Orlando, Florida! April 2017

My mum and I recently took a trip to Orlando, Florida! It was incredible, truly a holiday of a lifetime and the food did not disappoint. Here are just a few picks of my foodie highlights from the adventure.

For our first breakfast we went to the Kona Café in the Polynesian Resort. This table service restaurant is situated on the first floor of the lobby. I had tonga toast which is fried cinnamon toast stuffed with banana. It was good but next time I would choose differently. My mum's macadamia and pineapple pancakes looked incredible!

Magic Kingdom

The Mickey ice cream is probably the most iconic of all Mickey shaped goods. It is a must try classic, and I don't know whether it was just because of the environment but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's available at almost evert cart in Disney.

The other must try sweet treat in Magic Kingdom is Dole Whip. This pineapple flavoured, dairy-free soft serve is perfect on a hot day. It is available at Aloha Isle in Adventureland and at the Polynesian Resort.

EPCOT

If you like sampling different cuisines, Epcot is for you. Disney have really out done themselves with the attention for detail as you wonder round the eleven countries. My favourites were school bread (cardamom and coconut custard pastry) in Norway and spicey chicken with traditional beer in China!
 

Also, if your in Epcot, you can take a short stroll to The Boardwalk. Follow the signs near the French quarter and head to the lagoon that surrounds Disney's Swan and Dolphin, Disney's Yaught Club and Beach Resorts. By far my favourite thing about The Boardwalk is Ample Hills creamy. There are some fantastic ice cream flavours. Ice creams do however have a significant Disney-style price tag. I would suggest getting one to share!

Disney Springs

Disney Springs has a lovely, chilled atmosphere that has some great food and shops to choose from. There's a huge Disney store to pick up all the merch you could think of. My favourite restaurants I would recommend are Sprinkles for cupcakes and D.Luxe Burger for a typical American lunch (and the dipping sauces!!!). I also tried The Boathouse and Erin McKenna's Bakery but both were slightly disappointing.

Universal

I would say the food at Universal is not as good as Disney. The only must-try for me is butter beer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I have also heard very good things about Cowfish in Citywalk where you can get sushi or burgers, or both!

If you want to head away from the, sometimes pricey, park food and drink I have a great final recommendation. Located right on International Drive, Maggiano's Little Italy was lovely. I took my beautiful mum for her birthday whilst we were away and the staff were fantastic. The food was rich and traditional Italian. They even brought my mum a complimentary dessert with a candle. This place would be great for kids too and it was really easy to park as there is a car lot right next door. Delicious meal and great atmosphere!

http://www.maggianos.com/

Bookoo's, Helston, Cornwall

I recently travelled down to Helston to try this quirky diner-style restaurant. It was worth the trip, if just for milkshake alone. I had the forerro roche brownie milkshake, it was amazing but very filling!
The burger was  also hefty with some really tasty accompaniments, such as onion rings and house-made barbeque sauce. The only thing I would say is that the sweet potato fries were slightly underdone, but the staff were lovely and made a real effort for my boyfriend's birthday with balloons and banners. There is an extensive menu, with gluten free and vegan menus as well.

Overall, great burgers and shakes that adults and kids can enjoy!

High tea @ Q Tearoom, St Agnes

I recently phoned Q Tearoom looking to book an afternoon tea for that day. They said they usually need 24 hour notice but were very accommodating and could organise something. Later in the afternoon they put on this lovely spread.

Everything was so fresh and garnished with delicious fruit. The Baker Tom scones were huge and lovely too.
The tearoom was very quaint, as you would expect, but what really shone through was the staff. I couldn't fault the whole experience, this is great for a spot of lunch or sweet treat.