vibrant grilled lemon white wine vinaigrette. It's perfect for Spring and Summer picnics (or in Florida - all year round!). All opinions are my own. As always, I only share with you … [Read more...]
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Paella
Easy Paella Recipe using leftover ingredients perfect for Spanish Theme Party and National Paella Day How do you use get creative in the kitchen? I’m a big fan of “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” recipes where you use whatever mishmash of ingredients you find in your fridge or pantry. (Here’s my epic ‘Kitchen Sink” cookies.) Tapa Toro, my favorite Spanish restaurant … [Read more...]
