Food + Beverage

One Pot, No Stress, Homestyle Chili

Chili So Simple, Even A Man Can Make It! ;-) Article and Photography by Madison Lambert It’s your local personal chef and recipe creator, Madison Lambert, aka Girl In The Green Apron. I’m so thrilled to be sharing some of my favorite dinners, desserts, and other delectables in this and upcoming issues. Over the years, I’ve done my fair share of leg work developing tasty recipes and figuring out the best tricks to pull them off seamlessly. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned so you can...

May 2022

Life + Culture

IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY! YEAR IN REVIEW

some of the publisher's favorite memories Article and Photography by WHO: Brenda Torres WHAT: CEO/ Publisher WHERE: South Orlando City Lifestyle CityLifestyle.com/SouthOrlando Launch Cover Collab with Fabio Napoleoni Tonester Paint's Tik Tok Tony Ribbon Cutting and Launch Event Rolling Out The Carpet for Our Heroes Saving the World One Lug at a Time Cover Photo Shoot at Selfie Wrld Orlando Showcasing Local Talent Now in Broadway Photo Shoot with Joey Fatone Local Stunt...

April 2022

Food + Beverage

Mother's Day Brunch

A Little Bit of South With a Whole Lot of Love - Recipes from Our Community Friends Article by Elvis Quiles and Laura McDowell | Photography by provided What a beautiful time to gather and celebrate with ladies that love unconditionally. The makers and keepers of our most precious memories. That one ma'am you think of as greatly admired and much loved.  Mom -  molded with a heart of pure gold with eyes like shining stars - kind, gentle, and poised. Brunch has a way of making one feel much like...

April 2022

Life + Culture

Dear Younger Me

I am So Proud of You! Article by Brenda Alicia Torres | Photography by Art by Nick Santelises From Gea Gomez, G World Properties Hey my little girl, I see you and hear those thoughts coming to your head while you run for your life. I know it’s late and everyone is watching novelas on TV, meanwhile you and your family hide to embark on that raft. Remember, be still,  it’s going to be okay, as God will come through. He is about to turn a risky voyage into your miracle - the one mark you will...

April 2022

Travel

Road Trip!

Exploring Along the Way to the Florida Keys Article by Kim Huber, Adventures Expert | Photography by provided A road trip is one of the most pleasurable ways to travel from Central Florida. Not only is it the most affordable travel option, it is arguably the most fun way to get a sense of what a place is really like. Plus, stopping along the way to your final destination can help draw out the adventure! And who wants to feel like they’re just going from Point A to Point B?  The Florida Keys...

March 2022

Food + Beverage

A Good Neighbor is a Found Treasure

Local new additions for the discerning Viet epicurious Article and Photography by Ilia Melendez & Adilen Perez The Neighbors  Cocktail Bar in East End Market  and  Twenty Pho Hour are just the treasures we didn’t know we needed!  The Neighbors' addition to Audubon Park supplies a vibrant and modern space to wander, as it mixes the idea of a store concept with an accompanying cocktail lounge; all in one space. The store concept offers an eclectic merchandise collection from local artists...

March 2022

Fitness

Lights, Camera, Action...and Fitness!

Keeping you well, with Orlando's finest fitness equipment repair specialists Article by Brenda Torres | Photography by Matt Ferratusco Having the right equipment for fitness and wellness, is only half the equation. Preventing malfunction and repairing as needed, is equally as important, and South Orlando has just the right experts for you.  1. Matt Ferratusco - is the owner of  Fitness Machine Technicians  in our area, and a lifelong Orlando resident. He is also the proud graduate of the ...

March 2022

Auto + Marine

Planning to Hit the Road to Explore?

Safety Tips from Our Local Car Care Expert Article by Carlos Ramirez, Car Care Expert | Photography by provided How lucky we are to be center of our state, only hours away from so many inspiring destinations! The idea of a well-planned road trip, is in full swing for so many of you. While it can be freeing and exciting, one of the biggest challenges we constantly see, is that families get excited for road trip vacations and completely forget to inspect their cars. While your car may be able to...

March 2022

Food + Beverage

Sesame Cold Noodles

A perfect spring recipe, both tasty and refreshing Article by Brenda Torres QUICK COLD NOODLES (NY STYLE) Ingredients for Peanut Sauce : 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. white sugar 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 cup water 1/8 cup rice vinegar 1/2 tsp. sesame oil 1/16 cup peanut oil bit of shaved fresh ginger (to taste) 2 green scallion onions (diced) Other Ingredients : 3/8 cup salted peanuts, chopped 1/2 lb. spaghetti noodles 1/8 cup sesame...

March 2022

Home + Design

Hottest Spring 2022 Decor Pantones

Easy to Refresh Any Room Article by Brenda Torres | Photography by provided Every year, the Pantone "gods" unveil a Pantone color for sprucing up decor. That 2022 Pantone color is a shade to encourage creativity and imaginative expression. That color is "Very Peri", Pantone 17-3938. "This color reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that color can hope to answer." Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute  Very...

February 2022