Wait for it...Weight for it...June 2009 WL **PACKING**

[TxRabbit]

I did not use the recipe for seasoning the chicken/flank steak. It wanted you to marinate the meat/chicken for at least 1 hour, and I didn't have the time.

I used The Spice Hunter brand of Cajun Creole Seasoning, which is a salt free seasoning that can be used to blacken meat. The real beauty of these wraps is in the cabbage topping for whatever meat/poultry you choose.

You may use 2 5-ounce chicken breasts or 1/2 pound flank steak. Cook these however you would prefer separately. I covered in blackened seasoning and broiled. No marinating time. tons of flavor. (We still have to refill the gas tank for the grill )

Here is the marinade that I didn't use:
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t cayenne
1/2 t cinnamon
2 t fresh ginger, minced
1 T fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Place all ingredients and your choice of chicken/flank into a plastic bag and let spices coat the meat for at leat 1 hour to overnight.

Combine the following in a small bowl:
2 T apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
1 T fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, minced (optional), which I used, seeded and deveined

Add this dressing and the following to a large saucepan:
3 scallions, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, sliced

Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Then Add:
1 carrot shredded
6 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (I already had regular cabbage at home and I used that, it was fine)

Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and toss in:
1 cup cilantro, chopped
2 T flaxseed oil
Juice of 1 lime

Use Romaine leaves. They form a nice taco really. Put the meat/poultry on the leaf and then top with the cabbage mixture. Because of the dressing on the cabbage mixture there is no need for any additional sauce.

This recipe serves 2.

It was fast cooking once all the chopping was done!

This was super tasty. Peter said we could definitely make this on a regular basis, even after the two week phase 1 is done!

This recipe came from The Fat Flush Cookbook by Ann Louise Gittleman, which I borrowed from my local public library.

I'll post the others separately.

 

[TxRabbit]

I am so excited!!!

I just found a Fairy Godmother for DS!

She is going to send him a postcard from WDW!!!

It will be a message from Donald Duck!!

I think it's going to be so cool to get that in the mail!!!

If any of you are interested in setting it up, there is a sticky on the Disney Families thread.

 

[2BoysMom]

I've done this a few times for people when I have gone to WDW. It's fun, trying to find the perfect postcard for a stranger, a little stranger, who you know will enjoy it so much when they receive it in the mail.

I encourage people to do it, one way to spread happiness in the world, from the World.

 

[jewels1916]

Yes, my running events are in Texas. I can send you some info if you are interested! I am trying to stay away from the ones that happen in the DEAD of Summer...lol.

 

[SunnieRN]

Been working so I just got caught up! Wow I an so impressed with your fat detox dedication! Lol what a shock the dxddp will be to your body!!!!
Seriously though, there are a lot of healthier choices to be had at the ts places!!
I only have two more days of ressies to make (or 1 if we decide to do a cs breakfast at artist's pallette, or wolfgang puck express on departure day).
I will post it for you if you are interested when I am done!!

 

[TxRabbit]

I've done this a few times for people when I have gone to WDW. It's fun, trying to find the perfect postcard for a stranger, a little stranger, who you know will enjoy it so much when they receive it in the mail.

I encourage people to do it, one way to spread happiness in the world, from the World.

I'm thinking about doing it. A sort of pay it forward thing. DS will then figure it out that it was a different momma sending the card to him. I hope that he would think that would be neat. He could help find the card and might think that's cool.

Yes, my running events are in Texas. I can send you some info if you are interested! I am trying to stay away from the ones that happen in the DEAD of Summer...lol.

They would have to be on the other side of summer if I was to be in shape for it! I would be interested in the 5K one though. If not for me, then for DH. He is more into running. I've always found it to be a little rough on the knees. But I like the thought of being able to say, "I ran a half marathon at such and such." Donna will get to say Disney! That would seriously motivate me! Running at Disney...

Been working so I just got caught up! Wow I an so impressed with your fat detox dedication! Lol what a shock the dxddp will be to your body!!!!
Seriously though, there are a lot of healthier choices to be had at the ts places!!
I only have two more days of ressies to make (or 1 if we decide to do a cs breakfast at artist's pallette, or wolfgang puck express on departure day).
I will post it for you if you are interested when I am done!!

We are beginning day 4 of our two week phase 1 plan. It's going well. Peter and I both think that we see a difference and feel a difference. The scale isn't too helpful at this point because we are drinking SO MUCH liquid every day, we are chock full of water weight. Technically, I haven't lost another pound yet, but I haven't gained any either.

Yeah. The deluxe dining might be a bit of a shock. I was checking out all the menus, verifying our choices, contemplating what we would order. I made an excel spread sheet to make sure that our real choices would still save us money by doing the dining plan v. paying OOP.

Some people eat major appetizers and then eat a huge steak, and then eat a huge dessert. Oof. I went through and picked healthier options. I still have two meals to calculate and all the snacks of course. And I didn't select any drinks, and I know in some places that we will at least SPLIT a milkshake or a smoothie. So far we are spending $166 less by doing the dining plan. Not a ton, but then, we don't have 3 meals planned everyday. By and large, I planned for two. I think if you actually eat 3 a day, even a CS, you would save a lot more. I just don't want to plan it that way...

 

[SunnieRN]

Imho if you are eating what/the way you want and you save $1.00 then you are ahead in my book, let alone the ability to have it paid for ahead of time!!
Congratulations on the success you are having on your program!! Remember, fat weighs a lot less then muscle. You are getting rid of fat and building muscle with all of your exercise!! Keep up your good work!!

 

[jewels1916]

Well, that is what I am working up to! The half-marathon. I have no idea if I will actually get there, I have never been much of a runner. I'm a dancer. We are built for grace and agility...and enough endurance to last a 3 minute song. Ha ha...

But we'll see.

 

[TxRabbit]

Chipotle Potato Salad
from The Whole Food Market Cookbook

The Dressing:
1 canned chipotle pepper in 1/8 cup adobo sauce (not the whole can, just one pepper from the can!)
3 small cloves garlic, minced (1-1/2 t)
1/4 cup plus 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar (which I never have, I used red wine vinegar)
1/4 t freshly ground pepper
Salt to taste.

To make the dressing, put all ingredients into a blender or small food processor until pureed, or combine everything in a mixing bowl with a whisk. You would probably need to really chop up the chipotle before mixing in a bowl though.

The Salad:
2 lb small red potatoes, unpeeled and quartered (I have used bigger ones too when I thought the small ones were too expensive and it was fine)
1/2 med red pepper, diced
1/2 med green pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1-1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro.

To make the salad, steal or boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through but still firm. Chill them completely. In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and the chilled potatoes and pour the dressing over the whole bunch. Toss. Serve.

Serves 8. Per serving: Cal 180; cal from fat: 80; cal from sat fat: 10; protein 4 g; carb 23 g; total fat 9 g; sat fat 1 g; chol 0 mg; sodium 10 mg; 44% cal from fat.

This recipe has some fat, but it's fat from the olive oil, so it's good fat. Good fat is a good part of your diet.

I made this salad to accompany Friday night cheeseburgers. My healthier sub for French fries. I give DS potato chips. I love it because then we just keep eating it as a side for sandwiches all weekend. It makes the rather boring, ordinary sandwich into a more special lunch. And then I also have a side ready for lunch on Monday.

The cookbook also recommends trying this potato salad warm served underneath a grilled chicken breast or lean grilled sausage.

I was thrilled to find this recipe for the dressing because I used it to create my own version of the Southwest Pasta Salad that is ocassionally served at Sweet Tomatoes.

To make that, I mix in a personally pleasing proportion:
red peppers
green peppers
corn
red onions
black beans
cilantro
penne pasta
and dress it with the above dressing. Very good!

And btw, I have found that if I put the left over from the canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a tupperware type container in the fridge, it lasts for a good long while. I have since found more and more recipes that require only one or two of these chiles/tablespoons of adobe sauce and the chiles/sauce have never gone bad before I could use them.

Enjoy!

 

[TxRabbit]

I don't know what my deal is. You'd think that I would stay away from all talk about food, but I just can't seem to. Maybe it's because I am constantly trying to figure out what to eat for lunch and dinner that works with our plan! LOL.

Anyway, I want to start a list of different snacks and things that I see that look so good. I got the idea reading a dining review and they had eaten at Boulangerie Patisserie for lunch. Their dessert was a Strawberry tart $3.95 and I thought, I WANT one of those RIGHT NOW!! It's beautiful and I think I will definitely have to get one.

Incase you would like to drool over it as well, here's the link to the post with the pic:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30342878&postcount=263

The strawberry tart is not on the confirmed snack list, but another item for the same price is, so I will take my chances on it. There are tons of other things that look wonderful in the display case in any event.

This list does not include the basic lattes, popcorn, ice cream snacks, etc. They are location specific type snacks that I don't want to forget about!

Boulangerie Patisserie: Strawberry tart
Mara: Zebra Domes (after Jiko dinner, pick them up for breakfast the next day!)
Main Street Bakery: French toast loaf, cinnamon roll
Goofy's Candy Co!!!: Whatever my heart desires
Sleepy Hollow: Funnel Cake
Carts: Glazed nuts
Cookes of Dublin: "Doh-Bars" Fried Candy Bars
BC Marketplace: Gelato
Roaring Forks: Side of Bacon (I need to remember this for DS when we are eating a snack type breakfast!)

 

[jewels1916]

I don't know what my deal is. You'd think that I would stay away from all talk about food, but I just can't seem to. Maybe it's because I am constantly trying to figure out what to eat for lunch and dinner that works with our plan! LOL.

Anyway, I want to start a list of different snacks and things that I see that look so good. I got the idea reading a dining review and they had eaten at Boulangerie Patisserie for lunch. Their dessert was a Strawberry tart $3.95 and I thought, I WANT one of those RIGHT NOW!! It's beautiful and I think I will definitely have to get one.

Incase you would like to drool over it as well, here's the link to the post with the pic:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30342878&postcount=263

The strawberry tart is not on the confirmed snack list, but another item for the same price is, so I will take my chances on it. There are tons of other things that look wonderful in the display case in any event.

This list does not include the basic lattes, popcorn, ice cream snacks, etc. They are location specific type snacks that I don't want to forget about!

Boulangerie Patisserie: Strawberry tart
Mara: Zebra Domes (after Jiko dinner, pick them up for breakfast the next day!)
Main Street Bakery: French toast loaf, cinnamon roll
Goofy's Candy Co!!!: Whatever my heart desires
Sleepy Hollow: Funnel Cake
Carts: Glazed nuts
Cookes of Dublin: "Doh-Bars" Fried Candy Bars
BC Marketplace: Gelato
Roaring Forks: Side of Bacon (I need to remember this for DS when we are eating a snack type breakfast!)

You see my friend? This is exactly why I am working out and dieting. Is it to be healthy? Nah. Just so I can eat all this yummy goodness while at WDW.

 

[TxRabbit]

You see my friend? This is exactly why I am working out and dieting. Is it to be healthy? Nah. Just so I can eat all this yummy goodness while at WDW.

You betcha.

 

[2BoysMom]

I almost fainted when I saw the strawberry tart Holy Moly!

Now I need a picture of Mara: Zebra Domes!

 

[TxRabbit]

I almost fainted when I saw the strawberry tart Holy Moly!

Now I need a picture of Mara: Zebra Domes!

I have personally experienced these awesome little wonders on our AKL trip. They are at the Boma TS but the Mara CS sells them 5 to a box for a snack credit! The are a lovely mocha flavored thing. If you like Dreyer's French Silk ice cream, then you should LOVE these. There are the striped things in the last two pics here:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28873592&postcount=1621

 

[Happydog]

I don't know what my deal is. You'd think that I would stay away from all talk about food, but I just can't seem to. Maybe it's because I am constantly trying to figure out what to eat for lunch and dinner that works with our plan! LOL.

This list does not include the basic lattes, popcorn, ice cream snacks, etc. They are location specific type snacks that I don't want to forget about!

Boulangerie Patisserie: Strawberry tart
Mara: Zebra Domes (after Jiko dinner, pick them up for breakfast the next day!)
Main Street Bakery: French toast loaf, cinnamon roll
Goofy's Candy Co!!!: Whatever my heart desires
Sleepy Hollow: Funnel Cake
Carts: Glazed nuts
Cookes of Dublin: "Doh-Bars" Fried Candy Bars
BC Marketplace: Gelato
Roaring Forks: Side of Bacon (I need to remember this for DS when we are eating a snack type breakfast!)

I love talking food -- it is fun to have so many different choices with restaurants and snacks and such right at your fingertips MONTHS away!

So here is my long babble strand of various things you have posted lately (I really got behind b/c of work this past few days)

1. Okay, so the recipies OMG, that potato salad sounds wonderful, I am always looking for a unique and healthy potato salad that is not mayo based, so wow, and thanks! Salad wraps too, going to add these to menus this spring.

2. Re diet/exercise glad all that is going well. I think the detox concept is interesting, if only for health reasons, not just to loose weight. Just wake up your body reasons. Kinda like a steam in a sauna wakes up your skin, so I am intrigued. Another good idea for spring.

3. SNACK choices. When we went to Disney during the FWF, the snack credits were worth their weight in disney gold, b/c the food snacks were all between $6-7 and that was a deal in my book. But in the parks, I like the challenge of finding "snack-credit worthy" snacks. Sounds silly, I guess, but I'd rather pay OOP for a 2.50 mickey icecream bar and use my snack credit on the $3.95 ice cream sandwich.... Fiscally, it probably doesn't make sense, but that is how we did it in the fall, and though we did pay OOP for some things, we got the most $ out of the plan, IMO. OR at least that is how it felt, and we didn't really spend that much more. So, some items I am determined to try include this apparently to die for ice cream sandwich at the main street bakery/ice cream shop? Also, never had these nuts I keep hearing about, what are those? I thought someone said the funnel cake was no longer a snack credit, is that true?, We have not been to Goofy's I must confess... we will do that this time. Also, the bakery in Norway, I keep hearing good things about that. I have scoured that list for confirmed snacks - I printed it last trip (the 08 one) and took it with us, looking forward to doing the same thing this time. The issue for me is that I am not always jazzed about sweets all the time. I'd rather have other kinds of snacks, which is why I love the FWF... the wine helps too So I am going to look the list over again and take some notes.

4. The post card, wow! Who knew?!? I think that is fabulous, and you know I am still trying to figure out how to "surprise" my boys for their birthday... that might be something... Hey?! Where did the "scratchin the chin/thinking smilie" go?!?!?

5. I have past the 4 mos. mark! Now I am counting down my remaining ADR days... just a few more weeks

 

[TxRabbit]

So I was in such a Disney mood today, I took pictures of our lunch, which just happened to be the Lettuce Wraps from the recipe in a PP. btw, we like our meat medium, the pics looks a little redder than the actual...

Mmmmmmmm....Tasty...These actually came out pretty hot. I decided the recipe could use some heat. We like our hot food! So I left in half the pithe and the seeds from the jalapeno. Wow. I think maybe I'll cut back on that next time...since we weren't eating anything else to cut the heat, it was really hot by the end.

 

[SunnieRN]

Yummmm, that looks so fantastic!! We just got a gangis grill here (opened 4 days ago). We went for dinner last night, but this looks better than that was! I am waiting to try this on my next night off!! Yummmm! Thanks for sharing the pic!

I broke down and started a pre-trip report. So I could keep track of things...lol. Well see hos it goes.

 

[Happydog]

So I was in such a Disney mood today, I took pictures of our lunch, which just happened to be the Lettuce Wraps from the recipe in a PP. btw, we like our meat medium, the pics looks a little redder than the actual...

Mmmmmmmm....Tasty...These actually came out pretty hot. I decided the recipe could use some heat. We like our hot food! So I left in half the pithe and the seeds from the jalapeno. Wow. I think maybe I'll cut back on that next time...since we weren't eating anything else to cut the heat, it was really hot by the end.

So I say you post this in the restaurant photo thread call it "Rabbit's Cafe" and see if you get anyone asking which park or resort it is located in

I am excited to try these!

 

[SunnieRN]

OMG!!! Thank you for the linky dink to your Wolfgang puck cafe meal!! I am so excited for this lunch now!! We want to eat at the express cafe while we are on the QSDP, but figured we would love a second meal also. Funny as after I looked at the menu a few weeks ago I know I wanted the entree you ordered!! That is definately one place I will order dessert to go for sure lol!
Thanks again so much!!

 

[TxRabbit]

Yummmm, that looks so fantastic!! We just got a gangis grill here (opened 4 days ago). We went for dinner last night, but this looks better than that was! I am waiting to try this on my next night off!! Yummmm! Thanks for sharing the pic!

You're welcome!

So I say you post this in the restaurant photo thread call it "Rabbit's Cafe" and see if you get anyone asking which park or resort it is located in

I am excited to try these!

Didn't you know? It's the new CS window at Crystal Palace!! Rabbit is really tired of being left out of the fun...

OMG!!! Thank you for the linky dink to your Wolfgang puck cafe meal!! I am so excited for this lunch now!! We want to eat at the express cafe while we are on the QSDP, but figured we would love a second meal also. Funny as after I looked at the menu a few weeks ago I know I wanted the entree you ordered!! That is definately one place I will order dessert to go for sure lol!
Thanks again so much!!

Again, you're welcome! You know there are two different WPE? One is on the marketplace side, called WPE. One is attached to the Cafe, called WPCE. We ate at both. When we ate at the WPE, DH and I both ordered salads. They were excellent. I think I alluded to that in my review of WPC. When we ate at the WPCE, we went for the oven fired pizzas. Also excellent. I highly recommend them. I would be really excited to eat at WPE because it just underwent a major remodel and it looks beautiful. Check it out:

http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/downtown_disney/wolfgang_puck_express/

The cool thing about the WP CS is that it is a hybrid of CS and TS, so especially when you do the QSDDP you may appreciate it. It's like PeiWei, you get your own drinks and they give you a number for your table and they bring you your meal after it has been prepared. So, a little bit of service. They are under different management, so the menus are similar, but different. The major difference IMO is that at WPE, creme brulee was a dessert option, and it was NOT a dessert option at WPCE.