Do you know about the Twinings Disney Tea Experience? It's a fun tea tasting event with sandwiches and scones at the Rose and Crown Pub. I am so excited to tell you about the Disney Tea Experience at EPCOT in the United Kingdom’s Rose and Crown Pub. I booked a reservation for myself as I …
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An affordable beachfront resort on the white sand in the Gulf of Mexico. The beautiful Alden Suites at St. Pete Beach, Florida. I recently spent an amazing fun filled weekend at Alden Suites St. Pete Beach. Located west of St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Pete Beach is situated on a barrier island and is less than …
It’s been very busy around here in Beetsland. I jumped back into school full time while trying to keep up with the blogging and making time for relaxation. We all need a day to unwind, right? I recently spent a day relaxing at Wekiva Island, a beautiful scenic spot just north of Orlando. I have …
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit the Sea World Orlando Craft Beer Festival this weekend. Featuring over 100 craft beers on draft and more than 20 food items unique to the festival, you can stop at the 19 different booths scattered through the park and sample beer in between plunges on the …
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 …
I AM A SELF PROCLAIMED FOOD TOUR JUNKIE. Food defines the culture of a town. Most cities, whether large or small, offer some type of a food tour highlighting its local eateries and culture while also teaching aa little history. While it's something I love to do when I'm traveling, I also love exploring food …
I have to admit- having Walt Disney World in my backyard is not a terrible thing. Though we Orlandoans constantly tell outsiders that our city is more than just theme parks, Disney is a huge dot on our culinary map. There are a lot of incredible restaurants throughout the resort, including Victoria and Alberts at …
I have a confession. I live 7 miles from the entrance of Walt Disney World, and I have been to the parks twice in ten years. I spent five years working there in the early 1990’s, first as part of the college program (back when it was an exclusive program), then later as a performer …
Well, that was not a fun hurrication. #IrmaGerd #Irmageddon Hurricane Irma was just a hoot. She couldn’t decide which coast to visit in Florida so she put the whole state in a panic. Residents from the East coast of Florida evacuated to the West coast, then when Irma decided the West coast was more to …
Well, my plans are pretty much made for the weekend. I plan on staying inside, away from the windows, eating wheat thins and Oreos. We are bracing for IRMA who is currently heading towards the entire state of Florida. We had actually made reservations at a pet friendly hotel in Atlanta. That was when the …
In the 15+ years I have lived in Orlando, one place I have never spent a considerable amount of time is Ocala, a little over an hour north of my house. I have driven through Ocala many times via the interstate, but always while heading to other places like Atlanta or New Orleans. I was …
I recently had an opportunity to spend a weekend in Ocala, FL, Marion County. And it was the best weekend ever. Ocala is located about an hour north of Orlando and the city is known as The Horse Capital of the World. There are over 700 horse farms in the area, and Ocala/Marion county is …
Hi everyone! Sorry I have been slacking - I just returned from spending a week in Salt Lake City where I was attending the Everything Food Conference and my head is spinning with a to-do list as tall as the Wasatch Mountains. After the conference I spent a few days visiting Wyoming and Yellowstone. Look …
Most people that live in Central Florida have been to one of the theme parks in our area, and most people have a favorite one. My favorite happens to be Sea World. I love getting up close and persona with the animals, I love what Sea World does for animal rescue and the field of …
Just a few years ago I published a post about this little bake shop over by the Orlando Executive Airport called Se7en Bites. This place is an Orlando favorite and a lot has changed since my first post. First of all, they moved into a much bigger location just up the street from their old …
Imagine enjoying fresh and creative food samplings on a farm, in the evening under the open sky. Now imagine if that food was prepared by some of the top Chefs from Walt Disney World. On Saturday March 25, 2017, Walt Disney World and Edible Orlando will present the 4th Annual Field to Feast Dinner at …
This is my part II recap of my recent weekend learning all about Florida Strawberries. You can read my part I recap here. The host hotel for our Berry Fun Weekend with Florida Strawberries was Guy Harvey’s Outpost, part of the Tradewinds Beach Resort in St. Petersburg Beach, FL. Day two began with coffee in …
Earlier this month, I had an amazing opportunity to spend a weekend learning all about Florida Strawberries. Twenty East Coast Sunday Supper tastemakers were invited to a berry fun weekend in the Tampa, Florida area where we immersed ourselves in educational lectures, cooking demonstrations and field trips with the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. I have …
I think one of my favorite activities when I travel is indulging in a food tour of whatever city I am visiting. I truly believe that the best way to explore a foreign city is to enjoy the local foods and restaurants. However, I recently learned about a new food tour right in my hometown …
I think many people would be surprised by how much of a foodie town Orlando is. We have quite a number of unique eateries among the theme parks and surrounding hotels, but outside of the tourist district, Orlando is full of cuisine worthy of a world’s fair. We are as diverse as a city the …
I am skipping my usual Friday Favorite's post. There has not been a lot to celebrate this past week. But we are #OrlandoStrong On June 12, 2016, the world awoke to the news of a horrific mass shooting, right here in my hometown of Orlando, Florida. I first read about it on Facebook, confused I …
*This is a sponsored post by Honest Cooking. I have been compensated for this post* Partner Post: The Florida Keys is home to five districts, each with their own personality and attractions that make visitors feel like they are a world away. Stretching only ten miles, the islands of Marathon are right in the middle …
This was my second year attending the Food Wine Conference (#FWCon) at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel. Last year we stayed at the hotel, this year, Mr. Beet and three kittens piled into a hotel room along I-drive that was close to the conference. First of all, my newest kitten Olive, loved the hotel room, but …
This past January the Disneyland Resort hosted the first annual Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side. Just a few weeks ago it was Disney World’s turn, hosting the Star Wars – The Dark Side Half Marathon. Mr. Beet and I decided to sign up and run, even though we think the Disney races …
One of my most favorite attractions in Orlando is the area known as I-Drive 360. There are several restaurants including Shake Shack and Tapa Toro, a live music venue, shops, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, the 400 ft. tall Orlando Eye and the Sea Life Aquarium. I was thrilled when I was asked to preview the …
Mr. Beet and I spent this past weekend in Jacksonville to participate in the Gate River Run 15k, also the U.S. 15k Championships. This is only the second time for both of us running this race. We first ran in 2014 but missed last year because of my foot surgery so we were both excited …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. All opinions are 100% mine. When the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau asked me if I would be interested in writing a travel article about Daytona Beach I did not even have to pause to …
Welcome to a rare Saturday post from Beauty and the Beets! Yesterday I recapped the highlights of our three day Food Fight Write blogging summit at the World Food Championships being held November 3-10 in Celebration, FL. I promised to share some of the pictures from our final third day- the day of our blogging …
What a crazy week it has been in Beetsland. I just wrapped up a three day bloggers’ summit at The World Food Championships, now in its 4th year. This year the competition has moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Celebration, Florida. Fifty bloggers were selected from around the world to participate in Food Fight Write, …
So, last Tuesday I shared the press release from the World Food Championships, announcing the competition taking place November 3-10 in Celebration, Florida. Fifty bloggers were selected from around the world to participate in a special three-day blogging Food Fight Write event ending with a cooking competition of our very own. Bloggers were chosen based …
No, I am not going to show you a video of a surgical procedure. As most of you know, I had foot surgery last December to remove a bunion on my left foot. A bunion is basically when the bones in the foot start moving in opposite directions and let me tell you- it is …
Now through May 31 there is an incredible event happening at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Chad and I made the hour trek south of Orlando and made a weekend out of it- I just really wanted to see the Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Zoominations, at the zoo. We arrived about 6:30pm, before sunset …
Did you know that Madame Tussaud learned to make wax figures in the year 1770, over 2oo years ago in Paris? And in 1835 her first wax exhibit went on permanent display in London? Here we are in 2015 and Orlando has just opened its very own Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. The wax museum is …
Last Monday was the official grand opening of the I-Drive 360 complex on International Drive in Orlando. After witnessing the ribbon cutting ceremony I had the opportunity to take a flight on The Orlando Eye. Let me just start by saying, even though I worked for years as a Flight Attendant, I am not a …
I am skipping my usual Meatless Monday post this week. It is with a very sad heart that I have to announce the passing of one of my precious Beets. Zoey passed away last Friday afternoon while under the care of her vet. She was being treated for complications with diabetes- something she had been …
Last Tuesday I told you about my date with Chad at Disney’s Animal Kingdom- then yesterday I wrote about our recent date night at The Melting Pot and Gigi’s Cupcakes. We’ve been busy enjoying Orlando lately- and last Thursday we went down to Disney again to celebrate on the actual date of my birthday. This …
There are certain perks to living 10 miles from Walt Disney World. First of all, the fireworks blast off every night at 9 at Epcot, then 10pm at Magic Kingdom and we hear them rumbling in the sky. Secondly, we can hop over to one of the many resorts to enjoy a nice lunch or …
A few weeks ago I had the fortune of attending an empanada making class at Cuba Libre Restaurant here in Orlando. The event was a blast, we stuffed our own empanadas with chicken, beef or cheese, supervised by Head Chef Jose Gonzalez. I even learned how to make those little ridge marks. I found it …
I completed the St. Augustine Half Marathon this past Sunday- my third half. We spent the weekend up in St. Augustine- one of my most favorite cities ever and less than a two hour drive from Orlando. I knew this was going to be one of my very last races before surgery in early December …
*This is a sponsored post by Marsh Landing Adventures, however, all opinions are my own. I was compensated for this post with a complimentary airboat ride with Orlando Airboat Tours.* On a recent Saturday afternoon, Chad and I ventured down to St. Cloud to experience an adventure with Orlando Airboat Tours. I have to admit, …
Chad and I attended a Yelp event where we ended up winning a one night stay at The Hyatt Regency on International Drive in Orlando. The property is the former Peabody Hotel, which sold last year and became part of the Hyatt Regency brand. We checked in early and went straight to check out the …
Membership has its privileges. As a member of the Orlando YELP Elite squad I was among a handful of lucky members chosen for an amazing weekend down in Tampa. Yelp Eliters from Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa all gathered in Tampa for the annual Fall Break. Friday night we had special VIP passes to the …