tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77998064795324168502024-03-13T13:30:05.346-04:00The Healing KitchenTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-26155497697989777852014-04-09T12:06:00.000-04:002014-04-09T12:28:10.829-04:002014 EPCOT International Flower (FOOD!) and Garden Festival: Food Ingredients Rundown
Ah, I have yet to blog about the actual garden events at this year's Flower and Garden Festival, but, since this is a blog (mostly) about food, I thought I would do a quick summary all of the offerings at the Outdoor Kitchens- specifically, which items are gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan. It's your one-stop menu shop right here, gluten free ladies and gentlemen. I decided to put this Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-1194838861493576662014-03-21T14:49:00.002-04:002014-03-21T14:49:55.729-04:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Primavera Kitchen (Italy Pavilion)Buon pomeriggio! Good afternoon!
Today is the last installment of the food reviews for the 2014 Flower and Garden Festival. I have been dragging my feet on this one because Italian food has always- even before gluten and food allergies- been my least favorite food. Part of this may be because I dislike tomatoes. But I also find pasta generally very boring. If I ever do (did, past tense, before Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-23309366993465538082014-03-14T15:51:00.000-04:002014-03-14T15:51:49.039-04:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews (America Pavilion)This post is for all you carnivores out there. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you may just want to skip right over this one.
I was going to try to label this as Paleo, but no, I cannot even make that fly. This is just… well, this is the American Pavilion.
Woody Topiary at the American Pavilion
The Smokehouse: Barbecue and Brews Outdoor Kitchen
The smoker- it wasTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com2Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-12316150794232961832014-03-10T14:02:00.000-04:002014-03-19T12:16:58.711-04:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Hanami (Japan Pavilion)
Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
Japan's booth is named Hanami, which means "flower viewing". How cool is that? Quite appropriate for the Flower and Garden event (of course).
Honestly, I could skip the Japan booth. I love Japanese food, but it is easy enough to come by out in the real world, so I don't have a need to try it at EPCOT when there are so many other exotic cuisines toTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-75352636815333986682014-03-09T10:57:00.001-04:002014-03-09T10:59:03.439-04:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Taste of Marrakesh (Morocco Pavilion)None of the items at Marrakesh are gluten free, but the Moroccan pancake is vegetarian. This makes me sad, as I love Moroccan food. Hello… any country that makes baklava is gastronomical heaven in my book. I love just about anything wrapped in puff pastry. Sigh. Perhaps one day I will attempt gluten free phyllo dough. Don't hold your breath though. Phyllo is no easy task.
Taste of Marrakesh Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-49458875654723455052014-03-08T12:00:00.000-05:002014-03-08T16:05:31.334-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Fleur de Lys (France Pavilion)
Lumiere and Cogsworth Topiaries (from Beauty and the Beast)
Passport page for Fleur de Lys
Gnocchi: Parisian Style Dumplings with Vegetables and Mushrooms (Vegetarian; NOT gluten-free)
Pulled Duck Confit on top of Parsley Potatoes (Gluten Free!) This was amazing. Just looking at this photo makes me want to drive back to Disney and order another one. It was that good. Get Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-78641837269349889532014-03-07T13:09:00.001-05:002014-03-08T15:30:26.650-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Buttercup Cottage (UK Pavilion)
Buttercup Cottage at UK Pavilion
Passport page for Buttercup Cottage
There was nothing gluten-free at the UK Outdoor Kitchen, but the strawberry salad is vegetarian. I presume the salad is not gluten free because of the bleu cheese (the mold for bleu cheese is grown on bread, therefore bleu cheese is typically not gluten free).
Pork and Apple Sausage Roll with Homemade Piccalilli
Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-74084030117891647542014-03-07T12:46:00.001-05:002014-03-08T15:02:28.453-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Pineapple PromenadeDay Two of the Flower & Garden festival was wet and rainy, so I did not bring the iPad with me. It was challenging enough to try to stay dry, hold on to an umbrella, balance tiny plates of food, keep the food dry, and take photos (with the phone) all at the same time. Oh yeah, this was the PERFECT time to try "live blogging" for the first time- ha! Always an adventure.
Mary Poppins Topiary Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-9361285556577422522014-03-06T11:27:00.001-05:002014-03-08T11:15:05.733-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Florida Fresh
We visited the Florida Fresh booth yesterday, and I was able to speak with two cast members who were dressed in a way that made me believe they were management for the event (I didn't ask), about the gluten free designations in the event passport. They clarified that:
1) The items marked gluten free in the event passports do not contain gluten ingredients
2) All items are handled in a Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-44373286501365904122014-03-06T11:03:00.001-05:002014-03-08T11:16:44.433-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Garden Stuff!Despite my previous several posts, this is not primarily a food festival :) There are some pretty neat garden displays as well. Will post more about those later, but here is a preview from yesterday:
Gardener's Palette- all about color planning in your garden
Will add more about this later, we are off to enjoy the festival today- despite the rain.
Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-23119036819411353122014-03-06T10:58:00.001-05:002014-03-08T12:52:23.314-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Lotus House (China Pavilion)
China Pavilion- it's an overcast day today
Lotus House Outdoor Kitchen
Passport page for Lotus House
Spring Pancake with Grilled Chicken and Green Apple
Spring Pancake, opened up
Vegetable Spring Roll (vegetarian)
I did not eat any of the offerings at Lotus House this year. While the candied strawberries are marked as gluten free and vegetarian, the Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-57575708855807578092014-03-05T16:48:00.001-05:002014-03-08T12:34:28.035-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico Pavilion)Wow! Guess what I learned?! There are some items marked gluten free in the Passports! They did NOT do this for the 2013 Food & Wine. I have not yet inquired what this designation means (are items prepared separately?) but I will try to find out.
Passport page for Jardin de Fiestas
Taco al Pastor (gluten free; corn tortilla)
Quesadilla de Hongos (mushrooms) con Queso (FlourTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-52339285795789005812014-03-05T16:02:00.001-05:002014-03-08T12:28:11.867-05:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: NEW! Urban Farm Eats
This is the booth that was the vegan booth during the 2013 International Food & Wine Festival. Honestly, I was not a fan of the vegan booth, so I consider this an improvement.
Right next to this Outdoor Kitchen is an aquaculture demonstration booth, which demonstrates tilapia farming in conjunction with hydroponic vegetables.
NEW! Urban Farm EATS
Passport page for Urban Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com1Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-66709802717115530662014-03-05T14:42:00.001-05:002014-04-04T15:02:56.688-04:002014 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival: Festival Center
And it begins!
First stop: Festival Center. This is where you can attend lectures, demonstrations, and ask IFAS Master Gardeners all of your gardening questions. This is also where you can pick up an event passport. By the way, there is a stamp for Festival Center, even though there is not a designated box for it. Ask for a stamp at the front booth (this is also where you will come forTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32821, United States28.3746854 -81.54941959999996528.3467434 -81.589760099999964 28.4026274 -81.509079099999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-60818637385367432602014-03-05T11:08:00.001-05:002014-03-08T12:04:28.161-05:002014 EPCOT Flower (FOOD) and Garden FestivalHello all! Today I am going to try something completely new- live blogging from the 2014 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. I admit, I have no idea how this works, or how it will show up, but I guess we will find out! T-minus one hour until arrival- just in time for lunch ;)
I can't wait!
Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-53240274078358288442013-11-26T14:12:00.003-05:002013-11-26T14:12:57.690-05:00DIY Gluten Free Flour Mix- 3 OptionsWould you like to hear an amusing story?
As you may have surmised from the lack of recipe posts on The Healing Kitchen lately, I have not been cooking or baking much these days. Well, I decided enough was enough, and I am ready to get back in the kitchen.
I decided to make one of my staples: gluten free waffles. Yummy and easy! Well, easy if you have enough gluten free flour mix handy. Which I Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-64893507547592905202013-08-03T11:31:00.000-04:002013-08-03T11:31:04.434-04:00Raw Vegan Transformation- Inspiring!Good morning!
Today I am sharing a video that I recently stumbled across on Good Life Project. The guest is Rich Roll, an ultra marathoner and author of the book Finding Ultra. I am not sure where I first heard about his book, it may have been on a raw vegan website, or it may have been on NPR- but I do recall that I immediately added it to my "to read" list. I periodically check the libraryTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-27127835563419952652013-07-18T09:00:00.000-04:002013-07-18T09:00:04.205-04:00Gluten Free Mickey Mouse Waffles at Walt Disney WorldI am woefully behind on posts... and particularly Disney posts! I have a whole series of awesome Disney food posts that I cannot wait to share- hopefully I will get to those soon.
This is my most recent gluten-free Disney adventure, and the one that I am most excited about. Mickey Mouse waffles!
Gluten free Mickey waffles at Disney's Kona Cafe
I have been dreaming of Mickey Mouse waffles everTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-83713418586627468782013-07-17T13:42:00.000-04:002013-07-17T13:42:32.080-04:00Happy Wednesday!I think this video is so funny!
Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-85005642991306892592013-04-24T12:56:00.001-04:002013-04-24T12:56:57.968-04:00Today's fizzy drinkThis brand also came from Whole Foods ( so I know there are no artificial flavors or ingredients). I like this flavor! Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-82340369894951918302013-04-20T12:37:00.000-04:002013-04-20T12:38:47.020-04:00I have a drinking problemHi, my name is Tasha, and I am addicted.
Addicted to cold, fizzy drinks.
Years ago, you would not find me without a diet Coke in my hand. I drank it for breakfast. I drank it after going to the gym. I drank it on road trips. I drank it all day long. I had the cutest little mini-fridge in my office that held exactly 6 cans of diet Coke. That 12oz can of deliciousness and I have a long Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-59754916784735047422013-04-05T16:47:00.001-04:002013-04-20T10:51:34.080-04:00Garden of Life RAW meal replacement shakeI am trying TWO new things as we speak.
1) This shake:
and
2) Blogging from my iPhone.
I am a fan of Garden of Life products in general. They seem to use quality ingredients and put together good combinations. Although I have read about them, & researched their ingredients, I have not tried too many of their products myself, as I experienced so many sensitivities to so many Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-48939969473358875482013-03-07T08:31:00.000-05:002013-03-07T08:31:28.110-05:00EASY Gluten Free Pear TartThis is a delicious and simple gluten free pear tart. I adapted this recipe from the one found here, and was really surprised at how quick and easy it was to prepare. I will be making pear tarts more often!
Easy gluten free, yeast free pear tart
I used butter in this recipe, but I think you could substitute organic vegetable shortening to make it vegan. By the way, I have noticed that Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-76547145807848513972013-02-25T11:00:00.000-05:002013-02-25T11:00:03.303-05:00Raw Vegan Seaweed SoupWow!
Raw vegan creamy seaweed soup
I really, really liked this soup.
I was a little skeptical, but it was fantastic. Not to mention fast and easy!
I got this recipe out of a raw vegan cookbook... somewhere. Unfortunately, I did not write down which cookbook, and I regret that I cannot give proper credit! If anyone knows where this came from, please let me know and I will cite appropriately.
Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736221875152631822noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7799806479532416850.post-9408306515768133012013-02-22T10:46:00.001-05:002013-02-22T10:47:43.531-05:00Musical fruit- no, not that kindI think this is the coolest thing.
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