Victoria & Alberts - Join me in my Dining Scheherazade (Night #3 Sep 17, 2009) - Page 4 - The DIS Discussion Forums

oybolshoi · 10-09-2009, 09:31 PM

What's taters, precious?

Happy Birthday from one Libra to another!!! I'm assuming today was your birthday based on the comment you made about your son giving you some Godiva.

BriarRosie · 10-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Wow, I felt bad reading about the awful food other than the gouda at breakfast and chocolate when you got home.

In between....incredible food!

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oybolshoi

What's taters, precious?

LotR (Lord of the Rings) reference.... something my kids (in Gollum's voice) say every time they have potatoes

Quote:

Originally Posted by oybolshoi

Happy Birthday from one Libra to another!!! I'm assuming today was your birthday based on the comment you made about your son giving you some Godiva.

Let's just say I am working my way through the box, one day at a time - and that I'll share the actual date when I see you!!!

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Originally Posted by BriarRosie

Wow, I felt bad reading about the awful food other than the gouda at breakfast and chocolate when you got home. In between....incredible food!

Fortunately, I don't do these events very often. At work, there are goodies available most days - reminds me of Seinfeld episode with the daily cake. They think I choose to "eat healthy" because I rarely partake - even for my own birthday - but I just can't see ingesting something with such a low flavor-per-calorie ratio.

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 10:53 AM

Colston Bassett Stilton, Coach Form's Goat, Gouda Beemster XO
36 Month Aged Parmigiano-Peffiano and Thomasville Tomme
White Chocolate Gelta with Tableside Shavings and Micro Orchids

Wine Pairing: Delaforce Colheita 1965

Close-ups

Stilton (looks like date / walnut)

Chocolate Gelato with edible orchid

Goat Cheese, poached pear, date bread, Parmesan with honey

.

oybolshoi · 10-10-2009, 10:56 AM

I loved the Gollum reference ... Jay and I like to use it when we have any kind of potato, as well.

The cheese plate looks yummy as does the gelato ... I love the edible orchid!

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 10:58 AM

My sequencing is a little out of order - this was served before the beef and veal.

We must have scarfed this down with relish, because Mike brought us another serving.....

.

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 11:18 AM

Tanzanian Chocolate Pyramid, Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle
and Peruvian Chocolate Ice Cream and Puff Pastry

Wine Pairing: None listed on menu, but pretty sure we had a Port

Ice Cream (with eyelashes)

I couldn't help but marvel at the physics behind assembling just this particular item. The pastry at the bottom was crisp (which means the ice cream can't sit on it too long). The ice cream was frozen, retaining shape without being rock hard, or dripping - probably a finite window of opportunity. The eyelashes could be made ahead of time, but would suffer / wilt at room temperature. The whipped cream has a narrow window to retain its shape on top of the mound. And here it sits, just perfect, sharing a plate with two other items. Talent and teamwork, I guess!!

Souffle

Always love the souffle. Can't get it many places.

Pyramid

Topped with edible gold, side of strawberries and cookie-crisp-thingy

A word on chocolate and me......

I like chocolate, but don't consider myself a chocolaholic. I hand over my free Ghiradelli sample at DTD to my sons, I pass up birthday cake at parties, I give away candy left on my desk, and I rarely buy chocolate.

I do like my own homemade hot fudge sauce, but I usually give 90% away to friends and family. DH eats 9 of the remaining 10%.

I distinctly remember saying to myself, while eating this dessert, "well Chef Erich is making a chocolate convert out of me". Within an hour, I returned to the real world - outside the V&A bubble.

These were all outstanding - again, both as individual desserts, and as a collection. The things they do here with quality ingredients, recipes, skill and care continue to astound me.

.

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 11:24 AM

"Celebes" Coffee, Tea and Friandise

Love these treats - left to right

Gourmet Gum Drops (Jellies, Fancy Fruit Squares) - very vibrant fruit flavor
Cookie - forget exactly which, but yummy
Chocolate Covered Caramels - warm caramel center, specialty salt (sea? Hawaiian?) on top

.

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 11:34 AM

Amuse Bouche Prep (visually more engaging than some modern art)

The camera turned on me (my preference is to hide BEHIND the camera)

Chef Tom, Tom & Israel

Chef Tom (he was in charge this evening)

The Truffle Chef (shaving truffles at the moment, anyway)

Stock "in the works"

Wall Hanging

All together now - THANK YOU!!!!

Finale - Hallowishes from the GF dock

.

ehagerty · 10-10-2009, 11:37 AM

I suspect there will be more commentary, but there are no more pictures. Normally, I liked to take my time, but I have a personal goal not to return to V&A before I've completed the prior picture report - and since I am hoping to return a week from tonight - and I will not be able to post much between now and then - well, it was a race to the finish line. Now, to get out the suitcase, pack, go to my Mom's 80th birthday party tonight and be at the airport at 6:00 am tomorrow.

TheDISneyFamily · 10-10-2009, 11:45 AM

Excellent photos & review, as usual!

I really do appreciate your attention to detail. Happy early B-day! Hope your dinner next week is even more amazing than this dinner. (if that's even possible!)

Cheers!
Michelle

Miffy2003 · 10-10-2009, 12:34 PM

Wow, wow and wow again. Superlative review to accompany the food! I hope you have a fantastic birthday

disneyfav4ever · 10-10-2009, 12:54 PM

Was this at the chef's table, or in the regular dining room?

ljcrochet · 10-10-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

I just starting reading through your trip report links in your signature - sounds like you will be leaving today - didn't see CaliGrill in hubby's report - did your change you mind?

I'm leaving soon. We skipped Cali Grill in August but will be going there next week.

After reading your review, I'm sure when we go in June, we will put the girls in the kids club (trying to decide if we should leave then at AKV or somewhere else).

kabuki · 10-10-2009, 06:54 PM

THANK YOU for doing the review and pictures! Jason and I are now MORE excited then ever for our dinner with friends next week (next week???!!!

) Have a wonderful time and you should be in front of the camera way more - you are beautiful!

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

10-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#46
oybolshoi You say vacation addict like it's a bad thing...Viva le Mochaccino!!! Trips on painted lines in parking lots Plankton's evil minion Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: OFallon, Missouri Posts: 11,835	What's taters, precious? Happy Birthday from one Libra to another!!! I'm assuming today was your birthday based on the comment you made about your son giving you some Godiva. __________________ 2009 Food Reviews: Pie That Brownie, Fruitcake! 2008 Food Reviews: We Smelled It; It Had to be Eaten! 2007 Food Reviews: Hungry are the Damned!! 2007 Food Reviews: The Food was not Undelicious! 2006 Food Reviews: As God As My Witness, I'll Never Be Hungry Again! Join us on the community board for non-Disney food porn and continued good-time tomfoolery: Bendy-Friendies V.4 Feeling Adventurous? Visit Our Food & Travel Blog: Gastropod Travels

10-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#47
BriarRosie Creator of Tag Fairy Haiku: Clap your hands loudly Bounce until your rear is sore Tags shall be granted Official DIS TF Haiku author! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,110	Wow, I felt bad reading about the awful food other than the gouda at breakfast and chocolate when you got home. In between....incredible food! __________________ Lori.....Blog: http://thefabdisneydiva.blogspot.com/

10-10-2009, 10:53 AM	#49
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	Cheese Plate Colston Bassett Stilton, Coach Form's Goat, Gouda Beemster XO 36 Month Aged Parmigiano-Peffiano and Thomasville Tomme White Chocolate Gelta with Tableside Shavings and Micro Orchids Wine Pairing: Delaforce Colheita 1965 Close-ups Stilton (looks like date / walnut) Chocolate Gelato with edible orchid Goat Cheese, poached pear, date bread, Parmesan with honey . __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!!

10-10-2009, 10:56 AM	#50
oybolshoi You say vacation addict like it's a bad thing...Viva le Mochaccino!!! Trips on painted lines in parking lots Plankton's evil minion Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: OFallon, Missouri Posts: 11,835	I loved the Gollum reference ... Jay and I like to use it when we have any kind of potato, as well. The cheese plate looks yummy as does the gelato ... I love the edible orchid! __________________ 2009 Food Reviews: Pie That Brownie, Fruitcake! 2008 Food Reviews: We Smelled It; It Had to be Eaten! 2007 Food Reviews: Hungry are the Damned!! 2007 Food Reviews: The Food was not Undelicious! 2006 Food Reviews: As God As My Witness, I'll Never Be Hungry Again! Join us on the community board for non-Disney food porn and continued good-time tomfoolery: Bendy-Friendies V.4 Feeling Adventurous? Visit Our Food & Travel Blog: Gastropod Travels

10-10-2009, 10:58 AM	#51
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	Grain Bread & Butter My sequencing is a little out of order - this was served before the beef and veal. We must have scarfed this down with relish, because Mike brought us another serving..... . __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!!

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10-10-2009, 11:18 AM	#52
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	Dessert Tanzanian Chocolate Pyramid, Hawaiian Kona Chocolate Souffle and Peruvian Chocolate Ice Cream and Puff Pastry Wine Pairing: None listed on menu, but pretty sure we had a Port Ice Cream (with eyelashes) I couldn't help but marvel at the physics behind assembling just this particular item. The pastry at the bottom was crisp (which means the ice cream can't sit on it too long). The ice cream was frozen, retaining shape without being rock hard, or dripping - probably a finite window of opportunity. The eyelashes could be made ahead of time, but would suffer / wilt at room temperature. The whipped cream has a narrow window to retain its shape on top of the mound. And here it sits, just perfect, sharing a plate with two other items. Talent and teamwork, I guess!! Souffle Always love the souffle. Can't get it many places. Pyramid Topped with edible gold, side of strawberries and cookie-crisp-thingy A word on chocolate and me...... I like chocolate, but don't consider myself a chocolaholic. I hand over my free Ghiradelli sample at DTD to my sons, I pass up birthday cake at parties, I give away candy left on my desk, and I rarely buy chocolate. I do like my own homemade hot fudge sauce, but I usually give 90% away to friends and family. DH eats 9 of the remaining 10%. I distinctly remember saying to myself, while eating this dessert, "well Chef Erich is making a chocolate convert out of me". Within an hour, I returned to the real world - outside the V&A bubble. These were all outstanding - again, both as individual desserts, and as a collection. The things they do here with quality ingredients, recipes, skill and care continue to astound me. . __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!! Last edited by ehagerty; 10-12-2009 at 01:02 PM.

10-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#53
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	Coffee, After Dessert Treats "Celebes" Coffee, Tea and Friandise Love these treats - left to right Gourmet Gum Drops (Jellies, Fancy Fruit Squares) - very vibrant fruit flavor Cookie - forget exactly which, but yummy Chocolate Covered Caramels - warm caramel center, specialty salt (sea? Hawaiian?) on top . __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!!

10-10-2009, 11:34 AM	#54
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	A visit to the kitchen..... Amuse Bouche Prep (visually more engaging than some modern art) The camera turned on me (my preference is to hide BEHIND the camera) Chef Tom, Tom & Israel Chef Tom (he was in charge this evening) The Truffle Chef (shaving truffles at the moment, anyway) Stock "in the works" Wall Hanging All together now - THANK YOU!!!! Finale - Hallowishes from the GF dock . __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!!

10-10-2009, 11:37 AM	#55
ehagerty DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,996	Conclusion I suspect there will be more commentary, but there are no more pictures. Normally, I liked to take my time, but I have a personal goal not to return to V&A before I've completed the prior picture report - and since I am hoping to return a week from tonight - and I will not be able to post much between now and then - well, it was a race to the finish line. Now, to get out the suitcase, pack, go to my Mom's 80th birthday party tonight and be at the airport at 6:00 am tomorrow. __________________ To see all photos, search Disboards using advanced search where "thread starter = ehagerty"; sort by descending post date. If you need help, let me know!!

10-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#56
TheDISneyFamily °O° DIS Friendship Pixie °O° I call it the Save & Splurge! We're ready to meet some DIS'ers! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,579	Excellent photos & review, as usual! I really do appreciate your attention to detail. Happy early B-day! Hope your dinner next week is even more amazing than this dinner. (if that's even possible!) Cheers! Michelle __________________ Home Sweet Home - BWV - I'm going back to my happy place! *DIS/TFW Friendship Pixie*

10-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#57
Miffy2003 I've got Saratoga Springs - makes me smile every time I log on! Yumtastic!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Exeter, UK Posts: 12,151	Wow, wow and wow again. Superlative review to accompany the food! I hope you have a fantastic birthday

10-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#58
disneyfav4ever No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,958	Was this at the chef's table, or in the regular dining room? __________________

10-10-2009, 06:54 PM	#60
kabuki It's free if you pass out in the DITCH! I don't think Brenda has seen this to "pimp" me out yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,529	THANK YOU for doing the review and pictures! Jason and I are now MORE excited then ever for our dinner with friends next week (next week???!!!) Have a wonderful time and you should be in front of the camera way more - you are beautiful! HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

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