DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)

[katscradle]

I thought I would post it is 46 F outside
right now, and it is trying to snow.
It has snowed for a minute so far.
Where is my Indian summer?

 

[AnneR]

It's sunny and about 65 degrees here. I guess I should not complain.

 

[georgemoe]

George I am glad you are starting to feel better. I need to go back and read all your F&W posts, so I am prepared for when I go next week.

Thanks Tracey!

I'm glad you are felling a little better today George.

Thanks Anna! Looking forward to seeing you again in eight weeks!

It's amazing what 36 hours of good rest can do.

 

[NancyIL]

For those of you who are organized enough to pack way in advance of a trip - that's great! I'm going to WDW in 9 days, and I'll pack the day before. I'll pack for my Dec. WDW/cruise/DAP trip the day before, too!

 

[georgemoe]

We are now at Cork, Ireland. Our next to the last kiosk for day 1 of F&W.

There are two food offerings and a dessert here. A Lobster & Scallop Fisherman's Pie, a cheese item, and the Warm Chocolate Lava Cake. We would opt for the first and last items listed.

First up is the pie. Nice crusted potato topping covering a slightly thickened base containing pieces and bits of lobster and scallops. I consider this a comfort food. I actually consider anything served with mashed potatoes comfort food. This was a good dish and had what I expected for seafood content. Enough so that I enjoyed it but wished there was more. I'm sure there were some portions that had more seafood in it than mine. Lucky ducks is what these people are. As earlier with some other dishes, I felt this one lacked the proper amount of salt. I understand why this is done so try to temper my opinion to disregard this.

Enough said!

The next item is the lava cake and Deb got this a few days later with Shelly and Kim before Illuminations. She took a taste of the cake and a taste of the sauce then handed it to me. It was too chocolatey for her.

I didn't like the looks of this at all. Sorry for the fuzzy photo. It did have intense chocolate flavor and I was fine with that. What I didn't like was that the cake was like uncooked brownie batter. ICK!

I'm sure a lot of people will like it just for the flavor alone. It was ok but not for us.

Paris France will be Kiosk #7 and our next Food & Wine stop!

 

[AnneR]

Thanks for the update with Ireland George. My DD15 is bemoaning the elimination of the potato and leek soup this year. Her favorite dish from last year.

 

[katscradle]

George the first item you got looks good
and is probably something I would enjoy.
However the chocolate cake item is something
I would not eat, looks aweful.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
I am surprized they did not have
Bangers and mash as an item selection.

 

[sshaw10060]

Well, the Red Sox lost and are done for the season. Hopefully the Pats will fare better.

 

[shellyminnie]

The next item is the lava cake and Deb got this a few days later with Shelly and Kim before Illuminations. She took a taste of the cake and a taste of the sauce then handed it to me. It was too chocolatey for her.

I didn't like the looks of this at all. Sorry for the fuzzy photo. It did have intense chocolate flavor and I was fine with that. What I didn't like was that the cake was like uncooked brownie batter. ICK!

I'm sure a lot of people will like it just for the flavor alone. It was ok but not for us.

Next up, France!

Coming soon.

Lava cake was gooood, but it was very very rich!! If it had been a bigger cake I couldn't have eaten it which is saying a lot for me!

 

[katscradle]

Lava cake was gooood, but it was very very rich!! If it had been a bigger cake I couldn't have eaten it which is saying a lot for me!

Hi Shelly, you can have my share then.

 

[georgemoe]

This is one of the booths I was looking forward to just for the escargot. But it wouldn't be today. I was too full. So now it was Deb's turn to try something.

Deb got the Parmentier de Boeuf Braise' au Cabernet. Long name for a potato cupcake with beef filling.

Deb loved this dish! It is her favorite of F&W so far. Potato's are done nicely. Not dry at all. The beef is tender and described as shortribs. Seems more like a chuck roast but it is possible it's shredded short ribs. The cabernet sauce is kind of like a glaze. It was nice as well. If it had corn in it you could have passed it for shepherds pie. Which is not a knock at all.

Anyone timid about trying different foods and is worried should have no problem with this as long as you like beef and potatos.

Another nice thing about France is Deb got a photo with Marie. She was there everytime we passed France and many have said they have never seen her there. I guess we lucked out during F&W.

This would be our last food kiosk of the day, saving the rest for later in the week. Overall a very pleasing day for our first foray at F&W.

Link to Kiosk #8 - ???????? ** Coming soon **

 

[katscradle]

George awesome picture of Deb and Marie.
The offerings looked great.
I would love to have tried the escargots.
Thanks again for this!

 

[apurplebrat]

Great pictures George

 

[kimisabella]

George - love reading all of your reviews! We're thinking of going down next October for a long weekend for our anniversary to go to F&W.

Went shopping today with my mother for some stuff for the December trip. She bought some shoes and tops/pants. She also bought 2 dresses, but, I had to remind her that this trip was not going to be a "dress up" trip. It's going to be more of a "on the go" trip

 

[sshaw10060]

Not a good day for the New England teams at all. First the Red Sox then the Pats. Ugh.

 

[robind]

Well, the Red Sox lost and are done for the season. Hopefully the Pats will fare better.

Not a good day for the New England teams at all. First the Red Sox then the Pats. Ugh.

Glad I went out for the afternoon and didn't have to see it. Sad day in my house.

 

[katscradle]

Wow I can't believe they have let this
thread stay open this long.
Well we are on our way home from the
cottage.
We still have about an hour's drive before
we arrive home.
The weekend was cold but sunny, I did not
care for the bit of snow that fell earier today.
Here's hoping there is not anymore of that
until November 1st.

 

[georgemoe]

George awesome picture of Deb and Marie.
The offerings looked great.
I would love to have tried the escargots.
Thanks again for this!

Your welcome Kat. The escargot was delicious.

Great pictures George

Hi Karen. Thanks!

George - love reading all of your reviews! We're thinking of going down next October for a long weekend for our anniversary to go to F&W.

Thanks Andrea! You and Vin will love F&W. Right now we only have PCC 2.0 and 6 days after for 2010 but hope to squeeze in F&W if possible. Actually, Deb is going in April on a girls trip so I may be making October 2010 a "me only" trip.

Not a good day for the New England teams at all. First the Red Sox then the Pats. Ugh.

Some lousy throws by Brady today Scott but what got me the most was the Meriweather taunting penalty. Right before Denver tied it at 17. No excuse for that. I hope he pays dearly for it.

 

[exwdwcm]

George- thanks for all the great pics and food and wine mini TR!!

Paul- hope your finger is better soon- ouch!!!

Jeff- hope you and Val have a great time and safe travels.

Tracey- have a great trip- so sorry I'll miss you here in Dallas.

Kat- hope you guys had a great time at the cottage, safe trip home.

just did the TX state fair yesterday- oh fried goodness- i tried the fried pecan pie. I should have gone today, my friend saw Oprah- she is filming at the fair tomorrow. My 2yo son Will loved all the rides, so we are even more excited for WDW and DAP!

also saw Mary Poppins the musical today- fabulous- it was so much fun and my niece went nuts when Mary flew over top of us!

 

[georgemoe]

Thanks for the update with Ireland George. My DD15 is bemoaning the elimination of the potato and leek soup this year. Her favorite dish from last year.

You're welcome Anne. I would have loved some of that soup.

George- thanks for all the great pics and food and wine mini TR!!

Anytime Michelle. Please go backto the TX Fair and stalk Oprah. Deb wants pictures. It's one of her bucket list items to get tickets and go to Chicago and see Oprah.