Food Porn: Yum Yum Cupcakes

I love food and food trucks.  This was the real star of Wednesday’s Maitland’s Lake Lily Food Truck fair.  Here’s the details. “A Yum Yum version of a “Droolius Remixed” Classic Red Velvet Cake. The cake batter is mixed with Big Wheel Bacon Fat. The cupcake uses Big Wheel Bacon that has been Candied and…

Review: Wawa moves into Orlando

I had to check out what the buzz what all about. I’m excited to say, I like this new Wawa place! The chain from the east coast is on a blitz here in Central Florida, opening 5 new stores in 5 weeks. But many more than that are opening. I’ve never heard such reaction from…

Olympic Themed Birthday Party

The Olympic-themed birthday party was a big success! So much fun – we are planning one for the Winter Olympics – which happens to be on my other son’s birthday in 2014! Here’s a look at some of the food and events we held for the party. The weather was a bit hot – so…

Bacon Off Orlando: Father’s Day Fun

You may have missed the best Father’s Day event in Central Florida – so get on the ball and secure your plans for next year!!! Bacon Off Orlando pitted two of Orlando’s favorite food trucks neck-to-neck in a bacon cook off.  Think Top Chef Style with the Big Wheel Truck facing the C&S Brisket Bus.…

Amazing Chicago Food: The Hearty Boys

The Hearty Boys is a restaurant on N. Broadway in Chicago.  A friend made us reservations there, and I had no expectations whatsoever. The restaurant itself is small – but super cute.  They also have an outdoor patio which I’m sure is amazing when it’s a bit warmer. We were greeted by our amazing waiter,…