Exploring the local food culture of the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Lakeland area
Launching in March 2021!
Food for Thought
Red Roselle Hibiscus — the Florida “cranberry”
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Fresh Produce On Menu From Future Hydroponic Urban Farm in St Petersburg
Students will be growing and selling produce from a new South St. Pete greenhouse.
Disney Park Food You Can Make At Home
If it sounds heavy on the sweets, it is. Because those are super fun.
Red Roselle Hibiscus — the Florida “cranberry”
Cranberries may not grow in Florida, but the state’s old-timers had a workable alternative to the tart fall staples.
Mexican-Inspired JOTORO Opens at Sparkman Wharf
Talk to Chef Joe Isidori for any length of time, and the idea of fun comes up a lot.
Recipe: Pretty Boy Cocktail
The new restaurant Jotoro’s bar menu will be highlighted by tequila flights, craft-batched margaritas, and what Chef Joe Isidori calls “current, colorful, big-flavor cocktails” like this Pretty Boy.
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Recipe: Dole Whip
Dole Whip is arguably the number one cult-classic favorite treat of all time at Disney Parks.
Recipe: Pretty Boy Cocktail
The new restaurant Jotoro’s bar menu will be highlighted by tequila flights, craft-batched margaritas, and what Chef Joe Isidori calls “current, colorful, big-flavor cocktails” like this Pretty Boy.
Recipe: Roselle Jelly
This recipe is reproduced in its original form from a 1937 US Department of Agriculture leaflet titled “Production of Roselle”
Recipe: JOTORO “Mexico City” Grilled Street Corn
“It’s Mexican done in my style, so I can give you a little piece of me.” – Joe Isidori; Chef, Jotoro
