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...]
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...]
Epic Foodie Travel Bucket List Experiences Around The World
Food and Travel Writers share foodie experiences to inspire your travels Are you thinking (dreaming) about your travel plans for next year? If you’re looking for foodie travel inspiration around the world, you're in the right spot. Check out what tops my list as well as the list of some of my favorite food and travel writers. This is part three of my Epic Foodie Travel … [Read more...]
Must Eat Chicken Wings From Coast to Coast
Best Chicken Wings from Orlando, Florida to Portland, Oregon Chicken Wings are America's favorite appetizer! Did you know that over 1.25 BILLION wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday alone in the US! And July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day which prompted me to search through a hundred million food photos in search of the best chicken wings to share on … [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...]
14 Things You Must Eat and Drink at Toro Toro Miami
The Signature Restaurant at InterContinental Miami Hotel in Downtown Miami is a Must Visit Warning: Flavor Explosion ahead! You're going to hear me say "flavor explosion" and "explosion of flavors" quite a bit in this recap of my favorite "Must Eat" dishes and "Must Drink"cocktails at Toro Toro Miami. That's what happens when you simply can't think of any other … [Read more...]
Epic Foodie Weekend: Downtown Miami
A delicious 3 day getaway in Downtown Miami with plenty to eat, drink, see and do! "I only came for two days of playing. But every time I come I always wind up stayin'This the type of town I could spend a few days inMiami is the city that keeps the roof blazin'Welcome to Miami! Bienvenidos a Miami"- Will Smith Will Smith's catchy 90's song about Miami holds true so many … [Read more...]
Whiskey and Musings about Getting Older
The NoMad Bar in NYC, Whiskey Tasting and World Whisky Day “World Whisky Day” is celebrated the third Saturday in May and it got me thinking. First, my love / hate journey with whisky (or whiskey) and the fine cocktails we enjoyed at The NoMad Bar in New York City. And then I went even further down the rabbit hole of deeper thoughts about parents, growing old and living life … [Read more...]
Epic Foodie Travel Bucket List Experiences Around The USA
Travel Writers share foodie experiences to inspire your travels If you’re looking for foodie travel inspiration around the USA, check out what tops my list as well as the list of some of my favorite foodies and travel writers. This is part two of my Epic Foodie Travel Bucket List series. Did you check out my Epic foodie travel bucket list experiences in Central Florida? … [Read more...]
