Food + Beverage

Clean Eatz Cafe

Making Healthy Eating Accessible and Affordable in West Orange County Article by Savannah Daigle | Photography by Nick Cepeda, Studio 22 Photography The constant on-the-go lifestyle so many families in Winter Garden experience can make preparing nutritious and healthy meals on a daily basis seem impossible. With five fast food chains in Horizon West and over a dozen in Winter Garden, choosing healthy meals while dining out is challenging.     Clean Eatz Cafe brings healthy eating to the...

Food + Beverage

Recipes by CleanEatz

Grilled Salmon with White Rice and Roasted Vegetables Article by Anthony Ferguson, Clean Eatz Cafe Grilled Salmon with White Rice and Roasted Vegetables Ingredients: For Grilled Salmon: 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried dill For White Rice: 1 cup white rice 2 cups water For Roasted Vegetables: 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as cherry tomatoes...

Home Services

Shedding Light On Window Care

LOCAL WINDOW-CLEANING EXPERT SHARES TIPS FOR A SPARKLY SHINE Article by Savannah Daigle | Photography by Shamar Henderson Winter Garden Windows offers professional window cleaning, soft washing, pressure washing, and screen cleaning services throughout Downtown Orlando, West Orange County and South Lake County. Owner Shamar Henderson answers questions and provides insights for maintaining windows and home exteriors below: Shamar Henderson, owner of Winter Garden Windows    WHAT ARE SOME...

Food + Beverage

House Blend Cafe: Serving the Community for 18 Years

Local Cafe Donates 100% Net Profit Back to Community Projects Article by Savannah Daigle | Photography by Nick Cepeda, Studio 22 Photography The black shirts with various stick figures on them that team members at House Blend Cafe wear represent the cafe’s mission: “Others Above Self.” For 18 years, the cafe has helped those in need throughout West Orange County and Central Florida.   The cafe donates its net profit to community projects, partnering with local organizations to meet...

Health + Wellness

Be a Wellbeing Warrior!

Article by Westly at Healthy West Orange Hey y’all, it’s Westly! I’m back with more health and wellness fun! That’s right, here at Healthy West Orange, we believe healthy living doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. We like to keep it simple and enjoyable! Anywho, I’ve been committed to my well-being and mental health lately! One of my New Year’s resolutions is to take 5 minutes a day to practice mindfulness. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can sometimes be hard to tap into...

Health + Wellness

Westly’s Ready for 2024

Article and Photography by Hey y’all, Westly here! If we haven’t met, I’m the charming, handsome, and humble orange character you’ve been seeing around town with my friends at Healthy West Orange. You can’t miss me! Who else is feeling ready for a fresh start in 2024? As we’ve learned in the last couple years, sometimes a new year doesn’t happen the way we think it will. But I know one thing’s for sure, our community is awesome! Whether your goals involve getting active, eating healthy...

Life + Culture

It’s a good day to picnic!

Article and Photography by Hey y’all, it’s Westly from Healthy West Orange, here to cheer you on and spread the word about local health resources and events. It’s pretty much the best job ever.  I am living for this “winter” weather here in Central Florida! It makes me want to spend a ton of time outside and relaxing in nature. My favorite way to do just that is to have a picnic. So, pack your picnic basket, blanket, and snacks, because I’ve found some awesome spots in our community. Dr...

Food + Beverage

The Perfect Date Night

Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel and the Tasting Room Article by Andy Cingolani | Photography by Chef’s Table If you're looking for the perfect place for a date night in Winter Garden, head to the Edgewater Hotel and enjoy an evening of fine dining at Chef's Table. Open since 2008, Chef's Table Offers an elegant three course dinner featuring outstanding cuisine in an upscale environment. “When you dine with us, it's a special experience,” said co-owner Laurie Tarter. “You get to enjoy a...

Travel

Culinary Travel

Article by Kimberly Huber As a travel advisor, I have helped people go on dream vacations based on a wide variety of interests. One of the most popular and exciting types of travel revolves around food. People want to try new and interesting culinary experiences, both here in the U.S. and internationally. My advice is always to explore the local cuisine and culture, which means getting away from the tourist areas. Not only will you experience much better food, it will probably be cheaper. A...

Health + Wellness

Creep it Real ...

Halloween CAN be Healthy! Article and Photography by Healthy West Orange Hello, gourd-geous, it’s Westly! In case you forgot, I’m the bright orange community cheerleader of Healthy West Orange! And no, I’m not orange just because it’s the hottest color this season, it’s a lifestyle for me. Speaking of lifestyle, you may have the idea that healthy living and Halloween don’t exactly go together. I can definitely understand how an endless sea of sugar can make you feel physically and mentally...