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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

…and now the lowlight of the Food & Wine Festival: Beijing Zhajiang noodles.
I didn’t even finish mine. The noodles were bone dry. No sauce at all remained on them, if any was added to begin with. Just an abysmal offering I had high hopes for going in.

ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

It was an apple pie float. Some vanilla ice cream, apple pie filling, and apple cider.

The drink was good but I’m not a fan of the “bite” apple cider gives. The bites of apple filling and ice cream were quite nice though.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

10. Basque cheesecake with orange sauce
It’s a fairly standard cheesecake but a well-executed one. I could have used a bit more of the orange sauce on mine but others appeared more generously topped.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

9. (Realized I misnumbered earlier going through security) Street Corn Dumpling
The dumplings to the right in this picture, the street corn flavor were easily the best of the three dumplings offered at the new “Gyozas of the Galaxy” booth. These would make an excellent appetizer at a Mexican spot.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

7. Lump crab cake
Lots of subtle flavors in this little cake. The remoulade sauce was tasty with a bit of kick, but maybe a bit too much on the relatively thin cake.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

6. Boeuf Bourguignon short ribs
Vibes of an elevated pot roast. Delicious pairing of the tender short ribs and smooth mashed potatoes.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

5. Liquid Nitrogen frozen pumpkin cheesecake
The texture was a somewhat odd blend of the mushiness of pumpkin pie with denser thawing bits. The flavor was excellent though and the walnuts added a nice crunch on top.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

3 & 4. Slow roasted pork slider and rice bowl
Both offerings from the Hawaii booth hit it out of the park. The slider was the perfect blend of sweet and savory with pork and pineapple. The rice bowl had Spam and a wonderful umami from the sauce.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

3. Tostada de carnitas.
The refried beans base was seasoned perfectly and the carnitas were tender and juicy. Excellent dish.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

2. Schinkennudeln
Tastes like the most delicious mac & cheese ever. The cheese was so tasty and not overly toasted on top. The ham added a perfect bit of saltiness.

A piece of Schinkennudeln, resembling homemade mac and cheese.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

At the airport waiting to return home after a week at Walt Disney World.

Here are the top ten items I sampled at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival, in no particular order.

1. Carrot cake. Perfectly dense and not dry. The icing really put this over the top.

An iced round piece of carrot cake with a sugar carrot on top.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

Sekigahara, Stephens and World Wonders available?
This is so very generous of you!

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 1d

Ballard, make it happen.

a man wearing an orange headband with the words " the horse is preparing for battle " written on it

ALT: a man wearing an orange headband with the words " the horse is preparing for battle " written on it

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 2d

Most overrated team captain I can remember. Great at pep talks, not as great leading on the field.

ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing ever easy with the Colts, it seems.

Joel A. Erickson @joelaerickson.bsky.social · 3d

Charvarius Ward is out with a concussion sustained during pregame warmups.

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 3d

a man in a suit says they called me mr. glass .

ALT: a man in a suit says they called me mr. glass .

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ImaginEric @imagineric.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent designer diary here. Love the theme and the gameplay seems interesting also. Hoping to get a copy brought back to me from Essen.

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