Foodies looking for a great hotel to stay in Orlando will love exploring Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. The 1,500 room flagship property of the largest privately owned hotel company in Florida offers plenty of delicious reasons to visit. I share my top 9+ reasons below. On September 9th, 2019 the resort celebrated its 13th anniversary along with the 80th birthday of visionary … [Read more...]

It's National S'mores Day! Check Out These Fun S'mores Treats Around Orlando Nothing brings memories of fun times by the campfire better than s’mores. The origin of this messy indulgent and All-American snack is somewhat unknown. But here’s a fun fact: the Girl Scouts are credited with the earliest published recipe of the classic treat included in their 1927 guidebook … [Read more...]

Celebrate National Tequila Day, Margarita Day or Any Day With Inventive Tequila Cocktails in Orlando Margaritas may be the most common tequila-based cocktail in the world but these Orlando restaurants take tequila to the next level with inventive and refreshing concoctions to make any day a celebration! July 24th is National Tequila Day! Tequila is the national drink … [Read more...]

Guinness World Records and Omotenashi with legendary Iron Chef Morimoto Portions of this article previously appeared in Orlando Sentinel's Signature Magazine, September 2017 issue. I was so proud to write this cover feature but even more thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with the legendary OG Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. He chatted with me for 45 minutes, … [Read more...]

35+ Things you Must Eat and Drink in Downtown Sanford, Plus Recommendations To Enjoy an Epic Foodie Weekend! Curious where to eat and drink in Historic Downtown Sanford? I hope my "Must Eat and Drink" List will inspire a drive to this charming historic town, 23 miles north of Orlando. Located along the banks of Lake Monroe, at the head of the St. Johns River, Sanford has … [Read more...]

From Easy Entertaining to Fast Healthy Meals on The Go, Check out the new Earth Fare in Orlando! Have you heard of Earth Fare? Until recently, I had never heard of this Asheville, North Carolina based grocery store chain. After a tour of their newest location in Downtown Orlando, I’m happy to share the 9+ things I liked about shopping at Earth Fare. I was invited to … [Read more...]

Your Ultimate Guide to Easter Brunch in Orlando, from a la carte to buffet, All American to Around the World Flavors. *Bookmark this post as it is updated regularly as new information is received. Good eating and holidays go together like ham and cheese and chocolate and peanut butter. When I hear "Easter" I think of "Brunch". If you're in Orlando trying to decide … [Read more...]

A Royal Feast! Disney's Storybook Dining at Artist Point. A Deliciously Immersive Experience For Foodies Who Love Fairy Tales Here's all you need to know to add Storybook Dining at Artist Point to your Must Do List. The new Disney Character Dining Experience at Disney's Wilderness Lodge in Orlando, Florida is devilishly delicious for families but adults without children … [Read more...]

These sports bars in Orlando have great food, killer drinks, and lots of TVs to catch all the game action! You don't often hear great food and sports bars mentioned in the same sentence. There are plenty of fun sports bars around town but the question is where can you watch your favorite sporting event in Orlando when you love food just as much as (or more than) the game … [Read more...]