Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!

Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs featuring Florida Pure Sea Salt

Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs on Tray

March 22, 2023 | Posted in Brunch, Easy Entertaining, Recipes | By

Easy Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs Spring picnics and summer barbeques mean it’s time for deviled eggs. My family cannot start the festive occasion unless the deviled eggs are on the table or headed to the table. Out of habit, I

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Top 3 Ways to Celebrate Florida Strawberry Season in Orlando

Two Florida Strawberry Galette Pies

February 27, 2023 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events, Sweet Treats | By

Florida Strawberry Season in Orlando Most people think of orange groves and sweet corn when thinking of  Orlando area farms. Did you know that Florida is the 2nd largest producer of strawberries in the United States? Orlandoans revel in a

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Truffle Honey Goat Cheese Stuffed Rolls

Good Cookie Valentine's Event Cookies 4 Kids Cancer

February 13, 2023 | Posted in Recipes, Special Events, Uncategorized | By

I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event! This is the Seventh year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Did you know? Cancer is

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10th Annual Galentine’s Day Celebration at Redlight Redlight

Galentine's Day Redlight Redlight 2023 Photobooth with Chef Jess Tantalo from Redlight Redlight and Grace from Nomad Bake House

February 12, 2023 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out, Special Events, Uncategorized | By

Galentine’s Day at Redlight Redlight Redlight Redlight Beer Parlour kicked off its 10th Annual Galentine’s Day festivities with a Brunch pop-up and makers market on Sunday, February 12th from 11AM to 4PM. Good vibes flowed as ladies of all ages

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Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte

February 12, 2022 | Posted in Coffee, Cooking, Easy Entertaining, Uncategorized | By

I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event! This is the Sixth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Did you know? Cancer is

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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

OXO Silicone mat with heart cookie cutter

February 1, 2021 | Posted in Cooking | By

I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event (again). This is the fifth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Did you know? Cancer

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Pizza Planet delivers alien meatballs for National Pizza Party Day

May 15, 2020 | Posted in Cooking, Easy Entertaining | By

Fridays are for pizza! Celebrate National Pizza Party Day with an extra special (super easy) pizza party at home. Did you grow up ordering pizza and watching a movie to ring in the weekend? Me too! Disney and Pixar are celebrating Toy

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The Best Orlando Restaurants with Curbside Pickup or Delivery

Truffle Mac and Cheese with side salad from La Femme du Fromage

March 16, 2020 | Posted in Take Out | By

  Orlando restaurants are open for business. The last few days have many Orlando residents evaluating how to manage the recommended practice of social distancing while still having access to food and items they want. If we go out, many of us will

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Dark Chocolate and Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères

Dark Chocolate and Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères made with Rougue Creamery Smokey Bleu Cheese. Gougères sound fancy, but these baked cheese puffs are easy to make!

February 10, 2020 | Posted in Easy Entertaining, Recipes | By

I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event (again). This is the fourth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Did you know? Cancer

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Easy Esquites! 10 minutes from cob to plate using the new OXO Corn Prep Peeler

Easy Esquites! 10 minutes from cob to plate using the new OXO Corn Prep Peeler

May 28, 2019 | Posted in Cooking, Recipes | By

Mexican Street Corn is all the rage these days and I love it. I usually order Esquites when I’m out to avoid the messiness, Esquites is Mexican Street Corn off of the cob. Think of Esquites as a warm Mexican

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