food IS a theme park
Check out all the fun new recipes over in The Muppets Kitchen! From Watermelon Gazpacho and Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, to Crispy Baked “Fried” Chicken — there’s a lot of great new treats to try!
Don’t forget, there are plenty of fun videos from The Muppets Kitchen as well… see a teaser below the jump! [Read more…]
You guys know I’m always looking for new, fun drinks to try, and I had a field day on my recent trip to Orlando! Here are just a few of my new favorites:
Yak and Yeti: Shaved Ice Martini
A.K.A. — the snow cone. This fun drink comes in three flavors — Grape, Cherry, and Citrus/Melon. I chose the shockingly bright green version, which included vodka, midori, and pineapple juice along with my (beloved) sweet and sour. The presentation is the best part, but who WOULDN’T want to try an alcoholic snow cone?! Find it at Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Citrus Shaved Ice Martini
La Luce by Donna Scala: Limonata
A straight-up pucker-fest, the Limonata is a classy drink served in a classy atmosphere. It’s light, refreshing, and sour — just how I like it! Pair it with the fritto misto or the (incredible) four cheese pizza appetizer. Find it at La Luce by Donna Scala, a new restaurant at [Read more…]
Creme brulee is one of those desserts that’s found on almost every Disney signature dining restaurant. Made with a custard base and heated, hardened sugar on top, the creme brulee can take on many different flavors. It’s almost like a blank canvas for dessert!
Here’s an incredible action shot! I love the focus on the spoon and broken sugar crust and the out-of-focus main dish. Photographer: Alan Lynn
Chefs de France Creme Brulee
I have heard MANY good things about this tropical fruit creme brulee at Disney World’s Citricos. Photographer: [Read more…]
When Matt over at Studios Central told me about these a couple of months ago, I couldn’t wait to try them out for myself!
Six little mini-cupcakes all lined up in two neat rows in this classy Mickey cut-out box — what’s not to love? These are perfect for sharing among a family or splitting between hungry kiddos.
And if it’s just you and your spouse, six mini-cupcakes is a perfect amount to satisfy a sweet-tooth without making your belly feel like it’s full of lead! (Meaning you can still use your Rock N Roller Coaster fast passes without [Read more…]
A huge thanks to Genevieve Sobieski, who wrote to me with a list of gluten-free dishes at this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival International Marketplace booths! She received this information from Disney special diets Chefs.
Canada Booth: Maple-Glazed Salmon with Lentil Salad
Click on the countries listed to see full menus, photos, and prices from each booth! To see a list of all the booths with links to menus, photos, and prices, click on our Epcot Food and Wine Festival International Marketplace Booths page.
Gluten Free Menu Items at Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Canada:
— Maple-Glazed Salmon with Lentil Salad
— Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta
South Korea:
— Lettuce Wraps with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
Australia:
— Grilled Lamb Chop with Roasted Potato Salad and Red Wine Reduction
United States:
— Bison Chili with Wild Mushrooms, Cabernet, and Pepper Jack Cheese
— Heirloom Tomatoes with Oregon Blue Cheese, Red Onions, and Basil
Brazil:
— Grilled Pork Skewer with Farofa
— Shrimp Stew with [Read more…]
We recently had the chance to eat at Japan’s Yakitori House in Epcot — a spot I consider to be one of the most relaxing counter-service eateries in the World!
Japan's Yakitori House
Maybe it’s the wonderful cast members there, maybe it’s the setting up on the hill — away from the hustle and bustle of the World Showcase, maybe it’s the outdoor garden seating with the waterfall and the lanterns, maybe it’s a combination of all of this, but Yakitori House — even when it’s busy — seems [Read more…]
Karamell Kuche Caramel Corn
Whew! After a week of celebrating the WDW Foodie Fest‘s great memories, we’re back with the Round-Up and going strong!
Our biggest news these days is from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival:
Now, on to the round-up!
Babes in Disneyland‘s Lisa brings us a great video interview with a look at Disneyland Halloween Treats! Check out the blog for a recipe for those gingerbread Mickey Beignets!
Passport To Dreams Old and New has an incredible overview of how the “Phantom Food Scare of 1971,” and other concerns regarding feeding the masses, has affected changes in Disney Park design.
Eating (and Drinking) Around WDW heads over to Epcot’s newest counter-service spot, Cantina de San Angel.
Main Street Gazette asks can a meal be good based solely on the restaurant atmosphere, using Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus as the example. (Personally, I’m a big fan of the chicken nuggets there, but, what can I say?)
Studios Central lists and discusses his top 5 favorite entrees in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Frugal Dinks share their review of the Saki Seminar at the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic.
Touring Plans heads to Whispering Canyon Cafe.
AllEars reviews the Grand Marnier “Taste, Shake, and Indulge Like the French” deminar at the Food and Wine Festival in Epcot.
The Givens Chronicles is giving away a 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Cookbook! Be sure to enter to win — it’s a great compilation of old and new recipes this year.
Cooking With Mickey reviews Akershus in Epcot’s Norway!
Disney Dispatch reviews the menu at the United States Booth at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
Another brand new kiosk, 15 Beers for 15 Years, was added at the entrance to the World Showcase Promenade this year to celebrate the Epcot Food and Wine Festival‘s 15th anniversary! Across from the booth is the giant “15” planter, so there’s little question as to the significance of the number!
15 Beers for 15 Years Booth
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Planter
This booth was swamped all week, and I imagine the interest level won’t go down all that soon!
How to Buy
Here’s the deal: at the booth you can choose a 6oz or 12oz pour of one of 15 beers (prices range from $2.75-$6.25); or you can choose a beer flight, which consists of [Read more…]
About twice a month, our resident Chef BigFatPanda puts together his amazing step-by-step, photo-filled posts where he and Chef Mickey show you their adventures in the kitchen cooking up Disney goodies! Today, Chef Big Fat Panda’s DIY Disney Recipes column brings us a hearty Fall favorite! Take it away, Chef!
Hello everyone out in Internetland! I hope this installment finds you doing well and feeling the weather changing. It’s getting a little nippy out there, so I felt it was a good time for something hearty! STEW!
Guinness Stew Ingredients
This recipe is from Epcot’s UK Pavilion’s Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room. This “Guinness Stew,” if memory serves me correctly, was served at one of the past Food & Wine Festivals and can often be ordered in the Rose and Crown dining room. It is a very easy “one pot” recipe with surprising depth of flavor. I did find a few issues with it that I would like to amend, but ultimately [Read more…]
We’re almost through all of the 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival booths, but here are a few more food pics to share! As always, if you want to see full coverage of each booth — including food pictures, menus, and pricing — check out our Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Pages! Just click on any booth Country name for detailed information — they’re being updated daily.
Argentina
Argentina’s roasted corn and cheese empanada smells incredible and tastes even better. So far, it’s one of my winners from the festival! You can see more pictures, the full menu, and prices on our Argentina Booth Page!
Roasted Corn and Cheese Empanada
Roasted Corn and Cheese Empanada Inside
Desserts and Champagne
Desserts and Champagne is back this year with three desserts and four champagnes. Of the three desserts, I was extremely impressed with the Pear Streusel Pudding Cake. The strawberry and chocolate desserts made [Read more…]
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