***Disney Design Addict's Chit Chat,Designs and Pixie Dust! Everybody WELCOME!*** Part 5

[mgkkgdm]

Oh yeah -- I have no problem sending something back at a restaurant too -- most of the time. The exception, was when we were at Outback's last month. DH and I both ordered prime rib -- rare. His was perfect! Mine was not only overcooked but it was more than 1/3 FAT! (closer to half)

Now, I know prime rib is a fatty cut, but that wa ridiculous! Service was so s-l-o-w and Ben looked like he wasn't feeling so well all of a sudden -- so I just decided it wasn't worth it.

A day or so later, I emailed them through their website. IN the end, I got a phone call apologizing and I got vouchers for a dinner for two in the mail.

Now, I don't complain to get "free stuff". But, if I purchase something, I have a certain level of expectation. KWIM? I don't have the same expectation of a McDonald's hamburger as I do an Outback burger ......

Anyway .... business offer refunds or replacements to KEEP your business - for future visits

Go figure, the squeeky wheel always gets the oil.

 

[itslisa]

I'm a dork. LOL It was Tonga

NIce pics!



And speaking of Tonga ...............

Does anyone know how to make Tonga Toast at home???

From what I understand, they deep fry it. I don't have a deep fryer.
Do you think it could be made like grilled cheese? Any thoughts????

 

[bear74]

I'm a dork. LOL It was Tonga

Here's the pics. You can click on them to see them bigger.

*The first 3 are the room
*Then my own personal cabana boy filling my tub. Can you believe this is the closest picture of the tub I got?
*The tree lit up
*The Electric Water Pageant from our lanai
*The next 3 are the view from our lanai the next morning
*The last 2 are the view from Ohana from our table

very nice pictures.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi you will find the more you go and enjoy your DVC points the more the trips will be relaxing. You have just about set yourself up for at least 1 trip a year until 2054.

 

[Tammi67]

NIce pics!



And speaking of Tonga ...............

Does anyone know how to make Tonga Toast at home???

From what I understand, they deep fry it. I don't have a deep fryer.
Do you think it could be made like grilled cheese? Any thoughts????

Tonga Toast (Banana Stuffed French Toast)



from the Polynesian Resort

2 or 4 slices sourdough bread cut 1 inch thick
1 banana
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
oil for frying
whipped butter if desired
Maple syrup if desired



Depending on the size of the bread slices, cut a 1 inch pocket in one side of the bread slice.

Cut banana in half crosswise, then split each piece lengthwise. Remove peel and stuff 2 pieces in each pocket, again depending on size. Set aside.

Mix sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Mix egg, milk and vanilla until well blended.

Heat about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350 F.

Dip stuffed bread into egg mixture, allowing it to soak in for a few minutes. Fry in hot oil until lightly brown, turning to brown both sides. Drain on paper towels on cake rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and serve at once. Top as desired.

 

[Tammi67]

Denise is sick again. The whole family keeps spreading those yucky germs back and forth. Feel better Denise!

Amy

Poor things. Get well all you figs!

 

[Tammi67]

Nice pictures, Kelli. Thanks for sharing.

 

[itslisa]

Tonga Toast (Banana Stuffed French Toast)


Heat about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350 F.

OK ... do you think if this was NOT fried in oil it would tast almost the same? I am NOT big on the oil part. I mean .. I make french toast without deep frying it.

 

[Tammi67]

I don't know. I haven't eaten either of them. I just knew where to go to get the recipe.

 

[rosiejo]

Thanks, Elin. We were very busy, but a fun busy. Yours has now become a RELAXING time at WDW.

Tammi - can you please repost the link to your photos - I just upgraded my browser and it lost all my open windows

 

[itslisa]

I guess it can't hurt to try. I HAD to try Tonga Toast since I hear so many good things about it. It had a bit too much sugar for my taste, and I could have NEVER added the maple syrup on top of it ... but man was it tasty! I LOVE bananas.

 

[itslisa]

Amazon Friday sale

Disney's Spode Christmas Tree Celebration Canape Set


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...03-5402132-9177439?n=548166&s=outlet&v=glance

I have no idea if this is a good price or not -- just sharing the info ....

 

[rosiejo]

I have had him since summer and he does NOT recommend Dumbo, from my interpretation of it.

My interpretation was that he recommended it for an old display - then decided against it for a new one - and then decided actually it worked aft all if you didn't mind turning your head. It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it at all and we wouldn't have even considered it!

Although - I thought the rest of his advice was spot on.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi - can you please repost the link to your photos - I just upgraded my browser and it lost all my open windows

Here it is:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/WDW%20December%202005/

 

[Tammi67]

I guess it can't hurt to try. I HAD to try Tonga Toast since I hear so many good things about it. It had a bit too much sugar for my taste, and I could have NEVER added the maple syrup on top of it ... but man was it tasty! I LOVE bananas.

Well let me know if you make it at home and how it compares to Disney's.

 

[rosiejo]

you guys - photobucket has an uploader program

http://photobucket.com/tutorials/upload.php/

Thanks Kate - I used a trial of pixagogo just to get my ceremony pictures up and it's about to expire - a full year costs $50

OT - why do the smilies keep moving around - I can never find the one I want to use!!!!

 

[Tammi67]

My interpretation was that he recommended it for an old display - then decided against it for a new one - and then decided actually it worked aft all if you didn't mind turning your head. It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it at all and we wouldn't have even considered it!

Although - I thought the rest of his advice was spot on.

I think you are right. I'm sorry you listened to that part of his advice.

 

[itslisa]

Just a quick FYI .... Amazon carries MORE of those Spode Disney pieces. search on Disney + Spode, but dont use quotes cuz they changed the order in some titles. Some pieces are half off.

 

[mgkkgdm]

Well let me know if you make it at home and how it compares to Disney's.

If she does not like it who does she complain to?

 

[itslisa]

HAVE to post this one ...

Disney's Spode Christmas Tree Celebration Cookies for Santa Plate

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...2132-9177439?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507

List Price: $43.00
Price: $19.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.