My March 2009 DDE Dining Report w/pics, updated 6/9 pg15

[TigerKat]

Atta girl, alcohol porn! Can't wait for Spoodles!

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

Signing in! It is only 8am and I am actually craving a Grey Goose Slush!

 

[MickeyNicki]

How the heck did I miss the Welsh Dragon? Thank you Marsha for adding a new drink to my June trip!

 

[TruBlu]

major bummer. like i said above, i hope to find the recipe online!

OK, I found it in another post:

YIELD: 1 Loaf

Ingredients:

12 slices day-old white bread (preferably a homestyle white, not Wonder Bread
type)

8 oz. butter (chilled and sliced)

Brown sugar batch:

9 oz, light brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and set aside.

Batter:

10 oz. heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Method:

Liberally spray a loaf pan with Pam or other vegetable spray. Layer three slices day old bread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle 1/3 brown sugar mixture on top of bread, then layer 1/3 of the butter. Repeat these steps two more times. Top off with three more slices of bread (should have a total of 12 slices of bread). Press down with hand to compact bread into loaf pan.

Slowly pour 16 oz. of batter over top of loaf, covering completely. This may take a little time, to allow it to fully absorb into bread and flow into spaces at bottom. (Take
your time here and pour into corners. Lift bread at corners a little to get into bottom quicker if you want.)


Place loaf pan on some paper towel in case of overflow. Cover top of loaf with parchment paper and wrap top tightly with aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator and allow to sit overnight.

Heat oven to 325º F. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until internal temperature in center of loaf is 160 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Place a plate on top of loaf pan and invert to remove from pan. Cut into 7 slices and serve.

 

[MinnieMom]

Oh yay!! More food and alcohol porn! I just may have to get me a Welsh Dragon on my trip in 8 days . . . it sounds so good!

 

[dvc4life]

Perfect way to start St. Patty's day with looking at your drink porn! Bring it on.

 

[binkytell]

hey marsha you kept me up all night!!
i just had to read all your previous food reports last nights and
waiting patiently for the rest of this one.
i dont know how you manage all that food, you
are making me so excited for our trip in august, just wish i lived in usa
so i could make more trips during the year, the flight prices are
a killer.

sarah xxx

 

[mermaid&cinderella]

Woohoo I can't wait to hear the rest!

 

[racefanof88]

So, my first stop, was to France. Because, that Grey Goose Slush, oh man, I just cannot resist!

Deeeeeeee-licious! Love this thing. Can't get enough! Well, apparently, I had enough time before the 3:30 Off Kilter Show to grab another drink. Which I did at the Rose & Crown Pub. I got my regular, the Welsh Dragon. This has been a standard for me, even if it's not all that strong, but just wait for me to switch it up in a few days!

Good stuff. It's got that green liquor, and some minty stuff, and some tropical type juices. It's good, if not all that strong.

So I saw me some Off Kilter (w/o Jamie...boooo!), then of course, I got another drink. After stopping off at the Visa Meet and Greet (Love this thing!!!!), I stopped off at Mexico. I always make sure to get myself a Green Apple Margarita at least once per trip.

I am beginning to realize that it's not tequila that I don't like....it's the margarita's in Mexico in Epcot! Blasphemy, I know. But I read in MickeyNicki's report that she said it was medicine-y, and I totally agree! Many other great drinks I would rather spend my money on! So maybe I won't be stopping off at Mexico as often now on. We shall see.

Quite amusing, this next drink, I do not have in my notes. I must have gone to the R&C pub again, as I have another picture of another Welsh Dragon. Must have been before the 5:30 Off Kilter show, as I headed over to MGM after that show. Oh, okay, so here it is

Again, nice, if not strong enough. More Off Kilter, still no Jamie. Major bummer! After their 5:30 set, I needed to walk myself over to MGM, since they closed at 7pm, and I needed to go say hi to David .






I have got to try these drinks in May. I too agree about the Margarita. I had the Fiesta margarita last year and it tasted metalic, like it was the last one in the blender or something. I love margaritas so it was really a disappointment. I had one at the Yak and Yeti counter service window and it was yummy.

 

[eventamy]

I can't wait for your Spoodles review! We loved it, it's now my very favorite restaurant!

 

[tiggersam00]

I can't wait for your Spoodles review! We loved it, it's now my very favorite restaurant!

I just read of allears,net that Cat Cora (Iron Chef America) is taking over Spoodles ! I hope they don't change too much! I would be soo sad

I am totally subbing and I agree the alcohol porn is perfect for St Patty's Day! Can't wait to follow along

 

[ChristaDeVil]

Yay! Booze porn!!!!

Welsh Dragons are on my list for our June trip, but I wonder if I could whip some up for tonight? What a great drink for St. Patty's Day!!!! Off to look for the recipe!

 

[natalielongstaff]

Signing in! It is only 8am and I am actually craving a Grey Goose Slush!

So am i now !!

 

[onelilspark]

OK, I found it in another post:

YIELD: 1 Loaf

Ingredients:

12 slices day-old white bread (preferably a homestyle white, not Wonder Bread
type)

8 oz. butter (chilled and sliced)

Brown sugar batch:

9 oz, light brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and set aside.

Batter:

10 oz. heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and refrigerate until ready to use.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Method:

Liberally spray a loaf pan with Pam or other vegetable spray. Layer three slices day old bread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle 1/3 brown sugar mixture on top of bread, then layer 1/3 of the butter. Repeat these steps two more times. Top off with three more slices of bread (should have a total of 12 slices of bread). Press down with hand to compact bread into loaf pan.

Slowly pour 16 oz. of batter over top of loaf, covering completely. This may take a little time, to allow it to fully absorb into bread and flow into spaces at bottom. (Take
your time here and pour into corners. Lift bread at corners a little to get into bottom quicker if you want.)


Place loaf pan on some paper towel in case of overflow. Cover top of loaf with parchment paper and wrap top tightly with aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator and allow to sit overnight.

Heat oven to 325º F. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until internal temperature in center of loaf is 160 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Place a plate on top of loaf pan and invert to remove from pan. Cut into 7 slices and serve.

Btw: who can we write nasty angry pouty letters to about the French Toast Loaf? Anyone know??

 

[DisneyFan83]

Great start! Can't wait for more!

 

[wilma-bride]

Great start Marcia - what a way to kick it off - a big, fat cinnamon roll followed by loads of alcohol. Fantastic!

 

[MiNniEDrEameR]

All caught up, can't wait for more!!

 

[marsh0013]

all your pics of those welsh dragons makes me want to try one!! eta: im trying to do drinks around the world on thursday so please let me know what you'd recommend!!

they're pretty good, if not all that strong! oh goodness, for drinks around the world...
mexico - margarita, even if i don't love it all that much
norway - hmm, don't know
china - peach tea slush (w/peach schnapps)
germany - i don't like beer, but that's what i'd suggest here. or a sweet wine
italy - ITALIAN MARGARITA!!!!!
japan - don't think i've ever had anything here either
morocco - i had some lemon-y drink here last time that was good. i used to get the tangeriene cocktail, but they changed it
france - GREY GOOSE SLUSHIE!!!!
uk - welsh dragon. they also have something here called a rainbow-tini (which you will see later in this report) that was pretty good
canada - again, i don't drink beer. never had anything here.

have fun!!!

hope you enjoy

love the pictures of the drink. I had the orange drink in france and it was sooo good too.

i actually ended up trying the orange one later in the trip, stay tuned for the results!

Looks like a fun afternoon! I'm going to have to try the welsh dragon/Off Kilter combo!

oh yes, so awesome! love the drink and that band!

subbing....

Can't wait for more.......those drinks look delish (all of them!)

woo! well, i promise many more to come!

Atta girl, alcohol porn! Can't wait for Spoodles!

thanks!! spoodles will be coming up son!

Signing in! It is only 8am and I am actually craving a Grey Goose Slush!

haha, i can't think of a time of day when i'm NOT craving a gg slush!

How the heck did I miss the Welsh Dragon? Thank you Marsha for adding a new drink to my June trip!

aw yeah, so happy to recommend a new drink for you my dear! hope you enjoy it!

OK, I found it in another post:

YIELD: 1 Loaf

Ingredients:

12 slices day-old white bread (preferably a homestyle white, not Wonder Bread
type)

8 oz. butter (chilled and sliced)

Brown sugar batch:

9 oz, light brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and set aside.

Batter:

10 oz. heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and refrigerate until ready to use.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Method:

Liberally spray a loaf pan with Pam or other vegetable spray. Layer three slices day old bread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle 1/3 brown sugar mixture on top of bread, then layer 1/3 of the butter. Repeat these steps two more times. Top off with three more slices of bread (should have a total of 12 slices of bread). Press down with hand to compact bread into loaf pan.

Slowly pour 16 oz. of batter over top of loaf, covering completely. This may take a little time, to allow it to fully absorb into bread and flow into spaces at bottom. (Take
your time here and pour into corners. Lift bread at corners a little to get into bottom quicker if you want.)


Place loaf pan on some paper towel in case of overflow. Cover top of loaf with parchment paper and wrap top tightly with aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator and allow to sit overnight.

Heat oven to 325º F. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until internal temperature in center of loaf is 160 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Place a plate on top of loaf pan and invert to remove from pan. Cut into 7 slices and serve.

you are my new hero!!!! i am going to have to try that one of these days i have off from work!

Oh yay!! More food and alcohol porn! I just may have to get me a Welsh Dragon on my trip in 8 days . . . it sounds so good!

yeah, it's good. i had it for the first time when i ate lunch at the R&C many trips ago, and it's become my go-to when i need something quick before/during off kilter!

Perfect way to start St. Patty's day with looking at your drink porn! Bring it on.

absolutely! i ended up drinking many many green drinks last night, i will have to post a pic....here you go... (oh and of course i added a glow cube to it!)

hey marsha you kept me up all night!!
i just had to read all your previous food reports last nights and
waiting patiently for the rest of this one.
i dont know how you manage all that food, you
are making me so excited for our trip in august, just wish i lived in usa
so i could make more trips during the year, the flight prices are
a killer.

sarah xxx

awesome, i'm so glad you got all caught up! i do love my food and especially my booze, so it's great when people enjoy it too!

Woohoo I can't wait to hear the rest!

thanks!

I have got to try these drinks in May. I too agree about the Margarita. I had the Fiesta margarita last year and it tasted metalic, like it was the last one in the blender or something. I love margaritas so it was really a disappointment. I had one at the Yak and Yeti counter service window and it was yummy.

i hear ya! i def have enjoyed margaritas other places!

I can't wait for your Spoodles review! We loved it, it's now my very favorite restaurant!

sweet, it's coming up soon!

I just read of allears,net that Cat Cora (Iron Chef America) is taking over Spoodles ! I hope they don't change too much! I would be soo sad

I am totally subbing and I agree the alcohol porn is perfect for St Patty's Day! Can't wait to follow along

ooh, cat cora, eh? i'll have to check that out!

Yay! Booze porn!!!!

Welsh Dragons are on my list for our June trip, but I wonder if I could whip some up for tonight? What a great drink for St. Patty's Day!!!! Off to look for the recipe!

oh i hope you found it! i too thought they were perfect and green!

So am i now !!

welcome!

Btw: who can we write nasty angry pouty letters to about the French Toast Loaf? Anyone know??

yeah seriously, i'd love to write some nasty letters!

Great start! Can't wait for more!

thanks!

Great start Marcia - what a way to kick it off - a big, fat cinnamon roll followed by loads of alcohol. Fantastic!

haha yeah, i thought they weren't too shabby

All caught up, can't wait for more!!

excellent, thanks for signing on!

 

[frdeb1999]

Great start! Love the addition of the booze porn!

 

[marsh0013]

Spoodles, dinner, 3.4.09

I had made this ADR just earlier that afternoon, not sure when, but I got a time of 8:10pm. That was fine with me, as I wanted to stay at the Tune In for a bit anyway. So once I left Dave, I took the walk over to the Boardwalk, and to Spoodles.

I checked in just after 8, and was seated about 10 minutes later. I was kinda feeling the booze a bit at this point, but well, I couldn't pass up a cocktail! So I got the Fusion Lemonade, which I've had other places before, since it's on the standardized menu. Good stuff

While I was deciding what to order, I snapped some pics of the menu for you lovely people (sorry for the flash, came out too dark w/o it)

Also took a pic of the napkin the drink was placed on. I know, very exciting stuff.

Well, an appetizer immediately jumped out at me, and I knew I would order it, but I just couldn't decide on an entree, so I sent my waiter away a few times since I was having such a tough time deciding.

Anyway, as an appetizer, I got the Roasted Goat Cheese - with fresh Marinara sauce and fried oregano served with Focaccia toast

I am a HUGE fan of goat cheese, and this did not disappoint!!! It was so nice and creamy, and warm but not hot, and just perfect w/the marinara on the focaccia toast. Just oh man, I could have eaten just this and been happy. Oh, and I probably should have just stopped there! As you will see, I wasn't thrilled with my entree.

Anyway, while eating my appetizer, I was also given bread with olive oil to dip in. This was good too. And when I ran out of focaccia, I dipped this bread in the remaining goat cheese/marinara. So good!

So for my entree, I couldn't decide between the snapper - Pan-roasted Fillet of Snapper - with Saffron Israeli Couscous, Chorizo, Wilted Greens and spicy Tomato Broth, and the shrimp - Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Linguine - with Preserved Lemons, Italian Parsley, Shaved Garlic and Butter. I ended up asking my waiter which he recommended of the two, and he told me the shrimp, so I went for that.

It was alright. The shrimp were a pretty decent size, and there was a lot of pasta. But well, the pasta was kinda tasteless. Like there was no sauce. I tried adding salt and pepper, and it didn't really help. So I ate all the shrimp and left most of the pasta. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, but I wish I had tried the snapper. Oh well, next time!

Yup, so I will be back to Spoodles. Because that appetizer is enough for me! And I will try the snapper next time.

It was a nice atmosphere, and I really enjoyed it. So like I said, I will be back!


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