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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Disney's California Food & Wine Festival Fun


In case you were still in doubt about whether or not Disney could really deliver on grown-up fun, then I have something to share that might just convince you. 
From April 16-May 31 Disney is holding a California Food & Wine Festival with complimentary and Signature events at Disney's California adventure. Tickets for the Signature events are on sale now at www.disneyland.com/foodandwine.
  
If you're a foodie or a wine lover this could just be the ideal way to explore Disneyland. I haven't been to many Disney events, but I can say one thing: Disney knows how to do things right. Their attention to detail virtually guarantees that every event they put on will be spectacular. I have no doubt that this will be no exception. 

Plus, you get to meet some of my favorite Food Network stars. Seriously, if I ever met Robert Irvine or Guy Fieri I would possibly faint. Or drool all over their shoes.
So scroll on down for the full event program and start looking for a foodie friend or two. This is going to be one event you're going to want to share. I for one can't think of a more delicious way to explore Disneyland.

Anyone want to take me? I promise I won't throw myself at Guy or Robert's feet. Honest!
 
The fifth annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival celebrates “The Art of Flavor” April 16-May 31, 2010, at the Disneyland Resort.
 
Daily
  • Complimentary demonstrations featuring culinary experts and celebrity chefs, including Guy Fieri, Cat Cora and Robert Irvine
  • Seminars that feature wine, beer and spirits
(Festival Showplace, Hollywood Pictures Backlot; Sunshine Plaza; Golden Vine Winery and Pacific Wharf areas)
 
Signature Events* (additional fee required)
 
Taste Food-Wine-Life May 29, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Eat, drink and celebrate in an immersive party for all the senses! Presented in “grand-tasting” style, this event offers delectable creations from Disney chefs, outstanding wines and live entertainment. Theme park admission not required.
 
Festival Wine Walks and Beer Walks  Daily
Enjoy tastings of your favorites, and discover the flavor of new wines and beers as you stroll through Stage 12, at the Festival Showplace.
 
Winemaker Dinners   Fridays: April 23, 30, May 14 and 21
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Award-winning wines paired with delectable culinary creations at Steakhouse 55, with Chef Jason Martin
 
New! Brewmaster Dinner Friday May 7
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join experts from Karl Strauss Brewing Company for delicious food paired with beers, at Steakhouse 55.
 
New! Riedel Glass Tasting  Saturdays, April 24, May 28
6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In this fascinating class led by an expert from Riedel, learn why the glass matters when it comes to wine tasting. Guests at this event will go home with a tasting set of four Riedel Vinum series lead crystal wine glasses.

Sweet Sundays  April 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy Sunday morning buffets featuring elegant dessert items from acclaimed pastry chefs, at the Festival Showplace inside Disney’s California Adventure.
 
Taste Wine Like an Expert Saturdays: May 1, 8, 15 and 22
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Entertaining education with Sommelier Joy Cushing of Napa Rose restaurant
 
Napa Rose Cooking School Saturdays: April 17, May 1, 8, 15, and 22
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Executive Chef Andrew Sutton of Napa Rose leads guests in preparing a four-course gourmet meal. Guests receive a commemorative chef’s coat, embroidered with the Festival logo.
 
*Additional fee required for signature events. Most events held in Disney’s California Adventure® Park require Theme Park admission which is not included in the price of the event.  For details and ticket information, go to www.disneyland.com/foodandwine

Please note: I was not compensated for this post. I just really, really want to go and I thought you might too.  
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat Review & Giveaway

First there's the infant car seat, then the convertible car seat, then a first booster, sometimes followed by a second booster. Car seats are like maternity clothes, you think you're going to need just one kind, then you realize that little bodies grow the exact same way your pregnant body grew. Obvious, right? But who would have also guessed that their car seat needs would grow right along with them?

The beauty of the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat is that it allows your child to grow at his own rate. Start out using it as a 5 point harness slightly reclined car seat and as your child grows graduate to using it as a booster with a supportive back, and finally as a backless booster. The fact that you only have to buy one car seat that does all three is really quite ingenious!

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat Pros:
- Memory foam padding for extra comfort.
- Adjustable headrest.
- Large range of patterns and colors to chose from.
- Cup holder and secret armrest compartment for stashing toys.
- Three reclining positions.
- Extended five point harness designed to hold a 65lb child.
- Graco build and attention to detail.
- It retails between $150 and $180, a really great price for such a highly safety rated car seat.

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat Cons:
- The Nautilus isn't designed to be used rear facing. So if your child outgrows his infant car seat before turning one you'll need to also purchase a convertible car seat until he can sit forward facing.
- It's not the easiest car seat to take apart and clean in case of a spill or a car sick incident. That said, once you have managed to remove the car seat cover all of it is fully machine washable!

Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat Giveaway!

I am beyond thrilled to be giving away a Nautilus car seat to one lucky Lemonade Stand winner!

To enter:
1) Visit the Nautilus section of the Graco Baby website and leave a comment letting me know which Nautilus car seat pattern you covet.
2) Explore the rest of the Graco Baby website and let me know what other products you love.
3) Tell me about your favorite Graco product.
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5) Subscribe to my other blog's feed. Leave a comment telling me you subscribed.
6) Tweet, email, blog about this giveaway.

That's a grand total of 8 ways you can enter! Please remember to leave me a way to contact you. And please, please, please, leave a separate comment for each of your entries. I can't credit you for each of them if you don't.

Giveaway ends Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 10pm PST.
****This giveaway is officially closed!****
Thank you for stopping by. Make sure to check out all my other great giveaways!

I was in no way compensated for this review or this giveaway and I am only affiliated with Graco as a Brand Ambassador which is a non paying position.

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