Mrs. Jackson's Multicultural Lit Class Eats Around the World 2009

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For my meal I visited the Lotus Blossom restaurant in China. I purchased the shrimp fried rice with a side of an egg roll. The rice included carrots, onion, shrimp, and various greens. I personally chose to top it all off with a few packets of soy sauce, but that's up to you. The cost was 9.05 including tax.

It was a good meal, though I was not blown away. The shrimp was very good, and the soy sauce added to that. I think it was somewhat overpriced, but it is Disney. I don't like egg rolls very much so I gave that away to my friend. I would recommend this meal to someone who is in the mood for some good Chinese food.

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Travis pd. 1

 

[GusT]

I didn't see these last year but it sounds like so much fun and a great idea for a lit class! I wish I would have grown up in Orlando and gotten to do something like this! Looking forward to reading more!

 

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• This seafood dish is from Melbourne, Australia.

• It is called Seared Barramundi and it contains blistered cherry tomatoes, argula, and lemon oil.

• The cost of this sample is $4.50.

• Barramundi tasted more like chicken than fish. It had a lemony flavor that added a zing to it. I'm not a big fish person; however, it was one of the better types that i've had. I recommend this dish to those who like good tasting fish.

Erin

 

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The first place I went to was France. I ordered Parmentier de Beef Braise au Cabernet which is braised short ribs in Cabernet with Mashed Potatoes. I found it very tasty and recommend it to anyone it only costs $4.50, such a great deal.

The second place I visited was Tokyo, Japan. I ordered the Sukiyaki Beef Roll which I found really good and it only coast $4.00 for three pieces. It was different from other sushi's that i have had because the main ingredient in it was beef instead of fish. I still recommend this to anyone who loves to eat sushi because it tasted great. I also order the Tuna Sensation which was pieces of Tuna and avocado cut up and put in a bowl with sesame-soy dressing on top of it. I did not find this very good, in fact I believed that it tasted too much like olive oil; it coast $5.75, which I believe is too much and do not recommend this to anyone unless they truly love to eat olive oil, raw pieces of Tuna, and cut up pieces of avocado.

The third place I visited was Australia, I ordered a Grilled Lamb Chop with Red Wine Sauce and Murray River Sea Salt. The sauce on the lamb chop was amazing and made the dish but I found the lamb chop a little rough, it could have been softer but still very good. It only coast $5.50 which is not bad since it was a lamb chop. I would still recommend this dish to anyone mainly because of the sauce that is put on it.

Christina period 1

 

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Australia's booth (Melbourne)
Lamington (traditional Australian butter cake)
3.00$
It was really delicious! It's chilled when served and it's a butter cake covered in chocolate and coconut shavings.

Carol

 

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The menu from the booth.

This sample is from Melbourne, Australia. It is called Seared Barramundi and it contains Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, and lemon oil. The cost of this sample is $4.50. I think this is a decent price because they give you a good portion of fish to sample. I thought this fish tasted very good. The lemon in the fish gave it a good flavor. I would recommend this dish to others that would enjoy eating this tasty fish from Australia.

This is a tasty sample from Shanghai, China. It is a sample of Pot Stickers, which are filled with pork and drizzled with a tasty sauce that adds great flavor. The cost is $3.50 but the sample contains two Pork Stickers for you to sample; therefore, I think it is a decent price. I thought this was a very delicious sample and I recommend this to others who enjoy chinese food. I'm sure you would enjoy it!

Cindy

 

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South Africa, Mealie Soup, crab meat with vegetables & chili oil, the cost was $3.25
I thought this soup was surprisingly good. I actually thought it was one of the better soups I have had. It had a spicy after taste that surprised me since it didnt seem to have anything spicy in it. I think $3.25 was a good price for this meal. I definitely recommend this food and country to anyone doing this event.
Tyler M.

 

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This is the kielbasa (sausage) and potato pierogie from Poland. It costs $5.00. I definitely recommend this to others. It is well worth the cost. The pierogie tastes just how my grandma used to make them, and the kielbasa is really good too. I had to try the Poland booth because I am Polish.

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This is the chicken urumqi from Shanghai, China. It's a little spicy, but it was cold so I didn't really enjoy it. I thought it would be warmer. It costs $3.75 and I probably would not have bought it again.

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Jessica tried the caramelized ginger ice cream from Shanghai as well. It is priced at $3.25 and is a great value for a generous serving size. It was really sweet and complete with a very unique taste. Eat it fast though, because the Florida heat will melt it in a few minutes!

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Last, we purchased some shaved ice from Japan for $3.75. It was a refreshing treat to have in the heat. Strawberry tasted the best. This is one of our favorites and we would highly recommend it.

We really enjoyed our day at Epcot. Thanks Mrs. Jackson!

 

[Ciciwoowoo]

Fantastic reviews, class!

What a great teacher you have!!!

 

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Mexico City
Taco de Cochinita Pibil, Corn tortillas filled with shredded pork and purple onions
$3.75
The food tasted actually pretty good eventhough it did not look appetizing at all. All I could really taste was just the shredded pork which didnt taste any different from any other shredded pork. I thought the price was resonable except for it being pretty small, but i was satisfied with the food though. I would advise that other people should try this taco.
Alyssa B

 

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The Tangerine Cafe in Morroco

• This was the Chicken Platter priced at $11.95
  
• On the left there is the Chicken sliced up and cooked lamb style, with pink onions, which was delicious.
• In the middle is a fresh loaf of bread cut in half, which was good with the dipping sauce seen at the top left.
• At the bottom right there's small rice, which they left completely cold. In the middle its some kind of spinach thing, and at the top there's hummus which I didn't really enjoy.
• The whole right side of the meal I didn't really like, but the rest was good.
• Was it worth $11.95? I don't really think so, but if you enjoy hummus then go for it.

Michael - 1st Period

 

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One thing that I ate while on the trip was a Greek Salad from Greece that consisted of tomatoes, black olives, and onions. It had a Greek dressing on it and tasted amazing! On the side was a slice of pita bread that was warm. This whole thing cost $2.75! Definitly worth it!

Another thing that I ate was from a French Bakery. It was a strawberry tart that consisted of pie crust, vanilla custard, and strawberries with a glaze on top. This item cost $4.25 and was worth it because it tasted so good!

Finally, I ate Sukiyaki beef rolls from Japan that cost $4. You receive three rolls and I chose to put soy sauce on top. It was mostly beef and rice and was very filling. Once again, definitly worth it.

I would recommend attending EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival if you get a chance! It was an amazing event.
-Meghan

 

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On of the first places we stopped at were Paris France. It was called Parmentier de Boeuf Braise au Cabrenet which in english is Short Ribs with mash potatoes and gravy. It was $4.50 and it was definitely worth it. It was amazing so worth all it cost when i first looked at it i was like did he give me the wrong thing then i cut into it, it was filled with ribs and mash potatoes and it was great. I would absolutely recommend for everyone to try it.

We then went to Vienna, Austria and had Paprika beef stew. It was so delicious especially the beef it was very enjoyable. The price was well worth it which was $3.75 and i would definitely recommend for everyone to try it.

I also had the Strawberry shortcake which was american but it was delicious so i thought i would add it. $3.99

From: A. Smith period 3

 

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Okay, so I don't think I have ever tasted such good shaved ice in my entire life! This was a $3.28 cup of shaved ice in the Japanese area of the food festival. The place was called "Kaki-Gori" They filled it to the top, and I ate every bit! They offered all different types of fruit flavors, even rainbow! I recommend trying the rainbow, then you can taste every flavor at once!

-Kathryn, 2nd Period.

 

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Ah the wonders of Disney. Being that Epcot is one of my favorite of Disney's theme parks, I embraced the opportunity to be a part of the field trip, making sure I was one of the first to turn in my money and forms, solidifying my place on the trip's roster. Coincidentally, I am also a devoted and highly self-acclaimed food critic. And for giving me the chance to partake in 2 of my favorite activities in a single day, as well as missing a day of school, I thank you Mrs. Jackson.

And now, the food, but no wine.

It occured to me, as I entered the park, that I was slightly limited when it came to my ability to purchase food, as I had not yet recieved my paycheck for the week. However, I was determined to seek out the item I love most; chinese food. This search literally drove me all over the world. I ignored the cheddar soup in Canada, said no to sushi in Japan, passed over the array of desserts in France, and scoffed at German sausages and strudels. Now, some items were harder to ignore than others: Lamb in Australia, chicken in Morocco, and whatever it was that smelled so darn good in Mexico. But alas, I was able to control myself as I was on a budget and had a serious craving for the orient. And then, just as I was about to run to Africa for a taste from home, I stumbled upon the Lotus Blossom Cafe in Shanghai. As I walked in, sometime around 11:06 am, I immediately noticed that there was not much on the menu to choose from. Little did I know, that what I did find there would change my world forever.

The following is a detailed description of that dish: perfectly cooked golden brown nugget-sized chunks of chicken, crunchy on the outside with a tender all white meat inside, engulfed in a sweet, yet tangy orange sauce; not too overbearing, but with enough flavor to last a lifetime. All this sitting atop a steaming pile of beautiful white rice with a host of delectable sauces to enhance the already perfect meal. Add a large Sprite to wash it all down and now you're talking baby. Granted, good food like this doesnt come cheap, (I had to shell out a whopping 8 dollars and 49 cents for the meal and 2 dollars and 39 cents for my drink). But hey, it's Disney, and the food is good. Prepared by some of China's finest, I give this meal 2 thumbs up and would recommend it, and the festival as a whole, to any one of my friends, family, or associates.

Ash. Period 5

 

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The first place I went to was Tokyo. In Tokyo, I ate the Spicy Tuna Roll, and it was delicious. It was $3.50 for a plate with three pieces.

The second place I went to was Canada. In Canada, I had the Cheddar Cheese Soup, and the chunks of potato made the whole thing taste even better than it was.

The last place that I had food at was Athens, Greece. In Greece, I ate Spanakopita, and fell in love. It was a delicious mix of cooked spinach and cheese, that was to die for.

Taylor period1

 

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I was ready to eat after riding Mission Space, and I was positive I didn't want to just sample a couple of foods.... I wanted something that would fill me up. My group of friends and I chose to eat at theLotus Blossum Cafe in China. I chose the Orange Chicken with Steamed Rice. The Orange Chicken was very tasty, with the rice just topped it off. I have to say though that it is not much better than something that you could get at a chinese resturant in a mall. The meal cost $8.49. I would recommend this if you are looking for a cheaper meal that will fill you up.

I also tasted the Shrimp Fried Rice with an Egg Roll at the Lotus Blossum Cafe. It seemed to be a very popular choice. The price for that was also $8.49. It, again, was something that you could find at any chinese resturant.

Kaylee Q

 

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I ate at the Lotus Blossom in China. I ate Shrimp fried rice with an egg roll. This was $8.49. I really liked this meal. It was a lot of food and was good for the money.

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I also tasted some orange chicken with stemed rice.I liked this better than what I got. The chicken was really good. The price was also $8.49.

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I enjoyed both meals and I thought the trip was very fun and productive.
Leah

 

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While at Disney's Epcot I visited Lotus Blossom in China for lunch. For my meal I got Shrimp Fired Rice with an Egg Roll. The rice had shrimp (of course), diced carrots, peas, and onions. The egg roll was filled with pork and other vegetables. It also came with a small portion of some type of cold onion mixture but that wasn't too good. The price was a very reasonable $8.49. It was hard for me to finish eating it all because of the amount they give you, making the price worth it. I enjoyed the meal for the most part and I recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys a Chinese meal at a reasonable price.

Brandon