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Steak and Farro Rainbow Salad

By Christina Thomas 2 Comments

Steak and Farro Rainbow Salad for #SundaySupper by GoEpicurista.com

Time to get Inspired by Beef with the most perfect Rainbow Salad ever!

Want to know how to create the most perfect rainbow salad ever? You can actually call this a bowl because that’s the latest food trend now. (Salad has always been served in a bowl at my house, so who knew, we’ve been trendy all along!) Anyways, my meal planning dilemma led me to creating this most perfect rainbow salad (bowl) and here’s why.

I’m convinced my husband may be Fred Flintstone’s long lost cousin (I say this with profound and absolute affection). He truly is happiest with a huge brontosaurus-sized steak overtaking the entire plate. As for me, I find it a bit boring. And, there’s my meal planning dilemma.

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This gorgeous 16oz Grilled New York Strip would be the ideal dinner for my husband. No need for anything else on the plate.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m a carnivore. I love a good juicy steak too! Unlike him, I want more of less on my plate. (I know it sounds confusing. This may be the reason men don’t understand women, but I digress.)

Let me explain. I prefer to see my plate full of different colors and textures. I like a fun plate. I like variety. I want a small taste of different foods rather than copious amounts of just one, even if it’s a glorious steak. Variety is great in a meal (plus I think it’s healthier too).

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Lots of Veggies!

This male vs. female eating habit presents a challenge. How to create a dish satisfying for both of us?

The Florida Beef Council inspired the solution. Yes, Beef inspired the creation of the most perfect rainbow salad ever.

How did Beef inspire the most perfect rainbow salad ever created?

As part of my Florida Beef Immersion Experience in Gainesville Florida, a small college town best known as ‘The Swamp’ – home of the University of Florida, I have learned about all things related to Florida Beef. Visits to the UF Animal Sciences department, checking out a commercial cattle ranch and talking to people in the industry including cattle ranchers, chefs and butchers has been fascinating. Follow Go Epicurista along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the fun details.

Inspired and challenged by the Florida Beef Council to create a recipe showing how beef can compliment a dish with added nutrition, rather than simply be the main focus on the plate, I set out to create a perfect salad or rice bowl.

I’ve been touched and inspired by all the rainbow signs and positive messages I’ve seen around my hometown of Orlando these past few months. It is still profoundly sad to think of the Pulse tragedy, but the response from our community continues to give me hope for better days and isn’t that what a rainbow does? Offer a bright colorful sign of hope after the gloomy rain?

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A Beautiful Rainbow in Orlando!

This bright sign of hope gave me the idea on how to solve our dinner dilemma. Why not create a rainbow on a plate? A plate full of different textures and colors that would be filling and satisfying for everyone.

The Beef and Farro Rainbow Salad was born. It was perfect and absolutely delicious.

My husband was happy with the great flavor of the beef – I used a New York Strip which is lean yet has a bit of texture and fat to add that distinct comforting flavor beef lovers love.

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Isn’t this New York Strip beautiful?

Plus, with all the different veggies and farro grains, there was a lot of chewing involved, filling him up sooner. He didn’t miss the Brontosaurus steak at all!

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All the ingredients you need for a perfect rainbow salad

I was happy with all the colors and the variety of flavors. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes and peppers, the sweet and tart garlic lemon dressing kissed with a touch of raw honey, the peppery arugula, the fragrant fresh basil, and all the crunch was like a big party in my mouth. The flavors were light and refreshing. This veggie-focused salad was only made better with the addition of those juicy thin slices of lean New York strip perfectly seared on the grill. My husband couldn’t believe he was satisfied with only 3-4 oz. portion. Sliced beef looks like it’s more on the plate, which is a bit of a trick to fill up with less. (wink wink)

Here’s my Top 9 reasons why we loved this Beef and Farro Rainbow Salad and why I think you will love it too. You could also say these are 9 Reasons why you need this Beef Rainbow Salad in your life. Seriously!

9 Reasons This Beef and Farro Rainbow Salad is the most perfect salad ever created!

    1. Happy Colors!
    Just look at all this color! Doesn’t it make you happy? Rainbows come after the rain and this salad is sure to cheer you up. I’ve always heard you should eat as much food of different color as possible and all the colors of the rainbow are represented in one bowl! This is a happy dance in my mouth for sure.
    (photo)

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    Happy Colors!

    2. It’s Versatile!
    This salad can easily be a side dish or the main event, especially with the addition of beef. It provides additional richness in flavor and contrast in texture. A small amount of beef goes a long way, even to satisfy my husband’s carnivorous appetite. 3 to 4 oz can be used as a flavor enhancer or as a protein boost to your snack or meal.

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    Thinly Slice this Strip , enough for 4!

    3. It’s Easy To Make!
    With ingredients you can find easily in your grocery store, and such easy preparation, you can have this salad any time. There’s no need for complicated recipes and measuring ingredients. In the rainbow, all colors are equal so put in the same amount of each ingredient and love them all the same. You can easily increase or reduce quantities based on the number of guests. Practically any vegetable will work in this salad, as long as you like it, use it. The combinations are endless. Rainbows span a continuous spectrum of colors. Next time you’re at the grocery store, just pick something in each color you see. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet. You could use purple potatoes, sweet corn, radishes, spinach, cucumber, and so much more. As far as the beef goes, I stick to lean cuts like New York Strip and Top Sirloin but I also love a nice outside skirt steak (churrasco).

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    4. No Waste!
    When it comes to salads, I’ve always been a “throw anything you find in the fridge” in a bowl kind of girl. You got half a tomato, half onion, half a potato, use it. Chop it up and throw it in a bowl with leafy greens like spinach or arugula or a grain like quinoa or farro (my favorite). With the addition of 3 oz of lean beef, it becomes a filling meal. This could be your new “clean out your refrigerator” salad.

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    5. Easy Entertaining!
    This one bowl not only looks pretty but it can easily feed a crowd for any type of gathering, potluck event or picnic. It’s served at room temperature so no need to worry about keeping it chilled thought the event.

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    My requirements for Easy Entertaining are dishes that meet this criteria:

      ^ Does it look pretty? (check).
      ^ Is easy to make? (check) You just chop the veggies, boil the farro, grill the steak, and done.
      ^ Does it provide sustenance and fill you up, especially when alcohol is being served at the party? (check).
      ^ Is it versatile? (check) This salad can be a side dish or main dish.
      ^ Can it be prepared ahead of time so you don’t have to be running around during the party? (check). I think the salad gets even better once it sits for a bit, and even the next day, as the vegetables and farro absorb the dressing. There’s a perk to making this ahead of your party.

    6. Get Multiple Meals!
    Leftovers will keep in your refrigerator for a few days and it makes for a quick lunch or afternoon snack. Make enough to last you a few days and you won’t regret it. I add a squirt of fresh lemon juice before serving leftovers to “wake up” the fresh flavors.

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    Add some fresh arugula and lemon juice to Rainbow Salad leftovers to brighten them up!

    7. It’s Filling!
    Salads are great but unless you add a bit of protein, you’ll be feeling hungry – or “hangry” in my case – in no time. One serving of beef, found in this salad, meets 50% of your recommended daily value of protein. Adding a whole grain, like farro, which has 5g of fiber per 1/4cup serving, plus lots of crunchy veggies, means you’ll be pleasantly full until your next meal.

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    Pearled Farro helps fill you up!

    8. It’s Light!
    Although the salad has lots of ingredients and it is filling, it is still light in flavor from the bright lemon basil vinaigrette with fresh garlic. The dressing does not overpower the veggies and adds a nice flavor contrast to the beef. It is the quintessential Mediterranean diet dressing.

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    Easy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

    9. It’s Good For You!
    This is the most important. I’ve heard repeatedly how important it is to eat colorful foods. I don’t know where I heard it but it makes sense. The more colors on your plate, the more nutrients, vitamins and minerals, right? This salad has all the colors. Plus, a single serving of lean beef, which is 3 ounces (approximately the size of a smart phone), has an average of 150 calories and less than 10 grams of fat. Not only does beef provide complete, high quality protein, but also contains high amounts of zinc, iron, and vitamins B6 and B12, along with other key vitamins and minerals your body needs. The combination of vegetables, grains and the light dressing make this an excellent source of many nutrients.

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There you have it. I hope you’ll go make yourself the most perfect rainbow salad ever created and enjoy all the colors of a beautiful rainbow. This Beef and Farro Rainbow Salad is happiness in a bowl.

Cheers,

Go Epicurista!

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Here’s More Great Beef Recipes!

For more great beef recipe ideas, check out the Sunday Supper Tastemakers links below. Beef doesn’t have to be the main ingredient and these recipes prove it.

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  • Speaking Beef: A Handy Guide to International Beef Cuts by Sunday Supper Movement

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For more news and information on Florida Beef, check out their website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Florida Beef Council in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

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Steak and Farro Rainbow Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
The most perfect Rainbow Salad ever created! Lots of fresh, crunchy colorful veggies, pearled farro and lean beef combine for a side dish or main event salad that's a party in your mouth!
Course: Salad
Servings: 4 people
Author: Christina Thomas
Ingredients
Beef and Farro Rainbow Salad
  • 16 oz Strip Steak, boneless (Use any cut of lean beef like NY Strip, Top Sirloin)
  • 1 cup Organic Italian Pearled Farro Ancient Grain
  • 1 each Orange Sweet Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 each Yellow Sweet Bell Pepper diced
  • 16 each Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 each Small Red Onion small dice
  • 1 each Haas Avocado diced
  • 1 oz Baby Arugula
  • 1 each Sweet Potato cooked, diced
  • Garlic Salt to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
  • 1 each Juice of Fresh Lemon
  • 1 each Large Garlic Clove finely minced
  • 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Raw Honey
  • 4 each Fresh Basil Leaves cut in ribbons
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rub steak with garlic salt and fresh pepper to taste, or use your favorite steak rub. Let your steak sit at room temp for 5 minutes before placing on the grill.
  2. Prepare pearled farro according to package directions and set aside (25 minute cooking time)
  3. While farro is cooking, grill strip steak on preheated gas grill, 7 to 10 minutes. For medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turn only once.
  4. Whisk all ingredients for lemon basil vinaigrette dressing, set aside
  5. Dice / chop all vegetables and set aside
  6. Remove steak from grill and let it rest for minimum of 5 minutes. (This is the trick for a juicy steak) Then, carve into thin slices.
  7. Toss cooked farro with half of the dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Place farro on the bottom of large bowl, spread out to cover the bottom of the bowl evenly.
  9. Arrange all ingredients,including beef, in rows on top of farro, alternating colors.
  10. The bowl will look like a beautiful rainbow on your table. When it’s time for serving, toss all ingredients with remaining dressing.

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  1. Katie says

    08/26/2016 at 10:19 am

    The grill marks on the steak, paired with the gorgeous colors of this salad have my mouth watering!

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      08/31/2016 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you Katie! That steak is definitely drool-worthy!

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🐟 Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, fennel salad, baby spinach, avgolemono dressing
🥩 Creekstone Farm Prime Flank Steak, green harissa, sun dried tomato, eggplant caviar
🍄 Black Truffle Risotto: seasonal mushroom fricassée, kefalograviera, chives

DESSERT

🍯 Baklava: layers of crispy phyllo dough, honey nuts, pistachio orange blossom ice cream
🍨 Sorbet & Ice Cream Daily Selection
🍫 Chocolate Fondant molten chocolate lava cake, caramel, almond crumble, mastiha liquor gelato

Details: 

🗓️ six full weeks / 45 delicious days, from August 18 through October 1, 2023
🍽️ 130+ restaurants 
💵 3-Course Menus at a special price of $40 & $60 per person plus tax and gratuity
🙌🏼 Through Visit Orlando, up to $2 from each meal served will benefit @thelifeboatproject and more local nonprofits

Visit the website magicaldining.com to view all the restaurant menus. Reserve your table and GO experience Orlando’s awesome culinary scene! 

💫 Where will you be Magical Dining? 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #AvaMediterraegean #LoveOrlando #UnbelievablyReal
Ready for a Permanent Vacation? Summer is not over Ready for a Permanent Vacation? Summer is not over yet… Next on our list of 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO…

# 23 - Visit the coolest NEW bar @permanentvacationfl for an immersive hidden tiki bar experience!

The theming and vibe will transport you to a spooky tropical destination! “Excitement & Danger Come To Life as you Experience Thrills & Relaxation On This Island Escape!” 

Enjoy a phenomenal cocktail menu created by @dan_tedson & a talented team of mixologists (some drinks will even trigger a show!) And of course you need some fun bites to go with the boozy drinks and this menu offers a nice variety of shareable dishes.

I loved all of the attention to details and the hidden table nooks. The theme is on point and not gimmicky, cocktails and food are high quality. Definitely a must visit! 

Here are the details: 

📍 Located inside The Copper Rocket, 106 Lake Avenue, Maitland.

🗓️ Reservations are required and they go fast! Follow their IG for dates. 21+ only

⏰ Your “Permanent” Vacation experience is 2 Hours (which is actually plenty!) 

🍹 PICK YOUR POISON: cocktails come in various strengths. Be sure to look for the skulls on the menu! From Sober strength zero proof called “Placebos” to Rest In Peace (💀💀💀) called “Tranquilizers” 🤣

They also have fun drink bowls to “SHARE THE BOOTY” serving 2-6! 

🍴 BITES: you’ll find appetizers, flatbreads, & kabobs

🍕 FLATBREADS -  we tried BRUCE! (Veggies) SHELL-FISH DECISIONS (rock shrimp) & WHERE’S WILBUR? (Pork)
🐷 PUMBAA - Braised & slow roasted pork shank 
🍍 TOUCAN STAN - Tropical Fruit Salad with yogurt dipping sauce

Make reservations and go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #PermanentVacation #LoveOrlando #thingstodoinorlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - Don’t m 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - Don’t miss @disneysprings Flavors of Florida sponsored by @corkcicle 🍊

Here are my favorite bites and sips from this year’s Flavors of Florida: 

# 17 🍊 @everglazed_fl 
🍩 Citrus Dream Donut
🥤Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam

# 18 🍊 @gideonsbakehouse 
🍪 Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie
☕️ Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew (AKA Stuart’s Cold Brew)

# 19 🍊 @saltandstraw 
🍦 Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella Ice Cream

# 20 🍊 @raglanroadpub 
🍰 Sunshine State of Mind Sweet orange pudding

# 21 🍊 @jaleobyjose 
🍅 Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate
🐖 Jamón Serrano con Melón
🍹 Frozen Agua de Valencia

# 22 🍊 @winebargeorge 
🍹Frozen Old Fashioned with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee whiskey - get it in the souvenir Corkcicle. 

Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

#GoEpicOrlando #DisneySprings
#FlavorsofFlorida #LoveOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - # 15 - C 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - # 15 -  Celebrate #NationalOysterDay at these 8 Top Spots for Oysters in Orlando

🦪 @fourflamingosorl by @richardblais, @hyattregencygrandcypress - Disney Area
• Try the famous Ice Cold Oysters & Pearls! They are a showstopper! 

🦪  @theospreyorlando - Baldwin Park
• Choose from James River, Florida, East Coast, or West Coast oysters
• Happy Hour: (Tue-Fri 5-6:30p) $2 Mid-Atlantic or Florida Oysters (min. 6)

🦪 @eatatlukes - Maitland
• Atlantic Oysters
• Thursday All Day Happy Hour Half Off Oysters

🦪 @reelfishcoastal - Winter Park
• Several varieties of Oysters on the Half Shell, including Florida’s Sublime boutique oysters, served raw with house-made cocktail sauce & cucumber mignonette, Baked with Parmesan Bread Crumbs or Oysters Rockefeller with Spinach and Artichoke Cream
• Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday) $9 Half-Dozen Gulf Oysters, Raw or Baked

🦪 @nautilobstah - Apopka
• Every day, James River Blue Point Virginia Oysters, Served Raw or Steamed for only $1.75 each/ per dozen! 
• Oystahs Casino with Chef Mike’s Casino Butter & Bacon are also fantastic!

🦪 @kaya.orlando - Mills 50 District
• TALABA half dozen oysters - Indian river or Matanzas oysters - with spiced vinegar and ramp sawsawan

🦪 @primoatgrandelakes , @jwmorlando, @grandelakesorlando 
• The Seafood Tower includes gorgeous Moondancer Oysters, Lobster Celery Remoulade, Shrimp Cocktail, Bacalao and Smoked Wild Salmon

🦪  @knifespoonorlando, @ritzcarltonorlando, Grande Lakes
• Oysters topped with Passmore Caviar at various special events are always a treat!

Follow for more Fun Things To Do in Orlando and Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOrlando #Oysters #LoveOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - #12 Spe 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER - #12 

Spend a sophisticated evening with a progressive dinner & cocktails at the newly reimagined Grand Bohemian Hotel. 🥂

@grandbohemianorlando - Downtown Orlando’s Luxury Boutique Hotel got a multi-million dollar makeover. From the dining & bar options to the guest rooms & event space, if you haven’t been in a while, it’s time to go back! 💥 You’re going to love the new look. 💥 And you don’t want to miss checking out the artwork throughout the property and exploring the space like we did on a recent visit! 

The food. The drinks. The vibe. Perfect for an evening or a staycation getaway. And only steps away from Dr. Phillips Center and Amway Center. Drinks and dinner before and after shows is a must! 

Here’s what we enjoyed: 

🍸 BÖSENDORFER LOUNGE - start & end your night with cocktails in this gorgeous lounge.

🥂 FRENCH 75 (1st drink)
🍸 ESPRESSO MARTINI (last drink)

🎹 Fun Fact: There were only two Bösendorfer pianos designed by architect Hans Hollein in 1990 in the world! One can be found in the lounge of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando!

🍽️ BOHEME - fantastic dinner! 

🍤 SHRIMP COCKTAIL
🍅 BURRATA
🥩 WAGYU BEEF CARPACCIO - my favorite!

🦚 THE PEACOCK ROOM - Private Dining Room for 24pp available for family style dinners

🥗 FARMER’S GREENS
🥕 BABY ROOTS
🍄 WILD MUSHROOMS
🍞 BRAISED LAMB
⭐️ SCALLOPS - loved this!
🥩 TOMAHAWK EXPERIENCE - WOW! 

🍷 Kessler Chardonnay and Kessler Cabernet

🍹ALTIRA ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE - brand new poolside bar on 6th floor, and it’s open to the public. Live DJ every evening Wed-Sun. Brunch on Saturdays.
Perfect sunset spot! 
🥂 THE GRAND COCKTAIL 
🍮 CHEESECAKE & CHOCOLATE CREME BRÛLÉE 

Thank you to General Manager Benjamin McCarney and his team for hosting a wonderful media preview. 

Reserve Your Night and Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #GrandBohemianOrlando #KesslerCollection #MarriottBonvoy #LoveOrlando #TheCityBeautiful
Thank you for the memories… 🐓 💕 Sad to hea Thank you for the memories… 🐓 💕 Sad to hear the news about @thecoop_wp closing their doors in Winter Park after 9 1/2 years! Thank you to @johnrivers4r & The 4R team for the great memories and delicious Southern classic home cooking. That Classic Chicken Sandwich is still my favorite! 

🍗 Go get one last bite before their last day on 7/16. 

I hope to see The Coop again at another location soon! 

#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 9 on t 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 9 on the list:

Eat & Drink Around The World at Epcot! 🌎

No Orlando list is complete without our amazing theme parks, and as a travel foodie, Epcot is my favorite! Festivals are the best time to visit! 

🌸 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs until 7/5… 

Here are my favorite sips & bites from this year as well as Must Eat & Drink classics I never miss! 

🍍 Pineapple Bistro:
• Dole Whip
• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (a favorite for 10 years!) 

🍯 Honey Bee-stro:
• Chicken and Waffles
• Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake

🇨🇦 Northern Bloom: (Canada)
• Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, & Butter Potatoes
• Beef Tenderloin Tips & Mushroom Bordelaise
• Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake

🍊 Florida Fresh: My favorite Festival stop!! @freshfromflorida 
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Spicy Corn Chips 
• Blackened Fish Slider with Roasted Tomatoes, Watercress & Citrus Remoulade on Brioche
• Watermelon Salad with Blueberries, Pickled Red Onions, Balsamic and Feta

🇫🇷 France Pavilion: Le Vins de Chefs de France
• Orange Slushy with Grand Marnier, Rum, Grey Goose Orange and Orange Juice
• Citron Slushy with Grey Goose Citron, Vodka & Lemonade

🇲🇽 Mexico Pavilion: Choza de Margarita
• Fiesta Margarita 
• Fresh Guacamole & Chips

Don’t miss the Topiaries and The Butterfly Garden! Loved seeing the new Encanto topiaries at the entrance! 

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off July 27th to keep Eating & Drinking Around The World! 

Follow for more Fun Things To Do in Orlando This Summer...

Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOrlando #GoEpicDisney #LoveOrlando #Epcot #EpcotFlowerandGarden #FreshFromFlorida #drinkaroundtheworld #eataroundtheworld
50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 8 on t 50 THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO THIS SUMMER… # 8 on the list…

Indulge your taste buds in a tropical getaway at
Michelin Guide Recommended Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen located at Orlando’s Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort 
🦩🦩🦩🦩 

Chef de Cuisine Shelby Farrell & her team serve creative Florida favorites!

Here are my “Must Eats” after several visits: 

🍣 Tuna Tostada with Passion Fruit Yolk. Gorgeous & so delicious!

🐟 Swordfish Prime Rib 16oz “Neptune’s Cut” - coated in Black Lime, Black Pepper, & Garlic. It’s hands down, THE best swordfish dish you’ll find anywhere!

🦞🥩 Surf to Fire-Grilled Turf combos:
🦞 Half Lobster - Blackened, Grilled with Herb Butter, or Poached with Citrus Beurre Blanc
🥩 Bacon-wrapped Filet, Confit Potato Hash, Coconut Au Poivre, Pickled Mushroom

🦀 A gigantic Crab Cake! (The toppings have changed since my last visit)

🦀 Crab Raviolo with Papaya Vodka Sauce, Florida Lobster, Gremolata

☕️ Cuban Espresso Panna Cotta, Salted Caramel, Butterscotch Biscotti - this is a dream for any coffee lover! 

🍹 Fun tropical cocktails and a fantastic Florida Old Fashioned with spiced orange blossom honey syrup 

** If you want to meet Richard Blais of @nextlevelcheffox @foodnetwork & @bravotopchef fame, he’s in town this weekend!! 

Get reservations and go!

Follow @fourflamingosorl and sign up for their newsletter to find out when  @richardblais will be visiting next! (He visits regularly throughout the year and is the nicest guy to meet!)

🚗 Complimentary Valet & Self Parking for Guests of Four Flamingos
📍 @hyattregencygrandcypress near Walt Disney World

Follow for more Fun Things To Do (and Eat) in Orlando… Go! #MakeSomedayHappen 

#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #RichardBlais
REMEMBER THE BRAVE. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay We spen REMEMBER THE BRAVE. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

We spent an amazing holiday weekend at @ritzcarltonorlando Grande Lakes Resort and enjoyed so many wonderful activities part of their “GLO Summer” program. But we can’t forget the reason we have a long weekend… and I’m filled with gratitude. 

🇺🇸 Today we remember the brave service men and women who gave all they had for us to enjoy these freedoms. We also pay respect to their families who miss them every day. Thank you!

🥂 I’m grateful for the opportunity to share about these fun experiences around Central Florida and hopefully inspire you to enjoy time with family and friends. Go #MakeSomedayHappen one bite, sip & trip at a time because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

☀️ I’m grateful we have gorgeous resorts to enjoy a relaxing staycation without having to travel far! Orlando is the # 1 travel destination in the country and we live here! 

Thank you @grandelakesorlando, @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando for hosting us. Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary!

I hope you enjoyed a great weekend with family and friends. Cheers! 

Pictured:
1. 🇺🇸 Game of foosball, Ritz
2. 🧁 Cupcake from First Drop, Ritz
3. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Ritz Carlton Memorial Day 5K Medal & Mimosas
4 & 5. 🎆 Picnic & Fireworks Package - you get a reserved blanket in a prime viewing area to watch the fireworks by the gazebo & basket with Whispering Angel Rose and a variety of snacks. (Reservation required)
6. 🍸 Fun Cocktails at EVRBAR JW Marriott new lobby bar! 
7. 🎈 Stilt-walker making balloon animals poolside, Ritz

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #RCMemories #LoveOrlando
Nothing says “SUMMERTIME!” better than a BIG J Nothing says “SUMMERTIME!” better than a BIG JUICY BURGER! 🍔 

We’ve been enjoying an amazing staycation at @ritzcarltonorlando & @jwmorlando Grande Lakes Resort! Their GLO Summer Weekends programming is fantastic! (Check out my stories to see more!)

Today we had lunch at one of my favorite restaurants - @highballharvest, located at The Ritz. And since It’s #NationalHamburgerDay I have to show you their epic H&H Pimento Cheese Burger!

It’s loaded! Double Short-Rib Patties, Bacon, Pimento Cheese, & Mustard Spiced Pickles. Full of flavor!

PS - check out my stories for another big juicy burger from  @knifeburger - lots of great burger options at Grande Lakes!

>>> Stay tuned for my “50 Things To Do in Orlando This Summer” series… it’s going to be a fun & tasty one! 

Hope you’re enjoying your holiday weekend with friends and family. Go #MakeSomedayHappen 

(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #ThingsToDoinOrlando  #RCMemories #RitzCarltonOrlando #BurgerDay
Next Level Avocado Toast! 🥑 Do you love to brun Next Level Avocado Toast! 🥑 Do you love to brunch? Here’s a fun & healthy recipe using #FreshFromFlorida veggies! 

I’m totally hooked on using Florida sweet potatoes instead of bread after I made “Everything But The Bagel Sweet Potato Toast with smoked salmon (the recipe on the blog) , I had to make a Sweet Potato Avocado Toast and it was amazing! It’s so good I did not miss the bread! 

Super easy to make! 

1. Thin slice sweet potatoes and bake in 450F oven for 15-20 minutes or use an air-fryer 
2. Top with guacamole or sliced avocado (I did both!) 
3. Top with a variety of fresh toppings: I used pickled radishes, grape tomatoes, arugula, cabbage, sweet peppers, pickled onions, & cilantro all grown in Florida! 
4. I added Kalamata olives and you can also add a fried egg!Have fun with a variety of toppings!

Pro Tip: Set up a Sweet Potato Toast Bar with a variety of toppings and host an easy brunch for friends.

Look for the "Fresh From Florida" label on products in your grocery store or ask your produce department manager for Florida produce.

More details on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #FreshFromFlorida
Homemade Potato Chips for Brunch? Yes, Please! 🥔 

More than 2,000 varieties of potatoes are grown in Florida, so I figured I'd make homemade potato chips with a few different kinds. I used @lmcompanies Gold Potatoes and Blue Sky Farms Purple Potatoes and Red Potatoes (which I actually dug up myself during the #FFVAFarmTour hosted by @flafruitandveg @freshfromflorida & @agcommunicatorsfl @ufifas_solutions & @stjohns_ag 

Fresh always tastes better! Each potato has its own unique flavor and texture which you can appreciate tasting side by side. It was so easy to make potato chips in the oven, you won't go back to the bag of chips! (it's better for you too!) 

1. Scrub the potatoes well and pat dry with a paper towel
2. Thin slice potatoes carefully with a mandolin
3. Lightly toss or spray with avocado oil, sprinkle fresh cracked salt & pepper 
4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet - make sure potato slices are in a single layer and not touching
5. Bake in 400F oven for 20 minutes (turn over halfway through)

Set up your Florida Potato Chips Bar with a variety of dips and #FreshFromFlorida veggies for toppings. Add a poached or sunny-side-up egg and brunch is served! Guaranteed everyone will love creating their own messy pile of Florida potato chips! 

Toppings ideas:
- "Everything But The Bagel" dip (see my previous post for the recipe)
- Guacamole
-  Sweet peppers
- Radishes
- Arugula
- Grape tomatoes 
- Poached or Sunny Side Up Egg
- Flaky Salts (I used Smoked Maldon Salt)

Look for the "Fresh From Florida" label on products in your grocery store or ask your produce department manager for Florida produce. Have some fun exploring all the varieties of potatoes you can find. 

🥔 More on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #FreshFromFlorida #FloridaPotatoes
Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy re Looking for a fun, easy, delicious, and healthy recipe for your next brunch with friends? Check it out! “Everything But The Bagel” Sweet Potato Toast made with Fresh From Florida Sweet Potatoes, Smoked Salmon, “Everything Bagel” Spread (a delicious spread and dip made with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and Everything Bagel seasoning you’ll want to make over and over again!), plus all your favorite bagel sandwich toppings. Arrange it as a toppings bar and let everyone create their own Sweet Potato Toast. It will take your weekend brunch - or any day lunch - to the next level!

You won’t miss the bagel with this tasty smoked salmon bagel sandwich alternative recipe using sweet potatoes as your base.  The best part, Florida sweet potatoes are in season all summer long!

Full recipe and more on the blog GoEpicurista.com
Recipe created in partnership with @flafruitandveg and @freshfromflorida

#GoEpicRecipe #FFVAfarmtour #floridaagriculture #brunch #freshfromfloridakids
🥂 Cheers! @argylewinery - my favorite Oregon sp 🥂 Cheers! @argylewinery - my favorite Oregon sparkling wine perfect to celebrate Oregon Wine Month and National Wine Day! 🥂

Their tasting room and winery in Dundee, Oregon is a Must Visit! Located less than an hour’s drive from Portland, it’s a gorgeous space and a perfect first stop on a day of wine tasting in the heart of Willamette Valley. 

On my last trip, I enjoyed the “Sparkling Selection” Tasting Flight - complimentary as a wine club member ($45 retail)

2019 Estate Reserve Brut Rose, Willamette Valley
2017 Spirit Hill Blanc de Blancs, Eola-Amity
2018 Knudsen Blanc de Blancs, Dundee Hills
2011 Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley
2012 Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley

I’ve been a fan of Argyle for decades and it’s always on my list of places to visit when I return home to Portland and why I’ve been a wine club member for years. I get so excited when we receive a shipment! 

Add it to your list & Go #MakeSomedayHappen

#GoEpicOregon #OregonWineMonth #NationalWineDay
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