Lasagna, The Easy Way - a Recipe for a Delicious Dinner!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. We've been revisiting some of our favorite recipes. A restaurant we used to visit in Ocean City, Cousin's Restaurant, published a cookbook just before she retired and sold the business. The recipes are spot on - exactly like what she used to make! If you're looking for a good cookbook containing many Italian standards, you can find Cousin's Cookbook: Recipes for Food, Family, Friends, and Faith still available on Amazon. I've ordered several copies for friends, and although many are used, they've arrived in very good shape.
Read full storyEasy to Make Sweet & Spicy Chicken
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. My husband and I have been sick with the flu for the past two weeks - not fun and as a result, we didn't feel like cooking - at all! We're lucky in that Instacart delivers where we live. We have the choice of several different grocery stores (Publix is our preferred place for groceries) and big box retailers (like Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club).
Read full storyMiller's Ale House Opens in Mount Dora, Florida - Fun Game-Day Dining!
If you're looking for a fun spot to watch a game with friends and family, look no further than Lake County, Florida! Miller's Ale House opened its third sports-themed location in Lake County on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Located at 17314 US Highway 441, this casual restaurant is a great place to grab a meal, relax after work, or watch a game with friends.
Read full storyPortillo's Brings Its Chicago-Style Street Food to Clermont
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Known for its Chicago-style street food, Portillo's is a real treat. They opened their newest Central Florida location in Clermont at 1251 E. Highway 50 in late 2023, but the official grand opening is on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Read full storyFreddy's is Coming to Lake County, Florida!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. It's official - Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is making its way into Lake County, Florida! If you've never eaten at a Freddy's, you're in for a treat! They advertise that they make their burgers from 100% lean ground beef and press it thin to create crisp edges. All of their burgers are cooked to order and are topped just the way you want them.
Read full storyGatorland is Coming to Howey in the Hills!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Are you looking for a fun way to spend time with your kids? Gatorland is bringing its free show to Howey in the Hills on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm! Come out to Griffin Park at 105 S. Lakeshore Boulevard. They are asking families to join them for an interaction and a meet-and-greet with a tarantula, a 3" alligator, and a ball python! An ice cream truck will be there so you can enjoy a tasty treat.
Read full storyMake Wonton Soup at Home - Easy, Quick, and Tasty!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. We were looking through the grocery store's frozen section to come up with ideas for some different things to try. We found a great product that can be used to make a delicious Wonton Soup - the best part is that it's easy to make, goes together quickly, and is tasty!
Read full storyLake County Florida - Happy New Year 2024! Ways to Celebrate This Weekend!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. 2023 is about to come to a close and 2024 is upon us. Do you have any plans? Here are a few options for you in Lake and Sumter Counties!
Read full storyEnjoy The New Year's Eve Fireworks on a Boat Tour in Mount Dora!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Mount Dora always puts on a nice fireworks display for New Year's Eve. There's always live music to enjoy, and many families have the tradition of going to Mount Dora each year on New Year's Eve.
Read full storyCelebrate New Year's Eve in Mount Dora, Florida with Fireworks!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Are you looking for a place to ring in the New Year? Consider spending it in Mount Dora, Florida! The party is set to begin on New Year's Eve, at 9:00 pm in Sunset Park, located at 230 W. Fourth Avenue. This free event on December 31, 2023, features Dr. Sprockett with Michael Roberts, Dean Aicher, and Morgan Nelson.
Read full storyRing in 2024 with Fireworks in Wildwood, Florida!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Want to celebrate New Year's a little early this year? Great, because the City of Wildwood Florida hosts a 2024 New Year's Party at Millenium Park (6500 Powell Road, Wildwood, Florida) on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Read full storyRestaurant Inspection Report: Brisas Del Mar Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake Florida
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. A routine food inspection was performed last week at Brisas Del Mar Mexican Restaurant located at 360 US Highway 441 in Lady Lake, Florida. This took place on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and it was determined that a reinspection would be required. There was a total of 15 violations.
Read full storyRestaurant Inspection Report: Root & Branch Bistro & Bar in Clermont Florida
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. A restaurant inspection provides a snapshot of conditions present at the time of inspection. A routine food inspection was performed on December 20 at Root & Branch Bistro & Bar located at 1200 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont, Florida. At this inspection, it was determined that a reinspection would be required. There was a total of 33 violations.
Read full storyRestaurant Inspection Report: Highball & Harvest at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando Florida
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Several restaurants were inspected this month in Orlando Florida, and one of them was Highball & Harvest at the Ritz Carlton. This restaurant is located at 4012 Central Florida Parkway.
Read full storyChristmas Dinner 411 - Heating Your Fully-Cooked Ham... Without Drying It Out!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Last year at Easter, my husband did some searching for how to reheat a fully cooked ham so that it doesn't dry out. He found a post from Daniel Mancini on Facebook and we were pleasantly surprised that his method worked perfectly! He suggested a glaze recipe that we thought was excellent. We've changed his steps slightly and have been happy with the results each time we've done this.
Read full storyRestaurant Inspection Report: The Southern on 8 in Clermont, FL
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. Restaurant inspections say they provide a snapshot of conditions present at the time of inspection. A routine food inspection was performed last week at The Southern on 8 located at 801 W. Montrose Street in Clermont, Florida. This took place on Thursday, December 14, 2023, and it was determined that a reinspection would be required. There was a total of 31 violations.
Read full storyLake County Florida: 15 Restaurants Pass Inspections with 0 Violations
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. We oftentimes hear of restaurant inspection reports where problems were observed. Let's focus on which Lake County Florida restaurants are doing things right!
Read full storySweet Potato Casserole - a Tasty Side Dish for Christmas Dinner!
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. We started going back through some of our favorite holiday recipes, and this Sweet Potato Casserole made the cut for this year's Christmas dinner table! Here's an easy-to-make side dish that serves 12. I remember this from when we made this last year - the crumble on top is exquisite!
Read full storyRestaurant Inspection Report: Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern in Leesburg, Florida
This post contains affiliate links, meaning information on purchasing products. I earn from qualifying purchases, which will be at no additional cost to you. As of today, in the past 30 days, 85 Lake County restaurants passed their inspection on the first visit, and 15 of those passed with zero violations. 28 did not pass the first inspection, and Mama Rose Kitchen and Tavern, 4720 Plantation Blvd, Leesburg was one of them. Three inspections have taken place due to a complaint that was made and they still require a reinspection due to not passing.
Read full storyRestaurant Inspection Report: Twisted Biscuit Diner in Tavares Florida
In the past month, 58 restaurants passed their inspection on the first visit, but 15 did not. One of those restaurants is Twisted Biscuit Diner located at 4101 County Road 561 in Tavares, Florida. A routine food inspection was performed on December 8, 2023, and from what was found, a reinspection would be required.
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