Day 4: Monday, Part 2

Unfortunately, the Disney curse finally got the better of me; allergies or something, but every time I'm at Disney for more than a day or two, I start getting really sick.

As I blogged before, today we were determined to eat our daily allowance of meals for the first time all week! Sick or well, I was going to eat and enjoy.

We started at the pastry shop in Hollywood Studios for a light breakfast of a pastry and drink, which was equal to our 4 daily snacks.

Lunch at the Brown Derby included VIP seating for Fantasmic, so we got a bonus today!

As many of you know, shellfish and fish allergies have plagued me for many years, and it's amazing where these items end up in food, even in items you wouldn't think of... Caesar Salad dressing for example, contains anchovies! Eating out posses challenges to ensure I am vigilant about avoiding anything containing fish or shellfish to keep from getting sick.

Disney has been great for the allergies and in every place we've been, a chef has been out to discuss options and alternatives so I don't accidentally choose something with the offending items.

Everything looked great and I was really sorry to have to forgo the Cobb Salad, as it contained

Worcestershire sauce in its dressing =( However, I was more than happy to try the chevre tortellini with mushrooms and fillet of beef tenderloin (minus marinade (you guessed it.. Worcestershire sauce again).

Rick went with crab cakes and the fillet as well, and the plates did not disappoint.

Dessert was some of the best we've had all week.

Grapefruit cake is the signature Brown Derby desert, but since the other items were more unique and smaller portioned, we choose fresh cheesecake with Grand Mariner marinaded strawberries and White Chocolate Toffee Banana's Foster were both beautiful and tasty.

Note to all: Brown Derby is an experience and is not a good choice if rushing to make shows or attractions, as our lunch took almost 90 minutes.

Dinner tonight was the Garden Grill at Epcot. This is the rotating restaurant located in the Land, which features the Disney characters.

Chip, Dale, Pluto, and Mickey were on hand and interacting with the diners and we slowly rotated around the Land exhibit. Pictures to come, once I can upload!

Food is served family style, and tonight's menu was flat iron steak, turkey medallions, grilled Mahi-Mahi, stuffing, cranberry, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, and root vegetables of Brussel spourts, carrots, rutabagas and BACON!

I love Brussel Sprouts, probably because I never had to eat them as a child, but today's veggies were so good that even Brussel Sprout haters would have a hard time resisting the sweet and smokey combination of root vegetables.

We finished off with Blueberry cobbler served warm with whipped cream, yes that is one serving for 2! YUM!

The day ended with success, we managed to eat the daily allotment of meals and agreed that today's meals were the best we've had so far.

Tomorrow: Le Cellier and TBD!!!!!!