Florida Living LIfe

Italian Roots, Hemp Gummies and the Company Bringing La Dolce Vita to CannabisEpisode SummaryJulie and Jamie welcome their first ever guest on the Florida Living Life Podcast and they picked a great one. Simone D’Antonio, co-founder of Mamma Mia, grew up cooking in his grandmother’s kitchen in Salerno, Italy, trained at the prestigious Gualtiero Marchesi Chef School, worked nine years in Los Angeles restaurants, and then stumbled into the cannabis industry through a next door neighbor and a dispensary visit that made him say — I can do this better.From communion wafers infused with hemp to aperitivo inspired gummies named after Italian cities, Mamma Mia is a one of a kind brand where culinary storytelling meets the wellness industry.👨‍🍳 Meet Simone D’AntonioBorn and raised in Salerno, Italy. Trained at the Gualtiero Marchesi Chef School in northern Italy, one of the most prestigious culinary programs in the country. Moved to Los Angeles in 2014. Spent nine years working in restaurants as a chef before pivoting to bartending while building Mamma Mia on the side. Co-founded the company with his neighbor Casey Passero, a second generation Italian American who introduced him to the cannabis space.🍬 About Mamma MiaA direct to consumer hemp edibles brand built around a culinary tour of Italy. Every product is named after an Italian city, inspired by a regional recipe, and designed with packaging that captures the visual identity of that city and era.Current products and pricing:Gummies — $32 for three gummies. Flavors include kiwi bellini, orange spritz, and camomile bitter, all inspired by the Milano aperitivo culture of the 1990sInfused Communion Wafers (Roma) — $33. A nod to Vatican City and the Church, served in a package that is exactly what it sounds likeChocolate — $43. Higher price point due to ingredient costs and manufacturing complexityProducts are manufactured by a women owned facility in downtown Los Angeles using Simone’s recipes, ingredients, and packaging.Products range from five to ten milligrams. Start low. Go slow. Everyone who has had a bad edible experience made the same mistake.🌿 The Education CornerSimone breaks it down clearly. Edibles are not the same as smoking. They enter through digestion, kick in slower, last longer, and feel different. Cannabis has real anti inflammatory benefits. Some strains support sleep. CBD and CBN are non psychoactive options for people who want the wellness benefits without the high. The industry is still young and education is everything.🚀 What is Coming NextA possible Friuli Venezia Giulia inspired product. Infused butter for pasta. An inhalable product inspired by the air of the Dolomites. And a taste test from Julie and Jamie of the sample box Simone sent to Florida. Tune in.📣 We Want to Hear From YouVisit floridalivinglife.com to send a message. If you are a brand, a chef, or a business owner with a story worth telling, reach out. Julie and Jamie want to hear it.WAYS TO WORK WITH USBrand sponsorships and content placementFeatured guest podcast interviewsScenes From the Table live recordingsFood and lifestyle brand featuresVirtual and on location options available📞 Call or Text: 973-281-6896 📧 [email protected]📌 Episode Hashtags#FloridaLivingLife #MammaMia #SimoneDAntonio #HempEdibles #ItalianFood #FloridaFood #FoodPodcast #WellnessLifestyle #PalmBeachCounty #SouthFloridaEats

What is on the Table, Florida? 10 Years, Time Capsules and The Best Eats in South FloridaEpisode SummaryJulie and Jamie celebrate 10 years of marriage by cracking open old wedding cards, revisiting honeymoon memories, and debating whether all 10 years were actually great. Spoiler: they are still married, so that counts.From Weight Watchers wins to restaurant wars, they break down the real tension behind Florida dining — where to go, what to order, and why sharing a meal almost never works out. Spoiler alert: Mark at the Outback might just be the best waiter in all of Florida.🍽 Restaurant HighlightsLonghorn Steakhouse – West Palm Beach The seventh busiest Longhorn in the US, but it left them underwhelmed. The Outback comparison did not help.Outback Steakhouse – Royal Palm Beach The gold standard. Great food, great service, and home to Mark, possibly the most patient server on the planet. Big shoutout to Mark for handling Julie's mom Rosie with total grace. Employee of the Year, no question.Sushi Yama – Wellington, Florida All you can eat sushi near the Wellington Mall for around $35. The lo mein stole the show.Olive Garden – West Palm Beach Area Julie's solo mission. Grilled chicken parmesan with broccoli and a salad. Solid, diet friendly, and better than expected.Mario the Baker – Royal Palm Beach Great pizza, great sauce, great owners. A must visit for any pizza lover in Palm Beach County.Papa Chulos – Royal Palm Beach The surprise star of the episode. The coconut shrimp soft shell taco is a must order. Chips, queso, and guac that are out of this world. Happy hour almost every day. Julie has been four times in the last month alone. Do not sleep on this place.Rocco's Tacos – Florida A longtime favorite now facing serious competition from Papa Chulos.Flakowitz – South Florida Solid deli, great for a casual meal with mom. Julie ordered a Ruben by mistake. She does not like corned beef. She is still not over it.Lucille's BBQ – Florida Great barbecue spot. The brisket nachos are tender, slightly sweet, and absolutely worth ordering.Dada – Delray Beach Already a favorite for the cheeseburger alone. A deeper review is coming soon.True Food Kitchen – Florida A solid healthy option. Verdict: okay.🇬🇷 On the HuntJulie is looking for the best Greek restaurant in the West Palm Beach or Palm Beach County area. If you have a recommendation, reach out. They want to visit.🎉 MilestonesTen years of marriage. Charting on Apple Podcasts in the Food category. Florida Living Life is growing and TikTok is next.📣 We Want to Hear From YouWhat restaurants should they visit? What topics should they debate next? Are you a restaurant that wants a visit and a review? Join the Florida Living Life experience and help shape the show.🎧 Also Check OutStay On Course Podcast — Charting in Entrepreneurship on Apple Podcasts. Visit stayoncourse.studio or stayoncourse.ioJulie's Stack List — Search Stacklist Julie Riga for all her top recommendations.WAYS TO WORK WITH USBrand sponsorships and content placementFeatured guest podcast interviewsScenes From the Table live recordingsFood and lifestyle brand featuresVirtual and on location options available📞 Call or Text: 973-281-6896 📧 [email protected]#FloridaLivingLife #SouthFloridaEats #FloridaFood #FoodPodcast #PalmBeachCounty #LonghornSteakhouse #OutbackSteakhouse #SushiYama #OliveGarden #MarioTheBaker #PapaChulos #RoccosTacos #Flakowitz #LucillesBBQ #Dada #TrueFoodKitchen

New Jersey vs Florida Weather Fair Food Marriage Compromises and Steakhouse DebatesIn this Florida Living Life podcast episode we compare New Jersey weather vs Florida weather and talk about everyday life in West Palm Beach Florida and South Florida living. We cover weekend events in West Palm Beach including the Florida Fair Florida fair food Florida fair rides and things to do in Florida. The conversation turns to marriage and relationships including marriage compromise marriage humor real marriage conversations and food debates in marriage especially fair food versus going out to dinner. We wrap up with Florida dining culture favorite chain steakhouses in Florida and an honest take on Outback Steakhouse while sharing real life Florida lifestyle stories.Welcome to the Florida Living Life Podcast where we talk about real life real marriage and real Florida living.In this episode we start with a light conversation about the weather and quickly realize how different life feels when you compare New Jersey weather to Florida weather especially West Palm Beach Florida.We talk about the contrast between cold weather living in New Jersey and warm sunny Florida living including humidity winter temperatures and why Florida weather changes your lifestyle mindset and daily routines.We then shift into what is happening this weekend in West Palm Beach Florida including the Florida Fair. We cover Florida fair events Florida fair food Florida fair rides weekend activities in West Palm Beach and things to do in South Florida.This episode also dives into marriage and relationships with a very real and relatable conversation about compromise in marriage. Specifically the ongoing debate between eating fair food at the Florida fair versus going out to dinner afterward.We talk about relationship communication marriage challenges marriage humor and why making compromises in marriage can be one of the hardest but most important parts of a healthy relationship.You will hear an honest and funny discussion about food preferences marriage expectations and why fair food in Florida feels like a full experience not just a snack.We wrap up the episode by talking about favorite chain steakhouses in Florida including Outback Steakhouse. We share opinions on casual dining in Florida steakhouse chains in Florida and why Outback Steakhouse continues to be part of the Florida dining conversation.This episode is perfect for anyone interested in Florida lifestyle podcasts Florida living couples podcasts marriage conversations real life marriage stories West Palm Beach lifestyle content and people considering moving from New Jersey to Florida.If you love conversations about Florida weather Florida food Florida fairs marriage compromise and everyday life in the Sunshine State this episode is for you.WAYS TO WORK WITH USAll opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.• Brand sponsorships and content placement• Featured guest podcast interviews• Scenes From the Table live recordings• Food and lifestyle brand features• Virtual and on location options availableContact us for collabortations or guest appearences. https://www.floridalivinglife.com/

🎙️ Florida Living Life PodcastEpisode Show Notes: Palm Beach Food Spots Reality TV Vibes and Living the Florida LifestyleIn this episode of Florida Living Life we dive into what it is really like living in Florida through the lens of Palm Beach food culture Florida lifestyle experiences and a little reality TV curiosity. From Italian food standards shaped by a chef father to Meatball Monday specials hidden gems on Dixie Highway and Clematis Street favorites we explore Florida living one bite at a time. We talk Palm Beach lifestyle social scenes Florida restaurants local favorites foodie opinions Florida mindset and why watching life in Florida on TV hits different when you actually live here. If you are thinking about moving to Florida relocating to Florida or just curious about life in Florida this episode gives you a real unscripted look at Florida lifestyle food Florida community and everyday experiences in West Palm Beach Palm Beach Boca Raton and Delray Beach.🍽️ Restaurants and Locations MentionedItalian and PizzaLenore’s on Clematis Street West Palm BeachGrotto Pizza West Palm BeachCafe Med West Palm Beach Dixie HighwayFoodie Favorites and Local StaplesThe Hive West Palm Beach Dixie HighwayRocco’s Tacos Clematis Street West Palm BeachRocco’s Tacos Boca RatonBatch Gastropub Clematis Street West Palm BeachBatch Gastropub Delray BeachOther Spots and ExperiencesTea House in Palm BeachClematis Street West Palm BeachDixie Highway West Palm BeachPickleball venue in Palm BeachLocal bar and DJ party location in Palm BeachYes The Hive still has the best burger in Palm Beach and yes we said it again because consistency matters.🌴 Topics CoveredFlorida lifestyle podcast conversationsLiving in Florida full timeWhat it is like living in Palm BeachFlorida food scene and restaurant cultureItalian food standards and chef family influenceReality TV filmed in Palm Beach FloridaFlorida mindset and lifestyle differencesBuilding a life in FloridaFlorida community and social scenesClematis Street vs Dixie Highway food debateFlorida hidden gems and local favoritesWAYS TO WORK WITH USAll opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.• Brand sponsorships and content placement• Featured guest podcast interviews• Scenes From the Table live recordings• Food and lifestyle brand features• Virtual and on location options available📞 Call or Text: 862 812 0711📧 [email protected]

WELCOME! Florida Living Life is a Florida podcast and Florida lifestyle podcast that delivers an honest look at Florida living and life in Florida through real conversations about food relationships business and community. It is for anyone curious about moving to Florida, relocating to Florida, or navigating Florida relocation, Florida cost of living, and the pros and cons of living in Florida. Each episode explores what it is like living in Florida, sharing Florida lifestyle tips, Florida life experiences, and insights on building a life in Florida or starting over in Florida. The show blends fun and exploration with things to do in Florida, Florida travel, Florida hidden gems, and everyday moments that define the Florida mindset. Florida Living Life also highlights Florida business, Florida small business, Florida entrepreneurs, Florida business owners, and real Florida success stories, making it ideal for those seeking work life balance in Florida and a true sense of Florida community.Welcome to Florida Living Life, a Florida lifestyle podcast where nothing is off the table. Not the food. Not the stories. Not the marriage conversations that probably should stay private but never do.In this very first episode of our Florida podcast, hosts Julie Riga and Jamie Waugh aka Mr Perfect introduce the heart of the show. This is a live unscripted conversation about living in Florida, life in Florida, food culture, relationships, and what it really looks like to build a life in the Sunshine State.Julie shares her personal story including the legacy of her late father celebrity chef Ennio Riga, whose life story and love of food inspired her bestselling book and continues to influence how she approaches Florida living, leadership, and community. Jamie brings his bold no filter energy as a Florida foodie influencer known for pizza reviews and real talk across TikTok and YouTube.Together they are married ten years, proudly mismatched, and fully committed to telling the truth about Florida lifestyle, marriage, food, and everyday life in Florida.This episode covers·      What Florida Living Life is really about·      Why this Florida lifestyle podcast is about more than food·      Pizza burgers desserts diners and Florida restaurants·      Palm Beach Florida food spots including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach·      Living in Florida full time and embracing the Florida mindset·      Marriage communication and relationships from two very different perspectives·      Florida community connections and getting recognized around town·      Why nothing is off the table in 2026 and beyondYou will hear conversations about pizza debates gluten guilt dessert temptation menopause jokes and why menus might be more interesting than books. You will also hear real reflections on relationships communication and how couples navigate life together while building something new.Florida Living Life is a podcast about·      Florida living and life in Florida·      What it is like living in Florida full time·      Starting over in Florida·      Building a life in Florida through food fun and connection·      Florida life experiences and Florida community·      Florida lifestyle tips and real conversationsThis show is for anyone curious about·      Moving to Florida·      Relocating to Florida·      Florida relocation and Florida cost of living·      Best places to live in Florida and best cities in Florida·      Florida neighborhoods and the Florida housing market·      Retiring in Florida or creating a second chapter·      Florida lifestyle for business owners and entrepreneurs·      Work life balance in Florida and Florida success storiesFuture episodes will explore restaurants diners and hidden gems while expanding conversations around Florida business, Florida small business, Florida entrepreneurs, Florida business owners, and Florida women in business.