Bendy & Her Friendies V2 ... This Bar Never Closes! New Thread Started!

[D&R love Disney]

Too bad we won't have a webcam ...

Now a webcam would be so funny

a wee bit of food porn before the trip ...

we ordered some chocolate covered bacon from Dean & Deluca and tried it last night with some Chocolate by the Barrel Cream Stout from the OFallon Brewery. They age the beer in bourbon barrels ... it's quite tasty (it better be for almost $12 per bottle!).

I'm still on the fence about the chockie bacon ... it's a little weird tasting for me. Maybe it's better when it's fresh from the source. It wasn't bad, just a little different. Even Jay isn't exactly on board with it just yet. I'm glad we tried it though.

As much as I love chocolate I don't think I'd like chocolate covered bacon!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Chocolate pig candy?!? Hmm... I'm not sure if I'm intrigued or grossed out. I may have to give the chocolate chip cookies a try...

 

[dizneykid]

Oh, Jeanne... it is so easy! Take any recipe (including refrigerator chocolate chip cookie dough) and add bacon pieces. We are famous for kneading things into refrigerator cookie dough! Sugar cookies + dried cherries and pistachios makes one of my favorites! Drizzle melted white chocolate over the baked cookies!

You can't get any easier than that. I do have a good cookie recipe. I will have to try it!! Thanks.

I do the mix in's with my brownie recipes. I have created many different and yummy ones!!

 

[dizneykid]

Hiya Jeanne!
We bring a ton of clothes, too. Usually enough to change twice a day because of the heat as well as clothes for dinner in the evenings. I cram all the "dinner clothes" into a garment bag with my nice shoes and we carry that on with us. Everything else I organize and set out ... then Jay packs it all. He spent years playing Tetris when he was in junior high and high school and has an uncanny ability to create space where none previously existed.

And we tend to leave a lot of packing until the last night, too. But Jay and I both are terrible procrastinators. I'm going against the grain today to start packing up all the stuff for the DISmeet and some other items that aren't necessary to daily life but that's about the best I can manage.

I don't think I provided anything useful to you ... sorry. I'm really just an enabler. BTW, thanks for the drink recipe! We may try that later today while I'm trying to get our travel stuff organized!

I have my list, and nothing gets crossed off until it's actually in the suitcase or truck. I pull the suitcase out a week before the trip (ok, I try to do it a week before the trip but sometimes it's closer to the day before the trip) I just put stuff in all week long and then it's done Then Jon comes and organizes it because I say it won't all fit and won't close and a few minutes later it's done



I think I need to get some x-rated fusion liqueur, cuz that sounds yummy!



Very good idea



Now that would be fun!!!

Thanks all!

Actually, you provided a very useful bit of information, that we all pack too much and we all wait until the last minute!!

Thanks again!

 

[oybolshoi]

Mild cause for rejoicing!

I just went through everything in my "shorts & jeans drawer" and I have nine pairs of shorts that fit. Some are a little more snug than they were last year but at least I have a good number that I can still fit into and bring with us.

I have others that won't see my backside until I drop about 20 more pounds. Still ... I feel pretty good considering everything that has happened this year to keep me from a consistent workout / weight loss program.

I think I'm going to celebrate by eating my weight in chocolate.

Just kidding.

 

[Tink rules]

Ok... who eats acorns (I know... ) and why are they 3 points per ounce on WW????

 

[Tink rules]

Mild cause for rejoicing!

I just went through everything in my "shorts & jeans drawer" and I have nine pairs of shorts that fit. Some are a little more snug than they were last year but at least I have a good number that I can still fit into and bring with us.

I have others that won't see my backside until I drop about 20 more pounds. Still ... I feel pretty good considering everything that has happened this year to keep me from a consistent workout / weight loss program.

I think I'm going to celebrate by eating my weight in chocolate.

Just kidding.

Go ahead... sacrifice yourself for me... (but I want to see the chocolate before you eat it...)

 

[oybolshoi]

Go ahead... sacrifice yourself for me... (but I want to see the chocolate before you eat it...)

There is no chocolate in the house.

I didn't want the temptation this close to vacation.

 

[cathy0124]

Finally getting my pics uploaded from our trip.
We spent one day at Epcot at the FWF Booths and also did a Beer seminar - Abita Beer from Louisiana. (One of my DH's favs) he was a very happy man.

Beer + he got to speak with David Blossman the president of Abita later that afternoon. What a great job he has! )

We tried the Abita Amber, Abita Purple Haze and Abita Turbodog. (Left to Right)

I really liked the Amber and the Purple Haze the best.
My DH has had all of them before and his absolute fav is their Pecan Harvest. But he was happy with all of the selections we were served.

The Amber is a Munich style lager. It's very smooth and malty. Per David, Abita Amber was the first beer offered by the brewery and continues to be their best seller.

Purple Haze is an American style wheat beer with raspberry puree added after filtration, so you may see raspberry pulp in the beer. It gives the beer a slight purple color. David highly suggests pairing it with the Bread Pudding from the LA booth or the Chocolate cake from the Ireland booth.

Turbodog is a dark brown - very rich and toffee like flavor. It started out as a limited specialty brew but it's been so popular that they have made it a year round offering. Pairs best with meats and game as well as jambalaya or paella.

Was an excellent presentation and well worth the $$.

After we left the demo, we proceeded to the eat-fest.
Although it was so hot that day, that we didn't do it as much damage as I had hoped. There is always next year

We had to try the Cheddar Cheese Soup from Canada - 2 from ea of us.

Then DH wanted to try the falafal from Morocco. Not bad.

He also got a Kona Brewing Co Beer - Longboard I think? from the Beer Hop.

Spaetzel from Germany - OMG ! One of the best things we had. Very Happy with this one

Followed by the Berramundi from Australia - Very Delicate light fish. Outstanding!

Taste of Spain - another fav

Cathy

 

[oybolshoi]

Thanks for sharing Cathy!

 

[hmgray95]

Hi everybody! I have crawled out from price lists...at least until tomorrow when they change everything again....and just caught up on the thread.

Brenda, I'm glad to hear you're attempt at tenderization by asphalt has not left any lasting impact on you!

Elin, I love The Office, and I know exactly who you are talking about! I think I've seen him in some other things as well.

I'm with you guys on the packing....I generally take way too much, and leave it till way to late to start packing it. I'm going to have to do some serious editing when packing for the cruise....since it's a relatively short trip, and because of a short layover in Atlanta on the way down, I am trying to get us into carry-on only. The only thing I am really worried about is our snorkeling gear....including fins. I don't think mine will have any problems fitting in, but Mike's size 12 boats are a different story!

I finally tried some pumpkin beer today....I was nervous because I am not traditionally a fan of flavored beer, but after hearing everyone rave about it, I decided I need to jump on the bandwagon. I tried the Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale, which is made by Michelob of all people, and was very pleased with it. It had a nice hoppy body, and I really didn't taste the pumpkin spice until the finish.

 

[Tatania]

a wee bit of food porn before the trip ...

we ordered some chocolate covered bacon from Dean & Deluca and tried it last night with some Chocolate by the Barrel Cream Stout from the OFallon Brewery. They age the beer in bourbon barrels ... it's quite tasty (it better be for almost $12 per bottle!).

I'm still on the fence about the chockie bacon ... it's a little weird tasting for me. Maybe it's better when it's fresh from the source. It wasn't bad, just a little different. Even Jay isn't exactly on board with it just yet. I'm glad we tried it though.

I'm funny about mixing certain foods. I don't like certian foods on my plate touching and I still can't bring myself to try a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as I like my PB straight. Bacon in anything dessert-like makes me feel all queasy.

I just finished watching the wedding episode(s) from The Office. One of Kathrin's good friends from HS has had a recurring role on that show, and finally had a chance to catch him. He plays Pete Halpert, brother of Jim who is a regular on the show. It sure seems funny to watch TV and see Tug on the screen!

I watched that but didn't notice Jim's brother. Was a good episode though.

I posted these pics on the recipe board but may as well post them here as well. I made the Dolce de Leche cookies tonight so I could use up the Argentine Dolce de Leche I had in the fridge. I remember the cookie part as tasting sweeter at the F & W Festival and perhaps a softer cookie. Maybe I had them in the oven too long. I'm making the Italian Lemon Tart from Delicious Disney Desserts for Thanksgiving tomorrow and will take a picture.

Dolce De Leche Cookies from 2009 Food and Wine Cookbook


To help us all celebrate Bendy's birthday at home here are some cocktail recipes from WDW - including some from the new Disney bar menu. A big thanks to bartender Kevin at the Outer Rim Lounge for putting up with all my questions about amounts.

The Sunriser
Victoria Falls Lounge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, WDW
1 serving

Pour 1 ¼ oz. coconut rum & ½ oz banana liquer in ice filled glass. Fill glass with equal parts orange juice, pineapple juice and cranberry juice.

Siesta Sangria
Siesta’s Pool Bar, Coronado Springs Resort, WDW
1 seving

1 ½ ounces triple sec or Grand Marnier
3 ounces each pineapple juice and orange juice
1 ½ ounces cabernet sauvignon

Fill tumbler with ice. Add remaining ingredients and serve. For a party – increase amounts and pour over macerated fruit. Let stand overnight so fruit flavors soak in.

Raspberry Rain
WDW General Bar Menu

2 ounces Rain Organics Red Grape Hibiscus Vodka
.5 oz Chambord
4 fresh raspberries
4 fresh lychee
juice from 1/2 lemon
soda water

Muddle the fruit in a tumbler. Add ice cubes, then top with vodka, juice squeezed from about half a lemon. Stir well and top the glass with soda water.

Antioxidant Cocktail
WDW General Bar Menu

1 1/2 ounces Finlandia Wild Berries Vodka
1/2 ounce Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
1 oz Bossa Nova Açai Juice with Agave
1 oz. Aloe Juice
Fresh Lychees
½ lemon cut into 2 wedges

Fill glass with ice, then add the vodka, Chambord and juices. Squeeze some of the lemon wedges on the drink, then garnish with the remaining lemon wedge and the lychee.

Very Berry Punch
WDW General Bar Menu

1.5 oz Finlandia Wild Berries Vodka
.5 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
.5 oz Peach Schnapps
1 oz fresh orange juice
2 oz cranberry juice
1 oz grenadine

Fill a highball glass with ice and add the remaining ingredients.


Thanks in advance to anyone who can get the Blood Orange Margarita recipe from La Cava del Tequila.

 

[whogirl'smom]

I tried the pumpkin ale again last night and liked it better. Sometimes I think my blood pressure medicine messes with my taste buds and things taste "off". DH had a good birthday, despite the fact of feeling old at 44, but you know what was really bad? His parents or sisters didn't even call to wish him a happy birthday. He talked to his mom yesterday and she "forgot". But had the nerve to ask if we went out to dinner, and when he said yes, she said why didn't you invite us, too? Remind me that these are the people I was appreciating last month.

 

[oybolshoi]

Tatania, thanks for the pics and recipes ... your cookies look really good.

Jamie, please wish your hubby a belated happy birthday from Jay and me. As for family and happy birthday phone calls and such ... why do you think we travel around both our birthdays? My mom is pretty good about remembering, as is Jay's, but that's about it.

Speaking of moms ... Grimace gave me a really generous birthday check this weekend. I felt kind of guilty accepting it ... she's going to Vegas later this month and I'm sure she could have had a gambling good time with that money, but she told us to use it for something fun since you only turn 40 once. She's a good egg.

 

[whogirl'smom]

Are you getting all sappy on us about Grimmie? That was really sweet of her. Thanks for the birthday wishes for dh; I'll be sure to pass them on!

We're taking my mom to Gatlinburg tomorrow for a couple of days. I think she's looking forward to it and it'll be good for us all. We're going to Dolly wood as kind of a test run to see how she does walking (arthritis in her back and feet) and how we do pushing a wheelchair sometimes. I hope she doesn't tire too easily so we can talk her into going to Disney with us in December. It would be good for all of us to slow down on a trip for a change.

 

[podsnel]

Well, I had one of those new drinks in Vero- a Pink bikini martini-

Cheers, Bendy!! Happy birthday!!

And if you guys don't have luck getting a blood orange margarita recipe, I made them last year for a dinner party- I just substitutes BO juice for almost all of the lime juice. Blood Oranges were not in season, but I was able to order some juice online. I think I got it on Amazon. They are the BEST Ritas, everyone still raves about them!

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

Wow! This is something else!

Todd English Canceled Wedding

I had already heard about the canceled wedding last week, but this article is just heart-breaking.

Those of you who are going to the Blue Zoo dinner should have a very interesting night! I wonder if he'll even show up?!

 

[redzinner]

Wow! This is something else!

Todd English Canceled Wedding

I had already heard about the canceled wedding last week, but this article is just heart-breaking.

Those of you who are going to the Blue Zoo dinner should have a very interesting night! I wonder if he'll even show up?!

How horrific for Erica Wang. We all know there are two sides to every story but he sure handled the whole think like a cad, if this is true. In a way I hope he doesn't show. English's on site Head Chef does all the work anyway and maybe he should have the spotlight.

You're right Michelle ... it should make for an interesting evening!

 

[TDC Nala]

I guess I wont' be sitting behind her at the sig dinner this year.

 

[redzinner]

I guess I wont' be sitting behind her at the sig dinner this year.

Unless she shows up to throw things at him.