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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 … Mark Boor, Fulton’s Crab House, Downtown Disney October 16, 2012 Wine: O’Neill Vintners and Distillers (California), GroundSwell Organic White Table Wine Mandy Silver Mandy Silver is the representative of O’Neill Vintners, her territory is the southeastern states and she lives in Myrtle Beach, SC. O’Neill is now the 7th largest winery in the U.S., continue reading Culinary Demonstration – Fulton’s Crab House at Downtown Disney – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … Florida Orange Groves Winery – Florida Vincent Shook, Winemaker Key Limen, Mango Mamma, Hurricane Class 5 (Florida White Sangria) October 16, 2012 Key Limen, Mango Mamma, Hurricane Class 5 Vincent Shook, our presenter today, was declared “one of our favorite presenters” by today’s host. The Florida Orange Groves Winery is located in St continue reading Beverage Seminar – Florida Groves Winery – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … On October 10th, we had the pleasure of attending the Tokyo Dining Food and Sake Pairing during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival for the third year in a row! (2010 and 2011) Each year this event has pleased us immensely and given the opportunity to go with another couple, we’d probably go continue reading Tokyo Dining – Sake and Food Pairing – Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2012 … Eddie Mendoza, California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort October 9, 2012 Amy Meddins (wine), John Ekin (host), and Eddie Mendoza (chef) Wine: Sterling Vineyards (California), Napa Merlot Amy Meddins Amy Meddins is back with a Napa Valley Merlot (vintage 2009). The first vintage from Sterling Vineyards was 1969 and they were the first winery continue reading Culinary Demonstration – California Grill – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012 … |
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