#porters seasonal celebrations cookbook

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An adaption of Porter’s Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook’s pickled plums (in the Michaelmas chapter) using foraged American Persimmons.

Visit @portersposse to view the explorations of the cookbook @msgraveyarddirt and I had with friends for a year or two awhile back.

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Porters Posse: Ostara/Spring Equinox/Passover/Easter Seasonal/ Cooking Challenge

Thinking about taking part? Reply to this entry - or send me a DM - and I’ll add you to the Ostara/Spring Equinox/Easter Posse list.

WHO: Anyone of any practice, or no practice at all, who enjoys seasonal celebrations, cooking, and feasting!  No restrictions, if you can pick up a spoon and stir you are invited!

WHAT: Your challenge is simple: choose at least one recipe from the Porters Seasonal Celebration Cookbook’s chapter on Easter to incorporate into your seasonal celebration and share with us photos and a write up.  I hope you will use as many seasonal and local ingredients as possible and look forward to hearing about your experience with those ingredients and locales.

Southern Hemisphere friends!  Please participate.  If the chapters on Easter don’t suit your seasonal celebration needs, please participate by choosing a recipe(s) from the harvest or Michaelmas sections.

While the recipe(s) from Porters Seasonal Celebration Cookbook should be the star of your entry Id also love to hear about other traditional favorites that you used in your celebration and any special non-cookery traditions!

Dietary restrictions?  You are welcome to adapt the recipes to meet your needs! This is ultimately about you and your celebration!

(Haven’t been able to snag your copy yet?  Click on this link to borrow it from archive.org   Porters Seasonal Celebration Cookbook)

WHERE: In the convenience of your kitchen! Though I’d also love to hear about those farmer’s markets, ditches and orchards!  Be sure to tag your post @portersposse!

WHEN: I’m opening up a broad window for Ostara/Spring Equinox/Easter. This challenge will take place between March 19th and April 13th.  Send me your entries between April 14th and 15th.  Remember to tag them @portersposse so Ican share them with the whole posse!

WHY: To celebrate the season in a way that includes everyone, and to quote @graveyarddirt ‘s Hagging Out “because it’s occasionally nice to be social in the comfort of your own home without actually having people over.”

HOW: By yourself or with family and friends! Just be sure to include at least one recipe from Porters Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook by Richard, Earl of Bradford and Carol Wilson.  

Don’t get hung up on Easter being a religious holiday—I’m looking at it as a cultural date that has its roots in the past.  This is a HUGE seasonal cusp!

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Don’t forget to leave me a message here or DM me @portersposse so we can add you to the Posse!

Your friend,

@pagan-stitches / @goadthings

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A special invitation to friends who have participated in the past:

@aircea

@ birchwood-path

@graveyarddirt @msgraveyarddirt

@hechizoh

@henbane-and-honeysuckle

@hrusewif

@inbacchaegloriam

 @profetizamos

@satsekhem

@tuiliel

@woolandcoffee

If I’ve left anyone out, please forgive--I’m on 3 hours of sleep! 

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Spring posse to date: @hechizoh @hrusewif, @lupinelace @lurelurk, @msgraveyarddirt, @pagan-stitches, @satsekhem, and @woolandcoffee

Let me know if I left you out!

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Easter roundup for @portersposse! so from Porter's Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook I chose to make the spinach apple tart. This is an apparent adaptation of some Elizabethan sweet spinach tarts, but I was forced to improvise when the book neglected to tell what I was supposed to do with the apples the recipe called for. I ended up lightly sauteeing them with my spinach puree, sugar, and spices. I was a little skeptical about this pastry, but it ended up being a lovely side dish to our lamb, sweet with only a bit of springy vegetal freshness.

My partner also made me a ruimentary kistka (device for applying wax to eggs) and I very shakily tried my hand at making wax-resist decorated eggs, kraslice in Czech. Since I made eggs, I traded an egg and some brandy for a light whipping with a homemade pomlázka.

My friends and I also took the opportunity to pick and sugar some violets--their destiny tbd.

Finally, my best friend and I made her grandmother's paska recipe, my best loaf of which I had blessed and ate on Easter.

Thank you Porter's Posse for encouraging my seasonal devotional practice yet again!

[henbane-and-honeysuckle]

Michaelmas Celebrations

This year has been a year of firsts, including my first celebration of Michaelmas. Here in Nebraska, the weather was still always off from shifting when both Michaelmas and Old Michaelmas happened so I celebrated it more as an ancestral holiday than a seasonal one. As such, I drew on my Scottish ancestry to try my hand a making a Strùthan Mhìcheil. I paired it with the blackberry butter recipe from Porter's Seasonal Cookbook.

Every part of this celebration was a little wonky but I'm just proud of myself for doing it at all. I had a super busy Michaelmas weekend so I ended up celebrating on Old Michaelmas and I didn't have as many apples as the blackberry butter recipe called for. I also didn't want to make as much jam as the recipe called for so I improvised and ended up making a recipe loosely based on the one in the book - same ingredients, different proportions. Tasted delicious though!

The bannock turned out tastier than I expected but I waited too long to put the caudle on and couldn't cook it as much as needed without the rest of the bread burning. Also learned what sour milk is as an ingredient - not quite buttermilk since it still has the fat in it. Made my own with lemon juice and milk but didn't let it sit long enough so my bread, which relied on the reaction between the acid and the baking soda to give it the rise, didn't rise as much as I would have liked.

The offering bannock made from the extra meal left over from rolling out the main strùthan rose beautifully though. I offered it as a burned offering to the Devil and to the Good Folk for blessings and good health in the next year.

I ended up using the rest of the jam to make Sriracha berry chicken wings, it was no goose, but it was delicious.

Exhausting but very satisfying. Thank you @portersposse for putting on this event!

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Early Easter dinner—leg of lamb with red wine gravy, Dutch baby red potatoes, and asparagus (with red wine gravy with redbud jelly) Porters Seasonal Celebrations cookbook. @msgraveyarddirt

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People, September 21

Cover: Brand-new Drew Barrymore loving life at 45 

Page 1: Chatter -- Guy Fieri joking about his trademark look, Paris Hilton on her public persona, Billy Porter on Pose breaking ground for LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood, Jane Fonda on embracing her natural hair color right before COVID-19 hit in America, Jennifer Lopez on why she didn’t learn to drive as a teen, Bradley Cooper on homeschooling his 3-year-old daughter 

Page 2: 5 Things We’re Talking About This Week -- Tyler Perry makes the billionaire list, a Back to the Future cookbook is coming, Nike launches a maternity line, Miranda Lambert bests Reba McEntire’s CMA record, Jamie Foxx and his daughter score a Netflix show 

Page 4: Contents 

Page 7: Editor’s Letter -- the year we stopped dressing up 

Page 8: StarTracks -- Cate Blanchett wore a crystal-embellished Giorgio Armani jacket for the Venice Film Festival premiere of Khorshid 

Page 9: Camilla Duchess of Cornwall visited the headquarters of the 1st Battalion after being appointed Colonel-in-Chief a title she takes over from Prince Philip, Megan Thee Stallion got back onstage for Red Rocks Unpaused, Tom Cruise greeted fans in between filming scenes for Mission: Impossible 7 in Hellesylt in Norway, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson hosted the outdoor premiere of his Starz drama series Power Book II: Ghost 

Page 10: Stars in the Sun -- Brian Austin Green and model Tina Louise reunited for an L.A. beach date, Zoe Saldana went for a walk on the beach in Malibu, Maya Thurman Hawke hit the beach in a black lace bikini during a trip to Venice, Brad Falchuk went surfing in the Hamptons

Page 11: Famous Families -- Kaley Cuoco and her sister Briana struck a pose for the paparazzi while wearing masks while out for a stroll in NYC, Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell and wife Leighanne celebrated their 20th anniversary with their son Baylee at an intimate dinner at home in Atlanta, Sabrina Bryan and husband Jordan Lundberg welcomed their first child daughter Comillia Monroe, Hilary Duff and son Luca on his first day of third grade 

Page 12: Serena Williams was all smiles when she won her U.S. Open match against Sloane Stephens, Derek Hough and girlfriend Hayley Erbert attended the drive-in Race to Erase MS gala, for People the TV Show Nancy O’Dell sat down for an exclusive catch-up with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood 

Page 17: Scoop -- Dwayne Johnson’s family’s COVID-19 battle

Page 18: Inside Zac Efron’s new life and new love Vanessa Valladares 

Page 21: Carole Baskin is ready to rumble on DWTS

Page 23: Heart Monitor -- Cody Gifford and Erika Brown just married, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka happy anniversary, Sofia Richie and Jaden Smith back together? 

Page 24: Armie Hammer life after split, Keith Urban on his unprecedented gig 

Page 27: Passages, Why I Care -- Macy Gray started a nonprofit to support the families of victims of police brutality 

Page 28: Stories to Make You Smile -- Milo the dog becomes a butterfly king with a flower crown, this first-grader started a foundation to feed the homeless 

Page 31: People Picks -- Mulan 

Page 32: Academy of County Music Awards, One to Watch -- Julie and the Phantoms’ Madison Reyes 

Page 33: Enola Holmes, Pen15 

Page 34: Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Broken Hearts Gallery 

Page 35: The Boys, Big Sean -- Detroit 2, Q&A -- Kay Adams and Lawrence K. Jackson of People the TV Show 

Page 36: Books 

Page 38: Cover Story -- Drew Barrymore has so much love in her life -- from her famed upbringing and a life already well-lived to raising two daughters as a single mom the star is bringing her bubbly optimism to her new daytime talk show 

Page 45: Style 2020 -- awards season kicked off with plenty of glamour but during lockdown comfort ruled -- these are the memorable moments from an unprecedented era in fashion -- Ariana Grande 

Page 52: What to Wear Now -- closet basics -- Katie Holmes 

Page 55: Work From Home Must Haves: Karlie Kloss, Molly Sims 

Page 58: Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts -- after a surprise announcement the actress shares the details behind her love story and why her new wife is her perfect match 

Page 60: A Party Turns Deadly -- was Alonzo Brooks murdered? He was found in a creek after attending a party 16 years ago and now the FBI is asking new questions about that fateful night 

Page 63: Hilary Swank -- what I know now -- 20 years after winning her first Oscar the actress talks like and love and the opportunities she’s grateful to have missed 

Page 66: For Zac Easter playing football was everything but after eight years of hard hits and concussions the high school linebacker developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) a crippling neurogenerative disease that ultimately drove him to take his own life -- now Zac’s family is sharing his story in the hopes of helping others avoid their pain 

Page 71: Caroline Wozniacki -- I won’t let this disease stop me -- the tennis star opens up about her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and how she hopes to help others with the disease 

Page 74: Power’s Naturi Naughton -- we don’t have to be perfect all the time -- the road from teen pop singer to TV star hasn’t been easy but the determined mom never gave up on her dreams 

Page 77: Tatyana McFadden -- meet the world’s fastest woman -- the 17-time paralympic medalist is getting ready for the Tokyo games and paving the way for future athletes 

Page 78: The Emmy Insider -- Q&A with Jimmy Kimmel 

Page 88: One Last Thing -- Jane Lynch 

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Rachel’s Irish Family Food - Rachel Allen

Rachel’s Irish Family Food A collection of Rachel’s best-loved family recipes Rachel Allen Genre: Regional & Ethnic Price: $3.99 Publish Date: February 28, 2013 Publisher: Collins Seller: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS Rachel Allen, Ireland’s best-loved cook, shares with you a collection of family favourites and tried-and-tested Irish classics chosen from her previous bestselling books. Also includes 30 brand new recipes. ‘This is a cookbook I have always wanted to write. It’s a collection of my very best family recipes, seriously comforting and nourishing food, all inspired by both traditional and modern Irish cooking.' Rachel’s Irish Family Food contains 120 recipes that offer the best in both traditional and modern Irish cooking, from new twists on old classics to tried-and-tested recipes which are sure to become firm family favourites in your home. Quick and simple dinners, big family feasts, sweet treats and celebration food; this is family cooking at its best. From homemade pork sausages with colcannon, chicken casserole with cheesy herb dumplings and Irish stew, to easy-to-cook seafood and traditional fish pie, as well as simple sweet and savoury breads and desserts such as porter cake and fruit crumbles. From the plentiful Irish countryside to Rachel’s table and now to yours, Rachel’s Irish Family Food is full of hearty, comforting Irish classics. Recipes Include: Kinoith pork casserole Irish Stew Crumbed bacon chops with sweet whiskey sauce Roast chicken Buttered cabbage Irish coffee meringue roulade Pea and spring onion champ Dublin bay prawns with mayonnaise Turkey and ham potato pie Colcannon Ballymaloe dressed crab St Stephen’s Day muffins Traditional herb stuffing Brown soda bread Reviews Reviews for Previous Titles ‘The book I've taken to most this season is by the Irish Nigella, Rachel Allen. Her BAKE is simply and engagingly written: one irresistible thing after another’ – Melanie McDonagh, Evening Standard ‘Fancy a casual supper with your family or a big feast to mark a special occasion? TV cook Rachel Allen has a recipe to suit. She takes you from preparation to table with minimum fuss, plenty of tips and menu ideas for dinners, brunches and lunches, cocktails and desserts.’ – Waitrose Kitchen ‘A natural TV chef: relaxed, articulate and knowledgeable’ – Sunday Times ‘With her finely-etched patrician features and delicious recipes, Rachel manages to do what Nigella Lawson never could. She makes us believe we can do what she does…’ – Irish Post ‘We’re big fans of Rachel Allen here at Delicious.’ – Delicious Magazine ‘Food for real people’ – Irish Examiner ‘As wholesome and attractive as its charming author, (…) it is well thought out and accessibly written, with the emphasis on relaxed family meals. (…) Ideal for anyone who needs to cook on a regular basis but hasn’t much experience.’ – Sunday Telegraph on Homecooking “The verdict: You can always trust Rachel Allen to deliver recipes that taste as good as they look, and her latest book is no exception. This book tackles quick and easy family cooking with realism, inspiration and style.” Good Housekeeping on Easy Meals “These fast and fuss-free recipes by Rachel Allen are all you need this winter.” Zest Magazine on Easy Meals “There are 180 simple, tempting recipes in this everyday supper bible. We have a soft spot for the Chocolate, toffee and peanut squares.” Sainsbury’s Magazine on Easy Meals http://dlvr.it/R0zxKS

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Review: 12 Beers of Christmas Event at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs!

On Sunday, Disney Food Blog had the opportunity to celebrate the 12 Beers of Christmas at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs! This special, once-a-year event was hosted by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto himself.

Crooked Can Brewing Company Black Frost Schwarzbier

Guests made their way through 12 stations featuring local beers and Pan-Asian small bites. Ready to start planning your visit for next year’s event?

Overview

12 Beers of Christmas was held at the beautiful Morimoto Asia restaurant in The Landing neighborhood at Disney Springs, and the event ran from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

Morimoto Asia

This was a very popular event, and guests started to line up around 11:00 AM. Upon entering, each guest was given a miniature 12 Beers of Christmas beer glass to use at each station throughout the event.

Morimoto Asia

Chef Morimoto’s new cookbook, Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking, was available to purchase at the event, and proceeds went to Give Kids The World. The Iron Chef signed cookbooks and t-shirts, and as you can see, he brought plenty of holiday cheer.

Chef Masaharu Morimoto

Let’s get to the stations, shall we!?

Takoyaki

The Takoyaki station featured traditional-style Japanese octopus center.

Takoyaki Station

Along with octopus, Takoyaki fritters included tempura and pickled ginger. (Pssst: want to give Takoyaki a try? You can currently find it on the menu at Morimoto Street Food!)

Takoyaki

The beer pairing for this station was WinterWeizen from 3 Daughters Brewing, which is based in St. Pete, FL. WinterWeizen is a German-style specialty wheat beer that’s only available during the month of December.

3 Daughters Brewing

Yakitori

At the Yakitori station, we found Momo (dumplings), Tsukune (chicken meatballs), Teba (Japanese-style chicken wings), and Shishito (peppers).

Yakitori

The Tsukune was definitely the standout at this station! These chicken meatballs were tiny but had a ton of flavor and a really nice, crisp texture.

Crooked Can Brewing Company Black Frost Schwarzbier

The Yakitori was paired with Crooked Can Brewing Company Black Frost Schwarzbier. Crooked Can is based in Winter Garden, Florida.

Crooked Can Brewing Company Black Frost Schwarzbier

This was one of our favorite beers at the event, too! Black Frost was nice and smooth with a just hint of espresso.

Ramen

We were pretty excited for this one! The Duck Ramen was super flavorful and so nice for this time of year. If you’re not a fan of duck, though, it might not be for you.

Red Cypress Brewery Spook Hill Pale Ale and Duck Ramen

The accompanying beer was Spook Hill Pale Ale from Red Cypress Brewery in Winter Springs, Florida. Just like the Duck Ramen, Spook Hill Pale Ale also has tons of flavor. It’s an intensely citrusy, extra-hoppy IPA.

Red Cypress Brewery

Morimoto Spare Ribs

Said to be “the best ribs you’ll ever have” and “so tender the meat just falls off the bone,” we were excited to find Morimoto Spare Ribs at the next station.

Morimoto Spare Ribs

The ribs were indeed very tender, and Chef Morimoto’s sweet hoisin chili sauce gave the meat a lovely flavor that was sweet, salty, and just a little spicy.

Morimoto Spare Ribs

The Spare Ribs were paired with Morimoto Imperial Pilsner from Rogue Ales in Newport, Oregon. The representative from Rogue described Morimoto Imperial Pilsner as being smooth, having a slightly floral flavor, and pairing well with every dish served at 12 Beers of Christmas.

Note: the station signage lists the beer as Rogue Soba Ale, but we were served Rogue Morimoto Imperial Pilsner.

Rogue Morimoto Imperial Pilsner

Peking Duck

How gorgeous is this!? The Morimoto-style Peking Duck was presented with pancake, hoisin, and apricot chili.

Peking Duck

If you’re into the distinctive flavor of duck, you’ll love the juicy meat and crispy skin.

Peking Duck

The beer at this station was one of the event’s more unique offerings: Coffee Gold from Cask and Larder in Orlando, Florida. It was sharp, a bit bitter, and had a pronounced coffee flavor. If you’re a fan of beer and coffee, you might just love Coffee Gold.

Cask & Larder Coffee Gold

Trivia time: Cask and Larder belongs to the same family of restaurants as The Polite Pig at Disney Springs!

Tacos

Next, tacos! These weren’t just any tacos, though: they were tacos with a Pan-Asian twist!

Taco Station

The BBQ pork and kalbi (Korean BBQ beef) were just a little spicy, and it made for such a nice combination with the light, crisp taco shells.

Tacos

The beer? Seasonal Relief from Coppertail Brewing Co. in Tampa, Florida. It’s a Baltic Porter brewed with goji berries. You might taste a hint of chocolate, too!

Coppertail Brewing Co. Seasonal Relief

Yakisoba

If we had to pick a favorite station, Yakisoba would definitely be one of the top contenders.

Yakisoba Station

These noodles were not only delicious, but they had the perfect texture, too. The cabbage added a pleasant crunch.

Yakisoba

The Yakisoba came paired with another unusual-to-us beer: Green Tea IPA from Orange County Brewers in Orlando, Florida.

Orange County Brewers Green Tea IPA

The green tea notes and IPA flavors were both very strong, and this was one interesting beer! Green Tea IPA would be just as refreshing on a hot summer day as it was on this winter afternoon.

Orange County Brewers Green Tea IPA

Gyoza and Dimsum

The Gyoza and Dimsum station offered several varieties of dumplings filled with chicken, shrimp, and pork. Dimsum sauce and chili sauce were optional.

Gyoza and Dimsum

The accompanying beer came from Bowigens Brew Company in Casselberry, Florida. We bet you won’t forget its name: Punch Face Champion. The brewery described it as a ���hoppy American wheat.”

Bowigens Brew Company Punch Face Champion

Okonomiyaki

Throughout the event, there was always a crowd at the Okonomiyaki station.

Okonomiyaki Station

Okonomiyaki are savory seafood pancakes. Don’t they look tempting!?

Okonomiyaki

The seafood pancakes were paired with Baird Beer Jubilation Ale. Baird Beer is based in Numazu, Japan. They describe Jubilation Ale as complex and figgy with a hint of cinnamon.

The Baird Beer booth also brought some delicious-sounding cherry wine, and the guests at 12 Beers of Christmas must have agreed, because it was all gone by the time we got there. We may or may not be a little sad about missing it.

Cherry Wine at the Baird Beer booth

Sushi

To complement flavors at the sushi station, Hourglass Brewing from Longwood, Florida, brought in their Saison du Sablier. Fermented in an oak barrel, Saison du Sablier is a dry, Belgian-style beer.

Sushi Station

The sushi station was undoubtedly the most popular station with the guests at 12 Beers of Christmas.

Assorted Nigiri and Maki

Assorted varieties of nigiri and maki were presented beautifully.

Assorted Nigiri and Maki

Raw Bar

Meanwhile, at the Raw Bar, we found oysters, shrimp cocktail, and ceviche.

Shrimp Cocktail

The foods at the raw bar were presented so artfully, and just like the sushi station, it was very popular with guests!

Shrimp Cocktail

For the beer pairing, Redlight Redlight from Orlando, Florida brought Dama en Gris.

Redlight Redlight Dama en Gris

Dama en Gris is a light, European-style beer (Grisette). The Redlight Redlight team described it as light and lemony, similar to a Saison.

Redlight Redlight Dama en Gris

Dessert

If we were picking favorites, the Dessert station would definitely be in the ranks!

Dessert Station

These miniature churros might just have been our favorite food from the entire day. They were warm with crisp, cinnamony exteriors and soft, pillowy interiors.

Mini Churros

The Miniature Chocolate Cream and Yuzu Desserts were just as delicious as they were adorable.

Mini Chocolate Cream

How cute is that!? So detailed! So tiny!

Mini Yuzu Dessert

Midnight Espresso from Motoworks Brewing in Bradenton, Florida was the beer pairing for the dessert station.

Motorworks Brewing Espresso Porter

The flavors of espresso and chocolate were strong without being overwhelming. We wouldn’t be able to drink a lot of this one, but it was a nice pick for the desserts.

Motorworks Brewing Espresso Porter

And that’s everything we tried at Morimoto Asia’s 12 Beers of Christmas!

Final Thoughts

Should you make an effort to attend Morimoto Asia’s 12 Beers of Christmas next year? If you’re really into beer – especially uncommon beers from local craft breweries – it’s probably something you’ll enjoy. Similarly, if you’re a fan of Chef Morimoto or Pan-Asian cuisine, it’s a great opportunity to try a variety of small bites and to experience the restaurant’s gorgeous interiors.

Kitchen at Morimoto Asia

Tickets were $55, and guests were not limited in the number of times they could visit each booth. That’s right – if there’s something you love, you can have it more than once! Keep in mind, though, that some of the more popular booths did run out of some foods and drinks. If there’s something you absolutely have to have, hit that booth first.

Morimoto Asia

Tables and seating were limited at 12 Beers of Christmas, and it got a little challenging to maneuver our beer glass, our food, and our utensils. Also, lines got long — it was a little stressful! We recommend going with a small group of friends, arriving early, and grabbing a table. That way, you can rotate having one person at the table while the others visit booths, and you’ll never have to worry about having a place to set your beer or your food.

View from Morimoto Asia

12 Beers of Christmas is an adults-only event, and you must be 21 or older to attend. If you’re looking for a family-friendly outing at Disney Springs, this isn’t it, BUT there are plenty of other great options for you. Check out the Christmas Tree Trail or Breakfast with Santa at T-Rex Restaurant for some festive fun!

Missed 12 Beers of Christmas, but you’re still curious about some of the beers? You’re in luck, because several of them are on the Morimoto Asia menu this December! And if you’d rather skip the tasting events and just have a special dinner, check out our Morimoto Asia review right here.

In short: beer enthusiasts, 12 Beers of Christmas is the perfect event for you.

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Have you attended Morimoto Asia’s 12 Beers of Christmas in the Past? Leave a comment and let us know what you thought!

Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Morimoto Asia to attend the 12 Beers of Christmas. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ

Related posts:

Full Review: Dinner at Morimoto Asia in Disney World’s Disney Springs

First Look! Morimoto Asia in Disney World’s Disney Springs

Review: New Late Night Menu and Forbidden Lounge at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs

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This & That: November 24, 2017 (+ Black Friday Sale Codes)

As it turns out, this week’s This & That is full of English inspired ideas. Believe it or not, even though I am in England at the moment, it just so happens three of the items I was going to share are derived from England, and one I discovered while here. The first is Paul Hollywood’s new cookbook.

Cookbook

—A Baker’s Life: 100 Fantastic Recipes, from childhood bakes to five-star excellence by Paul Hollywood

Released last week, Paul’s new cookbook is a reflection of his childhood favorite recipes as well as recipes throughout the decades as a baker. The book accompanies the series of the same name on Channel 4 here in the UK. Take a listen to this interview Paul gave with NPR as he shared where his baking roots began with Scott Simon

—New English Kitchen: Changing the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat by Rose Prince

As I shared earlier this week, in a moment one night in which I couldn’t fall asleep due to jet lag, I perused the shelves of my vacation rental and found Rose Prince’s 2005 cookbook with Nigel Slater’s approval on the spine. If Slater was recommending, I was paying attention. And he was right. Prince’s approach to eating well and intelligently is worth checking out. From how not only to make bread, but also all of the different flours and how they are comprised (this is the just the first chapter), to what she stocks her pantry with to simplify but ensure she has what she needs, her cookbook is a resource to seek out.

~late night reading when jet lag is keeping you up – turns out I found a book I wanted to stay up to read~

Film

—The Man Who Invented Christmas

Critics are quite enjoying the new film which dives into the history of how Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol came to be. Even with all of the remakes of the actual storyline, Christopher Plummer (as Scrooge) and Dan Stevens (as Charles Dickens) have been cast in a film that critics are raving about. With Susan Coyne screenplay directed by Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), treat yourself to this film during the holidays as it is in theaters now. Have a look at the trailer below.

Kitchen

—Cocktail Avantgarde Glasses (set of four)

The Black Friday sales are upon us (and perhaps have been here since before Black Friday – I am having a hard time keeping track anymore). Either way, there are brilliant (see the English experience is having a subtle effect) deals to be found on stunning finds for the home and your wardrobe if you would wish them in your life at full price but just refuse to pay (good for you for being disciplined).

I recently was introduced to Aha which is an online shopping destination selling thousands of uniquely curated items from artisans around the world. Offering quality items for the home, entertaining and your wardrobe, you will want to check out the entire site, especially because beginning today you can save 20% with the promo code FRIDAY20. And these unique cocktail glasses may be something to welcome into your holiday celebrations. I can think of a variety of drinks to serve in them, so don’t just feel limited to alcoholic concoctions.

Shopping

—Rag & Bone fringed cashmere scarf (on sale)

The Net-a-Porter sale continues, and it is absolutely worth checking out to find designer items at drastically reduced prices. Classic scarves, as was shared in this recent Style Inspiration post, are a cozy investment as they feel good on the skin as well as look spectacular. So when I saw Rag & Bone’s simple grey cashmere scarf on sale, I wanted to share.

~UGG Ansley slippers (many colors)

Slippers with traction for stepping outside to get the newspaper – sign me up! (or should I say, order mine now!). I am loving the design and color options of UGG’s classic Ansley slipper, and perhaps it is exactly what you are looking for as well for yourself or someone special.

Television

—Mary Barry’s Country House Secrets

Serendipity played a role Wednesday night when I sat down in my country cottage in Devon and turned on the television. What did I discover on BBC One? Mary Barry’s new series, Country House Secrets. And it was the premiere episode. What luck! Touring Highclere Castle in the first episode (the location of Downton Abbey), Barry is given a tour and history lesson by the 8th Earl of Carnarvon George Herbert and his wife, Countess Fiona in the castle itself and the grounds. Using the history discovered as inspiration for recipes she shares with the viewers, she will continue to tour Goodwood House in Sussex, Powderham Castle in Devon and the regal Scone Palace in Perthshire, Scotland, in upcoming episodes airing each Wednesday night on BBC One. Have a look at the trailer for the series below.

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~recipe for a Chocolate-Hazelnut tart with Maple Ganache~

The holidays feel as though they have indeed begun. As I drove around (on the left side of the road!) the narrow English country roads this week, I played the local holiday station, and it certainly brought a smile to my face. Happy Holidays! I do hope your Thanksgiving went well yesterday if you did partake, but either way, we are all stepping into the holiday season and I have a feeling it is going to be a season to remember for all of the right reasons.

My week-long journey to England is wrapping up, but it sure has been an exceedingly wonderful experience in so many ways expected and unexpected. Be sure to follow along on Instagram, search #tsllengland and take a peek at IG Stories to see even more of what I am discovering. A peek at a new addition to TSLL was announced on the IG Stories, so be sure to take a look.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend and time with family and friends, and if you’re in the shopping spirit, be sure to pop into your local independent businesses tomorrow to show your love on Shop Small Saturday. Thank you for stopping by the blog this week, and until Monday, bonne journée!

~I read this article and found myself agreeing to each point, especially regarding travel and never being bored – 15 Reasons I’m Incredibly Thankful to be an Introvert

~Perhaps you too will want to save this recipe as much as I do – Paris’ Most Decadent Hot Chocolate

~A worthwhile article to remind us all to take a breath instead of hustling out to shop this weekend and during the holiday season.

But if you do want to check out some sales, below are a few that are offering impressive discounts.

Holiday Sales to Check out:

~Ann Taylor, 50% off everything with promo code THANKFUL (11/22 -11/24)

~Asos, 30% off everything with promo code EPIC30 (11/22-11/30)

~Bergdorf Goodman, up to 40% off during the designer sale

~Diane von Furstenberg, 20% off everything with promo code THANKS20 (11/22 -11/27)

~Hunter Rain Boots, shop sale items plus 30% off a different exclusive item every day through 11/27

~J.Crew, 40% off everything, no code needed (11/22-11/26)

~James Perse, receive free shipping with promo code REWARDHOLIDAY17 (11/21 -11/27)

~Madewell, save 25% off everything with promo code DONTSTRESS (11/21 – 11/26)

~Neiman Marcus (up to 40% off regular priced items)

~Nordstrom, save an additional 20% off

~The Outnet

~Ray-Ban, 20% off sitewide, up to 50% off with promo code

~Sephora (check out their selection of micellar water)

~West Elm, save up to 50% off

  This & That: November 24, 2017 (+ Black Friday Sale Codes) published first on http://ift.tt/2pewpEF

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Poskem Goa launch at Vivanta by Taj,Panaji

Om Books International along with Vivanta by Taj Panaji, Goa celebrated the launch of Poskem: Goans in the Shadows by Wendell Rodricks on 17th July, 2017. The elegant book on Goa’s best-kept secret, was launched by Damodar Mauzo, Kimmy Katkar and Maria Goretti. On the occasion author Wendell Rodricks shared his experience of putting together the book, with the gathering.

About the Book

Goans are presently experiencing the last generation of Poskim—young children taken in by wealthy families and retained most often as servants. In a narrative that spans Portuguese Goa to post the liberation of India’s golden state, Poskem: Goans in the Shadows takes the reader to locales from Bombay to Lyon, Pune to Paris, and into the world of the Poskim people and Goan recipes. Through happiness and hope, despair and delusion, Rodricks writes of an unspoken, unheard of and shamefully silenced world of the last generation of a people that would soon be forgotten but for this book preserving their story for posterity

About the Author

Mumbai-born WENDELL RODRICKS studied Fashion Designing in the USA and France. His first collection from Goa earned him the title ‘Guru of Minimalism’ and his next collection pioneered the concept of ‘Resort Wear’ and ‘Eco-friendly’ garments.

He was the first Indian designer to be invited to present his unique garments,

inspired by Goa and India, at the World’s largest garment fair, IGEDO, in Germany (1995), Dubai Fashion Week (2001), Malaysia Fashion Week (2002), the Paris Prêt- à-Porter Salon (2007) and the BioFach in Nuremberg, Germany (2012). In 2007, the Confederation of Indian Industries invited him to present two fashion shows in Bryant Park, New York to celebrate the 60th year of India’s Independence. Wendell has also presented his designs at the Festival of India (1993) in Beijing and Shanghai in China, and in Sri Lanka.

Instrumental in planning the first ever Lakmé India Fashion Week (LFW) in 2000, Wendell guided it in an advisory capacity during its formative years. In 2012, Wendell turned author with Moda Goa: History and Style, and his memoirs, The Green Room.

In 2014, Wendell was awarded India’s fourth highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri for Art (Fashion Design), honoured by the All India Konkani Parishad, and conferred the distinction of Chevalier de l’Ordre National des Arts et Lettres (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters) by the Ministry of Culture and Communication, France.

Lisa Ray Actor, Writer, Cancer Activist: With Poskem, Wendell invokes the shadowy history of a Goan tradition through a kaleidoscopic narrative which marries magic realism with culinary description. A literary feast, a sensory explosion and a triumph of marrying imagination with dark fiction in the original style of one of India’s original creatives.

Ashok Ferrey Author, The Ceaseless Chatter of Demons: Like a magician, Wendell Rodricks conjures up with a flourish a world we are unfamiliar with, an India we do not recognise: fascinating and horrifying in equal measure – as dark and as delicious as the Goan recipes with which he lines every other page.

Shakun Batra Award-winning Director of Kapoor & Sons: Wendell proves yet again that his talent goes beyond being a maestro designer. He tailors and styles his words like an experienced storyteller. A book so visual and cinematic that you cannot put it down!

Floyd Cardoz Winner Top Chef Masters, USA, Season 3; Chef/Owner, Paowalla, NYC; Culinary Director/Founder, The Bombay Canteen: Artfully weaving stories of Goan life with cuisine, Poskem keeps you living in the story, and like every Goan, how’s you how important food is to us. Wendell is a superb storyteller. I could not stop being engaged.

Ajay Mago, Publisher, Om Books International: I had no doubt in my mind about publishing Poskem: Goans in the Shadows. It would be a very small but significant way to spread the word, raise awareness on the larger issue of children being deprived of their childhood, their dignity and their station in life—in Goa, in India, in the world.

I thank Wendell for this literary journey into a heart of darkness so far removed from our worlds. And for keeping his promise to Rosa.

Mr. Jaikant Shroff, General Manager, Vivanta By Taj Panaji, Goa:“Vivanta by Taj Panaji Goa is delighted to be associated with the much-awaited book launch of “Poskem: Goans in the Shadows” by Wendell Rodricks. Through this wonderfully crafted literary piece, Wendell continues to narrate the fascinating Goa story not just through his art and designs but also through his successful storytelling and we wish him all the best for this noble endeavour”

About Om Books International

One of the largest English language trade publishers in the Indian subcontinent, Om Books International has been a name to reckon with for over five decades in the Indian publishing and retail industry. Headquartered in Noida, OBI has a diverse publishing list including cinema, biography, memoir, mind-body-spirit, photo essay, art, architecture, lifestyle, fiction — commercial and literary. It counts amongst its notable authors Khalid Mohamed, Mushtaq Shiekh, Bharathi S Pradhan, Nasreen Munni Kabir, Rauf Ahmed, Kamala Das, William Dalrymple, Vir Sanghvi, Christopher C Doyle and Abhay Vaidya.

Om Books International has a stellar line-up of Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winners: Vikas Khanna,Maria Goretti, Michael Swamy, Shazia Khan, Aditya Mehendale andSaranshGoila.

OBI has an equally strong and varied children's publishing programme under its imprint, OmKidz.

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We did Autumn Equinox dinner tonight as I was busy last night. I made the Cumberland sausage, apple and cider casserole and colcannon from the Michaelmas and Halloween chapters of Porters Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook.

Our oven isn’t working properly right now so I adapted the recipe for the sausage for the stove top. I doubled the liquid ingredients and at the end thickened it with cornstarch and it made a nice gravy.

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Start this week’s featured recipe now and have it ready for those Old Michaelmas Day celebrations!

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Some of what I made for my All Hallows Feast this year! along with the @portersposse I cooked a bit from the Porter's Seasonal Celebrations cookbook and made barmbrack/bairín breac, and yes, I did include trinkets for fortune-telling purposes--a coin, a ring, and a miraculous medal. Unfortunately for me among all my friends I did not get a trinket although I was desperately hoping for a wedding ring.

I also made huckleberry sage gin cocktails to use up some summer harvest and make use of my absolutely enormous sage bush, crow-shaped butter cookies, spicy candied nuts, and sausage and rosticciana on a wood fire to please my beloved.

@portersposse I'm having so much fun with Porter's and can't wait to cook today for all souls'! thanks for inviting everyone to take part

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Apple Cider Chicken with Mushrooms from the Michaelmas chapter in Porters Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook.

Visit @portersposse to view the explorations of the cookbook @msgraveyarddirt and I had with friends for a year or two awhile back.

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Wardens (Pears) in Red Wine Sauce — one of my favorite recipes in the Michaelmas chapter of Porters Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook. Note: I used cider instead on wine as mentioned in the notes at the end of the recipe.

Visit @portersposse to view the explorations of the cookbook @msgraveyarddirt and I had with friends for a year or two awhile back.

Create an account at archive.org to borrow the book for free.

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Elizabethan Chicken from Porter’s Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook for Twelfth Night dinner.

Chicken marinated and braised with dried plums, pears, cinnamon, ginger, clove, red wine and vinegar.

@msgraveyarddirt the gift that keeps on giving.