Originally, I went to Orlando this past week for their annual pride. As you can see I was prepared for this amazing event.
Unfortunately, Hurricane Matthew threw a rain on my rainbow parade this weekend and the parade organizers had to reschedule the event for November (hopefully another article).
Fortunately for me, I was already in Orlando and there were so many events happening around the city. One of the events that I've been wanting to go to was the International Food and Wine Festival in Epcot. Every year, from September to October, Epcot gives their visitors a chance to sample foods and drinks that the park normally do not sell.
When I first went inside the park, I was given a passport. This was a guide to all the foods and wine that was given by each country. Because I was recently an American citizen, this was "technically" my first American passport.
My friend gave me his Disney gift card and medal as my "certification" of my food and wine expertise.
The gallery below are the highlights of my experience that day:
The first country my friends and I visited was Ireland and the first food I tasted.
Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese from the Wine & Dine Studio.
From left to right:
-La Bonne Vie Goat Cheese served with Dried Cranberry Bread paired with Conundrum White Blend 25th Anniversary, California
-Karst Cave-Aged Cheddar Cheese served with Fig Compote paired Kurt Russell's Gogi "Goldie" Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
-Statesboro Blue Cheese served with Spiced Candied Walnuts paired with Robert Mondavi Winery Maestro Red Blend, Napa Valley
Red Wine Chocolate Truffle from Chocolate Studio.
This amazing wine from Italy
Florida Orange Grove Sparkling Pineapple Wine from Hawai'i
Selbach Oster Spatlese from Germany
Delicious Sake from Japan
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans and Tomato from Brazil
Lastly, and my favorite of the day, Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk from China.
As you can see, I had a magical time at Epcot. I can't wait to go back... when I have time that is.
