October 8, 2018
More deliciousness from the World Showcase kiosks at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival!
Japan – Teriyaki Chicken Bun. Matso: Steamed and exactly what you’d expect – I thought it was a bit heavy with ginger, but that’s not a problem for me. Should’ve had, but didn’t have, a Kirin beer to go with.
Belgium – Beer-braised Beef with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, and a Belgian Pale Ale.
Mel: Good comfort food!
United States – New England Lobster Roll.
Mel: The buttery roll balanced out the lobster…
Matso: …And it looks sloppy because I took a bite before the picture. Party foul!
Italy – Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini, and sweet potatoes with a spicy sauce. Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka sauce, crispy Pancetta, and parm cheese. Cooked the way pasta should be cooked! This was our favorite meal of the day. You can see a looming storm off in the distance – we were lucky and managed to stay dry this day…
Matso: And I had a glass of Villa Sandi Prosecco. Light, dry, bubbly… what’s not to like? And the young crew at the kiosk taught me how to properly pronounce pro-SEC-co!
From Germany, the Brewer’s Collection – Schofferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
Matso: I’m frowning because I thought German beer wasn’t supposed to be fruity and refreshing! And the Pomegranate Hefeweizen was. Not quite as good as the citrus-infused Moosehead Lager from over in Canada… but still very, very good.
Is it time for dessert yet?
Mexico – Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis
Matso: I thought it would be like the rice pudding I know, in which the rice is really soft. This wasn’t cooked quite that much, but with the effect that the rice had a different, slightly crunchy texture. I’d have that again!
From the Almond Orchard – Banana Almond Soft-Serve Sundae with fresh berries and chocolate almond streusel. We had this one last year and Mel couldn’t wait to sample it again. On a muggy Florida day this is a pretty great refresher.
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