Run Now! It’s Wine 0’Clock in WDW…Cupcakes Gone W&D16

[debrapagliasotti]

I know them all, but I am not allowed to play...

 

[momabaarjo]

Whet Your Appetite Wednesday: Morocco
Pre Planning Our Eat & Drink Around the World Crawl
(or by the end of the night teetering and rolling around the world) ​

Trying to find ways to pass the next 182 days, so Wednesday is going to be officially called “Whet Your Appetite Wednesday” because Cupcakes like eating and most of this trip will be focused around Food & Wine (and yes running). Since the menus for F&W are not available for 2016 until the midSpring and we have pretty much covered favorite dining experiences and foods from around WDW…let’s start pre-planning some our Post Race Sunday Eat & Drink Crawl Around the World (information, rules and requirements later) by circling the World Showcase in search of the best snacks…

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I totally want to stop and savor something in Morocco, something that I have never done. I have stopped and savored the beautiful architecture and environment created at this pavilion, breathtaking. Probably the closest I will ever get…


Food & Wine Booth
To eat:
–Kefta pocket: Ground seasoned beef in a pita pocket
–Harissa chicken roll
–Baklava

Juice Bar
http://allears.net/dining/menu/morocco-juice-bar/snacks

Morocco Coffee & Pastries
http://allears.net/dining/menu/morocco-coffee-and-pastries/all-day

Tangierine Café
http://allears.net/dining/menu/tangierine-cafe/lunch-dinner

Here are my selections to share (or not)…

Vegetable Platter

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Falafel, tangierine couscous salad, hummus, tabouleh, lentil salad and marinated olives ​

This totally looks like an adventure on a plate! Tweedle Bossy is always raving about the food here and I can see why from the picture!

Honey Walnut Baklava

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Gotta have dessert, right? It is kind of like having to have a drink in each country! And who can pass up the sticky layered goodness of baklava!


What looks good for a snack for you? Sweet or savory it does not matter.

 

[rteetz]

I've never eaten anything in Morocco so maybe the Baklava? I'm not as adventurous as I should be with food.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Blech. I've never liked anything I've tried food wise at the Morocco Booth - I'll go next door during the festival and get goodies from Belgium/Brazil.

 

[SarahDisney]

A lot of Middle Eastern food is similar (with small local variations), and I eat a decent amount of Israeli food, so this shouldn't be hard for me.
First we have to eliminate everything with falafel, because I don't like falafel.
I don't like chumus (aka hummus) or techina (aka tahini), so anything with those two I'll have to get modified.
Yeah ... now I know why my mom rolls her eyes at me when I say I'm not a picky eater.

I honestly think my best bet is just a side dish. I'll probably still be full from my dinner a few stops ago in America, so that's probably all I'll want anyway. Theoretically I like tabouleh a lot, but it's sometimes made with mint, which I don't eat. So ... I'm gonna go with the tangerine couscous salad. I'm a big couscous fan.
And I'm with you on the dessert - gotta try the baklava!

 

[momabaarjo]

Thrifty First Thursday of the Month
Update on April Earnings/Savings

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Time to count up the Disney pennies…remember I am trying all the unique ways I can to earn my spending money without taking anything out of my household budget.


Projected $1250
MVMCP Ticket $91 (revised)
7 Day Park Hopper Ticket $450
7 Day Expenses (Spending/Meals) $700


I finally cashed out my EARNED gift cards for Disney Gift Cards!

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Aren’t they a pretty sight? ​

Swagbucks

• A really good month with Swagbucks. Some days are easier than others. I am finding it to be a chore lately to get done, but I keep reminding myself what all the effort is for! I have a routine pretty much set each morning and am able to get that first goal (or 100 points) whichever is higher and then after that is gravy!

November $25
December $75
January $100
February $25
March $75
April $75

Amount Earned for Trip: $375


Walmart Savings Catcher

• Earned $6.34 in April by just scanning my receipt each time.

Amount Earned for Trip: $53.25


Shopkicks
November to January $25
January to April $25

• Reached my next $25 with Shopkicks…slow and steady! I only need 3634 more kicks to reach my next $25 gift card

Amount Earned for Trip: $50

PERKtv

• My newest Disney penny making scheme is PERKtv. I am learning how to work the PERKtv angle for now 3 weeks and I have earned 21000 perks but am not going to cash out until I hit 25000 perks to keep the gift cards straight! I am hoping to earn about $25 a month so supplement Shopkicks.

Amount Earned for Trip: $0



IBotta

• Got back on the Ibotta wagon this month and found a lot of things that I actually purchase. I love being able to get rebates on fresh items! I made $25 in April.

Amount Earned for Trip: $43.75


Check Out 51

• I just started CheckOut 51 in April. It is similar to Ibotta but there is a not a lot of products that I use currently in the queue….but every little bit is a little more that I have to spend at Disney.

Amount Earned for Trip: $4.50


Children’s Exchange Consignment Clothing

• I need to go cash our and drop some more clothes off. Maybe when I have more time this summer!

Amount Earned for Trip: $104.00

Pact

• Still counting those calories in MyFitnessPal and getting my steps in with Fitbit each day. I added the fruits/veggie pact this last month…not a lot of Disney pennies but it is more than I had the week before!

Amount Earned for Trip: $25.63



April Earnings $143.29
Total Amount Earned for Trip: $655.88

 

[AJollyHoliday]

Thrifty First Thursday of the Month
Update on April Earnings/Savings

View attachment 166713 ​

Time to count up the Disney pennies…remember I am trying all the unique ways I can to earn my spending money without taking anything out of my household budget.


Projected $1250
MVMCP Ticket $91 (revised)
7 Day Park Hopper Ticket $450
7 Day Expenses (Spending/Meals) $700


I finally cashed out my EARNED gift cards for Disney Gift Cards!

View attachment 166712

Aren’t they a pretty sight? ​

Swagbucks

• A really good month with Swagbucks. Some days are easier than others. I am finding it to be a chore lately to get done, but I keep reminding myself what all the effort is for! I have a routine pretty much set each morning and am able to get that first goal (or 100 points) whichever is higher and then after that is gravy!

November $25
December $75
January $100
February $25
March $75
April $75

Amount Earned for Trip: $375


Walmart Savings Catcher

• Earned $6.34 in April by just scanning my receipt each time.

Amount Earned for Trip: $53.25


Shopkicks
November to January $25
January to April $25

• Reached my next $25 with Shopkicks…slow and steady! I only need 3634 more kicks to reach my next $25 gift card

Amount Earned for Trip: $50

PERKtv

• My newest Disney penny making scheme is PERKtv. I am learning how to work the PERKtv angle for now 3 weeks and I have earned 21000 perks but am not going to cash out until I hit 25000 perks to keep the gift cards straight! I am hoping to earn about $25 a month so supplement Shopkicks.

Amount Earned for Trip: $0



IBotta

• Got back on the Ibotta wagon this month and found a lot of things that I actually purchase. I love being able to get rebates on fresh items! I made $25 in April.

Amount Earned for Trip: $43.75


Check Out 51

• I just started CheckOut 51 in April. It is similar to Ibotta but there is a not a lot of products that I use currently in the queue….but every little bit is a little more that I have to spend at Disney.

Amount Earned for Trip: $4.50


Children’s Exchange Consignment Clothing

• I need to go cash our and drop some more clothes off. Maybe when I have more time this summer!

Amount Earned for Trip: $104.00

Pact

• Still counting those calories in MyFitnessPal and getting my steps in with Fitbit each day. I added the fruits/veggie pact this last month…not a lot of Disney pennies but it is more than I had the week before!

Amount Earned for Trip: $25.63



April Earnings $143.29
Total Amount Earned for Trip: $655.88

Way to go!!! I am just about to purchase my next $100 Disney GC on my way home from work. It is just so nice to get this "free" money! It makes the trips less painful on the family wallet. SB has been a bit of a pain for me and I haven't always been meeting my first goal because I just can't focus at work. Oh well, I am still earning enough to make me happy . You keep me motivated!

 

[debrapagliasotti]

Morocco...think I will go with some baklava & try the Kefta Pocket

 

[Tinker326]

Tweedle Bossy & Tweedle Confused BOTH love Morocco food. YUMMY!!! I just ate it a few days ago................

 

[momabaarjo]

So ADRS were on Sunday...Debra and I split them up and we were able to snag everyone that we wanted in the time frame we wanted!

Here is what we ended up with...



Have to have my celebration dinner with a view!


Actually we decided at the last minute against Kona after reading several more bad reviews of the Tonga Toast. Instead we are going to try out Grand Floridian Café with the hopes of axing that ADR for the Parisian Breakfast or Lunch should that happen this year during F&W and fit in our schedule in GF Café place! I am really hoping that it does!



Did you really think we would pass on the Cute Italian boys..although I really do not believe that carb loading is an actual thing!



Gotta have Mickey and the gang sign our medals...and get pictures in the chef outfits!



A Debra favorite...can't wait to try it out myself and visit the new Disney Spring!



Another Debra favorite...



Must get me some of that Grey stuff...



Someplace new for all of us...and looking for a good meal prior to running!

 

[momabaarjo]

Great job guessing!

Ryan-12 POINTS

1. Narcoossees 1 POINT
   2. Kona- Tonga toast 2 POINTS
   3. Via Napoli- pizza and Italian waiters 3 POINTS
   4. Chef mickeys- Mickey waffles 2 POINTS
   5. Raglan road 1 POINT
   6. Yak and Yeti- pot stickers 1 POINT
   7. Be our guest- lemon cupcake 1 POINT
   8. garden grill- buffet 1 POINT
   

Nicole-10 POINTS

My guesses and orders-
1. Beaches and Cream? - Hamburger & Shake 0 POINTS
2. Kona Cafe- Tonga Toast 2 POINTS
3. Villa Napoli- cute Italian waiters and chocolate syrup 2 POINTS
4. Chef Mickey's- buffet 1 POINT
5. Narcosee- Steak & creme brulee & wine 2 POINTS
6. Yak & Yeti- Um, oriental food 1 POINT
7. Be Our Guest- LEMON CUPCAKE!!! 1 POINT
8. Garden Grill- buffet 1 POINT


Sara-2 POINTS

Okay, I am terrible at games. And I've only been to like 5 restaurants at WDW, so I really can't even begin to guess. I'm going to sit this one out.
#7 is definitely BOG, and I'm gonna guess that you're ordering the gray stuff.


Melissa-13 points

1) Narcoossee's - Almond Cheesecake 2 POINTS
2) Kona - Tonga Toast 2 POINTS
3) Via Napoli – Pizza 2 POINTS
4) Chef Mickey's – Buffet 1 POINT
5) Raglan Road - Fish & Chips 2 POINTS
6) Yak & Yeti - Fried Green Beans 1 POINT
7) Be Our Guest - The Gray Stuff 2 POINTS
8) Garden Grill – Buffet 1 POINT

I will have a little something for you at W&D!!! Congrats Melissa!

 

[momabaarjo]

It’s 5 O’clock Friday
in Morocco



ONLY 26 MORE FRIDAYS! ​

In order to pass the time away, instead of Cupcake Friday’s we are going to take a look at cocktails around the world…since we are partly fueled by cocktails. Maybe we can find them a little more readily then the cupcake disappointment we experienced on our PHM Cupcake Crawl! Following in line with Whet your Appetite Wednesday, let’s begin to focus on F&W and our Eat & Drink Crawl around the World that we are planning for Sunday after the race (Rules and Logistics to come later).

I find it very interesting that a country not exactly known for its alcoholic offerings really shows up to the Epcot party with a full-service bar and cocktail list, considering how Disney respects the culture with the lighting (or non-lighting) each evening during.

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Fun Fact…
The Morocco pavilion isn’t lit because the main building in the area is actually a replica of the Katoubia Minaret, a prayer tower from Marrakesh. It has important religious significance; to light it during Illuminations would be perceived as demeaning. If you’ll notice, Disney also chose to not light the main building in Norway, helping to add some symmetry to the presentation.


Food & Wine Booth
To drink:
–Casa Beer
–Guerouane White
–Sangria
–Mimosa Royale

Juice Bar
http://allears.net/dining/menu/morocco-juice-bar/snacks

Morocco Coffee & Pastries
http://allears.net/dining/menu/morocco-coffee-and-pastries/all-day

Tangerine Café
http://allears.net/dining/menu/tangierine-cafe/lunch-dinner



So bartender...

Pour me somethin' tall an' strong;
Make it a Sultan’s Colada
It's only half-past twelve but I don't care.
It's five o'clock somewhere.

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Lot of fancy little drinks to be found (as well as lots of boozed up coffee for Kafi). So looking over the list I find one that I am instantly drawn to, first because of the same…how Moroccan and exotic sounding is a drink Sultan's Colada. Then if you look over the ingredients one of them jumped out instantly…ALMOND LIQUER (aka my favorite Amaretto) so you instantly know what am having…oh yes there is - Rum, pineapple/coconut juice also in this frozen concoction.


Now since we are over half way through our trip drinking around the world…let’s hope we don’t see this lady or I have a feeling we might end up in the show with her…

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What are you having?

 

[momabaarjo]

Way to go!!! I am just about to purchase my next $100 Disney GC on my way home from work. It is just so nice to get this "free" money! It makes the trips less painful on the family wallet. SB has been a bit of a pain for me and I haven't always been meeting my first goal because I just can't focus at work. Oh well, I am still earning enough to make me happy . You keep me motivated!

I made my first $25 with Perk this morning! Ha, you keep me motivated to earn this money! I have really been in a funk the last few weeks and it has been becoming more of a chore than a fun challenge! Great job on your next $100!!!! SB has been a major pain, yesterday for the first time in I am not sure when I thought I would not make it to my 1st goal and it had me stressed. Then at the last minute last night I pulled off 2 surveys!

Morocco...think I will go with some baklava & try the Kefta Pocket

Baklava...yum-o

Tweedle Bossy & Tweedle Confused BOTH love Morocco food. YUMMY!!! I just ate it a few days ago................

Jealous...and I am really going to stop and try Morocco this trip!

 

[rteetz]

Great job guessing!

Ryan-12 POINTS

1. Narcoossees 1 POINT
   2. Kona- Tonga toast 2 POINTS
   3. Via Napoli- pizza and Italian waiters 3 POINTS
   4. Chef mickeys- Mickey waffles 2 POINTS
   5. Raglan road 1 POINT
   6. Yak and Yeti- pot stickers 1 POINT
   7. Be our guest- lemon cupcake 1 POINT
   8. garden grill- buffet 1 POINT

Nicole-10 POINTS

My guesses and orders-
1. Beaches and Cream? - Hamburger & Shake 0 POINTS
2. Kona Cafe- Tonga Toast 2 POINTS
3. Villa Napoli- cute Italian waiters and chocolate syrup 2 POINTS
4. Chef Mickey's- buffet 1 POINT
5. Narcosee- Steak & creme brulee & wine 2 POINTS
6. Yak & Yeti- Um, oriental food 1 POINT
7. Be Our Guest- LEMON CUPCAKE!!! 1 POINT
8. Garden Grill- buffet 1 POINT


Sara-2 POINTS

Okay, I am terrible at games. And I've only been to like 5 restaurants at WDW, so I really can't even begin to guess. I'm going to sit this one out.
#7 is definitely BOG, and I'm gonna guess that you're ordering the gray stuff.


Melissa-13 points

1) Narcoossee's - Almond Cheesecake 2 POINTS
2) Kona - Tonga Toast 2 POINTS
3) Via Napoli – Pizza 2 POINTS
4) Chef Mickey's – Buffet 1 POINT
5) Raglan Road - Fish & Chips 2 POINTS
6) Yak & Yeti - Fried Green Beans 1 POINT
7) Be Our Guest - The Gray Stuff 2 POINTS
8) Garden Grill – Buffet 1 POINT

I will have a little something for you at W&D!!! Congrats Melissa!

Dang it so close!

 

[rteetz]

What are you having?

Does Morocco have ice tea?

 

[lovingeire]

Bad sake experience...has to be a story behind this!

Let's just say it involved a work trip when I worked in PR for a while and co-workers talking me into Sake at dinner followed by Cosmos or something. It was not a pretty thing.

Is Amy coming now? That's so awesome! I didn't think she was!!! Yhea!!!!!!

I was wondering that too!

I love Morocco! Tangeriene Cafe is my favorite!

 

[SarahDisney]

Hmm ... I'm kinda torn between the Habibi Daiquiri and Tangierine Daiquiri.
Either way, I'm going with something daiquiri. I am a daquiri fan ... always have been. And by that I mean I have some vague recollection of having daquiris at some point in my childhood ... I'm guessing it was a non-alcoholic version though.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Woot! I won!


I'll drink a Mimosa Royale!

 

[momabaarjo]

Whet Your Appetite Wednesday: France
Pre Planning Our Eat & Drink Around the World Crawl
(or by the end of the night teetering and rolling around the world) ​

Trying to find ways to pass the next 170 days, so Wednesday is going to be officially called “Whet Your Appetite Wednesday” because Cupcakes like eating and most of this trip will be focused around Food & Wine (and yes running). Since the menus for F&W are not available for 2016 until the midSpring and we have pretty much covered favorite dining experiences and foods from around WDW…let’s start pre-planning some our Post Race Sunday Eat & Drink Crawl Around the World (information, rules and requirements later) by circling the World Showcase in search of the best snacks…

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Bienvenue en Paris, the city of love, food and good wine! Or on this trip if the schedule works out…Sandwiches, Macarons & Bubbles. We are really hoping that race endings and Disney F&W schedules will be aligned with the stars and we will get to celebrate a great run...

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at the Parisian Afternoon

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/10/16/epcot-food-and-wine-festival-review-the-parisian-afternoon-sandwiches-macarons-and-bubbles/

or Parisian Breakfast.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/10/08/2013-epcot-food-and-wine-festival-review-parisian-breakfast-at-les-chefs-de-france/

But should neither of these work into our schedule rest assured that we have a great brunch scheduled with our ADRs and there is always our stuff your face food fest on Sunday!



Food & Wine Booth
To eat:
–Croissant aux escargots with garlic and parsley
–Boeuf bourguignon: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes –
–Crème brûlée vanille chocolat: Vanilla & chocolate crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar

Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
http://allears.net/dining/menu/boulangerie-patisserie-les-halles/all-day

Crepes de Chefs de France
http://allears.net/dining/menu/crepes-de-chefs-de-france/snacks

L’Artisan des Glaces
http://allears.net/dining/menu/artisan-des-glaces/snacks



Here are my selections to share (or not)…


At first I thought I wanted to get

Croissant aux escargots ​

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This is the way the dish looked a few years ago when I tried it. I loved the dish and even got Cammy to try (mind you in the dark). Just a right amount as not to be overwhelmed with the reality of what your eating. It had an awesome buttery garlic flavor, but now it looks like this…

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And I am not sure that I am down with huge chunks of snails with that green stuff. So maybe I could combine the best of 2 worlds, ice cream (and in my case it must be hazelnut) and the French Macaron...

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I also found this interesting pastry on the menu, the Frangipane

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almond filling between puff pastry. Yum another almond dessert…how do I chose between hazelnut and almonds? Ugh the struggle is real!


What looks good for a snack for you? Sweet or savory it does not matter.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I love French Food!

I'm going to eat entirely too much there...like maybe:

Single Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream & Single Scoop of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Single Scoop of Lemon w/ Crispy Meringues


Or Maybe:
A Parisian Afternoon

Table Setting

Menu

Mimosa #1

Mimosa #3

Soupe Froide de Petit Pols - Cold Pea Soup w/ Bacon Mushroom Toast

Assortiment d’amuse bouches -
Cold:
Tarragon, Spinach Bread Sandwich w/ Mustard Tarragon Butter & Ham
Curry, Turmeric Bread Sandwich w/ Garlic Aioli & Chicken
Tomato, Basil Bread Sandwich w/ Basil Pesto, Tomato, Carrot & Cucumber
Multigrain Cranberry Bread Sandwich w/ Mayonnaise, Apple & Turkey

Warm:
Smoked Salmon Quiche w/ Spinach & Dill
Savory Thyme Croissant

Assortiment De Petits Fours Aux Chocolats Valrhona
Chocolate Cream w/ Equatorial Milk & Guanaja Chocolate
Macaron w/ Araguani 72% Chocolate
Macaron w/ Blackberry & Illanka 63% Chocolate
Macaron Exotic w/ Opalys White Chocolate
Vanilla & Mixed Berries Puff Choux
Valrhona Chocolate Bonbons

Champagne #10something