Having a GRAND time - the NEW Official GF Chat Thread PART 4

[Lives4Disney]

Blue Deb...I know...I have only stayed RPC....ugh....but the air is CHEAP those July dates...it's about double if I do the June....and then if I do July...bday gcards...fun July 4th.....and also I'd buy & USE the park tickets that come with the package...If I do June...the family has APs (expire July 1) so they don't need those package tickets...but I WOULD because my AP expires next month...so I would have to purchase myself a 7 day ticket...

...it just seems if we do July - the tickets w/the package would make sense..they'd be used. I am worried about the air. Plus I am so NOT excited about June....he kids have dance and stuff til mid June...they'll want to veg and swim and have fun with friends...but our date of June 20 will have them bailing a week after their stuff ends....and then the long hot summer ahead of us.

Here is the recipe....

12 oz Sharp Cheddar - shredded

1/4 lb Parmesian Cheese.... I used a 5 oz package of shredded

4 oz Cream Cheese

4 oz good Greek Feta Cheese

1 egg and 1 yolk

2 packages of Phyllo dough (probably spelled wrong )

Nutmeg and Ginger to taste...about 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 3/4 tsp ginger

Butter to brush the pastry

MIX the cheeses and egg and spices with a mixer until gooey and well combined.

Follow the Phyllo dough instructions....we always put damp paper towels on the stack while it's waiting....

1. Take a sheet of dough...brush with butter...SOMETHING I LEARNED!!! ALL pastry brushes are NOT created equal!!! You have to have a NICE QUALITY brush or the butter won't spread evenly - you need a nice thin fine coat - if you have a bad brush they might be too loaded in butter and be greasy- and if it's got crummy stiff bristles it will tear and snag the dough....you need a GOOD BRUSH!!

2. Fold the sheet into thirds....butter side in. We fold the bottom toward the middle and then the top third over that. (so all the buttered sides are folded in)

3. Brush that with a light layer of butter

4. Put a Tbs of cheese on the end. Fold over into a triangle. Brush top of triangle with butter....keep folding into triangle as you go down the sheet...(like a flag) and brush each new triangle top after each fold as you go - basically any surface gets a thin coat of butter

5. You end up with a puffy triangle that looks like a turnover...sometimes not as poofy but more flat..they will puff a bit in the oven...BRUSH BOTH SIDES WITH A LIGHT LAYER OF BUTTER

6. Bake at 350 about 18 min til golden. If they didn't golden on both sides..flip and bake a couple more minutes. My air bake pans did allow them to golden on both sides...18 min was enough.

They are great hot out of the oven or even at room temp. I almost like them better room temp.

Just be careful with the butter..THIN layers work best or they just do get too greasy. I guess that is the hard part for me...I prefer to slop it on and rush....must take time and put love into it.

Chan
international cooking gf gal workin' it in the kitchen

 

[Lives4Disney]

DEb....HI!! You were posting while I was writing my recipe....

yes..If I use the June 30 date and return July 8 - my bday....I'd return late...It would be $83 each way....otherwise the air is not so good for that week the end of June. We could stay YC or Swan for June 30...although I'd prefer to fly in June 29 and stay 2 nights before we move to GF....I DON"T KNOW! And then what am I thinking?!?! There is always the problem of Zack..... I am gettting ahead of myself....but I was watching the SWA rates.

I have the ticket issues too..so I don't know!!....we have gone for that first week in July for the past few years....so I really want to do that again!! I just am not thrilled to not have the rpc...but that might open up anyway. Even Jojo asked today while we were making teh cheese things if we were always going to stay in the main building....she just brought that up...she said she enjoys that...but she wanted to see the other rooms....she didn't realize that after the redo they are all the same now. I don't know how much it would matter staying gv vs rpc....I love the rpc cms though.

OH YEAH...I have enough trouble committing to dates...and sticking ot plans...I cannot imagine trying to do it as a group of families.....that might be ugly. I hope it works out and your brother lets you know what to do asap....then I'd be really ticked if he wound up canceling after you adjust dates....LOL....that is what has happened to me so many times with family stuff.....


Blue Deb...there are some patterns there that are DEFINITELY VERA...I have the mod floral pink...and there are some flips that i own that match perfectly...and there are some capri blue and melon matches also...ad PINK ELEPHANTS....it's unreal. They are SUPER comfy...run true to size...but sometimes the ribbon is a bit loose....

CHan
GF Gal work it work it

 

[BlueSkies]

Channing (aka international cooking gal! ) That recipe looks yummy!!! DD is going to love it...I think all of the guys will too...Thanks for sharing it...

I know its hard to plan what the best time to take a trip is as the kids get older...I can see how it would be nice to be at disney for all of your birthdays! especially with all of the promotions...well we'll miss you if we dont get to overlap out trips in June...it would have been great to get together!!...but I hope RPC opens up for the dates you want in July...

Well I'm off to get dinner together...tty later...before the Oscars...

 

[mickeynut1]

BlueDeb.......No kidding.......Me on the Dis too much??? They MUST have me confused with someone else . Hopefully by tomorrow I'll know for sure what dates we're going with.....whether we're sticking with June or changing . This is too much pressure for me.......I'm used to making all the vacation decisions without even consulting DH......I'm not used to checking with anyone .


Chan......That recipe looks great.....I may have to give that a try . You make a good arguement about the ticket situation....sounds like July might work out better for you as far as that goes . Our trip is going to be determined by whether or not my brother is set on switching dates or not . My sister has told me already that she won't switch to July.....so it's going to come down to her not going and us switching to sometime in July......or my brother just sticking with what we have booked . It's not a work issue for him so that's why I'm staying out of it and letting him and my sister hash it out and decide when we go . I was thinking we could go a week earlier in June but then I remembered DH's nephew is getting married the 13th so that won't work for us . If we end up switching, my first choice is to be there over the 4th of July.......probably 7/3-7/10.....but then that's dependent on availability .


Deb

 

[Lives4Disney]

deb..its fun over the July 4th!! Hopefully soon they will figure it out...and you will KNOW when you are going!!

I am so leaning toward July.....Kelly? Where are you??

I have to get off the laptop and clean the messy kitchen. That's the thing about making funky things.....the MESS....ugh.

OH..this has me miffed so I think I will vent. OK..I told yall how I took the girls to the dentist....and I know I griped about Lucy's totally unnecessary braces....WELL....the dentist showed me..she has some PERMANENT discoloration on her teeth now because she hasn't been keeping them clean enough due to the braces...she was JUST AT the ortho about 2 wks ago and they said NOTHING to her about her hygiene...which I know is not the best partly because she is always on the go...and also because she is legally blind!! REALLY...she cannot see well enough to use the little tool things to get in there between the crevices and the braces etc..to get them nice and clean....She doesn't have the best mad skills at taking care of them.

So...due to this I AM GOING TO HAVE "TO PLAY DENTAL ASSISTANT for 3 months - which you know I won't do ...I am so bad at being regularly scheduled and keeping to plans - and she goes back to the dentist for a 3 month cleaning and check. AND...HE TOLD ME IF THE ORAL HYGIENE doesn't improve the braces will have to come off early!!!! (The dentist gave me these little brushes - teensy - and some other pick type things to use...like I have time for that...when I am sitting here on the computer... ) Lucy still said the only reason she had them put on is that the sales lady scared her and said her teeth would "CAVE IN" in the future if she didn't do this NOW. And I was panicking...I had never heard such baloney..but these peeps did GREAT work on Z's teeth....he had an overbite though and really did need the braces....so I trusted them!!!! SCAMMERS.

I am mad they didn't say anything at her last ortho appointment about her cleaning...and staining... and I am MAD that these expensive COSMETIC braces have caused her permanent discoloration now and probably will be worse by the time these things do reach the end..which is in over a year. So paying over $5K for these but her teeth will wind up a stained awful mess instead!!!!

I am calling the ortho tomorrow to let them know I am not happy with the news the dentist gave me... And what options there are.

Chan
venting GF Gal...*sorry*

 

[Alicnwondrln]

love the pink argyle head band!!

 

[Alicnwondrln]

deb..its fun over the July 4th!! Hopefully soon they will figure it out...and you will KNOW when you are going!!

I am so leaning toward July.....Kelly? Where are you??

I have to get off the laptop and clean the messy kitchen. That's the thing about making funky things.....the MESS....ugh.

OH..this has me miffed so I think I will vent. OK..I told yall how I took the girls to the dentist....and I know I griped about Lucy's totally unnecessary braces....WELL....the dentist showed me..she has some PERMANENT discoloration on her teeth now because she hasn't been keeping them clean enough due to the braces...she was JUST AT the ortho about 2 wks ago and they said NOTHING to her about her hygiene...which I know is not the best partly because she is always on the go...and also because she is legally blind!! REALLY...she cannot see well enough to use the little tool things to get in there between the crevices and the braces etc..to get them nice and clean....She doesn't have the best mad skills at taking care of them.

So...due to this I AM GOING TO HAVE "TO PLAY DENTAL ASSISTANT for 3 months - which you know I won't do ...I am so bad at being regularly scheduled and keeping to plans - and she goes back to the dentist for a 3 month cleaning and check. AND...HE TOLD ME IF THE ORAL HYGIENE doesn't improve the braces will have to come off early!!!! (The dentist gave me these little brushes - teensy - and some other pick type things to use...like I have time for that...when I am sitting here on the computer... ) Lucy still said the only reason she had them put on is that the sales lady scared her and said her teeth would "CAVE IN" in the future if she didn't do this NOW. And I was panicking...I had never heard such baloney..but these peeps did GREAT work on Z's teeth....he had an overbite though and really did need the braces....so I trusted them!!!! SCAMMERS.

I am mad they didn't say anything at her last ortho appointment about her cleaning...and staining... and I am MAD that these expensive COSMETIC braces have caused her permanent discoloration now and probably will be worse by the time these things do reach the end..which is in over a year. So paying over $5K for these but her teeth will wind up a stained awful mess instead!!!!

I am calling the ortho tomorrow to let them know I am not happy with the news the dentist gave me... And what options there are.

Chan
venting GF Gal...*sorry*

someone call me

Let me check for you cheese

 

[BlueSkies]

Evening All!

Channing That is awful about Lucy's teeth maybe getting stained! You would think cleaning instructions and follow up would be included in that nice hefty fee!!

Maxie I know this is your field of expertise...shouldnt the orthodontist have let them know that staining was a possibility??

Deb I'm with you about the planning I just pick the date for the trip set everything up and thats it...then I'm good to go until about the week before the trip when the pre trip worries set in and I worry about everything!!...Happens every time... But once I'm on the plane...

Speaking about planning...less than a month until ADR time...cant wait!! ...cabanas too...

 

[BlueSkies]

Is everybody ready to watch the Oscars later!!!

Channing I think they picked a real good host this year!!!

Always find it interesting who ends up getting the awards...sometimes I'm baffled too!!

 

[Maxie86]

Chan, If Lucy doesn't already use a power toothbrush get her a Sonicare or Oral B sonic toothbrush. I am not a fan of the ultrasonic brushes, but with braces it will be her best option. I use an Oral B power bursh, but not the sonic one. Sonicare makes a less expensive one now targeted to teens. I have not used it and do not know if it is as good as the expensive one, but I doubt it would be. I agree, your ortho should have told you about her hygiene. She will be able to do a much better job brushing her teeth with a power brush.

Sounds like you will like going in July better than June. Nothing wrong with a GV room, but I do like SL too. Maybe I won't after staying RPC.

 

[BlueSkies]

Maxie I think that after staying in RPC you just might be changing that Poly reservation...

 

[mickeynut1]

Chan.....I'm sorry about the ortho . That is horrible that they didn't say anything until now . I'd be mad too if I were you......I'd sure give them a piece of my mind tomorrow . I can imagine how fun Disney is over the 4th of July . I'm sure it's crowded, but we just take each day as it comes....plus we plan on spending alot of time at the resort so the park crowds may not bother us too much . I'm actually thinking of adding a night and getting in late the night before......I just hate those early morning flights.....makes for such a long day . Hopefully by this time tomorrow I'll know what we're doing .


BlueDeb.......Yea.....this is new territory for me with this planning and replanning . I just hope that after tomorrow we're good to go and all set with the dates .


Deb

 

[tinklvr64]

Hi Gals...

OMG I do love those DP sandals....i might get me a pair of those too!

Chan...I was LMAO here in the family room on the "work it, work it" ...I think there was more than knickers involved..maybe peeps???? OMG i so forgot about that one...we need to write these down!

Hey loving that recipe...
im making roasted chicken and potatoes..mmm!

i am usually a faithful Oscar watcher..but im so not interested this year

Deb...we have not tried the Naperville Maggianos yet...but that White Choc Cafe yummm I could just go for the desserts....



Shel....did you find your lip gloss??

Siobhan....feeling better???

later taters!
dawn

 

[princessesrule4]

The Douglas Paquettes are very cute too! Chan's martini ones were adorable. I have an older flip flop print pair they have seen better days. They are a little wider than the Eliza b's so I usually go down to an 8. I have a freakishly narrow foot but wear an 8.5 shoe. It's not pretty.


Chan - that is ridiculous about the ortho! I'd be annoyed,too. I think they put kids in braces waaayyy too much and too early. They arent sure if DD needs them and we dont think she does. They are going to have to really convince me that she needs them! My dentist even asked if I wanted braces because I have one slightly crooked tooth from my wisdom teeth coming in when I was 29 years old! WTH? Are you kidding me ? I'm a 40 something married woman. I can assure that I could care less about a crooked tooth you can barely see!

I like to see the dresses for the Oscars and I usually watch the first part of it but when they start the "Lifetime achievement" stuff, I check out....

 

[Lives4Disney]

OOooooh YES....they chose a GORGEOUS host this year!!! Forget Craig Ferguson.....HUGH is a MAN!!

DAwn...I know...these things are coming back to me very slowly...periodically I get these flashbacks.....

The Douglas Paquettes run true to size for the most part...but they are odd with the ribbon...I have some that are very loose...and others that are perfect. But they are soo comfy and cushy.

Maxie - THANKS for the toothbrush tip. I have an oral B rechargeable one...I love it. I need to get one of those for LUcy then. I now have these little tiny bottle brush things to slip in between her wires and teeth now...and some other little gadgets the dentist showed me how to use yesterday. He is not the one that had anything to do with her braces....he didn't even recommend her getting them...he is new to us. It was our previous dentist.... But I like the new one....he showed me the discoloration and I was like OH MY GAWD......it is kind of hidden behind the braces...but it's there and when they are off it will be a big splotchy mess on her teeth ......I just felt from the start with Lu's history and the vision issues....braces might not be the right move..... Zack...his teeth look like the million dollar smile & if there is a face for dental laziness it's HIM. I just think Lu is more prone to dental issues, too.

Deb....July is a fun time to go. The park hours are LATE...a few times MK was open til 3 and 4 am!!! I'd rather sleep in....big surprise right...and stay up late.

Kelly called me but I am too wishy washy to change what I have....ugh.....

OK...the oven is beeping!!

TTYL!! Hugh is on BW show!!!

Chan
hugh lovin' GF Gal

 

[mickeynut1]

Dawn........You mean White Choc Cafe sells things other than dessert . JK .....but the name just made me think SWEETS & DESSERT . The name makes it sound like a good place to eat .


Chan.....I hear ya about not being in the mood to change things .....but you still have some time....especially with RPC not being available right now for your July dates.....I'd just keep checking and go from there . I'm not one to really sleep in on vacation, but during the summer if the parks are open really late that's something that would be neat to do for a change of pace.......stay in the parks late but take it easy in the mornings .


I hope everyone had a nice weekend . I never did do my Target run Friday so I have that to do tomorrow and then meet my brother for lunch.....I will catch you gals in the morning . Have a good night all .


Deb

 

[tinklvr64]

Morning....Im nervous......

Check ya later

 

[mickeynut1]

Morning Gals


GOOD LUCK, DAWN


You are going to do GREAT!!!!!!


Let us know how the interview goes .


I have to run out today but atleast the sun is shining.......it's still cold......but the sun is out so that helps . Spring can't get here soon enough . I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend .


Deb

 

[Maxie86]

Maxie I think that after staying in RPC you just might be changing that Poly reservation...

I don't think I would change the Poly ressie, but I may add a night or two in RPC.

Chan, If you get Lucy a power toothbrush, get the ultrasonic one it will be easier on the braces. Don't want to break a wire. The others can be used on braces, but you have to be very careful.

Dawn, Good Luck today.

25 days until spring.

We just got rain yesterday. It is cold today. I am going to put all of my sn*wmen away. I don't allow it to sn*w any more after I do that.

 

[princessesrule4]

Morning....Im nervous......

Check ya later

Dawn,

Good luck today ! I know you will BRING IT!!