Sasaki Time's Top 15 Disneyland and DCA Food Items You Need to Eat Right Now!

Here are my Top 15 Disneyland and Disney California Adventure food items that you need to try if you haven't already!

15. The world famous clam chowder bowls come in at number 15! There is nothing better than the fresh baked sourdough bowls from the Boudin Bakery in DCA! The clam chowder is fantastic and that bread is even better if you let some of that chowder get absorbed into the bread! Remember to get some butter so you can also butter your bread if you aren't full!

14. Number 14 is the fantastic chili cone queso from the Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land! I love chili and since it is one of Walt's favorites, it's fitting that chili make it on the list! The beef chili, cheese and corn chips in the bread cone is a perfect meal on the go! We will be returning to this same cone a few times!

13. Coming in at lucky number 13 is the Oswald Sundae in a souvenir "Mickey Pants" from Clarabelle's on Buena Vista Street. You get three scoops of ice cream covered in whipped cream, chocolate chips and a cherry on top! Oswald's ears are made up of two chocolate covered bananas! Plus, you get to keep the "Mickey Pants" sink dish!

12. Coming in at number 12 is what I consider the best deal in the parks when it comes to eating and those of you with a hearty appetite like myself. The Big Thunder Ranch BBQ is all you can eat for a great price! Lunch is only $23.99 a person and you get beans, chicken, ribs, cornbread, corn on the cob wheels and coleslaw!

11. Mickey shaped beignets are next! A powdered sugar covered bit of heaven if you ask me! They are coming out warm and go great with a mint julep or a cup of coffee! You will find these in New Orleans Square at the Mint Julep Bar!

10. The Mickey waffle from the Carnation Cafe comes in at Number 10! A delicious way to start the day! Pair it with a side of bacon or sausage and you have a wonderful breakfast right in the middle of Main Street U.S.A.!

9. We have come back to the Cozy Cone in Cars Land with the chorizo and egg cone! Only served for breakfast this delicious mix of chorizo, scrambled eggs and pico de gallo is a handy and hearty way to get your morning going down Route 66!

8. Dole Whip from Adventureland comes in at Number 8! This cool tasty pineapple treat is perfect on a hot day or any day! Look at that perfect swirl! Almost too perfect to eat, like I said almost!

7. Coming in next on the countdown is the butcher's plate from The Carthay Circle Lounge on Buena Vista Street. The plate features various cheeses, salamis, capicola, seasonal fruits and nuts. You also get some toasted bread. A perfect snack with some drinks and a good friend or two while listening to the light jazz in the lounge area. This is my favorite place to take a break from the park while still being inside the park.

6. Coming in at Number 6 is the best chicken in town! The broasted chicken at The Plaza Inn is one of my favorite meals in the entire resort! The chicken is tasty and moist, the mashed potatoes are thick and made from scratch and the seasonal vegetables are perfect! You can't even see the biscuit that comes with the meal! So much good food that you won't go hungry after this!

5. Number 5 is the lobster nachos at the Cove Bar in Paradise Pier! This massive plate begs to be shared! Corn tortilla chips, smothered in cheese, beans, lobster, salsa, mild peppers, and cilantro make for a perfect snack with a bunch of friends or a great meal for one! Enjoy with a beer or a cocktail and feel as if you were at the beach!

4. Number 4 we head back for the last time to the Cozy Cone in Cars Land for the bacon and mac and cheese cone! Thick mac and cheese with diced bacon on top make for a hearty meal!

3. Number 3 is the fried pickle appetizer at the Carnation Cafe on Main Street U.S.A.! These panko fried pickles are one of my favorites and I always get these when I dine here! How they can deep fry something and keep that pickle nice and crisp I will never know!

2. We don't have to go very far for Number 2 because it is the meatloaf at the Carnation Cafe! I love meatloaf and this one does not disappoint! A huge thick slab of moist meatloaf covered in gravy served with mashed potatoes, vegetables and a roll with butter makes me feel at home! Comfort food and it's very best!

1. And here we are at my Number 1 favorite food items from the parks and it is the Matterhorn macaroon from the Jolly Holiday Bakery! I always take this silly photo of the macaroon with the actual Matterhorn attraction! See how much they look alike? The awesome shape of the macaroon does not compare with the amazing amount of coconut this treat contains!


Well there you have it! My Top 15 Food Items from both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that You Need To Try Right Now! Hope it made you hungry! Let's go to the park and eat!

Restaurant Review: Dreamland BBQ (Montgomery, Alabama)

When you are in the South, you have to stop and try some of the BBQ. While this may be a given, you may wonder where one should go for some pretty amazing BBQ. Well if you are in Montgomery, Alabama then you have to go to Dreamland BBQ. What a great name, Dreamland BBQ. Let's go find out if their BBQ is what dreams are made of.

For me BBQ and beer go hand in hand. I am a big fan of trying a local beer or two when visiting another city. My fantastic waitress offered to try the Truck Stop Brown Ale. A great local beer similar to taste to Newcastle!

Awesome potato salad! Thick and creamy and full of flavor! Great by itself and even better with BBQ!

The creamiest mac n' cheese ever! I think I will just keep this for myself!

Fresh cut fries with ranch! All of these great sides is a great way to get ready for the BBQ!

Look at the spread! Ribs, sausage, pulled pork, slice of white bread, cole slaw and beans! Everything was fantastic! The ribs were moist and meaty! The pulled pork was moist and tender ! The best though were the sausages offering great smoky flavor!

The banana pudding at the end of the meal was the icing on the cake! Something so simple is smooth and delicious! Perfect way to end the meal after so much filling BBQ!

Great service and fantastic BBQ will make you feel like you at home!

http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/montgomery
Dreamland BBQ

Montgomery

101 Tallapoosa St Montgomery, AL 36104

(334) 273-7427

Media Review: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Buena Park, CA

Ever wanted to see knights in armor and where a King still holds court? Well look no further than Medieval Times in Buena Park, CA!

There are nine Medieval Times locations throughout the United States but this is the only one on the west coast!

I was invited to attend a show with some of my friends! And as a native Southern California resident, I am embarrassed to say that I have never been here before! So, after this performance, would I be back for more? Let's find out!

Tickets in hand and off we go!

We paid $2 a person to check out the torture devices from medieval times! I made a new friend and even got to hold the executioners axe! I am also wearing my blue crown that indicates which section I will be in tonight!

Lil Oishi liked the interrogation chair!

It was time for a medieval drink! There is a rather large bar where they will pretty much make anything under the kingdom! They even carry drinks from Fat Tuesdays in Vegas!

Double shots for my drink as I was not driving! It was worth the extra cost for the souvenir mug! They even have a refill price during the show if you want another!

With drink in hand is was time to look at the horses!

Here is our view of the tournament! We were in the blue section, my favorite color!

My plates for dinner! Do you notice anything missing? That's right there are no utensils! Here you eat just like during medieval times! You eat with your hands!

Here is the menu for the evening! Keep in mind if you want any alcohol during the show that it is a cash only service.

The dragon's blood, or tomato bisque is the first course. Piping hot, warm and creamy made this a perfect way to start dinner!

The show has begun! They start off with two animal demonstrations. The first one is with this white horse and then the castle's falconer comes out! The falcon flies all around the tournament guests and is very cool to see!

Next comes a slice of the castle bread which is a warm piece of garlic bread!

The introductions of the knights!

Our champion for the evening, The Blue Knight! We yelled and cheered for our knight while booing all the other knights!

Lil Oishi is ready to dig into his baby dragon, a half a chicken. Tender and moist and perfectly seasoned!

A herb-basted potato and a BBQ spare rib made up the rest of the dinner entree! Both were seasoned nicely and both tasted so good! I polished off my entire plate while the tournament continued!

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was especially for a place that is mass producing and serving a meal to hundreds of people per night! I ended up fairly full after dinner!

The knights begin to set up for jousting!

This leads us to a duel to the death! One of the coolest things I learned is that the sparks created during the fight sequences are actually created by the knights themselves by the sheer speed and power of the swords and other weapons clanging into one another!

Sadly, this is where our champion fell!

For dessert we were served a delicious apple turnover! I also got a cup of coffee! Just a perfect way to wind down from a great night of food and a very exiting tournament!

One by one the knight fall until there is one who is truly victorius!

He then challenges the threat to the kingdom!

The knight is victorious and then the threat is taken care of! The kingdom is safe once again!

Clearly a great time was had by all especially me! Too bad our knight was defeated in battle!

Lil Oishi had such a great time and cannot wait to return!

Here is what I was given for the seats and for the upgrade to the Royalty Seats!

The crown is given to anyone, but the Royalty Package includes the flag, a behidn the scenes dvd and a commemorative program!

My first experience at Medieval Times was a winner! I cannot wait to go back again! If you are looking for a good dinner, with a great show and a great way to spend a night with a bunch of great friends then look no further!

Check out the website below and they always have special deals so you never know what they will be offering!

Medieval Times

7662 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620

(866) 731-9313
 

http://www.medievaltimes.com

*Disclaimer: The tickets and the upgrade were provided to me by Medieval Times! The photos and the review are strictly my own opinion!*

Cola Ribs Recipe!

 

Ingredients:

2 racks of baby-back pork ribs (cut into serving sized pieces)
3 large onions (sliced)
1 (12 ounce) can cola (any kind)
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (your choice)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1 In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
 

2 Rub mixture onto rib pieces.
 

3 Layer ribs and onions in a Dutch oven and pour cola over all.
 

4 Cover and bake at 250°F for 4 hours.
 

5 Remove pan from oven and pour off cola juices.
 

6 Add BBQ sauce, cover and return to oven for 1 hour more.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/cola-ribs-19717