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Butternut Squash Soup, Christmas Beans, Shrimp

By Lionina - 10:59 AM
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Malted Ice Cream

By Lionina - 8:04 PM
I am eating a lot of this ice cream - very smooth smooth with a nice density, malty, and not too milky or eggy. The ice cream base ratio is adapted from David Lebovitz's vanilla ice cream. Malted Ice Cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup barley malt powder 1/3 cup wheat malt powder 1 tsp vanilla extract...

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Oscar De La Renta

By Lionina - 12:57 AM
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Fenix

By Lionina - 8:28 PM
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The Hugo Awards

By Lionina - 10:00 PM
In reference to the ongoing Hugo Brou-Ha-Ha (to which I've refrained from commenting), the cultural ancronymosity surrounding it, and the greater controversy to which it rightfully belongs, I throw my hands up at the pseudo political catch-22. Because, regardless of my gender, or political leanings, or small obsessions, I do not self-identify with m/any parties in "the war" except the one which is deeply personal -...

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Carrot Soup

By Lionina - 1:05 AM
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Dutch Baby

By Lionina - 1:00 AM
Like a yorkshire pudding pizza with breakfast toppings. Easy dinner from Bon Appetit magazine. Like a yorkshire pudding pizza with breakfast toppings. Easy dinner from Bon Appetit magazine. ...

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Bread Pudding - Disney Style

By Lionina - 9:44 AM
Bread puddingAdapted from Banana Bread Pudding and Praline Bread Pudding on the Allears Site, and French Toast Bread Pudding from Dfb (Disney Food Blog) Site1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream1 cup sugar 6 each whole eggs2 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp butter, meltedtexas toast (about 1/5 loaf) or dry brioche, cubed about 1.5 inches - enough to fill the red cast iron...

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Chickpea Salad, African Stew - Disney Style

By Lionina - 10:11 AM
African Stew  Adapted from Mara, Animal Kingdom Lodge recipe on the Allears Disney Website4 cups chicken stock3 tbsp dry curry2 tbsp coriander, toasted and ground2 tbsp garlic, minced4 cups coconut milk ¼ cup sugar 4 tbsp soy sauce 1.5 pounds chicken, chunks2 cups mixed red and green peppers, diced 2 cups onions, diced ½ cup corn1 bay leaf ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp...

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Disneyworld Day 9 - Kidani Village, Animal Kingdom Lodge

By Lionina - 9:16 AM
Bread Service Traditional Naan, Garlic-Ginger Naan, Spiced Naan, Onion Kucha, or Paneer Paratha. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Mango Chutney, Tomato-Date Jam, Tamarind Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Red Chile Sambal, or Spicy Jalapeño-Lime Pickle Salad Sampler Chickpeas with Cucumber and Tomato, Watermelon, Cucumber and Fennel, Nigerian Root Vegetable and Citrus Kenya Coffee Barbeque Sandwich Pulled Pork with warm Root Vegetable Slaw served on...

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Disneyworld Day 8 - Kidani Village, Animal Kingdom Resort Day

By Lionina - 4:22 PM
Our actual accommodations at the Animal Kingdom Resort was in the Kidani Village wing. The entrance is lit up with lanterns The foyer features proverbs and this magnificent candelabra Women's Mood textile patterns in the lobby with fiery glass sculptures. The hallways are filled with African artifacts.  Lobby of Boma restaurant  View of the Dining Room at breakfast Boma Buffet - Round 1....

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Disneyworld Day 7 - Jambo House, Animal Kingdom Lodge

By Lionina - 4:16 PM
While this will change once the exciting River of Light spectacular and new attractions are in place, Animal Kingdom Park closed at 6pm while we where in town, so we timed this early evening to coincide with our move from the budget resort to more luxurious accommodations at the Animal Kingdom Lodges. Jambo House Lobby Flamingos that live on the grounds After a...

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