Showing posts with label ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER. Show all posts
Oct 24, 2014
In July 2014,
we announced a new contest: the Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year. Designed
to propel a rising home and garden talent to stardom, we encouraged lifestyle
bloggers from across America to apply and tell us why they deserved to win our
amazing prize package: a 3-month, multi-show contract, opportunities for media
appearances, and access to thousands of potential new, online followers. Though
we received countless entries, only three could move forward to the next phase of the contest.
Ursula
Carmona, Dave Marciniak, and Leanne Lee are heading to the Orlando Home Show
for the final portion of the competition: deciding who the true Trendsetter is.
Each contestant will present their best home, garden, and DIY tips on the Fresh Ideas
Stage on Sunday, October 26th. After hearing the presentations, our
celebrity judges will crown the Trendsetter of the Year.
Who do you
think will win? The design innovator from Painesville, Ohio? The revolutionary
gardening guru from Culpeper, Virginia? Or the DIY Diva from Parkville,
Missouri? Check out their presentations and watch the culmination of this
exciting contest!
The Orlando Home Show takes over the Orange County Convention Center, October 24-26, 2014.
Get tickets to see home and garden celebrities, and watch as a new one is created!
To get a sneak peek of the trendsetter presentations, watch the videos each finalist made on our Facebook page.
Did you know
that connecting with us on Facebook has perks beyond getting to see these fun
videos? Right now when you like us on Facebook you can get two tickets for the price of one to the Orlando Home Show! Treat a friend or family member to the
show. We can’t wait to see you there!
Oct 20, 2014
If you think
getting recipes from your mother-in-law is hard, imagine trying to suss out the
ingredients that go into America’s most popular restaurant and fast food dishes. Fortunately you don’t have to plead with waiters or snoop through trash bins
– Todd Wilbur has you covered. The author of Top Secret Recipes as well as several other cook books has spent over a decade uncovering what goes into the world’s
most popular dishes. Join Todd at the Orlando Home Show to learn how to make
your favorite restaurant dishes at home. Todd will teach you the secrets behind
the Big Mac, how Mrs. Fields gets her chocolate chip cookies so moist, and
more. But before you taste test Todd’s food, enjoy our interview with him below
and get to know this recipe hacker.
MEET TODD WILBUR
Marketplace
Events (MPE): What tips do you have for foodies looking to improve their
palates? How can you get better at picking out ingredients by taste?
- Todd Wilbur (TW): “It’s important to understand how things are made. You need to be able to identify a wide range of ingredients and flavors. I run through a mental checklist of ingredients as I taste foods to identify what is used. I also ask servers for information on what is in the dish, and I have developed several techniques and tools to dissect and analyze dishes.”
MPE: What items do you always keep in your pockets?
- TW: “Chap stick – I live in Las Vegas and it is always dry. And a dollar bill with a sharp edge for measuring food in a restaurant.”
MPE: What was
the one recipe that was hardest for you to hack? Is there one that took more
attempts or time than the others?
- TW: “KFC Chicken because there are infinite ways to combine 11 herbs and spices. Also, the technique is one of KFC’s best kept secrets. I have created three versions of that recipe over the years as I gather more information. I believe my most recent version is as close as anyone has ever gotten to duplicating the taste of the real thing.”
MPE: Any embarrassing
on-the-job moments you’d like to share?
- TW: “On one of our shows we were cloning Dipping Dots. I needed liquid nitrogen [to make them] and told a doctor that I had warts and needed to do the application at home. The doctor made me drop my pants in the office and I was not wearing underwear that day and it was caught on camera.”
MPE: You’ve
done so many books and recipes, are there any that are currently on your bucket
list to figure out?
- TW: “My top three are Butterfinger, Fig Newtons, and Bush’s Baked Beans.”
MPE: What’s
your personal mantra?
- TW: “Try to find the humor in everything.”
MPE: What is
the most requested/asked about recipes from your books?
- TW: “KFC coleslaw. It is the number one search term that brings people to our website.”
MPE: How were
you discovered?
- TW: “Wrote a book in 1993 called Top Secret Ingredients – it was more like a pamphlet. Printed 10,000 copies, and then I was asked to be on Live With Regis and Kathy Lee and could not keep the book stocked after the appearance, a USA Today article and more followed.”
MPE: What are
your favorite ingredients to cook with at home?
- TW: “Butter and bacon.”
The Orlando
Home Show takes over the Orange County Convention Center from October 24-26, 2014. Todd
Wilbur will be appearing on the Edible
Orlando Cooking Stage on Friday and Saturday only, don’t miss him! Bring
your appetite and a friend – right now you can get two tickets for the price of one when you like us on Facebook. What are you waiting for? We can’t wait to
see you at the show.
Mar 31, 2014
Are you sick of that 1990’s range or refrigerator? Are you desperately
in need of some new or updated kitchen appliances? You’re in luck!
Milcarsky’s Appliance Centre’ has joined forces with WFTV-TV, WMMO-FM and
WDBO-FM to present the “Milcarsky Makeover” for your kitchen.
The grand prize winner will receive a brand new 2014 GE stainless steel
kitchen appliance package featuring a side-by-side fridge with water and ice
dispenser, smooth top electric range, quiet dishwasher and over the range
microwave with vent and lights. But wait, there’s more! The prize package also
includes delivery of your new appliances, professional installation with all of
the necessary new accessories, and haul away of your old, outdated appliances.
Total value of this grand prize comes in at $5,000.
For contest rules and enter to win details, go to any of the following
websites: wftv.com,
wmmo.com
or wdbo.com
OR drop by booth #201 at the show and enter there!
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APRIL 4-6, 2014
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Mar 28, 2014
Heading to
the 2014 Central Florida Home + Garden Show? Have no fear – the Food
Truck Rally is here! Back by popular demand after a successful debut last fall,
the Food Truck Rally is on Sunday, only, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the entrance
to the Orange County Convention Center’s North Concourse, Hall North B facing
Universal Blvd. Some of Central Florida’s favorite mobile food purveyors,
including The Yum Yum Cupcake Truck, The Crepe Company, Sweet City Gelato,
Magic4urPalate, London Fish and Chippy, Curbside Chef, APP’s Wings &
Burgers and Treehouse Truck, will serve delicious fare for purchase.
For more information on the delicious food trucks that will be present, click here.
Complementing
the trucks will be al fresco dining and a DJ playing music.
The cost of
food is not included in show admission.
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APRIL 4-6, 2014
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
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This year's Central Florida Home + Garden Show will have some incredible four-legged accessories in the Pet Pavilion! This “woof-worthy” pavilion sponsored by Urban Pet Magazine and Greenbrier
features training, boarding, treats, food, emergency services, fashion and much
more for furry friends. Stop by Harbor
House’s booth and save $5 off registration fees to the 4th Annual Paws for
Peace Walk on April 26.
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| Sunday, April 5, 2:00 pm: JoJo - Owner, Carol Wick Harbor House CEO |
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Saturday, April 5, 2:00pm: Jessica Sanchez, WKMG will be with her dog Ghost
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- Orlando Sentinel Sr. Sports Reporter George Diaz, with wife Theresa and Addie, Friday at 12 noon
- Lee Goldberg, former sports anchor for WKMG, Saturday at 12 noon
- WKMG Anchor Jessica Sanchez and Ghost, Saturday at 2:00 pm
- OPD Officer Time Stanley and K9 Seabee, Sunday at 12 noon
- Carol Wick, Harbor House CEO and JoJo, Sunday at 2:00 pm
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| Friday, April 4, 12 noon: Orlando Sentinel writer George Diaz will be with his dog Addie. |
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APRIL 4-6, 2014
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Mar 25, 2014
Given the explosion of home improvement resources, from TV shows to Pinterest to this very blog, times are good for do-it-yourselfers. Still, for some newbies, DIY projects can be daunting. Enter Chris Tice. The Central Florida-based military veteran and DIY expert will demystify the process while demonstrating four projects guests can do themselves during his daily appearances at the Central Florida Home + Garden Show, April 4-6, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center.
Tice, an electrical engineer by trade and
home improvement blogger on Examiner.com,
says that becoming a DIY-er is much like the ubiquitous Nike ad: Just Do
It. “Get your hands dirty and give it a try. Practice on something inexpensive
or already partially broken,” says Tice. He recommends picking up a free, used
palette at a nearby home improvement store and turn it into a useful item, like
a coat rack (find palette repurposing ideas on his blog and online).
Chris will demonstrate 4 projects each day: a wine bottle chandelier; a silverware wall clock; a handy space saving knife/spice/ipad stand; and if tailgating is your thing - turn your cooler into a portable a/c unit!
Tice also suggests getting familiar with
power tools as he "voluntarily" did as a high school student in his
family's kitchen and bath business. "Familiarity builds confidence,"
as his father used to say, so Tice plans to bring a few tools to his booth and
encourages guests to try them with his guidance and supervision.
Don't miss Chris' demonstration at the show everyday at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm in Booth # 1059!
Don't miss Chris' demonstration at the show everyday at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm in Booth # 1059!
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APRIL 4-6, 2014
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Mar 21, 2014
Ahmed Hassan is an accredited landscape designer,
consultant and gardener. He owns Ahmed Hassan Landscape Services
(AHLS) LLC, a landscape design, installation, and maintenance company and has
collaborated on several landscape and construction projects throughout the
country. Ahmed has served as guest contributor for the CBS
Early Show and NBC’s Today Show and is a guest
columnist for several publications including the new HGTV magazine.
Come out to the Central Florida Home + Garden Show and meet
Ahmed Hassan. He will be appearing on Saturday & Sunday (April 5 & 6).
What do you
gather most of your inspiration for your new projects?
My inspirations
for outdoor spaces stem from nature and natural spaces. I love to see boulders
and rock formations, water features that have a natural look and flare to them.
In my opinion, a good landscape blends into the natural surrounding, maybe with
a little more “bling” and comfort concepts but it should look and feel like a
natural environment.
What gardening
trend or item are you coveting this season?
I'm going back
to the earth. I'm most interested in growing food at home, so lots of edibles,
composting and building with natural stone. I'm also living in our newly
purchased home and looking forward to keeping everything as organic as
possible. While I'm not a puritan, I'd feel better about the health and well
being of my family and our new puppy "Chloe" if only organic products
were used here at home.
What's your
favorite gardening/landscaping APP?
That's cute, a Landscaping APP!!! I just use Google. :-) When I was growing up and
learning all that I could about landscape and gardening it wasn't nearly as
easy as it is today.
APRIL 4-6, 2014
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Oct 1, 2013
The drink that will warm your heart and your stomach this fall!
Hot
Chocolate Ingredients:
2 cups of whipping cream
2 cups of whipping cream
6 cups of milk
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package of white chocolate
chips
¼ (3 ounce) package butterscotch morsels
Ingredients:
4 ounces Butterscotch Schnapps
1 – 2 ounces Amaretto
Prepare in your crock-pot I can keep the
mixture warm and melted and do not have to worry about stepping out of the
party to make hot chocolate! This recipe
serves about 10.
Start this recipe right before everyone
arrives so that you will have some time to cook it while everyone is up and
mingling. It will simmer on low for 2
hours and be ready for dessert!
Add all of the hot chocolate ingredients
into your slow cooker -- whipping cream, milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice,
vanilla and white chocolate chips and butterscotch morsels.
Stir occasionally until mixture is melted
together.
Right before you serve (if you want to add
the holiday cheer) you can add the Butterscotch Schnapps and Amaretto to make it a
creamy nutty drink!
Serve with whipped cream and your favorite cookies!
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Emily Ellyn will be appearing at our Orlando Home Show October 5 & 6.
For 2-for-1 tickets to the show, order HERE and save today!
For 2-for-1 tickets to the show, order HERE and save today!
Sep 27, 2013
Living tiny is simply better for the environment, says
Dan Louche, owner of Tiny Home Builders and one of the pioneers of the Tiny Home Movement. The
Atlanta-based designer/builder will display two examples of tiny houses at the
upcoming Orlando Home Show, Oct. 4-6. We caught up with Dan to learn
more about this pint-sized trend in housing.
What’s a tiny house?
These small structures are built on wheels, allowing
them to be easily moved to the perfect location. Our houses are designed to
have a warm, open feel and range in size from about 96 to 160 square feet. They
contain a sleeping loft, shower and toilet, kitchen, running water and
heat/A/C.
When and how did you come upon this
idea?
I began building tiny houses back in 2009 when I constructed
one for my mom. At that time, the house in which she was living was falling
apart and becoming unlivable, so I knew I had to find her alternative housing.
After researching various options, I discovered the tiny house movement and
realized that it was the perfect solution for her. My father is a home builder
by trade and I am software engineer, so we joined forces to improve upon this
concept.
What advantages are there to a tiny
house?
Tiny houses can be constructed to very high standards
and still be affordable. Since they are smaller, they require substantially
less materials to construct compared to conventional homes. This translates
into lower costs and a lot less effort for construction. Tiny houses can also
be moved very easily. They are a perfect living solution for many of the
curveballs that life may throw you. Finally, living in a tiny house leads to a
much simpler lifestyle, with a focus more on what’s truly important and less on
belongings, so they are simply better for the environment.
Please describe the customers for
these houses?
Most of our customers are what we call the “pre- and
post-family” markets. Young singles and couples without children want to live
mortgage-free, don’t need much space and prefer not to live with their parents.
Post-family couples are empty nesters looking to downsize their lives. We also
serve people who have hit financial troubles and need affordable housing.
Where are tiny houses located?
The most common location is in the backyard or side
lot of a family or friend’s house. Some people are constructing them on rural
land, and we’re starting to see tiny home communities cropping up, too.
Can I build my own?
Absolutely, that’s part of the fun! We sell a design
and construction how-to guide, or can construct homes for customers.
FOR 2-FOR-1 TICKETS TO THE SHOW CLICK HERE & SAVE!
OCTOBER 4-6, 2013
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Aug 9, 2013
EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT
You won't want to miss Persona Saferay at our
2013 Orlando Home Show (Oct. 4-6)!
Get to know this fabulous exhibitor!
2013 Orlando Home Show (Oct. 4-6)!
Get to know this fabulous exhibitor!
- Website:
- Describe your product(s) or service(s):
- Architectural polyurethane (PU) mouldings such as Carving & Plain Cornices, Chair Rails, Corner & Frames, Door & Window Surrounds, Corbels, Wall Plaques, Statues, Columns, Accessories, Ceiling Roses, Ceiling Domes & Rails, Pilasters, Niches, Stair Brackets, Mirror Frames and Wood Ornaments.
- What are your best home or garden tips for this season?
- DIY projects always save costs!
- What are your featured items this season?
- Carving & Plain Cornices, Chair Rails, Corner & Frames, Door & Window Surrounds, Corbels, Wall Plaques, Statues, Columns, Accessories, Ceiling Roses, Ceiling Domes & Rails, Pilasters, Niches, Stair Brackets, Mirror Frames and Wood Ornaments.
- What is your favorite part about the home show?
- When customers admire our products.
Get to know this fabulous exhibitor!
You can catch Persona Saferay at our
2013 Orlando Home Show (Oct. 4-6) at the Orange County Convention Center!
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