Wow...is that even possible? no cant be...lets get off and step back on.OH MY GOSH!! This is what ran through my head at about 7:30 this morning when i got on the scale for the first time since I've been home.I was at Walt Disney World for the last 11 days and I ate...A LOT. When i say a lot boy do i mean it,Everyday was a new adventure to my taste buds. Some adventures were not exactly pleasant(Morocco pavilion) while others sent me to the moon(jiko@ animal kingdom lodge) and back.Well all the deliciousness caught up to me in the form of 11 pounds!!! But man oh man did I enjoy every second of it. Me and my fiance both adamantly agree we were meant for fine dining. Here are just a few pictures of some of the mouthwatering things we ate!
This is my fiance Robert eating wild boar tenderloin at jiko.Hes way more adventurous at trying new things than i am.And this didn't disappoint him one bit.The second he touched it with his fork it fell apart and the excitement on his face was so apparent, i honestly thought he was going to start clapping his hands like a child.He paired this appetizer with a African beer and was in heaven.It smelled amazing and every bite he took his smile got bigger and brighter.
This was his entree a braised beef short rib with roasted veggies in a African wine reduction. I did taste a bite of this one and wow...it was amazing!! Not only did it fall apart in your mouth, but the distinct African flavors were so apparent and so uniquely good.
This was my entree,a steak with a south african spice rub on a bed of smooth corn polenta and pearl onions,with a port wine reduction. and yes it tasted just as beautiful as it sounds.(I estimate a good solid pound came from eating this bad boy)
I am a sucker for any form of bread pudding. But this tasty little plate took me to a whole new level of bread pudding.Coconut creme bread pudding with carmel spice ice cream. You have no idea how Delicious,I will dream about this dessert for the rest of my life.
This beauty came from the Brown derby in Hollywood studios.This is duck 2 ways a crusted seared duck on sweet potato and duck confi on creamy southern style polenta.Robert ordered this and was very happy with it.
He also ordered this, it is tuna ceviche and since i do not eat fish i have no idea how to begin to describe this. He said it was very fresh and very mild and he enjoyed the simpleness of it.
Mushroom tortellini in a creamy tomato sauce.Very good and well done the mushroom filling was super smooth and the sauce did a great job at being flavorful but not over powering.
Italy pavilion at epcot was a nice day we got great Italian food in a nice laid back atmosphere.And being Italian I know good pasta and these dishes were good and simple.
RICOTTA CHEESECAKE!!two of my favorite things in one place. It was great and so silky.
Sanaa is located in the kidani village portion of the animal kingdom lodge.Unfortunately i didnt get pictures of the food there because i was to busy shoving food into my face.This was one of the best places we ate the whole trip. It is Indian inspired African cooking. The African breads with different dipping sauces was out of this world!especially the coconut chutney oh lord i couldn't help myself when the bread was gone i started putting the coconut chutney on my chicken and couscous. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! Not only is it great food scratch that AMAZING food!But the atmosphere is incredible low light and not to loud with big bay windows all around that overlook the savanna outside.We saw some giraffes the second time we ate there and one came close to the window just checking out what was going on inside. Very memorable.
