Chocolate cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, pies, cakes… I spent an entire morning surrounded by a few of my favorite things! And they were all vegan! Take a look at the video above to see my fun-filled day at Orlando’s vegan dessert hotspot Raphsodic Bakery, where owner Katie gave me an inside look at the makings of her vegan treats.
Sauteed Broccoli w/ Garlic Sauce at Kim Wu = The Perfect Chinese Takeout Night
There’s nothing quite like spending a relaxing Friday evening at home eating out of a container filled with Chinese food and watching some great T.V.
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to eat food that promotes a sustainable community!
My Birthday Lunch at Infusion Tea – Vegan Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cupcake Included
My birthday lunch at Infusion Tea started off great and ended even better.
The first time I visited Ferrara Pizza and Pasta, I was on a 5-month countdown to my first trip to Italy. I was a bit skeptical of its promise of good Italian food. I had had my fair share of broken promises of authenticity when it came to non-American cuisine. But I was there for a colleague’s birthday celebration so I went with the flow.
“Come for the food, stay for the people.” It was the perfect way to describe the sense of community that Vegetarians of Central Florida has come to provide for its members. Jenna Huber, co-owner of vegan restaurant 2nd Sun, probably knows this better than anyone. Since January, she has hosted the 3rd Sunday Vegan Brunch at her home where she serves fresh, home cooked meals to anyone who ventures into her yard. Continue Reading…
Although my absolute adoration with Caribbean food started with the beef patty, over the years it has expanded to include curry chicken, jerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat – each coming with a side of perfectly seasoned rice and peas and sweet plantains. There wasn’t a dish that I would not turn down.
I was still able to enjoy Caribbean food when I made the switch to a meat-free lifestyle a few years ago.
Video: 3 Organic wines and beer you should try
Owned by husband and wife duo, Steve and Denise Beumer, Earth’s Best Beverages is a less than 10-year-old company that sources organic wine and beer from around the world and sells it locally. Each Sunday, the Beumers and, at least, one of their 10 children can be found manning their tent at the Downtown Orlando Famer’s Market at Lake Eola. Check out the video above for an inside peek at Steve and I discussing organic alcohol.
A recent trip to Puerto Rico introduced me to the amazingness that is Puerto Rican food!
Over the weekend, Central Florida temperatures reached a high of 91 degrees. Driving around town, I saw convertible tops down and a lot of traffic, presumably people heading to a nearby park or family member’s home for some outside fun. For me, this type of weather is a clear call, bat-sign if you will, for the best time in summer: smoothie time.