Parks? What Parks? We're Here for the FOOD!**PICS!** COMPLETE!

[John's Mom]

Thanks for sharing your great reviews and pictures!

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

The rest of the afternoon, we spent snacking around the world at the F&WF booths. We only got one item from each booth and shared it. We were reaching maximum overload and knew we had one more nice dinner coming up. Our stomachs limited us today!

Here is the first of several food booths we visited on this day...


First was Greece


They’ve got Spanikopita! A savory spinach and cheese pastry. $3.00


This was enjoyable. It was very flavorful. I would get it again and I think it’s a decent price for a piece of pastry.

Next we hit Canada.



Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. Cheese-y Goodness in a bowl. $3.00


I love this soup. We ate at Le Cellier last trip and loved the soup so this choice was a no-brainer. It think this is a decent value, but I’d rather go to the restaurant and order it “to-go. It would only cost a little more and you’d get a bigger portion!!

Up next: New Zeland


Lamb Slider. Roasted Lamb with mustard sauce on a white roll. $4.50



This sample (in my opinion) is way overpriced. The lamb was flavorful but the sauce was icky and the roll was cold and a little dry. Again, I paid WAY too much for this little sandwich.

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

Vive la France!



Here we had the Quiche au Fromage de Chevre. (Goat Cheese Quiche). $3.75


I enjoyed this sample. The crust was flaky and tender. The filling was flavorful and well prepared. I enjoyed this sample and I thought it was reasonably priced.

Up for a trip Down Under?


Grilled Lamb Chop with Caramelized Onions. $4.75


We chose the lamb because the shrimp didn’t look appetizing. Frankly it looked a little sickly. Anyway, I was happy with our selection as it was cooked well, tender and flavorful. This was another booth that I felt was priced fairly for the sample you got.

Ready for a beverage?


The hops and Barley market’s selections were…. Well…. Limited. Thomas selected a 12 oz Oktoberfest for $4.50.


Thomas drank most of this sample – as I am not a big beer drinker. He liked it a lot and finished it.

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

Off to China!


Chicken Sha Cha with Peanut Sauce. $3.50


Tasty. I wish the festival cookbook had a recipe for the sauce. It was good. (The recipe was there, but a main ingredient was Sha Cha sauce – What ever the hell that is…). We liked this sample and along with the drink (just below) was a great combination. Reasonably priced, too!

Conveniently located right next door…

The Joy of Tea


We had the Mango Green Tea Slush. $4.29


This was Da BOMB!!! I loved this slush. I wish I had discovered it earlier in the trip! It was slightly sweet (overly sweet I mean), but the flavor was SOOO good! I loved it!

Off to Poland. Our last stop for this trip in the F&WF booths.


Kielbasa & Pierogies. $4.00


Bleech. The pierogies were dry and flavorless. The onions were good as was the sausage, but the pierogies were not good at all. I also thought the price here was expensive for a couple slices of sausage and a yicky dumpling. Won’t go back here!

And of course… I can’t leave this post without including this…



Is there a better dessert in all the World? I think not.

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

Oh my goodness, those beingets look so good!

They are!! I highly recommend them!

Thanks for that I was going to ask for bay ig nets in august

Hee hee!!! Tooooo Funny!! I hope we got you straightened out!

So I just sat and read the entire thread in one sitting and I am in serious Disney withdrawal. Your reviews and pics were fantabulous! Thanks so much for sharing the magic!!!

Thanks! I get the same withdrawl symptoms writing this stuff!

Well WOW is the closest word i can come up with to describe the last 15 pages, we are officially having the best weather day in England this year yet and i have spent the last couple of hours here reading your reviews it was worth every minute. I have learnt a lot and where I thought V and As really wasn't for me, or Flying Fish for that matter, They are firmly back on my list. Thankyou so much for taking the time to post all of these, and I will be waiting for more. You even made me lust after Minute Maid drinkswith your photos We don't get those here.
Oh for the record I'm another English girl who really doesn't like tea

Glad you have enjoyed what I have written! I feel the same way about reviews I read before I went. I thought those places were for the "fancy people" -- NOT me!! Glad us regular folk can see reviews and brave the new places!

Loving the reviews! Just finished reading them all - loved the epic V&A review (especially the "potty break" - I'd end up doing something like that ). The Gardenview afternoon tea sounds lovely - that swan looked like such a work of art that I'd have trouble eating it...well ok I might try

I thought about all the hard work that went into the swan and almost had trouble eating it.... Almost...

You're not the only one buddy, sat inside, hubby and 1 kid outside other kid asleep on sofa. Thinking about a scone with some clotted cream on it.

No point in a scone without the cream in my opinion.

Ms Heimlich: Glad you came back to finishing the review, and I found it again. I deleted it from my subscribs cause I thought you weren't coming back. So thanks heaps.

Kirsten

I may be slow... But I get them done!!

Thanks for sharing your great reviews and pictures!

You are Welcome!

 

[Zeebs]

Up next: New Zeland


Lamb Slider. Roasted Lamb with mustard sauce on a white roll. $4.50



This sample (in my opinion) is way overpriced. The lamb was flavorful but the sauce was icky and the roll was cold and a little dry. Again, I paid WAY too much for this little sandwich.

Oh no the shame......... we have great food in New Zealand. I miss it lots living in the UK. I hope you get the chance the try some another time that is great.

Kirsten

 

[SunnieRN]

Guess where we are stopping overnight on the way home from WDW?? New Orleans....bet you can guess why, lol.
Thank you for a wonderful trip report so far...I'm lovin it!!

 

[davinakb]

Already been thinking about it and after seeing the pics from last year, just cannot wait for F&W again. Our favorite WDW event. Great review.

 

[arieljasmine]

Loved reading about the F & WF booths, thanks for sharing. Did you get to the Mexico stand? The chilaquiles were amazing.

Laur's

 

[Tatania]

Off to China!


Chicken Sha Cha with Peanut Sauce. $3.50


Tasty. I wish the festival cookbook had a recipe for the sauce. It was good. (The recipe was there, but a main ingredient was Sha Cha sauce – What ever the hell that is…). We liked this sample and along with the drink (just below) was a great combination. Reasonably priced, too!

Conveniently located right next door…

The Joy of Tea


We had the Mango Green Tea Slush. $4.29


This was Da BOMB!!! I loved this slush. I wish I had discovered it earlier in the trip! It was slightly sweet (overly sweet I mean), but the flavor was SOOO good! I loved it!

The Chicken Sha Cha seems to be served every single year at the China booth but it is good and I've made it at parties. The complete recipe is on the Disney Recipe exchange but I'll post ithere for you with my notes.

I'm trying to get the Mango Green Tea Slushie recipe. Did you happen to get this one?



Chicken Sha Cha with Peanut Sauce
Epcot Food and Wine Festival, China

1 pound chicken thigh meat (used boneless, skinless)
Marinating Ingredients:
1.3 ounces ( 2 T & 1.5 tsp) Sha cha sauce* (Chinese BBQ Sauce - Bull’s Head Brand is the best and can be purchased at a Chinese grocery store. Sauce has a slightly fishy aroma and taste. You can't make this sauce and it must be purchased.)
0.4 ounces (11 grams) smashed garlic
0.5 ounces (1 Tbsp) soy sauce
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp chicken base
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp sugar (would use brown next time)
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) pepper
0.4 ounces (2 ½ tsp) sesame oil
½ egg

Peanut Sauce:
1.3 ounces ( 2 T & 1.5 tsp) Sha cha sauce
0.4 ounces (11 grams) smashed garlic
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) sugar
0.5 ounces (1 Tbsp) sesame oil
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp. corn starch
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) chicken base
0.4 ounces (2 ½ tsp) cooking wine
1.9 ounces (almost 4 Tbsp.) soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon smashed peanut, (can roast and process in food processor)

Method of Preparation for Chicken:
Cut chicken into ½” strips. Marinate chicken*, chilled, at least 12 hours but no longer than 24. Thread each chicken square lengthwise onto a skewer, keeping strip as straight as possible. Discard any remaining marinade. Soak skewers in water for an hour although even then they seem to burst into flame. Metal is best. . Skewer chicken thigh and grill it until cooked. (6 to 8 minutes)
* Best is to use a sealable plastic bag and turn to coat chicken, then squeeze bag to eliminate as much air as possible and seal.


Method of Preparation for Peanut Sauce:
Mix all the ingredients together and cook until boiling. Serve chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber wedges.
Cooks Note: * Do not confuse Sha cha sauce with Char Siu Sauce – which is BBQ Pork sauce.

• If you aren't able to grill outdoors, satés can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2 burner) well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.
• Chicken can be threaded onto skewers 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

Oh no the shame......... we have great food in New Zealand. I miss it lots living in the UK. I hope you get the chance the try some another time that is great.

Kirsten

This one sample didn't turn me off of New Zeland food... As a matter of fact, I remember commenting to DH that the sample could have been better, but I Think we got a "bad" one... If you know what i mean.

Thanks for reading and commenting!

Guess where we are stopping overnight on the way home from WDW?? New Orleans....bet you can guess why, lol.
Thank you for a wonderful trip report so far...I'm lovin it!!

Enjoy... And remember.... Don't try to breathe while eating them... You will REALLY regret it!

Already been thinking about it and after seeing the pics from last year, just cannot wait for F&W again. Our favorite WDW event. Great review.

Hey! We LOVED the F&WF... Can't wait to go back - although it will be several years.

Loved reading about the F & WF booths, thanks for sharing. Did you get to the Mexico stand? The chilaquiles were amazing.

Laur's

See page 1 of this review! We really liked that casserole and have (attempted) one at home. It just wasn't the same...

Thanks for the comment!

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

The Chicken Sha Cha seems to be served every single year at the China booth but it is good and I've made it at parties. The complete recipe is on the Disney Recipe exchange but I'll post ithere for you with my notes.

I'm trying to get the Mango Green Tea Slushie recipe. Did you happen to get this one?



Chicken Sha Cha with Peanut Sauce
Epcot Food and Wine Festival, China

1 pound chicken thigh meat (used boneless, skinless)
Marinating Ingredients:
1.3 ounces ( 2 T & 1.5 tsp) Sha cha sauce* (Chinese BBQ Sauce - Bull’s Head Brand is the best and can be purchased at a Chinese grocery store. Sauce has a slightly fishy aroma and taste. You can't make this sauce and it must be purchased.)
0.4 ounces (11 grams) smashed garlic
0.5 ounces (1 Tbsp) soy sauce
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp chicken base
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp sugar (would use brown next time)
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) pepper
0.4 ounces (2 ½ tsp) sesame oil
½ egg

Peanut Sauce:
1.3 ounces ( 2 T & 1.5 tsp) Sha cha sauce
0.4 ounces (11 grams) smashed garlic
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) sugar
0.5 ounces (1 Tbsp) sesame oil
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp. corn starch
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) chicken base
0.4 ounces (2 ½ tsp) cooking wine
1.9 ounces (almost 4 Tbsp.) soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon smashed peanut, (can roast and process in food processor)

Method of Preparation for Chicken:
Cut chicken into ½” strips. Marinate chicken*, chilled, at least 12 hours but no longer than 24. Thread each chicken square lengthwise onto a skewer, keeping strip as straight as possible. Discard any remaining marinade. Soak skewers in water for an hour although even then they seem to burst into flame. Metal is best. . Skewer chicken thigh and grill it until cooked. (6 to 8 minutes)
* Best is to use a sealable plastic bag and turn to coat chicken, then squeeze bag to eliminate as much air as possible and seal.


Method of Preparation for Peanut Sauce:
Mix all the ingredients together and cook until boiling. Serve chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber wedges.
Cooks Note: * Do not confuse Sha cha sauce with Char Siu Sauce – which is BBQ Pork sauce.

• If you aren't able to grill outdoors, satés can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2 burner) well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.
• Chicken can be threaded onto skewers 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

I saw the recipe and thought to myself... Where in the sam-hill am I going to find THAT???? The recommendation of a brand is sooooo helpful!

You are a DOLL!!

 

[kabuki]

Thanks for all your great reviews and pictures.. now I just want the next 5 months to get going to I can go back..

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

Thanks for all your great reviews and pictures.. now I just want the next 5 months to get going to I can go back..

Oh How I wish I had a plan to go back!!!

I just received a pin number via email and can't afford to use it!

Thanks for reading along and I hope your upcoming trip is DA BOMB! Are you going during the F&WF?

 

[kabuki]

Oh How I wish I had a plan to go back!!!

I just received a pin number via email and can't afford to use it!

Thanks for reading along and I hope your upcoming trip is DA BOMB! Are you going during the F&WF?

I am sorry to hear you wont be back anytime in the near future, but totally get it. We always say we have a budget then .. well the drinks start flowing!

Yes, we will be there Oct 3rd to the 12th of the Festival! I am so excited!

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

I am sorry to hear you wont be back anytime in the near future, but totally get it. We always say we have a budget then .. well the drinks start flowing!

Yes, we will be there Oct 3rd to the 12th of the Festival! I am so excited!

Budget Smudget!


Enjoy the F&WF -- We Absolutely LOVED it and I can't wait to go again. Do you have any tentative plans for Festival events?

 

[kabuki]

We know we want to do a PFTS but we are saying only one this year (we say that now) By the end of the week we are so full I can't make it through half of what I want. I get food sweats by that point!
We want to do a vertical wine tasting or a wine makers dinner .. we haven't done anything like it before. I just wish the schedule would come out so we can make plans!

 

[Ms. Heimlich]

We know we want to do a PFTS but we are saying only one this year (we say that now) By the end of the week we are so full I can't make it through half of what I want. I get food sweats by that point!
We want to do a vertical wine tasting or a wine makers dinner .. we haven't done anything like it before. I just wish the schedule would come out so we can make plans!

I couldn't justify forking out the big bucks for V&A's AND PFTS. (no pun intended!!)

so we settled on V&A's

I got the food sweats too ... You'll read all about them soon... It wasn't pretty.

Schedule to come out??? Hope you're patient!!

 

[neutie88]

Subscribing

 

[SunnieRN]

Epcot Food and Wine Festival, China

1 pound chicken thigh meat (used boneless, skinless)
Marinating Ingredients:
1.3 ounces ( 2 T & 1.5 tsp) Sha cha sauce* (Chinese BBQ Sauce - Bull’s Head Brand is the best and can be purchased at a Chinese grocery store. Sauce has a slightly fishy aroma and taste. You can't make this sauce and it must be purchased.)
0.4 ounces (11 grams) smashed garlic
0.5 ounces (1 Tbsp) soy sauce
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp chicken base
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp sugar (would use brown next time)
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) pepper
0.4 ounces (2 ½ tsp) sesame oil
½ egg

Peanut Sauce:
1.3 ounces ( 2 T & 1.5 tsp) Sha cha sauce
0.4 ounces (11 grams) smashed garlic
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) sugar
0.5 ounces (1 Tbsp) sesame oil
0.15 ounces (4 ¼ grams) or 7/8 tsp. corn starch
0.05 ounces (1/4 tsp.) chicken base
0.4 ounces (2 ½ tsp) cooking wine
1.9 ounces (almost 4 Tbsp.) soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon smashed peanut, (can roast and process in food processor)

Method of Preparation for Chicken:
Cut chicken into ½” strips. Marinate chicken*, chilled, at least 12 hours but no longer than 24. Thread each chicken square lengthwise onto a skewer, keeping strip as straight as possible. Discard any remaining marinade. Soak skewers in water for an hour although even then they seem to burst into flame. Metal is best. . Skewer chicken thigh and grill it until cooked. (6 to 8 minutes)
* Best is to use a sealable plastic bag and turn to coat chicken, then squeeze bag to eliminate as much air as possible and seal.


Method of Preparation for Peanut Sauce:
Mix all the ingredients together and cook until boiling. Serve chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber wedges.
Cooks Note: * Do not confuse Sha cha sauce with Char Siu Sauce – which is BBQ Pork sauce.

• If you aren't able to grill outdoors, satés can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2 burner) well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.
• Chicken can be threaded onto skewers 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Thank you so much, this sounds fantastic!! I appreciate you posting it!
So sorry you can't use your pin to return soon! But I am so glad you had such a wonderful time on your trip!