School has officially been in session for a month now. The daily grind and hungry kids can make for a very overwhelmed and exhausted parent come dinnertime. I am always trying to come up with easy dinners and delicious ways to use up leftovers. My Loaded Taco Baked Potatoes fit the bill. I typically make the baked potato dinner two nights after we have had ground beef tacos. … [Read more...]
Happy Eaters Lake Nona: At My Wits’ End!
Where do I turn to for help with my selective eater? There are a lot of options when it comes to getting help for your picky eater, but oftentimes parents don’t know exactly where to turn. To make things even harder, there are waitlists or insurance obstacles to tackle. When it comes to children, eating and the battles that come with both, waiting is extremely frustrating! … [Read more...]
Magical Dining and Magical Nights to Begin Aug. 27
This annual fundraiser is so popular participants are encouraged to make dining and hotel/resort reservations right away. For the past 16 years, tourism association Visit Orlando has been helping the community and supporting local businesses with its annual Magical Dining program. The 2021 event runs from Aug. 27-Oct. 17. More than 80 fine dining restaurants are … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Grilled Steak Fajita Quinoa Bowls
I can’t believe it’s already August. Even though school is back in session, it’s still very much summer here. The scorching heat paired with afternoon thunderstorms still has my dinner menu reflecting the flavors of the season. I love to make “bowl” meals for dinner. I’ll prep a bunch of ingredients, and then my family can mix and match as they please. It really is the best way … [Read more...]
Car Accident Causes Lake Nona Resident Jessica Pinto to Lose Home-Grown Business
Photo Courtesy of Jessica’s Frituras Catering Jessica Pinto’s passion for cooking started when she was a little girl. Jessica’s mom was a police officer who worked long hours, and her stepdad wasn’t in the house much; it often fell upon Jessica, as she grew up, to figure out how to feed herself and her sister. She started by making rice and beans, even though she didn’t have … [Read more...]
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