The excitement of the summer season has arrived, and so has iced tea season. It is the time of the year when everyone is hosting backyard BBQs and other fun social occasions. Food and drinks are the star items at every party or gathering. The heat here in Florida has been on the rise, and I have also been looking for new beverages to keep me cool. While on the…
There are so many olive oils on the market when you walk into your local grocery store. It’s funny because they all state different things on the front of the bottle. Words like pure and authentic mean nothing when you are sifting through the massive sum of olive oil bottles in the supermarket. There was a time when the only term we looked for as consumers was extra-virgin, but not anymore. The food industry…
Summer has arrived, but don’t give up on your herbs. There are plenty of ways to enjoy them all summer long and beyond. Springtime here in Florida has always been good for the garden, but when summer gets closer, the heat can be hard on the garden, especially the herbs. Woody herbs such as thyme, sage, rosemary, and tarragon are heat tolerant, so they are pretty much safe, but leafy…
If there was one term to describe this wonderful nightclub, I knew as Pulse would be euphoric. There was just never a dull moment in this place. Everyone was just so pleasant and joyful. I knew the moment I walked in it was going to be a good time. Pulse was deeply rooted in the community, and it didn’t matter whether you were gay or straight. People just flocked to…
Resolutions for a better year and a new and improved you are what we all work towards in a new year. Below are a few resolutions that I will be striving to work on and thought I would share. Some of my aspirations will be fast to start and achieve, but some of my New Year’s goals will be easier said than done. One thing I like to point out…
Once upon a time, citrus fruit trees covered numerous spaces in Orange County. The citrus industry became king, but unfortunately, as time passed, frigid temperatures froze citrus trees, and they became difficult to maintain. What used to be a lucrative business in Florida was almost eradicated due to climate change and citrus diseases such as citrus greening and citrus canker. There was hope for a while, but sadly, as time…
Listen to post Happy New Year! In addition to the arrival of the new year, it’s also the month of January, which is National Hot Tea Month. Oh Boy do I love a cup of tea. Tea is the beverage of life for many occasions and a daily ritual for me. Tea keeps me grounded and wraps me up in a cozy blanket when life is not so gravy. So,…
The absolute best salad bar in Orlando is Greens and Grille. The quality of the greens is unmatched. They have a pleasant crisp taste and are always fresh. The salad dressings and vinaigrettes are house-made, so you don’t have to worry about mass-produced junk that other salad bars may apply. Greens and Grille offers a list of delectable signature salads, but if none of their specialty salads meet your needs,…
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