--->>> Use the promo code PINK for $5 off advance food & beverage passport tickets when you purchase at orlandosentinel.com/pinkoffpark. About a year ago I was hanging out with a good friend of mine who is incredibly active and who had recently became an Ironman. As in, a full Ironman race, as in a 2.4 miles swim followed by 112 mile bike ride, ended by a 26.2 mile run. Who does that????????? So anyway, my friend Nicole just set her eyes on the prize, and did it. My friend [continue reading...]
Oktoberfest at Yard House
While the party is over in Germany, you can still celebrate Oktoberfest at Yard House through October 28. Why fly to Germany when you can celebrate here in your own backyard? I was invited to an Oktoberfest dinner at Yard House Orlando and it was spectacular. Two words: Currywurst Poutine. So to start the evening, we were introduced to several beers from Yard House’s own White Ale to Goose Island Oktoberfest to Weihenstephan Festbier. Each beer was paired with a dish from the [continue reading...]
Orange Vanilla Spritzer for Macy’s Culinary Council
*This Orange Vanilla Spritzer post has been sponsored by Macy's Culinary Council. I have recieved compenstion for providing the recipe and information regarding the event. All opinions are my own.* Chef Dana Herbert, a.k.a. “Sugar Daddy” is a Baker from Delaware who rose to fame with a win on Cake Boss: Next Great Baker in 2010. Following his win he has appeared on Cake Boss, Deals with Kat Cosely, Wedding Cake Wars, and Ultimate Cake Off. Basically y’all, what I am saying is that the guy [continue reading...]
Blue Box Cafe Lobster Grapefruit recipe copycat
In case you missed the last month of posts on Beauty and the Beets, I visited Blue Box Cafe (a.k.a. Breakfast at Tiffany’s) on the fourth floor of Tiffany’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. And it was magnificent, although trying to land that reservation was difficult. Plus, since I only tend to be in New York City every four months or so, I don’t have easy access to the cafe. So I decided to recreate my experience at home. I had the Chilled Pea and Mint Soup and the Fifth Avenue [continue reading...]
Chilled Pea Soup with Mint and Smoked Chickpeas
I hate to admit that I entered college as a film major, and I had never seen the 1961 movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. And now that I have seen the film, it’s definitely on my top 10 favorite list. Audrey Hepburn had a croissant standing outside the iconic jewel filled windows which is why the name of the film is Breakfast at Tiffany’s instead of Breakfast in Tiffany’s. However, in 2017, 56 years after the release of the movie, it became possible for anyone and everyone to eat breakfast in [continue reading...]
Easy Brussels Sprouts Burgers recipe
I don’t know if y’all knew this, but I am writing book. An e-book. About Brussels Sprouts. Why are there no books dedicated to these little cruciferous balls of goodness? As with all the other children who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, Brussels sprouts were usually prepared one way - by boiling them in a pot of water until they were tender...and stinky. Anyone remember how the smell of boiled Brussels sprouts lingered in the house for years after your meal? Somewhere between the end of [continue reading...]
Smoked Salt Chickpeas easy recipe
Who wants a super easy 3-ingredient recipe for Smoked Salt Chickpeas? This girl (me) is not one for sweets. I am more of a salty girl and like my potato chips and veggies more than cupcakes and fruit. However, one cannot snack on potato chips alone. Well, I can, but I would like to think I can restrain myself after one chip. Maybe after just two. <Sigh> Well, since I can’t live on just potato chips, I have to find alternative salty treats. In the past I have made Easy Spicy [continue reading...]
Drive Shack Orlando -Ballzoni Balooza
I consider myself to be a golfer. Albeit not a good golfer, but nonetheless, I am someone who can pick up a stick and hit ‘em straight. Unless I am purposely trying to hit them straight, then my ball ends up in the next town over lodged in someone’s windshield. Lucky for me Drive Shack Orlando has a really high net around their driving range to prevent me from hitting errant balls into neighboring buildings. Ever since my Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (neck fusion) surgery [continue reading...]
Mexican Street Corn Nachos recipe
These Mexican Street Corn Nachos are to die for. I know whether I am going to love a restaurant based on its Caesar salad, or an egg roll if it’s a Chinese spot. I want a creamy Caesar dressing with hint of anchovy, creamy being the key word. So many places use a vinaigrette on their Caesar salad and it’s just not the same. And please, I beg of you, serve a Caesar salad with the dressing already in the salad, not dumped on top or <gasp> served on the side. Don’t even get me [continue reading...]
How to get a Reservation for Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Just how do you score Blue Box Cafe reservations? Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of the hardest bookings to get in New York City. I am going to tell you how I got a table and how you can get one too. First of all, full disclosure, I had a wonderful experience there. You can read my review of The Blue Box Cafe here --> I had Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Read on to learn how to land Blue Box Cafe reservations. Last Fall when The Blue Box Cafe opened, there were lines wrapped around the [continue reading...]
