Polite Pig Praise

Super Bowl weekend was jam packed with endless socializing and fun. I drove a few hours to the west coast of Florida and kicked off the weekend by meeting up with my friends Jesiree and MaeLynn. We went out to breakfast at First Watch, shopped around the Vineland outlets, and wrapped up our day at Disney Springs. We had a fantastic time with each other, and I even got to see my adorable nephew, Wesley!

Polite Pig is our absolute favorite BBQ restaurant to eat at when we visit Disney Springs. I am under a temporary restrictive cleanse called the Low-FODMAP diet. It limits you from eating any foods that are inflammatory-prone. I was blown away learning just how many healthy foods are inflammatory-prone. Eating out has been difficult because my options are quite limited. I decided to reach out to Polite Pig through their website and inquire if there was anything on their menu I could enjoy. Chef Alex called me up before the weekend and took his time going through every ingredient I could not eat and narrow down the perfect meal I could enjoy under the Low-FODMAP guidelines. He jotted down notes to refer to, and looped his colleague, Chef Mike in, in case he was off shift by the time I showed up.

The cashier brought Chef Alex out when I arrived. It was great to put a name to a face, and he confirmed with the cashier how to ring up my order. Almost all the menu items had dairy, gluten, onions, or garlic, which are some of the main ingredients I have to avoid. Chef Alex prepared a piece of salt and pepper salmon in the smoker accompanied by a garden salad with olive oil and vinegar to drizzle.

Pictured below is the meal I was served. To say I was blown away and appreciative is an understatement. When I listed out all the ingredients I could eat on a salad, I had no idea they would all be included, since most of these ingredients are not in any other dishes on Polite Pig’s menu. The salad was crafted and prepared so beautifully, and I am forever grateful. Kudos and praise goes out to Polite Pig and Chef Alex for tailoring their menu to meet my needs. This is a busy establishment, and I am just one single customer. This kindness and customer service deserves a million stars. This is a true testament that Polite Pig will always be my favorite!

Earlier in the day at breakfast, I was able to customize my breakfast at First Watch, which was delicious as well. I ordered the vanilla coconut milk chia seed pudding topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and a side of gluten free toast with almond butter. MaeLynn and I enjoyed their million-dollar bacon, which is 10/10 and a must-try. I also sipped on their Tangerine Dream beverage. It was made with fresh pineapple and tangerine juices, organic ginger, cane sugar, and topped with coconut milk. It was a tropical and refreshing take on an orange creamsicle. I have a First Watch near me, so I am very excited to enjoy these Low-FODMAP approved items in the future!

I wrapped up the weekend spending the rest of my time with my cousin Alex. We watched the Super Bowl together with her boyfriend Angel, and I made delicious Low-FODMAP approved snacks. Aside from Rihanna absolutely slaying the half-time show, the star of the evening was definitely my homemade buffalo chicken, bacon, cheddar, and chives potato skins! The game was a nail-biter at the end. I for sure thought the Eagles were going to take home the win, but the Chiefs pulled through right at the end. Who else is team Travis Kelce?! I sure am!

I am writing this blog post from Paloma Coffee Shop in Windermere, FL as I travel back to the southeast coast of Florida. Thanks to the inspiration from Kristin Marino and Noah Schnacky who frequent this hidden gem! The iced vanilla oat milk latte is *chef’s kiss!*

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Remember to stay humble and kind, always!

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xo –Jess