10/7-14/2012 Jamborini Meet for Food & Wine. Everyone is Welcome!

[PNO4TE]

We have done the Italian Food & Wine Pairing and loved it. One of the best things we have ever done at F&W Festival.

The Beer & Pizza pairing at Via Napoli was a huge surprise to us last year. We were expecting beer. and pizza. And instead got good beers and great foods. I can post pictures if anyone is interested, but you can also find them on here somewhere...

 

[TyRy]

Thank you all for your prayers - they'll see the oncologist on Friday, so we'll know a bit more then. My BFF is holding up pretty well.

Has anyone ever done the single tickets for the S&D Classic? I was thinking about that because, it might be more worth it for us. Fran can't really drink because she takes so much morphine that alcohol is a bad idea. Neither of us have very big appetites any more, so I was thinking we might get by just trying the things one at a time and buying the tickets for the items. I would have the wine, but she would probably pass.

OOOOO - that's a great idea. I bought the ticket for Saturday night, but wasn't sure what I would be doing Friday...maybe I'll go that way with it.

 

[Angel16]

Putting together our list of must do's. My DH is not so sure the
Discovery of Grand Marnier is going to be worth the price $65.00 pp. Expecially after he read the one review attached to it. A man and his wife attended and wrote they were very upset at the price and little food and hardly any alcohol in the samples. I know a couple of you went last year I believe Elin and Laura...but my brain is a bit fried today. Can anyone who attended give me their thoughts please. I would love to go. Here is the listing for 2012.

This seminar showcases the talents of a Grand Marnier cocktail master. Included:
* Indulge in a glass of Champagne
* Sample several Grand Marnier tastings
* Savor two specialty desserts
* Mixology lesson
Read the details on the 2010 Grand Marnier Tasting here.

When: Sundays, September 30, October 7 & 21 from 2:45-4:15PM
Where: Festival Center
Pricing $65.00

Ann

 

[RachelTori]

Putting together our list of must do's. My DH is not so sure the
Discovery of Grand Marnier is going to be worth the price $65.00 pp. Expecially after he read the one review attached to it. A man and his wife attended and wrote they were very upset at the price and little food and hardly any alcohol in the samples. I know a couple of you went last year I believe Elin and Laura...but my brain is a bit fried today. Can anyone who attended give me their thoughts please. I would love to go. Here is the listing for 2012.

This seminar showcases the talents of a Grand Marnier cocktail master. Included:
* Indulge in a glass of Champagne
* Sample several Grand Marnier tastings
* Savor two specialty desserts
* Mixology lesson
Read the details on the 2010 Grand Marnier Tasting here.

When: Sundays, September 30, October 7 & 21 from 2:45-4:15PM
Where: Festival Center
Pricing $65.00

Ann

Ann,

Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French: We felt it was a great bargain, but it was less expensive then ($45 I believe).

We had fun, plus we had our fill of food & beverages. And if I remember correctly, there was a lot of tasting, shaking and indulging going on!!

It was held in Bistro and we had the place to ourselves. It's too bad Bistro is being rehabbed and you'll have to be in the Festival Center (although I love the Festival Center!).

I think that if it's something you want to do, you should do it!

Did I just help or hurt?!!

 

[Angel16]

Thank you Laura. Maybe I missed another Grand Mariner seminar? I will go check the list. This sounds interesting and would be fun.

I am looking at the Italian lunch and wine one which is the same price if I remember correctly. I need to do some more research, but I have to have something to eat first. All this food talk and all I have had today is a cup of coffee.

Ann

 

[RachelTori]

Thank you Laura. Maybe I missed another Grand Mariner seminar? I will go check the list. This sounds interesting and would be fun.

I am looking at the Italian lunch and wine one which is the same price if I remember correctly. I need to do some more research, but I have to have something to eat first. All this food talk and all I have had today is a cup of coffee.

Ann

I think Taste, Shake & Indulge morphed into "Discovery of Grand Marnier". They changed the name and raised the price!

 

[RachelTori]

This was the 2010 info: (Thank you Disneyfoodblog.com )

"When: Saturdays in October from 2:30-4:30 PM at Bistro de Paris in Epcot’s France Pavilion.
What: The seminars will consist of tasting a full range of Grand Marnier liqueurs and a mini-class on how to shake and muddle Grand Marnier cocktails. Guests will be treated to Bistro de Paris-prepared flambeed crepes Suzette and frozen souffle glace.
Pricing: Cost will be $45 per person, including tax. Epcot admission is required and must be paid separately.
To Book: Call 407-WDW-FEST after 7AM on July 20th, 2010."


Definitely worth the $45 we spent!

 

[PNO4TE]

I agree with Laura that for $45 it was a great bargain, Ann. For $65 and having it in the Festival Center... that I am not so sure about. FYI - We had PLENTY to drink!!

 

[PNO4TE]

My "old' DVC friend to book a studio for the girls for 10/11-15. There is NOTHING available anywhere for those dates!

 

[RachelTori]

I agree with Laura that for $45 it was a great bargain, Ann. For $65 and having it in the Festival Center... that I am not so sure about. FYI - We had PLENTY to drink!!

Yes we did!!

My "old' DVC friend to book a studio for the girls for 10/11-15. There is NOTHING available anywhere for those dates!

I'm sure all the DVC have been booked for quite awhile now. At the 7 month mark things were booking up pretty quickly.

Any non-DVC availability? I'm sure Swan & Dolphin are booked by now. How about a Value? Any availability there? Worst case would they consider one of the DTD good neighbor resorts? Allears and Mousesavers often have links with some great rates for those hotels.

 

[PNO4TE]

I'm sure all the DVC have been booked for quite awhile now. At the 7 month mark things were booking up pretty quickly.

Any non-DVC availability? I'm sure Swan & Dolphin are booked by now. How about a Value? Any availability there? Worst case would they consider one of the DTD good neighbor resorts? Allears and Mousesavers often have links with some great rates for those hotels.

There is room in WDW resorts. Just thought they might be able to save a little money renting Sandy's points. Even in August it has never been a problem in years past, actually.

 

[Angel16]

Laura and Elin, Thank you both for your thoughts regarding the GM seminar. We are talking about our options.

Ann

 

[RachelTori]

There is room in WDW resorts. Just thought they might be able to save a little money renting Sandy's points. Even in August it has never been a problem in years past, actually.

There's a thread on the DVC boards discussing the issue of how it is becoming more difficult to get reservations.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2968580

I only read a few posts, but consensus seems to be "more members, less availability".

We've only been members for 6 years, but we too have noticed it becoming more difficult, especially the last couple years.

Laura and Elin, Thank you both for your thoughts regarding the GM seminar. We are talking about our options.

Ann

You're very welcome!



Happy Sunday!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, everyone! hope you all have a great Sunday!

 

[RachelTori]

Good afternoon, everyone! hope you all have a great Sunday!

My 3 kids, DIL and I spent the day with my parents, celebrating their 83rd birthdays a week early! (I'll be at Fort Leonard Wood, MO for their birthdays 8/9 & 10. )

JD didn't come with us as he was at the Braves game...... in a Suite!

I have so much to do the next couple of days; then fly to MO Wednesday morning. I won't be around much the next couple weeks, but will check in when I can.

I am going to try to book the 10/14 Mexican Tequila Lunch for JD & myself, but if I don't get through right away 8/14, I won't be able to keep trying (or holding) so I'm prepared to be disappointed.

 

[PNO4TE]

I booked the "Baked" Culinary Demo for Laura, JD and myself this morning!

Also booked the Las Rocas Wine Seminar for the girls and myself as well as the Neige Premium Beverage Seminar for them.

That is all we are doing extra, other than the Swolphin Classic and Wine Blending Seminar.

Less than 60 days now!!

 

[RachelTori]

I booked the "Baked" Culinary Demo for Laura, JD and myself this morning!

Also booked the Las Rocas Wine Seminar for the girls and myself as well as the Neige Premium Beverage Seminar for them.

That is all we are doing extra, other than the Swolphin Classic and Wine Blending Seminar.

Less than 60 days now!!

I am so happy about Baked!!!

Thank you very, very much for getting that booked for us!

Can't wait!

 

[RachelTori]

It's lonely around here!!

AKL-IPO got DH & I the Mexican Tequila Lunch on 10/14 (Elin, you should have seen JD's face light up when I told him!! )

I'm hoping work doesn't get in the way, but I may have to adjust my arrival/departure dates by a day or 2. Hopefully I'll know soon (although UM likes to do things spur of the moment - their definition of soon and mine are waaaay different!! )


Happy Sunday!

 

[dgbg100106]

It's lonely around here!!

AKL-IPO got DH & I the Mexican Tequila Lunch on 10/14 (Elin, you should have seen JD's face light up when I told him!! )

I'm hoping work doesn't get in the way, but I may have to adjust my arrival/departure dates by a day or 2. Hopefully I'll know soon (although UM likes to do things spur of the moment - their definition of soon and mine are waaaay different!! )


Happy Sunday!

Congrats on getting the lunch you wanted... David and I are just now regretting going this year, but we will stay strong!

 

[PNO4TE]

it's lonely around here!!

Akl-ipo got dh & i the mexican tequila lunch on 10/14 (elin, you should have seen jd's face light up when i told him!! )

i'm hoping work doesn't get in the way, but i may have to adjust my arrival/departure dates by a day or 2. Hopefully i'll know soon (although um likes to do things spur of the moment - their definition of soon and mine are waaaay different!! )


happy sunday!

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