Florida Food News (United States)

Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey (Fox Wackeen Dungey) will once again be the Signature Sponsor for The Big Taste, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS).

Piola, the Italian chain with 34 restaurants in nine countries, is an official sponsor of the Miami International Film Festival. Piola extends a 20 percent discount to all festival ticket holders during the festival March 2 - 11.

Board elections were held at its 2012 annual meeting. Don Dwiel is named President and Chairman of the Board. The board will guide the efforts of this all volunteer non-profit organization, which delivered 49,744 meals last year to area residents.

BistroMD is bringing their delicious and healthy entrees to the editors for their piece of mind

Gigi’s Cupcakes Florida, the premier Tampa location for custom gourmet cupcakes, announces their “indulge without the bulge” post-holiday cupcake flavors.

The Hot Pepper Awards 2011, an annual fiery foods competition, announces winners.

Nestled in the business bedrock of one of the fastest growing communities in Florida dwells Art’s Southern Style BBQ. The Winter Garden eatery will host its grand opening celebration Wednesday, February 8, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Chef Greg Campbell announces a new cooking class Asian Small Plates on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6-9pm at Pier 22.

The Community Foundation of East Central Florida (CFECF) has awarded four agencies that supply food to the community $1,000 grants.

“Appearing on Designing Spaces on Lifetime Television will allow me to show viewers a way to get their grills up and working to create some of my famous Budweiser recipes with that will make the “Big Game” party a touchdown."

Do you miss that old time rock ‘n’roll? Get ready to reminisce, jump, twist and shout at our spectacular concert film screening at 3:30 p.m. Sunday January 22. Then, 6 p.m. brings the delicious culinary skills of Chef Anne Lynch to the spotlight.

12 Days of Christmas Trivia Daily Prizes – Must Go to the Store to Win! 12 changes to win a FREE lunch. Go to Facebook or Twitter of the local stores to find out the questions.

Award Winning Food Network Star, Gale Gand will join BrandStar Entertainment’s Hit Morning Show, “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime TV as a new celebrity Co-Host.

“Sol Bliss is honored to be invited to appear on The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV. Our 100% natural frozen fruit purees offer consumers the ability to blend delicious, ripe fruit into thousands of healthy recipes."

Recently, the Boston Globe ordered custom chocolate business cards from Tasty Image, featuring a QR code that connects users to the paper's new website. Marketing manager Erin Maghran said the chocolate business cards enjoyed "a great reception."

Near-perfect weather conditions allowed Florida strawberry growers to kick off the harvest in late October. Thanksgiving weekend is typically the launch date of the winter picking season.

Make sure to tune in to “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television as they air December, 7th at 7:00am (ET/PT)

Sara is the food editor for Good Morning America and will now be a Co-host for The Balancing Act morning show on Lifetime TV

FoodBrats.com announces that our chief Author member, Chef Michael Bennett has changed career objectives and is now pursuing what he considers an idyllic Gluten-Free culinary arena, Gourmet Markets.

“We are thrilled about the opportunity to connect with “The Balancing Act” viewers to discuss the importance that pet nutrition plays in the long-term health, wellness and vitality of their pets."

Fox, Wackeen, Dungey, Sobel, Bush & McCluskey (Fox Wackeen Dungey) will once again be the Signature Sponsor for The Big Taste, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS).

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be held this weekend from Sat. February 18th to Mon. February 20th. Participating for his 6th year, at the main stage in the Culinary Pavilion, will be Island favorite and celebrity private chef Hugh Sinclair.

Advanced H2O has teamed up with Crayola to develop this no calorie, no sugar, no caffeine, and carbohydrate free beverage.

Piola, the Italian chain with 34 restaurants in nine countries, is an official sponsor of the Miami International Film Festival. Piola extends a 20 percent discount to all festival ticket holders during the festival March 2 - 11.

In an effort to support parents, fight childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles, Child Care of Southwest Florida, a Fort Myers daycare center, released the eBook, “12 Nutrition Hints & Tips for Your Children”.

Peacocks has a wonderful supply of bird options, as well as various brands of bird feed.

Board elections were held at its 2012 annual meeting. Don Dwiel is named President and Chairman of the Board. The board will guide the efforts of this all volunteer non-profit organization, which delivered 49,744 meals last year to area residents.

New World Landing in Pensacola, Florida will kick-off the Mardi Gras weekend with a Jazz Lunch Buffet featuring live jazz by the Dixieland Dandies.

BistroMD is bringing their delicious and healthy entrees to the editors for their piece of mind

Candy Retailer, IT’SUGAR Announces Online Valentine’s Day Contest IT’SUGAR home to the World’s Largest Box of Nerds Candy is looking for a Nerdy Valentine

Beaches on Vilano opened its doors on Vilano Beach in May 2011, confident it would be a prosperous venture. Despite a relatively good winter so far, we are closing our doors Feb. 1, 2012.

Brickell block party will feature gourmet food trucks, drinks, and live music by DJ Le Spam of the Spam Allstars! Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm at 1300 Brickell Bay Drive - behind the Conrad Hotel

We’re excited to show viewers of The Balancing Act easy ways to make quick, healthy and delicious meals at home

Ocala-based NetSource Technologies contracts with PAAS Easter Eggs to design a new website and conduct social media marketing for America's favorite brand of Easter egg colors.

— Yogurtiamo, the premier liquid frozen yogurt manufacturer, has announced its 2012 plans, which include an innovative line of soft-serve gelato and sorbet.

Authentic Bahamian Cook Book with over 148 pages of original recipes from The Bahamas and its 700 islands, is now available in ‘hard cover’ and on ‘kindle’ but will be released in Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese and German in 2012.

In a blind taste test against other weight loss meal delivery programs, BistroMD ranks #1 with 5-star rating from NextAdvisor.com

Florida Strawberry Growers Association hosts Research Chefs Association members on a harvest tour. Sue Harrell, director of marketing for FSGA, and strawberry grower Mike Lott educated attendees from the ground up about Florida winter strawberries.

"No company that relies on employees to drive their business should hire without the assistance of pre-employment behavioral assessment tools."

The Destination Guide has named Bandito Burrito Lounge as our Best TEX-MEX Cuisine in Richmond. Experience great Mexicali cuisine blended with live music, a festive atmosphere, and the best looking bar staff - hands down!

Gigi’s Cupcakes Florida, the premier Tampa location for custom gourmet cupcakes, announces their “indulge without the bulge” post-holiday cupcake flavors.

The Hot Pepper Awards 2011, an annual fiery foods competition, announces winners.

Coral Gables' favorite romantic hideaway, Charlotte Bistro, has re-opened with a new, affordable small plates menu and Sunday Brunch.

Nestled in the business bedrock of one of the fastest growing communities in Florida dwells Art’s Southern Style BBQ. The Winter Garden eatery will host its grand opening celebration Wednesday, February 8, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Pinchers Crab Shack, located at the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach, is pleased to announce they have promoted a new General Manager, Leslie Mink.

Nosh Fest, South Florida’s only Jewish Food Festival, was created to supply tons of food to those in need through Feeding South Florida and two other area food banks in Broward County.

Stop by Chow Down Grill & Lounge for Somethin’ Sweet and Scrumptious

“We’re looking forward to having V-Labs introduce their THiNQ™ products to The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV. Viewers will be able to learn about the benefits of functional beverages and how they can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle."

There is a huge trend of people transitioning to a plant-based diet, and their medical/wellness needs differ from meat-eaters. Medical doctors who understand and/or follow a plant-based diet are being sought for a new consumer-searchable database.

Make sure to tune in to this special My Cuisine edition of The Balancing Act, January 19th at 7:00am (ET/PT) as they air on Lifetime Television.

Gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller will make a guest appearance as official spokesperson for the Stakool/Anthus Life's Nature plus Energy product line at the Lady Luck Invitational Gymnastics Tournament, January 20 - 22, 2012, in Las Vegas.

“We’re looking forward to having Bejo Seeds introduce their Tasti-Lee™ tomatoes to The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV. The Balancing Act Lifetime viewers will learn how tasty as well as healthy they are."

“Most people think of croutons simply as a salad topping. Appearing on The Balancing Act on Lifetime is a great way to show viewers that they can actually be a healthy and tasty addition to a number of meals-- even a brunch!"

The concepts in ‘Eat Great & Lose Weight’ demonstrate how, by simply eating the right foods, readers can begin to lose weight and feel great in just a few days. Unlike other diabetic diets, the book offers a wide selection of gourmet dishes

Chef Greg Campbell announces a new cooking class Asian Small Plates on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6-9pm at Pier 22.

To encourage business in a struggling economy, Sanwa Farmer’s Market is expanding store hours, promoting specials on Facebook and Twitter, offering great in-store savings, and spicing up the website

You'll lose weight and get healthy, but you first have to lose this habit...

The business consultants at Franklin Foodservice Solutions debut a new eBook, “Advanced Issues in Redistribution”, in an effort to educate Food manufacturers about how to profit from the use of redistributors.

In this age of digital media, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Four Square and countless other social sites, restaurants are at a loss as to how to find new customers and create brand loyalty.

With the coming New Year, The Palms Hotel & Spa prepares for the re-launch of its season menus, slated for early February, featuring globally inspired natural gourmet fare by Essensia’s new Signature Chef, Julie Frans.

The Community Foundation of East Central Florida (CFECF) has awarded four agencies that supply food to the community $1,000 grants.

“Appearing on Designing Spaces on Lifetime Television will allow me to show viewers a way to get their grills up and working to create some of my famous Budweiser recipes with that will make the “Big Game” party a touchdown."

National Southern Bar-B-Q Franchise Repositions itself as a Fast Casual Concept Boasting Smaller Restaurants and Tighter Operations

Dr. Veronica Anderson, Founder and Host of web radio talk show, Wellness for the Real World, asserts that recent state bans on soda in schools is not enough to prevent children from addiction to sugary beverages.

All Safe Termite and Pest Control is participating in a winter food drive in conjunction with the Salt Life Church to help feed the hungry in Ocala. Donate non-perishable food items or "like" their Facebook page and they will donate in your behalf.

Do you miss that old time rock ‘n’roll? Get ready to reminisce, jump, twist and shout at our spectacular concert film screening at 3:30 p.m. Sunday January 22. Then, 6 p.m. brings the delicious culinary skills of Chef Anne Lynch to the spotlight.

According to PEERtrainer.com founder and diet and nutrition expert, Jackie Wicks, portion control -- the most popular weight loss technique ever -- may be what's keeping people fat.

12 Days of Christmas Trivia Daily Prizes – Must Go to the Store to Win! 12 changes to win a FREE lunch. Go to Facebook or Twitter of the local stores to find out the questions.

Award Winning Food Network Star, Gale Gand will join BrandStar Entertainment’s Hit Morning Show, “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime TV as a new celebrity Co-Host.

Totem Tales finds funding for its next book from the general public through kickstarter.com