Sponsored by the different groups within Shades of Green. I really liked the one made out of uniform materials. Very creative.
December 21, 2011
December 18, 2011
Room Decorations
It isn't Christmas without a tree, lights and other decorations... So we brought some with us. The tree is decorated with Disney ornaments (of course) and the balcony has flashing red and green lights.
Downtown Disney fun
After Grandma and Grandad arrived, we went to Downtown Disney and had dinner at Raglan Road. Quite full we wandered back through Downtown Disney Marketplace and caught a bus back to the hotel.
December 03, 2011
More Christmas Decorations (for Kristen)
And just a cute one of Lincoln.
Kristen asked me to post these...
Our inside decorations.
October 30, 2011
Coastal Carolina Fair
We went to the fair this afternoon with Grandma and Grandad. Had a good time. Weather was perfect.
Lincoln, Grandma and I had corn dogs. That is my fair requirement... Love a good corn dog. Daddy and Grandad had sausages with onions and peppers.
Lincoln did the big slide and then he and I went on the ferris wheel. Lincoln also fed a bunch of the petting zoo critters and rode an elephant. An odd assortment of fun fair things!
October 28, 2011
Student of the Month
Lincoln was selected as a Student of the Month for September. They only do the awards ceremony every other month, so he didn't get his certificate until today. Being at school is way different than pre-school. At pre-school everyone attends award ceremonies. At school only the kids receiving awards come to the presentation. Lincoln was not happy about that. He wanted to go back to class... I think he felt like he was missing more exciting stuff. Oh well.
After the awards they went on their Field Trip to West Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Michael has those pictures so I'll have to post them later. Lincoln said he had a great time but his pumpkin that he selected and decorated got "lost". Evidently another teacher picked it up with her class and it hasn't been found yet. I'm hoping it will show up on Monday.
October 19, 2011
Party for the Senses, part 3 of 3
Seared scallop with lentils, pancetta, and spicy tomato creme (Glenn O'Brien, Olivia's, WDW) - we both enjoyed this one, good flavor
Chipotle tamarind laquered wild boar with emerald crystal ruby red corn salad (Larry Walker, Grand Floridian Banquets, WDW) - Michael liked this one, not sure I actually tried it based on Michael's opinion
Desserts were from:
Romanico's Chocolates
Master Chocolatier Julian Rose of Moonstruck Chocolates in Portland, Oregon
Tres Leches Cake (Kristine Farmer, Grand Floridian bakery, WDW)
Praline chocolate cream, dark ganache crunch and orange chocolate mousse with frangelico milk chocolate sauce (Mustapha Khetem, Hollywood Studios bakery, WDW) - this one was really good
There were also a couple of great cheese tables with various nuts and jams/jellies. I have no idea what I had but moat of it was fabulous... Just not a fan of goat cheese.
What did we drink all evening?
Chateau L'Hospitalet Reserve by Gerard Bertrand wines from France
Radeberger Pilsner from Germany
Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon both by Silverado Vineyards from Napa, CA
NxNW Riesling by King Estate Winery from Oregon
Cuvee Riche and Rose by Chandon from Napa, CA
Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine and Cabernet Franc Ice Wine from Canada
Remy Martin XO Excellence and Cointreau Noir from France
Penfolds St Henri Shiraz from Sourh Australia
Martini Sparkling Rose from Italy
Hoegaarden beer from Belgium
Party for the Senses, part 2 of 3
Cherry balsamic short ribs with tomato trahana and mizythra cheese (Dee Foundoukis, Kouzzina, WDW) - another one Michael enjoyed more than me I think. I believe texture was again an issue for me (strange, I know).
Smoked Berkshire pork meatloaf sandwich (Todd Winer, The Metropolitan Club, Boston) - the meatloaf and sauce was good, Didn't eat the bread (was already starting to feel full, a lot of very rich food)
Beef tataki nigiri (Yutaka Kude and Nabi Saiti, Teppan Edo, WDW) - I didn't try this one but I think Michael enjoyed it
Seared loin of rabbit with corn succotash (Lee Lucier, Robert Irvine's eat!, Hilton Head) - not my favorite, I'm sure Michael enjoyed it
Pan seared Mote sturgeon with saffron infused cedar creek clam broth (Artur Bukalo, Coral Reef, WDW) - YUCK (Michael wouldn't even let me try it he said it was so bad)
Party for the Senses, part 1 of 3
Party for the Senses is a huge cocktail party at EPCOT. There are over 25 dishes and over 60 drinks (wine, beer, liquor, etc.) to sample. All are included in the cost. Also included this year was entertainment by Cirque du Soleil - really cool and absolutely amazing talent.
First pictures include (hopefully they stay in order when posting):
Pork belly Marsala with apple brined pearl onion slaw and prosciutto Parmesan crisp (Josh Noid, Mama Melrose, WDW) - Michael liked this one more than me, I didn't like the texture.
Pan seared jumbo lump crab cake with cucumber and tomato salad and fulton's mustard sauce (Matthew Langdon, Fulton's Crab House, WDW) - this one was excellent but you should know by now if you've been reading along, I love a good crab cake.
Braised pork belly tacos with lunches and lime aioli (Paula Dasilva, 1500 Degrees, Miami) - this one was quite good, the pork was fried and the kimchee was not overly strong.
Pork tamales with sun dried tomato cream (Grady Spears, Grady's Restaurant, Texas) - really good pork in a little bite size cup
Corn encrusted red fish with an almond chive waffle, tomato butter and freeze dried vegetables (Andrew Larkin, Contemporary, WDW) - this one was OK but not spectacular, the freeze dried veggies were fun to eat
