February 7-13, 2021 St Pete and Epcot



2-7 -2021

Corona Cases      25,352,112

Corona Deaths       439,011

 

2-13-2021              

Corona Cases        25,851,656

Corona Deaths       458,612

 

 

Interesting things we did this week

 

  • Spend Sunday at Epcot Center.  It’s the first time I’ve been in a Disney Park in nearly a year and the first time I’ve been at a WDW park in 3 years.  I miss the Epcot festivals and it was the Festival of the Arts.  There was some fantastic pieces.  I missed some of the artists I’ve seen in the past but there were new piece that went on my “if I win the lottery” list.  We also spent way too much on food.  I love the outdoor kitchens where people can explore the culinary arts.  We got to try:

 

    • France Pavilion
      • Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl
      • Croissant à la Truffle Noir d’Hiver: Black Winter Truffle Croissant
      • Moelleux à la Framboise et aux Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate and Raspberry Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates
      • Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose, Vodka
    • Italy Pavilion
      • L’Aragosta: Lobster Ravioli with Vanilla-Saffron Cream Sauce and Shredded Chili Peppers
    • Canada Pavilion
      • Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction
      • Salmon and Cream Gâteau with Egg Yolk Cream, Paddlefish Caviar and Micro-Herbs
      • Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta
    • Pop Eats!  Pavilion
      • Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
    • Refreshment Port Pavilion
      • Lobster Poutine: Lobster, Lobster Bisque Cheese Sauce, Pickled Jalapeños, and Citrus Cream
    • Refreshment Outpost
      • Plant-based Bratwurst with Spicy Turmeric Aïoli, Coffee Barbecue Jackfruit and Slaw  
      • Warm Brown Sugar Stuffed Pretzel  

 

  • Getting back on diet after my first cheat day in many months was a little tough.  I was hungry most of the time in the first few days but hoping that settles down by the end of the week.
  • I started out heavier post-Disney, but went on a Veg strong couple of days midweek and not only did I loose the weight, I’ve broke my plateau!!!  I’m down to 162lbs! 

 

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