October 1 - October 10
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF DELICIOUS DISCOVERIES
International Marketplaces
1. Chile
shirmp Ceviche: Pastel de Choclo (Beef and Corn Pie):
Concha y Toro Castillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc:
Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay: Casa carmenere:
Montes Classic Carbernet Sauvignon
2. Desserts and Champagne
Strawberry Angel Verrine; Pear Streusel Pudding Cake;
Dark Chocolate Sensation; Moet and Chandon;
White Star Imperial; Rose Imperial; Nectar Imperial;
3. Brazil
Grilled Pork skewer with Farofa; Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime
4. Puerto Rico
Aspodpo de Pollo (Chicken Soup with Rice)
Medianoche Sandwich: Bacardi Frozen Torched Cherry Colada;
Barcardi Frozen Limon Mojito
5. Argentina
Grilled Beef Skewer wiht Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Puree;
Rosted Corn and Cheese Empanada;
Bodego Norton Resvera Malbec;
Bodege Norton Cashecha Tardia;
Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon; Pascual Toso Torrontes
6. Mexico
Tamal de Pollos; Taco de Chilorio; Esquites (Pan Fried Corn and Spices)'
Churro; Dos Euis Beer; Passion Fruit Margarita;
7. Poland
Kielbasa and Potato Pierogies with Carmalized Onions and sour cream:
Golabki (Pork Stuffed Cabbage)
Belvedere Strawberry Balsamic Chiller
8. China
Black Pepper Shrimp with Sichuan Noodles;
Pork Pot Stickers; Xinjiang Barbecue Chicken Stick;
Caramel Ginger Ice Cream
9. South Korea
Lettuce Wraps with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw; Barbecue Short Ribs
with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi; Honey Ginder Tea
10. South Africa
Flavors of Africa (Salad, Bread, and Spreads): Seared Beef Tenderloin
with Sweet Potato Puree and Mango Barbecue sauce; La[ Capra PInotage
11. Singapore
Shrimp cake with Singapore Noodle Salad;
Coconut Braised Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice
12. Germany
Spaetzle Gratin with Ham and Cheese; Nurnberger Sausage in a Pretzel Roll; Apfel Studel featuring
Wether's Original karamell sauce.
13. Italy
Polpettine Toscane with Rosemary Breadstick: Baked cheese Ravioli, Creamy BOlognese Sauce,
Melted Mozzerella; Connolo Al Cioccolato
14. United States
Bison Chili with Wild Mushruooms, Cabernet, and Pepper Jack Cheese; Heirloom Tomatoes with Oregon Blue Cheese, Red Onions, and Basil
15.Japan
Spicy Tuna Roll; California Sushi Roll; Tuna Sensation; Wafu Ribettes
16. Australia
Seared Barramundi with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes ,
Arugula, and Lemon Oil; Grilled Lamb Chop with Roasted Potato Salad and Red Wine Reduction
Lamington (Chocolate- Covered Butter Cake)
17. Morocco
Beef in a Pita Pocket; Falafel Pita Pocket, Baklava;
18. Belgium
Steamed Mussels with Roasted Garlic Cream
Freshly Baked Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
19. Spain
Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Manchego, Olives and Tomato bread;
Seared Albacore Tuna with Romesco Sauce
Spanish Almond Cake
20. France
Escargots Persillade en Broche;
Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Mashed Potatoes
Creme Brulee au Chocolat au Lait
21. Ireland
Lobster and Scallop Fishermen's Pie
Kerrygold Cheese Selections
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Ganache
22. Canada
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
maple- Glazed Salmon with Lentil Salad
Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta
23. Greece
Greek Salad with Pita Bread
Spanakopia
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatizki
Baklava
24. New Zealand
Seared Sea Scallop with Vegetable Slaw and Lemon Oil
Lamb Slider with Tomato Chutney
The International Food and Wine Festival is one of the many events that Disney World has to offer. Starting on October 1st you can taste different dishes from the United States all the way to Greece....Be sure to taste as many things as you can because the menu's change weekly. The best part about working for Disney is that I can go every week on my days off and try something completely different. I am really sad to say that I was only able to try the Chocolate Creme Brulee from France when I went to Epcot on Monday due to a nasty headache that I got. :/
I can't wait to go to Epcot when my Mom and Memere are in town because I will definitely try EVERYTHING that I can get my hands on. :)
Friday, October 8, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
A Dedication Blog for my manager... Walt Disney
"To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and the promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America.... with home that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." -- Walt Disney's opening anouncement when Disneyland opened in 1955.
"I've always said that there will never another Disneyland, and I think it's going to work out that way. But it will be the equivalent of Disneyland. We know the basic things that have family appeal. There are many ways that you can use those certain basic things and give them a new decor, a new treatment. This here will have to be something unique, so there is distinction between Disneyland in California and whatever Disney does in Florida." -- Walt Disney
"Why do we grow up? I know more adults who have the children's approach to life. They're people who don't give a hang to what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought -- sometimes it isn't much, either." -- Walt Disney
"I only hope we don't lose sight of one thing -- that it was all started by a mouse." -- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was such a great guy who loved families and desired to provied a fun place for them to act as a family full of children:). He never focused on the sales of the Disney Company when Disneyland opened which I think made him successful. He focused on the service that he wanted his Cast Members to portray. He always thought that you are always "on stage" when you were on your break, working, walking to work, and leaving work. He loved the whole idea of everyone (Cast Members) wearing costumes. He provided a safe place for families to get together and have fun whether it meant riding rides, meeting characters, and even walking through the front gates onto Main Street, U.S.A.
When Magic Kingdom in Florida was "almost" completed, he wanted to the middle part of Cinderella's Castle to be his apartment/condo for his family. He died before he could see his new home. He died before Epcot was finished. He died before he could see the way Walt Disney World is today...
* Magic Kingdom
* Epcot
* MGM/Hollywood Studios
* Animal Kingdom
* Downtown Disney
* Twenty-four Disney Resorts
* Disney Transportation
* And more...
The way Walt Disney World is today is all because of a man who didn't want to grow up. All because of a man who wanted families to have fun. All because of a man who pulled through people telling him that he couldn't do it.
Now look where his vision is today...
* Disneyland, three resorts, Downtown Disney, and California Adventure
* Disney World, twenty-four resorts, Downtown Disney, Four Theme Parks, and two Water Parks.
* Disneyland Paris
* Disneyland Tokyo
"Why are you working for Disney?"
People have never been able to understand why working for Disney has always been a dream of mine.
"It's too childish, Bethany."
"You need to grow up."
"Disney is only for kids."
It's too childish, Bethany.
I love Disney.
You need to grow up.
What if I don't want leave Disney behind? I refuse to grow up... Peter Pan never wanted to grow up. ;)
Disney is only for kids.
Then why do I see college kids, grown ups, tour groups, and many other people in high school, college, and after college guests spend week after week in Disney?
Why do you work for Disney?
I work for Disney because I get to see God's gift of family walk through the main gates of Disney's Hollywood Studios every single day. Families who want to celebrate new beginnings such as new engagements, new marriages, their anniversary, a family reunion... Even seeing families who are sponsored by the Make-a-Wish, Give Kids the World, or many other foundations... Those kids will probably never be able to come back to Disney again because of their terminal illness. I cry every day when a character spends THIRTY MINUTES with a child from those foundations. They want to make their vacation memorable because of the hard times they are going through already. Disney even lets them cut in front of EVERYONE because they don't want them to wait anymore.
I work for Disney because it has given me great communication abilities for when I find new jobs in the future. This internship will definitely help my resume when I go home to find a great job.
I work for Disney because Disney, to me, is a family that will always support you. My fellow Cast Members are considered family to me. I work with an older gentleman who has been a father figure to me since I don't see my dad every day. He has encouraged me when I got the flu when i first arrived. He has encouraged me when I was nervous about working on my own without a trainer nearby. He has encouraged me when I got the flu this past week. Well...the same goes for pretty much everybody at DHS.
I work for Disney because my character pals give me hugs all the time. They know that i work for Disney when I play in the parks because they give me the BEST CHARACTER HUGS EVER! It's funny how they recognize you if you constantly work character shifts.:) I love you Chip and Dale! <3
Lastly, I work for Disney because Walt Disney was and will always be the greatest human being I have ever worked for. He may not be here on this earth, but he is still very much alive every time you walk through the gates of the Magic Kingdom onto Main Street, U.S.A. He is very much alive when you walk through A One Man's Dream to see his actual drawings of characters, etc. He is very much alive when you walk through EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow). He is very much alive when you drive onto Disney Property for the first, second, and even nineteenth time.
Why Do We Have To Grow Up?
I don't know about you guys... but i have refused to grow up since the first time I met Mickey Mouse in 1994. <3
***Consider this blog to be a blog all about Walt Disney. <3
"I've always said that there will never another Disneyland, and I think it's going to work out that way. But it will be the equivalent of Disneyland. We know the basic things that have family appeal. There are many ways that you can use those certain basic things and give them a new decor, a new treatment. This here will have to be something unique, so there is distinction between Disneyland in California and whatever Disney does in Florida." -- Walt Disney
"Why do we grow up? I know more adults who have the children's approach to life. They're people who don't give a hang to what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought -- sometimes it isn't much, either." -- Walt Disney
"I only hope we don't lose sight of one thing -- that it was all started by a mouse." -- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was such a great guy who loved families and desired to provied a fun place for them to act as a family full of children:). He never focused on the sales of the Disney Company when Disneyland opened which I think made him successful. He focused on the service that he wanted his Cast Members to portray. He always thought that you are always "on stage" when you were on your break, working, walking to work, and leaving work. He loved the whole idea of everyone (Cast Members) wearing costumes. He provided a safe place for families to get together and have fun whether it meant riding rides, meeting characters, and even walking through the front gates onto Main Street, U.S.A.
When Magic Kingdom in Florida was "almost" completed, he wanted to the middle part of Cinderella's Castle to be his apartment/condo for his family. He died before he could see his new home. He died before Epcot was finished. He died before he could see the way Walt Disney World is today...
* Magic Kingdom
* Epcot
* MGM/Hollywood Studios
* Animal Kingdom
* Downtown Disney
* Twenty-four Disney Resorts
* Disney Transportation
* And more...
The way Walt Disney World is today is all because of a man who didn't want to grow up. All because of a man who wanted families to have fun. All because of a man who pulled through people telling him that he couldn't do it.
Now look where his vision is today...
* Disneyland, three resorts, Downtown Disney, and California Adventure
* Disney World, twenty-four resorts, Downtown Disney, Four Theme Parks, and two Water Parks.
* Disneyland Paris
* Disneyland Tokyo
"Why are you working for Disney?"
People have never been able to understand why working for Disney has always been a dream of mine.
"It's too childish, Bethany."
"You need to grow up."
"Disney is only for kids."
It's too childish, Bethany.
I love Disney.
You need to grow up.
What if I don't want leave Disney behind? I refuse to grow up... Peter Pan never wanted to grow up. ;)
Disney is only for kids.
Then why do I see college kids, grown ups, tour groups, and many other people in high school, college, and after college guests spend week after week in Disney?
Why do you work for Disney?
I work for Disney because I get to see God's gift of family walk through the main gates of Disney's Hollywood Studios every single day. Families who want to celebrate new beginnings such as new engagements, new marriages, their anniversary, a family reunion... Even seeing families who are sponsored by the Make-a-Wish, Give Kids the World, or many other foundations... Those kids will probably never be able to come back to Disney again because of their terminal illness. I cry every day when a character spends THIRTY MINUTES with a child from those foundations. They want to make their vacation memorable because of the hard times they are going through already. Disney even lets them cut in front of EVERYONE because they don't want them to wait anymore.
I work for Disney because it has given me great communication abilities for when I find new jobs in the future. This internship will definitely help my resume when I go home to find a great job.
I work for Disney because Disney, to me, is a family that will always support you. My fellow Cast Members are considered family to me. I work with an older gentleman who has been a father figure to me since I don't see my dad every day. He has encouraged me when I got the flu when i first arrived. He has encouraged me when I was nervous about working on my own without a trainer nearby. He has encouraged me when I got the flu this past week. Well...the same goes for pretty much everybody at DHS.
I work for Disney because my character pals give me hugs all the time. They know that i work for Disney when I play in the parks because they give me the BEST CHARACTER HUGS EVER! It's funny how they recognize you if you constantly work character shifts.:) I love you Chip and Dale! <3
Lastly, I work for Disney because Walt Disney was and will always be the greatest human being I have ever worked for. He may not be here on this earth, but he is still very much alive every time you walk through the gates of the Magic Kingdom onto Main Street, U.S.A. He is very much alive when you walk through A One Man's Dream to see his actual drawings of characters, etc. He is very much alive when you walk through EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow). He is very much alive when you drive onto Disney Property for the first, second, and even nineteenth time.
Why Do We Have To Grow Up?
I don't know about you guys... but i have refused to grow up since the first time I met Mickey Mouse in 1994. <3
***Consider this blog to be a blog all about Walt Disney. <3
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sick on the Disney College Program?
Well, I don't know if I told y'all this or not, but my first week down here was when I came down with the FLU! Um...it's not flu season? How is that possible? Do people not use hand sanitizer? 0.o It was HORRIBLE! I got my first two points because of that stupid flu! :(
My Mom is down here now... I worked until 2:45 on Saturday, July 17th. We were having a blast! We rode Tower of Terror so my Mom could experience the new drop sequence. I introduced her to my fellow Cast Members in the View. We watched the Block Party Bash. Everything was fine up until Sunday afternoon...
We went to church in the morning....fine.
We went to lunch at at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant...ehh iffy.
Shopped for thirty minutes...not so good.
My Mom started to feel sick.
Sunday night I took her to a Night Care Place where they diagnosed her with STREP! :(
I caught it on Monday, July 19th... UGH!
I'm still not 100& yet. I have to work tomorrow. My Mom is here until Sunday. I can't afford to be sick any longer!
Just a word of advice to y'all coming down in a few weeks: BE SURE TO TAKE YOUR VITAMINS EVERY SINGLE DAY...OR ELSE THIS HAPPENS^ 0.o
I can't wait to meet y'all FAll 2010 CPers in a few weeks!
My Mom is down here now... I worked until 2:45 on Saturday, July 17th. We were having a blast! We rode Tower of Terror so my Mom could experience the new drop sequence. I introduced her to my fellow Cast Members in the View. We watched the Block Party Bash. Everything was fine up until Sunday afternoon...
We went to church in the morning....fine.
We went to lunch at at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant...ehh iffy.
Shopped for thirty minutes...not so good.
My Mom started to feel sick.
Sunday night I took her to a Night Care Place where they diagnosed her with STREP! :(
I caught it on Monday, July 19th... UGH!
I'm still not 100& yet. I have to work tomorrow. My Mom is here until Sunday. I can't afford to be sick any longer!
Just a word of advice to y'all coming down in a few weeks: BE SURE TO TAKE YOUR VITAMINS EVERY SINGLE DAY...OR ELSE THIS HAPPENS^ 0.o
I can't wait to meet y'all FAll 2010 CPers in a few weeks!
Monday, July 12, 2010
First Hat Sets + MOM VISITS = AWESOME
=]
Hey y'all! :)
Sunday, July 11th was my first hat set for character shifts! I was really nervous about messing the schedule up because no one trained me on how to work hat sets. I ended up asking a few PhotoPass Cast Members how things with the character rotations work. Well, when I logged into CDS, I was assigned to Hat 5 Chip and Dale! :D I could not have asked for a better assignment because Chip and Dale are my favorite! The hat sets started at 9:15 and ended at 12:30 when we had our lunch break. I was sent to VIP Mickey for thirty minutes before they assigned me to Hat Left because they were short of people for icon shifts.
This past week has been such a once in a lifetime experience when it comes to celebrities. I took pictures of Monique (from the movie Precious) and her family when I was assigned to Mike and Sulley from Monsters Inc. Well, I never watched the movie... I am not familiar with her work at all. I think I only recognized her face because she was interviewed on the red carpet during the Academy Awards. She was SOO nice and SOO patient with me and my camera problems... Did I mention that her kids were adorable?!
I think yesterday was probably THE best experience yet because of what one of the Character Attendants told us secretly.. :) I was told that the prince from the Prince of Persia movie was going to come our way to visit Mickey! I immediately assumed that it was going to be JAKE GYLLENHAAL! haha :) It turns out that they were mistaken..dun..dun..dun.. haha. :) I ended up taking pictures of a prince from Saudi Arabia! Umm...yeah...indescribable! haha
My Mom is either driving or taking the Auto Train down on Friday, July 16th to visit me for a week. I am beyond thankful that I got to switch shifts with my coworker Kevin for his 8:30 to 4:30 shift! Before that switch happened, we were going to have to postpone seeing each other on Sunday instead of Saturday because I was going to get off at 10:15.. that would mean that we wouldn't get back to our friends house until 11:30 or midnight the same night. God definitely worked through that situation!
So...
Saturday: Work from 8:30 to 4:30
Meet my Mom at 4:30
Have an early dinner before driving to our friends house
Sunday: Church
Lunch, shopping, etc.. haha
Monday: CHECK-IN AT THE FRENCH QUARTER RESORT
PARK
DINNER AT THE 1900 CHARACTER DINNER
Tuesday: PARKS!
Wednesday: Check out... :(
PARKS
Thursday: Back to work when my Mom will still be here... sad face. :(
MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! -sigh- MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING!
haha :)
Talk to y'all later!
Hey y'all! :)
Sunday, July 11th was my first hat set for character shifts! I was really nervous about messing the schedule up because no one trained me on how to work hat sets. I ended up asking a few PhotoPass Cast Members how things with the character rotations work. Well, when I logged into CDS, I was assigned to Hat 5 Chip and Dale! :D I could not have asked for a better assignment because Chip and Dale are my favorite! The hat sets started at 9:15 and ended at 12:30 when we had our lunch break. I was sent to VIP Mickey for thirty minutes before they assigned me to Hat Left because they were short of people for icon shifts.
This past week has been such a once in a lifetime experience when it comes to celebrities. I took pictures of Monique (from the movie Precious) and her family when I was assigned to Mike and Sulley from Monsters Inc. Well, I never watched the movie... I am not familiar with her work at all. I think I only recognized her face because she was interviewed on the red carpet during the Academy Awards. She was SOO nice and SOO patient with me and my camera problems... Did I mention that her kids were adorable?!
I think yesterday was probably THE best experience yet because of what one of the Character Attendants told us secretly.. :) I was told that the prince from the Prince of Persia movie was going to come our way to visit Mickey! I immediately assumed that it was going to be JAKE GYLLENHAAL! haha :) It turns out that they were mistaken..dun..dun..dun.. haha. :) I ended up taking pictures of a prince from Saudi Arabia! Umm...yeah...indescribable! haha
My Mom is either driving or taking the Auto Train down on Friday, July 16th to visit me for a week. I am beyond thankful that I got to switch shifts with my coworker Kevin for his 8:30 to 4:30 shift! Before that switch happened, we were going to have to postpone seeing each other on Sunday instead of Saturday because I was going to get off at 10:15.. that would mean that we wouldn't get back to our friends house until 11:30 or midnight the same night. God definitely worked through that situation!
So...
Saturday: Work from 8:30 to 4:30
Meet my Mom at 4:30
Have an early dinner before driving to our friends house
Sunday: Church
Lunch, shopping, etc.. haha
Monday: CHECK-IN AT THE FRENCH QUARTER RESORT
PARK
DINNER AT THE 1900 CHARACTER DINNER
Tuesday: PARKS!
Wednesday: Check out... :(
PARKS
Thursday: Back to work when my Mom will still be here... sad face. :(
MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! -sigh- MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING! MY MOM IS COMING!
haha :)
Talk to y'all later!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Staying Busy!
Hey guys!
First off, I want to apologize for not updating my blog on a regular basis... I usually have 7 1/2 hour shifts to 9 hour shifts every day. I have been soo exhausted that I just haven't been in the mood to update this blog! Did I mention that I have to update my vlog as well?
0.0
....
Let's see how that goes! haha :)
Check-In Day
Check-in day was a rather fast process! Check-in started at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19th, but my parents made sure that I arrived an hour early. I met one of my apartment mates in line before meeting everyone else a few hours later once they got out of Casting. We managed to get the complex we wanted (Chatham), room size (4 bedrooms; 8 people), and amazing roommates! I am beyond thankful that we all mesh together so well. :D
Tradtions
Past Disney. Present Disney. Future Disney.
The rest is confidential. :)
Training for PhotoPass!
My first two training days started at Disney's Animal Kingdom Business Complex. The first day was about the basic outdoor and indoor camera settings such as ISO, metering, battery power, etc. My two trainers also ran over the Disney Basics for the new Disney Cast Member slogan: Safe-D Begins with Me! :)
My second day was about how to hold, operate, and use troubleshooting techniques with our Nikon cameras. We got to look at pictures from past PhotoPass CPers for future reference purposes. I cried when I looked at a few because I knew that I was going to make a child smile as they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time! I can finally be apart of a child's dream... That is definitely something to be excited about!
Third day of training was at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Did I mention that my home park IS Hollywood Studios? :) It was a lot of fun because my trainer let me go out for an hour to practice on park guests!
Once my training period was over, nerves started to hit me hard because the next day was my first day on the job by myself.
DAY ONE TO PRESENT! :D
I was really excited to finally start taking pictures of guests by myself without a trainer watching me nearby. Every job has their moments, right? Well, I am really frustrated with some of my pictures because they either show up crooked, t close, or blurry. I do believe that I am getting used to the weight of the camera now... we'll see what the week looks like ahead! :)
Stay tuned for more blog updates!
"...it all started with a mouse." - Walt Disney
First off, I want to apologize for not updating my blog on a regular basis... I usually have 7 1/2 hour shifts to 9 hour shifts every day. I have been soo exhausted that I just haven't been in the mood to update this blog! Did I mention that I have to update my vlog as well?
0.0
....
Let's see how that goes! haha :)
Check-In Day
Check-in day was a rather fast process! Check-in started at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19th, but my parents made sure that I arrived an hour early. I met one of my apartment mates in line before meeting everyone else a few hours later once they got out of Casting. We managed to get the complex we wanted (Chatham), room size (4 bedrooms; 8 people), and amazing roommates! I am beyond thankful that we all mesh together so well. :D
Tradtions
Past Disney. Present Disney. Future Disney.
The rest is confidential. :)
Training for PhotoPass!
My first two training days started at Disney's Animal Kingdom Business Complex. The first day was about the basic outdoor and indoor camera settings such as ISO, metering, battery power, etc. My two trainers also ran over the Disney Basics for the new Disney Cast Member slogan: Safe-D Begins with Me! :)
My second day was about how to hold, operate, and use troubleshooting techniques with our Nikon cameras. We got to look at pictures from past PhotoPass CPers for future reference purposes. I cried when I looked at a few because I knew that I was going to make a child smile as they meet Mickey Mouse for the first time! I can finally be apart of a child's dream... That is definitely something to be excited about!
Third day of training was at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Did I mention that my home park IS Hollywood Studios? :) It was a lot of fun because my trainer let me go out for an hour to practice on park guests!
Once my training period was over, nerves started to hit me hard because the next day was my first day on the job by myself.
DAY ONE TO PRESENT! :D
I was really excited to finally start taking pictures of guests by myself without a trainer watching me nearby. Every job has their moments, right? Well, I am really frustrated with some of my pictures because they either show up crooked, t close, or blurry. I do believe that I am getting used to the weight of the camera now... we'll see what the week looks like ahead! :)
Stay tuned for more blog updates!
"...it all started with a mouse." - Walt Disney
Thursday, May 13, 2010
2 Days!
I just want to let y'all know that I plan on sticking with this blog regularly while working for Mickey Mouse! The past week has been crazy because some of my professors are giving me unexpected things to accomplish before I leave on Saturday (those things are officially done).
I can't believe that this new step in my life is already here! Mother's Day was definitely an emotional day because it was my last Sunday in Maryland... but it was my last Sunday to see all of my close friends at one time! Tears fel from eyes like a waterfall that night.
Clean. Best Buy. School. Mocha run :). Doctor's. U-Turn. Home.
...gotta love wednesdays, right?...
Any suggestions on ways to make my vlogs/blogs more exciting? Comment below so that I can take your ideas into consideration! :)
I can't believe that this new step in my life is already here! Mother's Day was definitely an emotional day because it was my last Sunday in Maryland... but it was my last Sunday to see all of my close friends at one time! Tears fel from eyes like a waterfall that night.
Clean. Best Buy. School. Mocha run :). Doctor's. U-Turn. Home.
...gotta love wednesdays, right?...
Any suggestions on ways to make my vlogs/blogs more exciting? Comment below so that I can take your ideas into consideration! :)
"Dream it. Do it. Disney."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Disney Vision
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I will be changing the CP channel every week to some of my favorite vloggers. :) Be sure to check out John's channel whenever you can! :)
I will be changing the CP channel every week to some of my favorite vloggers. :) Be sure to check out John's channel whenever you can! :)
Monday, April 26, 2010
What do I want do during my term on the CP?
1. go to the parks after work until closing. :)
2. watch the parades over and over again... nothing at disney makes me bored!
3. ride the new toy story ride!
4. ride tower of terror every single day until my program ends!
5. visit the Petterec's and the Price's! :)
6. go to the titanic museum
7.go to sea world
8.go to the new harry potter park over at universal (only for picture taking purposes :D).
9. get my picture taken in front of the castle, the tree, the magic hat, and the giant golf ball wearing a disney college program shirt! :D
10.should i ride its a small world? nah...the song will be stuck in my head ALL day! hahaha :)
11. ride space mountain with the lights ON! i think the college program cast members have that option... i heard that from someone... i don't know... haha
12. talk with a mexican in spanish at the world showcase pavilion!
13. visit club cool at epcot...-shudders- club cool is a fun place to go to try different soda's from around the world... most of which are gross...
14. take amazing pictures on and off my shift. :)
15. get my picture taken with chip and dale!
16. go to the barn with Miss Jen! :D
17. visit all of the resorts that i want to stay at in the future... the animal kingdom lodge, fort wilderness, and many more...
18. meet amazing vloggers who are down there right now! RYAN O DISNEY SHOW: http://www.youtube.com/user/ryanodisneyshow
JOHN'S CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnWDWCP
and many others... i've been watching quite a few vlogs over the past couple of months. :D
19. go on a photography adventure with caroline! :)
20. make vlogs about the star wars weekends!
21.make vlogs about mickey's not so scary halloween party, mickey's very merry christmas party, disney's night of joy, new years, and many other events...
22. VLOG ABOUT MY ROLE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER!
wow... i am really excited! :D
23.take my future disney friends around the parks with me to make my vlogs even better!
24. challenge a few people to a beverly drinking contest! beverly is a GROSS soda from italy... it tastes like medicine... grossness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ud8h5UqHg
:)
bethany brown
future disney cast member
future photopass photographer
future... i don't know.. you tell me... future president of the disney franchise? that sounds like a sweet deal to me! :)
2. watch the parades over and over again... nothing at disney makes me bored!
3. ride the new toy story ride!
4. ride tower of terror every single day until my program ends!
5. visit the Petterec's and the Price's! :)
6. go to the titanic museum
7.go to sea world
8.go to the new harry potter park over at universal (only for picture taking purposes :D).
9. get my picture taken in front of the castle, the tree, the magic hat, and the giant golf ball wearing a disney college program shirt! :D
10.should i ride its a small world? nah...the song will be stuck in my head ALL day! hahaha :)
11. ride space mountain with the lights ON! i think the college program cast members have that option... i heard that from someone... i don't know... haha
12. talk with a mexican in spanish at the world showcase pavilion!
13. visit club cool at epcot...-shudders- club cool is a fun place to go to try different soda's from around the world... most of which are gross...
14. take amazing pictures on and off my shift. :)
15. get my picture taken with chip and dale!
16. go to the barn with Miss Jen! :D
17. visit all of the resorts that i want to stay at in the future... the animal kingdom lodge, fort wilderness, and many more...
18. meet amazing vloggers who are down there right now! RYAN O DISNEY SHOW: http://www.youtube.com/user/ryanodisneyshow
JOHN'S CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnWDWCP
and many others... i've been watching quite a few vlogs over the past couple of months. :D
19. go on a photography adventure with caroline! :)
20. make vlogs about the star wars weekends!
21.make vlogs about mickey's not so scary halloween party, mickey's very merry christmas party, disney's night of joy, new years, and many other events...
22. VLOG ABOUT MY ROLE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER!
wow... i am really excited! :D
23.take my future disney friends around the parks with me to make my vlogs even better!
24. challenge a few people to a beverly drinking contest! beverly is a GROSS soda from italy... it tastes like medicine... grossness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ud8h5UqHg
:)
bethany brown
future disney cast member
future photopass photographer
future... i don't know.. you tell me... future president of the disney franchise? that sounds like a sweet deal to me! :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Why I haven't updated...
Hey all! :)
School has been keeping me busy since my last blog update to the point where I can no longer upload vlogs/blogs... At least I'm writing one now! :)
Tomorrow will be exactly 25 days until I make the big move down to Orlando for the Walt Disney World College Program! :D I still can't believe that I got in. I still can't believe that I will be leaving Maryland for 7 months (a year if i want to extend). I can't believe that I will be miles away from my family and friends... I guess that gives y'all a reason to visit me. ;) haha
Even though I won't see my friends and family for months on end, I still plan on staying in touch with them on a daily basis.
Did you find a roommate yet, Bethany?
That question seems to be on everyone's mind right now. :) My roommate for the college program is such an amazing Girl with a heart for the Lord. Having her as a roommate has been a huge answer to prayer... a huge answer. I can't wait to meet her in person when check in day arrives! :D
Bethany
School has been keeping me busy since my last blog update to the point where I can no longer upload vlogs/blogs... At least I'm writing one now! :)
Tomorrow will be exactly 25 days until I make the big move down to Orlando for the Walt Disney World College Program! :D I still can't believe that I got in. I still can't believe that I will be leaving Maryland for 7 months (a year if i want to extend). I can't believe that I will be miles away from my family and friends... I guess that gives y'all a reason to visit me. ;) haha
Even though I won't see my friends and family for months on end, I still plan on staying in touch with them on a daily basis.
Did you find a roommate yet, Bethany?
That question seems to be on everyone's mind right now. :) My roommate for the college program is such an amazing Girl with a heart for the Lord. Having her as a roommate has been a huge answer to prayer... a huge answer. I can't wait to meet her in person when check in day arrives! :D
Bethany
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Still in need of a roommate!
1.Your name?: Bethany Brown
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: Nope, I'll be 19 for the whole program.
3. Male or female?: Female
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): straight
5. Where do you live?: Gambrills, Maryland
6. What role will you have at Disney?: Photopass! :D
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: FA 05/15/10-01/03/11
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at?: Chatham
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: Same as the person who did this before me... I think it would be a smart idea to have multiple roommates for renting purposes.
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I'm not into partying unless I go to a game night or a movie night.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I love food... I grew up in a home where my mom would cook constantly! :) She taught me how to make quite a few things, so I will probably make a meal or two while in Florida.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Caring, funny, outgoing.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Everything but rap... haha I'm a big movie soundtrack buff. I love pretty much every kind of movie out there... I'm a huge Star Wars nerd. :)
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Nope
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): The smell turns me off... Nope.
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: Night
17. Are you driving or flying down?: My parents are driving me down.
18. What do you do for fun?: Hang out with friends, take pictures, watch movies, and working with children. :)
19. What is your favorite quote?: "Reach for the moon. If you miss, you just might hit a star."
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: Pretty much everything... haha
21. Favorite things to do when not working: relaxing, hang out with friends, go to the parks (for my future job in may that is :) )
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I'm considerate towards others when they vent to me about certain things. I think of others before I react in any way that also encourages them.
24: Your college: Anne Arundel Community College
25: Your major: Film/Photography
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nope
27. Are you messy/tidy?: I can be messy only when I'm rushing out of the house. I do go back to it and clean it up. I'm getting into the habit of cleaning things up when i pass things that are on the floor or something... so i'm pretty tidy now.
28. Anything else you want to state: I make my friends laugh all the time, so I would try to entertain everyone as much as possible. I like to have fun sometimes that way.... No need for me drink anything to have fun :)
29. Favorite Disney movie?: Aladdin would have to be my favorite... The Genie still cracks me up to this day!
30. How many times have you been to Disney?: 17... haha
31. Favorite park?: Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom
32. Favorite ride?: Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion, Everest, The Great Movie Ride, Splash Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin', and Rockin' Roller Coaster
33. Favorite show?: It's a toss up between Lost and 24.
34. Favorite resort?: Pop Century
35. Favorite dining?: le Cellier at Epcot, 50s Prime-Time at HS, Casey's Corner at MK, and the Tuskar House at AK.
36. Favorite character?: Chip & Dale
37. I prefere to sleep in a room that has: air circulation
38. I like to go to bed around: midnight-ish
39. I sleep better when the room is: I can sleep with or without light.
40. I would prefer to sleep in a room that is: I feel like this question has been asked before...
41. I would prefer guests: To respect the rules that we make along with the rules of the complex..
42. I absolutely could not live with a roomate that...: is inconsiderate (to feelings, belongings, beliefs...) Same answer for me.
43. Do you snore? : Only when I'm really tired.
44. On your day off..what time would you wake up?: It all depends on how I slept the night before.
Message me on facebook if you want to know more or if you want me as a roommate! :)
www.facebook.com/bthgrl09
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: Nope, I'll be 19 for the whole program.
3. Male or female?: Female
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): straight
5. Where do you live?: Gambrills, Maryland
6. What role will you have at Disney?: Photopass! :D
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: FA 05/15/10-01/03/11
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at?: Chatham
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: Same as the person who did this before me... I think it would be a smart idea to have multiple roommates for renting purposes.
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I'm not into partying unless I go to a game night or a movie night.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I love food... I grew up in a home where my mom would cook constantly! :) She taught me how to make quite a few things, so I will probably make a meal or two while in Florida.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Caring, funny, outgoing.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Everything but rap... haha I'm a big movie soundtrack buff. I love pretty much every kind of movie out there... I'm a huge Star Wars nerd. :)
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Nope
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): The smell turns me off... Nope.
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: Night
17. Are you driving or flying down?: My parents are driving me down.
18. What do you do for fun?: Hang out with friends, take pictures, watch movies, and working with children. :)
19. What is your favorite quote?: "Reach for the moon. If you miss, you just might hit a star."
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: Pretty much everything... haha
21. Favorite things to do when not working: relaxing, hang out with friends, go to the parks (for my future job in may that is :) )
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I'm considerate towards others when they vent to me about certain things. I think of others before I react in any way that also encourages them.
24: Your college: Anne Arundel Community College
25: Your major: Film/Photography
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nope
27. Are you messy/tidy?: I can be messy only when I'm rushing out of the house. I do go back to it and clean it up. I'm getting into the habit of cleaning things up when i pass things that are on the floor or something... so i'm pretty tidy now.
28. Anything else you want to state: I make my friends laugh all the time, so I would try to entertain everyone as much as possible. I like to have fun sometimes that way.... No need for me drink anything to have fun :)
29. Favorite Disney movie?: Aladdin would have to be my favorite... The Genie still cracks me up to this day!
30. How many times have you been to Disney?: 17... haha
31. Favorite park?: Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom
32. Favorite ride?: Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion, Everest, The Great Movie Ride, Splash Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Soarin', and Rockin' Roller Coaster
33. Favorite show?: It's a toss up between Lost and 24.
34. Favorite resort?: Pop Century
35. Favorite dining?: le Cellier at Epcot, 50s Prime-Time at HS, Casey's Corner at MK, and the Tuskar House at AK.
36. Favorite character?: Chip & Dale
37. I prefere to sleep in a room that has: air circulation
38. I like to go to bed around: midnight-ish
39. I sleep better when the room is: I can sleep with or without light.
40. I would prefer to sleep in a room that is: I feel like this question has been asked before...
41. I would prefer guests: To respect the rules that we make along with the rules of the complex..
42. I absolutely could not live with a roomate that...: is inconsiderate (to feelings, belongings, beliefs...) Same answer for me.
43. Do you snore? : Only when I'm really tired.
44. On your day off..what time would you wake up?: It all depends on how I slept the night before.
Message me on facebook if you want to know more or if you want me as a roommate! :)
www.facebook.com/bthgrl09
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ACCEPTED!
I never did write a blog on Monday after I got accepted...
I got accepted on Monday, March 15th at around 1:30/2:00 in the afternoon. It was a pretty early day for me because I had to get up to take our Saturn to the store for them to check it...bleh. My dad bought me breakfast from Chick-fil-a before I went downstairs and watched America's Funniest Home Videos before going back to bed.
1:00...
1:30...
2:00...
"Bethany."
"What?"
"Bethany?"
"What?"
"You got something in the mail from the Disney recruiting office."
=]
I literally jumped out of my bed and ran directly for my dad as he held my a white envelope in his hands. I began screaming because I knew that it was the PURPLE FOLDER!
"Don't get overly excited... It's probably not what you think it is."
I screamed, jumped up and down, and ran around my house as soon as I saw the folder with my own two eyes for the first time! Did I mention that I cried for a good hour afterwards? :)
This has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl to work for Walt Disney World. I know my way around Disney World as if I lived there... Being a Photopass Photographer for the FA is just the icing on the cake!
Next blog/vlog will be about finding roommates/wanting more roommates for the Chattam apartments!
Dream It.Do It. Disney. <33
Have a Magical Day! :D
-Bethany
I got accepted on Monday, March 15th at around 1:30/2:00 in the afternoon. It was a pretty early day for me because I had to get up to take our Saturn to the store for them to check it...bleh. My dad bought me breakfast from Chick-fil-a before I went downstairs and watched America's Funniest Home Videos before going back to bed.
1:00...
1:30...
2:00...
"Bethany."
"What?"
"Bethany?"
"What?"
"You got something in the mail from the Disney recruiting office."
=]
I literally jumped out of my bed and ran directly for my dad as he held my a white envelope in his hands. I began screaming because I knew that it was the PURPLE FOLDER!
"Don't get overly excited... It's probably not what you think it is."
I screamed, jumped up and down, and ran around my house as soon as I saw the folder with my own two eyes for the first time! Did I mention that I cried for a good hour afterwards? :)
This has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl to work for Walt Disney World. I know my way around Disney World as if I lived there... Being a Photopass Photographer for the FA is just the icing on the cake!
Next blog/vlog will be about finding roommates/wanting more roommates for the Chattam apartments!
Dream It.Do It. Disney. <33
Have a Magical Day! :D
-Bethany
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Day 46
When will I get my answer? :( When I called Disney a few days ago, the lady on the phone told me that I should have gotten my email for the fall/FA term awhile ago... Part of me thinks that she basically told me that I got accepted. -crosses fingers- If I want to leave around May 19th for the program if they decide to accept me for this term. I'm planning on calling them on Wednesday if I don't ear anything before the waiting game turns into 7 weeks... 0.0
Sorry for the short update!
Sorry for the short update!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Day 38
Still waiting... Nothing in the mail... A few of my CP friends got rejected...
1. Still waiting
Waiting really does suck! haha :) I have a funny feeling that I will get one of those small letters in the mail known as the rejection letter. Staying positive is really hard when so many people are getting accepted after waiting a week since their interview date. I believe that is kind of an unfair way if people have been waiting for a long time. Maybe its because this is my first time applying so I haven't really figured out the notifying process. I'm going to Howard Community College on Monday, March 8th at 3:00 for the campus presentation to try to hear there what my status is. I have a few questions that I want to ask the campus rep in person as well. I just really hope that I get in because getting rejected is something that will not sit well with me at all...
2. Nothing in the mail(or sad surprises)
I haven't even gotten a letter from Disney telling me that I have been pending for the past couple of weeks (I called them and was told that I was pending).
3. A few friends from the CP application process got rejected
Shane Messick, a nearby Marylander, got rejected yesterday from his pending status. I was so heartbroken to hear that that I was actually planning on things to do with him down in Florida! :( We're big into HSM... just use your imagination as to where I want to go with that. :) haha I just want to wish him the best as he continues to pursue his dream of working for Walt Disney World!
Bethany
1. Still waiting
Waiting really does suck! haha :) I have a funny feeling that I will get one of those small letters in the mail known as the rejection letter. Staying positive is really hard when so many people are getting accepted after waiting a week since their interview date. I believe that is kind of an unfair way if people have been waiting for a long time. Maybe its because this is my first time applying so I haven't really figured out the notifying process. I'm going to Howard Community College on Monday, March 8th at 3:00 for the campus presentation to try to hear there what my status is. I have a few questions that I want to ask the campus rep in person as well. I just really hope that I get in because getting rejected is something that will not sit well with me at all...
2. Nothing in the mail(or sad surprises)
I haven't even gotten a letter from Disney telling me that I have been pending for the past couple of weeks (I called them and was told that I was pending).
3. A few friends from the CP application process got rejected
Shane Messick, a nearby Marylander, got rejected yesterday from his pending status. I was so heartbroken to hear that that I was actually planning on things to do with him down in Florida! :( We're big into HSM... just use your imagination as to where I want to go with that. :) haha I just want to wish him the best as he continues to pursue his dream of working for Walt Disney World!
Bethany
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Day 31
Hey guys! :)
I just want to keep you posted on this whole waiting period. It has been a little over a month since I had my phone interview with Disney. The nerves are swelling deep inside of me at this point...
I've been trying to work on my film project this weekend like a crazy animal hoping to forget about Disney to calm me down. I am still surprised that trying to forget about the CP by doing something active just makes me want to find out even sooner! I hope and I pray that I get accepted because this has ALWAYS been my dream!
Bethany
=]
I just want to keep you posted on this whole waiting period. It has been a little over a month since I had my phone interview with Disney. The nerves are swelling deep inside of me at this point...
I've been trying to work on my film project this weekend like a crazy animal hoping to forget about Disney to calm me down. I am still surprised that trying to forget about the CP by doing something active just makes me want to find out even sooner! I hope and I pray that I get accepted because this has ALWAYS been my dream!
Bethany
=]
Monday, February 22, 2010
Day 26
I HATE this waiting game! :(
I woke up a few hour ago and decided to call Disney to see where I am in the decision making process. My email has been acting a little funky with emails, so I was little paranoid this past week when more and more people got emails. =[
The girl on the phone told that I am still pending and that I will not necessarily be notified by email. Guess what I did two times within the past 30 minutes? :) No mail the first. Mail the second time. Nothing from Disney.
I hope to hear back from Disney soon!
<3
-B-
I woke up a few hour ago and decided to call Disney to see where I am in the decision making process. My email has been acting a little funky with emails, so I was little paranoid this past week when more and more people got emails. =[
The girl on the phone told that I am still pending and that I will not necessarily be notified by email. Guess what I did two times within the past 30 minutes? :) No mail the first. Mail the second time. Nothing from Disney.
I hope to hear back from Disney soon!
<3
-B-
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Still Waiting!
I apologize that I haven't posted anything this week for you guys.. To be honest, I completely forgot about my blog until this morning!! 0.0
Congratulations to everyone on getting their acceptance emails this week! I'm kind of jelous of everyone because I am about to hit my 4-week mark on Wednesday and still NO PURPLE EMAIL! =[
FAITH.TRUST.PIXIE DUST!
Bethany
<33
Congratulations to everyone on getting their acceptance emails this week! I'm kind of jelous of everyone because I am about to hit my 4-week mark on Wednesday and still NO PURPLE EMAIL! =[
FAITH.TRUST.PIXIE DUST!
Bethany
<33
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Waiting... Waiting... Waiting...
Hey guys!
Tomorrow afternoon will be exactly my 3 week mark since my phone interview for the Walt Disney World College Program for 2010! This waiting game is really starting to get the best of me now that people are getting accepted everyday... Sure, I am BEYOND thrilled for everyone on getting their purple acceptance e-mails, but it would be nice to hear back from Disney within the next couple of days. (My Valentine's day was kinda boring, so I was hoping to get the best Valentine's Day present of a lifetime from Disney... :[ )
I went back to school today after being off for a week due the snow. It was nice to finally drive again and see my friends walking from my two classes in one building to another class on the other side of campus.
"Purple! Purple! Purple!"
My mind was focused on getting that purple e-mail that I forgot what my English professor told us to do! =/
Continue to believe in the purple! :)
Tomorrow afternoon will be exactly my 3 week mark since my phone interview for the Walt Disney World College Program for 2010! This waiting game is really starting to get the best of me now that people are getting accepted everyday... Sure, I am BEYOND thrilled for everyone on getting their purple acceptance e-mails, but it would be nice to hear back from Disney within the next couple of days. (My Valentine's day was kinda boring, so I was hoping to get the best Valentine's Day present of a lifetime from Disney... :[ )
I went back to school today after being off for a week due the snow. It was nice to finally drive again and see my friends walking from my two classes in one building to another class on the other side of campus.
"Purple! Purple! Purple!"
My mind was focused on getting that purple e-mail that I forgot what my English professor told us to do! =/
Continue to believe in the purple! :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day to my fellow CPers!
It's been a little over an hour since my mi madre and grandmother made such a DELICIOUS dinner for our family. I was so excited about it that I just had to write another entry with the recipes for you guys to share with your friends and family!
Conghilie with Clams and Mussels
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
1 pound conghilie (small shells) pasta
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mussels, debearded
1 pound small littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 cup white win
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broccoli into the pasta water and continue cooking until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, and the broccoli is blanched, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liguid.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and saute for 3 minutes. Add the clams, mussles, and wine. Cook for 5 minutes, making sure all the shells have opened. Discard any shells that remain closed. Sprinkle with parsley.
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, broccoli, and shellfish. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
---
Artichoke Gratinata
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves.
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Marsala wine
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Warm the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic a nd cook for 1 minute. Add the artichoke hearts, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook until the artichoke hearts are starting to brown at the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the artichoke mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
Melt the butter in the same skillet used to cook the artichoke. In a small bowl mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs. Stir in the Parmesan and top the artichokes with the bread crumbs. Bake until the top is golden, about 10 minutes.
---
Seared Scallops
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Ingredients
1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.
Left to right: Mom, Dad, Me
Recipes closest to the camera: Seared Scallops,Artichoke Gratinata, Conghille with Clams and Mussles.
You can find these recipes on www.footnetwork.com
=]
Baking is such a fun way to keep your mind off of Disney as you wait for the purple folder. :)
It's been a little over an hour since my mi madre and grandmother made such a DELICIOUS dinner for our family. I was so excited about it that I just had to write another entry with the recipes for you guys to share with your friends and family!
Conghilie with Clams and Mussels
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
1 pound conghilie (small shells) pasta
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mussels, debearded
1 pound small littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 cup white win
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broccoli into the pasta water and continue cooking until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, and the broccoli is blanched, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liguid.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and saute for 3 minutes. Add the clams, mussles, and wine. Cook for 5 minutes, making sure all the shells have opened. Discard any shells that remain closed. Sprinkle with parsley.
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, broccoli, and shellfish. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
---
Artichoke Gratinata
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves.
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Marsala wine
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Warm the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic a nd cook for 1 minute. Add the artichoke hearts, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook until the artichoke hearts are starting to brown at the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the artichoke mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
Melt the butter in the same skillet used to cook the artichoke. In a small bowl mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs. Stir in the Parmesan and top the artichokes with the bread crumbs. Bake until the top is golden, about 10 minutes.
---
Seared Scallops
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Ingredients
1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.
Left to right: Mom, Dad, Me
Recipes closest to the camera: Seared Scallops,Artichoke Gratinata, Conghille with Clams and Mussles.
You can find these recipes on www.footnetwork.com
=]
Baking is such a fun way to keep your mind off of Disney as you wait for the purple folder. :)
The Roommate Survey for the CP
I apologize for muliple entries in one night... haha
1. Your name?: Bethany Brown
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: Not yet
3. Male or female?: Female.
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): Straight
5. Where do you live?: Mary's land
6. What role will you have at Disney?: HOPEFULLY Photopass
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: FA
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at? Where the underage people sleep. :)
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: I love meeting new people. :)
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I prefer card game nights more.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I love pretty much everything... Cooking is my third favorite hobby after photography and filmmaking.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Encouraging, funny, compassionate.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Quite a few things... Ask me if you want specifics.
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Smoking kills.
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): Just water. :)
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: It depends.
17. Are you driving or flying down?: Definitely driving
18. What do you do for fun?: Hang out with friends, blog, vlog, making short films/slideshows, chill on facebook, cook, take pictures, go to the mall, and hanging out at caribou coffeeee <33
19. What is your favorite quote?: "All of our dreams can come true -- if we have the power to pursue them." - Walt Disney
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: getting the chance to interact with the guests as they experience Disney for the first or millionth time.
21. Favorite things to do when not working: watch movies, play the piano, hang out with friends, sing, dance.
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I love meeting people.
23. Name one bad quality about yourself: I tend to hold back with my thoughts until I warm up to the person.
24: Your college: If you know me from facebook, you should know where I go to school... My college is the one thing that will not go up on my blog.
25: Your major: Film/Photography
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nope
27. Are you messy/tidy?: It takes me awhile for me to clean up my room because I like everything to be organized.
28. Anything else you want to state: Not at the moment.
29. Favorite Disney movie? Aladdin
30. How many times have you been to Disney? Seventeen times :)
31. Favorite park? Hollywood Studios
32. Favorite ride? Tower of Terror
33. Favorite show? They're all good...
34. Favorite resort? Pop Century
35. Favorite dining? Le Cellier in Canada at Epcot
36. Favorite character(s)? Oh my goodness.... Chip and Dale:)
1. Your name?: Bethany Brown
2. Are you legal (over 21)?: Not yet
3. Male or female?: Female.
4. Gay, straight, bi (optional): Straight
5. Where do you live?: Mary's land
6. What role will you have at Disney?: HOPEFULLY Photopass
7. What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?: FA
8. Which apartment complex would you prefer to live at? Where the underage people sleep. :)
9. How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?: I love meeting new people. :)
10. Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?: I prefer card game nights more.
11. What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?: I love pretty much everything... Cooking is my third favorite hobby after photography and filmmaking.
12. If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?: Encouraging, funny, compassionate.
13. What kind of music/movies do you like?: Quite a few things... Ask me if you want specifics.
14. Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?: Smoking kills.
15. Do you drink? (socially or alcoholic): Just water. :)
16. Are you a night person or a morning person?: It depends.
17. Are you driving or flying down?: Definitely driving
18. What do you do for fun?: Hang out with friends, blog, vlog, making short films/slideshows, chill on facebook, cook, take pictures, go to the mall, and hanging out at caribou coffeeee <33
19. What is your favorite quote?: "All of our dreams can come true -- if we have the power to pursue them." - Walt Disney
20. What are you most excited about in being in the WDWCP?: getting the chance to interact with the guests as they experience Disney for the first or millionth time.
21. Favorite things to do when not working: watch movies, play the piano, hang out with friends, sing, dance.
22. Name one good quality about yourself: I love meeting people.
23. Name one bad quality about yourself: I tend to hold back with my thoughts until I warm up to the person.
24: Your college: If you know me from facebook, you should know where I go to school... My college is the one thing that will not go up on my blog.
25: Your major: Film/Photography
26. Any medical conditions (optional): Nope
27. Are you messy/tidy?: It takes me awhile for me to clean up my room because I like everything to be organized.
28. Anything else you want to state: Not at the moment.
29. Favorite Disney movie? Aladdin
30. How many times have you been to Disney? Seventeen times :)
31. Favorite park? Hollywood Studios
32. Favorite ride? Tower of Terror
33. Favorite show? They're all good...
34. Favorite resort? Pop Century
35. Favorite dining? Le Cellier in Canada at Epcot
36. Favorite character(s)? Oh my goodness.... Chip and Dale:)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
"Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health." -- Julia Child
Why would I be the perfect roommate for you?
...
...
...
...
I love to cook! :)
While you gals are working in the parks, I will be working in the kitchen making our apartment smell devine. Can you smell the aroma already?
Paula Dean has AMAZING recipes and one of them would have to be her Pine Bark recipe! What is Pine Bark? Just preheat your oven and follow the directions because you won't want to miss out on this!
Ingredients:
35 saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (I like to use Vanilla)
5 (4-ounce) milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces (Or you can use chips)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan with tin foil. Lightly spray foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
Place saltine crackers, salty side up, in prepared pan. In a saucepan, boil butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Pour mixture over crackers and bake for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven, top with candy bars, and spread evenly as chocolate begins to melt. Cool slightly and transfer onto waxed paper. Allow to cool completely.
The finished product! =]
...
...
...
...
I love to cook! :)
While you gals are working in the parks, I will be working in the kitchen making our apartment smell devine. Can you smell the aroma already?
Paula Dean has AMAZING recipes and one of them would have to be her Pine Bark recipe! What is Pine Bark? Just preheat your oven and follow the directions because you won't want to miss out on this!
Ingredients:
35 saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (I like to use Vanilla)
5 (4-ounce) milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces (Or you can use chips)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan with tin foil. Lightly spray foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
Place saltine crackers, salty side up, in prepared pan. In a saucepan, boil butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Pour mixture over crackers and bake for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven, top with candy bars, and spread evenly as chocolate begins to melt. Cool slightly and transfer onto waxed paper. Allow to cool completely.
The finished product! =]
The Waiting Game
I don't have much to share you guys and gals today, sadly.
But right now, along with many others, I have been participating in the waiting game! Fun stuff... [insert sarcastic remark here]. This game is not as "fun" as I thought it would be... Well, I guess I can TRY to look at it like I would any Hockey or Football game. :) In all honestly, this waiting game is very nerve-wracking for me.
"What are you talking about, Bethany?"
"The WDWCP!"
;)
I've applied and interviewed (January 27th), and now this I-want-to-pull-my-hair-out wait begins to see if my destiny is to be a CPer.
I wake up, eat breakfast, and check my e-mail everyday and almost freak out when I notice the number 1 pop up out of no where.
"This could be it!"
SIGH
It was Hallmark letting me know that they have a 3-day Valentine's Day sale this weekend on everything in store.
Go figure.
In the meantime, I'm still going to school and hanging out with my friends to pass the time. Well, it doesn't help that Maryland suffered a record breaking blizzard this past week, but that's a totally different story.
"What roles did you apply for?"
Good question! -claps obnoxiously- I applied for pretty much everything except Custodial. My favorite roles are as follows: Photopass, Attractions, Merch., and Hospiltality, but I have a funny feeling that I will QSFB (Quick Service Food and Beverage) if and/or when I get accepted.
Hopefully the waiting game will be over soon, and I'm able to make my next blog all about getting accepted with a video attached. :)
Have a Magical Day!
Faith.Trust.Pixie Dust.
<333
But right now, along with many others, I have been participating in the waiting game! Fun stuff... [insert sarcastic remark here]. This game is not as "fun" as I thought it would be... Well, I guess I can TRY to look at it like I would any Hockey or Football game. :) In all honestly, this waiting game is very nerve-wracking for me.
"What are you talking about, Bethany?"
"The WDWCP!"
;)
I've applied and interviewed (January 27th), and now this I-want-to-pull-my-hair-out wait begins to see if my destiny is to be a CPer.
I wake up, eat breakfast, and check my e-mail everyday and almost freak out when I notice the number 1 pop up out of no where.
"This could be it!"
SIGH
It was Hallmark letting me know that they have a 3-day Valentine's Day sale this weekend on everything in store.
Go figure.
In the meantime, I'm still going to school and hanging out with my friends to pass the time. Well, it doesn't help that Maryland suffered a record breaking blizzard this past week, but that's a totally different story.
"What roles did you apply for?"
Good question! -claps obnoxiously- I applied for pretty much everything except Custodial. My favorite roles are as follows: Photopass, Attractions, Merch., and Hospiltality, but I have a funny feeling that I will QSFB (Quick Service Food and Beverage) if and/or when I get accepted.
Hopefully the waiting game will be over soon, and I'm able to make my next blog all about getting accepted with a video attached. :)
Have a Magical Day!
Faith.Trust.Pixie Dust.
<333
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
