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Lamington Lamington… Chocolate and Coconut covered Yellow Cake Here’s what wikipedia says about lamingtons. And, here’s a nice post from David Lebovitz about lamingtons. We thought that the cake looked very dry when we saw the interior, as a pleasant surprise, it wasn’t dry. It was a dense sponge cake with a large continue reading Australia Booth – Lamington – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Shrimp on the Barbie Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze The “pepper berry citrus glaze” was surprisingly good! We’d been a bit hesitant to get this because nick’s stomach doesn’t tolerate black pepper very well… it wasn’t “over applied” on our shrimp. The shrimp themselves were overcooked and rubbery (what continue reading Australia Booth – Shrimp on the Barbie – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Grilled Lamb Chop Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies We stopped at the Australia booth right at 11:00 as they opened. They were actually grilling the lamb chops! Once they’re done with that, they dip the meaty end into the mint pesto and sprinkle the top with crushed potato chips. continue reading Australia Booth – Grilled Lamb Chop – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Lamb Meatball Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney We were handed this while waiting for our seared sea scallop. Nick repeatedly told the attendant that it would get cold (or at least not be at it’s best temperature) because we were waiting and waiting and waiting for the scallop. Attendant couldn’t have cared continue reading New Zealand Booth – Lamb Meatball – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh The Hearty Boys Catering, Chicago, Illinois October 26, 2012 Hearty Boys Cocktails, Chicago, Illinois Ward 8 Cocktail The Ward 8 Cocktail has been around for quite a while, since 1898. There are a lot of stories about it’s origin, basically, the cocktail was created to honor a politician from continue reading Culinary Demonstration – The Hearty Boys Catering – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Seared Sea Scallop Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad The red curry puree underneath tasted like mashed sweet potato, nothing more. The seared sea scallop was overcooked and gritty. When we arrived at the booth, we had to wait for this item. Even though we stood and continue reading New Zealand Booth – Seared Scallop – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Robert Irvine, Robert Irvine’s eat!, Hilton Head, South Carolina & Restaurant Impossible! on the food channel October 25, 2012 Wine: Hanna Winery & Vineyards (Sonoma County, California) Hanna Chardonnay Chris Hanna Hanna Chardonnay In the 1970’s Chris’ dad bought a 12 acre farm, they planted a garden, an orchard, and some vines… continue reading Culinary Demonstration – Robert Irvine – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Mung Bean Pancake Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce After seeing this on Eating WDW, nora was determined to have this (also, we’ve been pleased with offerings from the South Korea booth in the past: Boolgogi BBQ Beef and Lettuce Wrap). The sauce didn’t seem to be “kimchi” at all, it continue reading South Korea Booth – Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Oscar Prieto, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts October 22, 2012 Wine: Kim Crawford, Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay, New Zealand Sarah Brewer Today we were served the Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2010 vintage. There are four Kim Crawford wines available at the New Zealand booth on World Showcase: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, continue reading Culinary Demonstration – Yacht & Beach Club Resorts – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Judith McLaughlin, The Shamrock and Peach, Atlanta, Georgia Presented by Kerrygold Irish Butter and Cheese October 21, 2012 Wine: Banfi Vintners, Italy – Rosa Regale Rosa Regale from Banfi Pam Smith (host) was also the wine presenter today. The Rosa Regale is a semi-dry, red sparkling wine made with 100% Brachetto grapes continue reading Culinary Demonstration – Shamrock & Peach and Kerrygold Irish Butter and Cheese – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … |
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