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Saturday, July 19, 2014
Disney's Boma Banana Bread Recipe...
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I normally always make the DL Monorail Cafe Banana bread recipe.Recipe here: http://yohoyohobloggerslifeforme.blogspot.com/2012/06/disneyland-hotel-monorail-cafe-banana.html
I was looking to see how these are different. These are completely different! After making this I can safely say that this is my preferred recipe as my go to now! This recipe seems "lighter" in texture than the other.
Video step by step directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jc5N0zKoUU
I always use the buttermilk substitute & it works great. You just need to do that first thing so it has time to curdle.
Boma Banana Bread This recipe make 2 loaves
Ingredients:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 overripe bananas (use ones with black spots for the most flavor), mashed ( I use 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk*
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cream butter, sugar and eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low. Add in the mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Mix well. Pour batter evenly into the two greased loaf pans. Bake in oven at 350-degrees for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely before attempting to remove from pans. Slice when cool and enjoy!
*Buttermilk Substitute: Pour 1 tablespoon of lemon juice OR vinegar into the bottom of a measuring cup. Fill to the 1/2 cup mark with regular milk. Let sit 5-10 minutes to slightly curdle. Use as directed above.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Sunday, July 13, 2014
July 4th Fun by Marc...
4th
of July Fun
Hi Everyone,
It’s Marc. Most of you know me from the Mickey Mouse Movie
House Reviews. Today, I decided to branch out from my regular genre of writing
and give you my “review” of adventures on the 4th of July.
Hopefully, I won’t bore you too much. My first stop was Main Street to visit
Pluto. As most of you who have visited Walt Disney World know, Pluto, Goofy,
Minnie Mouse, or Marie are usually in the small flower garden where the
“Enjoying the Magic” statue of Roy O. Disney and Minnie Mouse is located.
Pluto, while not a vocal character, provides plenty of entertainment for the
guests. When he saw me, he became very excited and started jumping up and down.
When the photopass castmember calmed him down, he instructed me where to stand.
When he said, “turn around” to face the camera, Pluto misinterpreted the
instruction and turned around with his back facing the camera. Well, at least
we can say that Mickey taught him how to follow commands well (even if they
aren’t directed at him).
My new stop was to see Anna and Elsa. For those of you who
haven’t met them yet, a quick update on their location. They have moved from
the spot near Norway’s Stave Church in Epcot’s World Showcase to the Princess
Royal Hall in the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, as in Norway, the wait for
Arendelle’s famous royals is still anywhere for one to three hours depending on
the day and time. Thankfully, Anna and Elsa have joined the list of available
fastpass options so young fans of Frozen can meet their favorite princesses and
their parents don’t have to wait in the summer heat for three hours. Having
booked my fastpass for them online, I was quickly admitted in and had a great
chat with Anna and Elsa. Both of them told me I reminded them of Olaf (which I
took as a compliment) and Elsa offered to give me my own personal snow cloud if
the heat became too intense for me. I laughed and thanked her for the generous
offer. I will definitely consider it for the future.
After leaving Anna and Elsa’s area, I decided to visit
Cinderella and Rapunzel (whose meet and greet area is next door to Anna and
Elsa). While I didn’t have a fastpass for them, the line moved fairly quickly
for a holiday weekend and it gave me a chance to admire the new layout of the
Princess Royal Hall. For any of the readers who remember the old Princess room
from Mickey’s Toontown Fair, this room is ten times more amazing. Not only is
the space bigger, but the room itself is ornately decorated with painting of
all the Disney Princesses (up to Rapunzel) as well as a beautiful replica of
Cinderella’s glass slipper that guests can take a picture with. Rapunzel and I
chatted first. She told me how she was very excited about the 4th of
July but wasn’t really sure what to expect in terms of the festivities. I told
her there would be fireworks that would look as beautiful as the lanterns that
were released for her birthday. She smiled and said it would be the best day
ever for her because Eugene was going to get a boat for them to watch it in and
buy more apples for Maximus. Afterwards, Cinderella and I talked about her
plans for the holiday. She said she planned to watch the fireworks from her
castle and told me to watch the sky because her fairy godmother had some
magical surprises in store for the celebration. She also asked me to make sure
her fairy godmother didn’t lose her wand or the magic would get out of hand. I
promised her that I would make sure things went smoothly and thanked her for
helping me believe in my dreams. She hugged me and told me to have a great
holiday.
My third stop (after having lunch at Be Our Guest) was to
see Merida. She gave me a big hug and admired my coat since the patterns
matched the ones on her sash (see picture below). She said she planned to watch
the fireworks with her parents and I advised her to make sure that her brothers
didn’t get in the way of the events. She smiled and said she’d make sure they
behaved themselves.
My last meet and greets were Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell.
Both of them can be found at the Town Square Theater (Pixie Hollow was
relocated from Adventure to the Town Square Theater in May of this year). Tink
was excited to hear all about the 4th of July festivities but like
Rapunzel, was a little vague on the details. I explained that it was very
similar to the Pixie Hollow Games in that two teams (England and America)
competed and America won and so now we celebrate the victory with fireworks,
just like when Rosetta and Chloe won the Pixie Hollow Games. She said she wanted to get a good seat for it
and said that she would tell Rosetta and the rest of her friends to watch the
sky. She also said she had some magic plan for that night too. After seeing
Tinker Bell, I headed next door to visit Mickey. For those who haven’t seen Mickey
since 2010, there’s a very special surprise waiting for you but I won’t spoil
it for you. Let’s just say he has a lot to say to the guests who visit him now.
Finally, I took my place near the castle and saw the amazing
fireworks! This was the first time I had seen the 4th of July
fireworks so I was very impressed with show! I can say that the fireworks rival
the ones in Wishes (and having seen that show numerous times) that says a lot
for a show I’ve only seen once. Well, if you’ve reached this part of the
article, it means you haven’t fallen asleep and I thank you for taking the time
to read my 4th of July adventures. Just a few tips. As I mentioned
before, Anna and Elsa’s wait time is extremely long so I advise getting a fast
pass months before your trip to ensure that you will be able to meet them. In
terms of attractions, while not previously mentioned in this article, the Seven
Dwarfs Mine Ride is spectacular but due to its popularity, is another
attraction that requires a fast pass for a guaranteed spot. In conclusion, the
4th of July festivities, like the other holiday events at the Disney
parks shouldn’t be missed. I recommend finding a spot either near or in front
of the castle for the fireworks, for, while the show can be seen all over the
Magic Kingdom, a front row seat makes it more comfortable and enjoyable for
everyone in the party, especially those with small children. That’s all for
this review. Be sure to join me next week for my review on Disney’s latest
theatrical release, “Planes: Fire and Rescue.”
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Thursday, July 10, 2014
"Welcome Foolish Mortals-The Life of Paul Frees" Book Review...
Welcome, Foolish Mortals the Life and Voices of Paul Frees (Revised Edition):Amazon:Books
Welcome, Foolish Mortals - The Life and Voices of Paul Frees (Revised Edition) by Ben Ohmart, BearManor Media, 356 pages.
Welcome, Foolish Mortals - The Life and Voices of Paul Frees (Revised Edition) by Ben Ohmart, BearManor Media, 356 pages.
The Ghost Host speaks to us through the extensive research and writing of Ben Ohmart. This review is split into two parts: the book itself and the subject of the book.
First, we have the book itself. This is an updated and revised version of Paul Frees's biography and includes additional material since its initial release about a decade ago. This edition is packed with details which is both good and bad. It serves well as a source book for documentation, but readability suffers as a result. This work is self-published by the operator of BearManor Media and would have benefited greatly from streamlining by an editor.
Verbatim passages from the author's interviews with friends and family of Paul Frees along with lengthy correspondences interrupt the chronology. This drags down the pacing of what was a hectic life. Also, for a book entitled with Paul Frees's famous line as the Ghost Host from the Haunted Mansion spiel, the amount of Disney-related material is surprisingly limited. The Disneyland performances are not detailed until page 163 although roles such as Ludwig von Drake, the narrator in Donald in Mathmagic Land and his rare, on-screen appearance in The Shaggy Dog are mentioned earlier. The author states in the introduction that he dropped the idea of entitling the biography The Voice of God "fearing religious reprisals." Perhaps, Ben Ohmart felt zealots would ignore the subtitle.
Ludwig von Drake and Paul Frees
Second, we have the subject of the book. Roger J. Corless, in a statement often misattributed to comedian George Carlin observed, "Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over my body." Paul Frees may have fallen into this trap. It is difficult to say. Even with all the details in the book, he took certain secrets like his work with the Department of Justice to the grave. This compartmentalization is mentioned several times by interviewees and the author. For instance, Paul Frees was a stage name for Solomon Hersh Frees, but it was not his first pseudonym. Before this, he went by Buddy Green possibly to avoid anti-Semitic prejudice. Yet, even though he had a Jewish heritage, he joined the Church of Religious Science.
Most of the chapters focus on his work which is one of the most prolific in all of entertainment. The author acknowledges that Boris Badenov from the Bullwinkle cartoons is most likely his most beloved character, but the Ghost Host is right up there too.
Boris Badenov
In most productions, he was not the lead character. Paul Frees enjoyed the anonymity of performing behind the scenes. He could and did frequent upscale LA restaurants without being harassed for autographs and photos. He consoled himself with the staggering amount of money he made. An actor could have lived well on the value of the Pillsbury Doughboy account alone.
Poppin' Fresh
His list of credits occupies 37 pages. The Disney attractions were Adventure Thru Inner-Space ("Magnification!"), Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (narration), Pirates of the Caribbean ("Dead men tell mo tales" etc.), Haunted Mansion, and background for Main Street USA. He was Santa Claus in several Christmas specials, but not in Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. That was Mickey Rooney, but Paul Frees was the villainous Burgermeister Meisterburger. Along with Poppin' Fresh, he was also Froot Loops' Toucan Sam.
Burgermeister Meisterburger
Toucan Sam
But, he tried and failed to buy overall happiness. There were fancy cars, huge homes, state-of-the-art entertainment systems, flashy jewelry, custom-tailored clothes... and a series of wives. His first wife died of an uncontrolled infection just shy of her 21st birthday. Then, he married and divorced an alcoholic. Wife #3, an actress, was repeatedly sought for consolation when he later married and divorced a Vegas showgirl, a recording studio crew member and a Rankin/Bass employee. He was estranged from that last wife was planning to marry a former Marin County Sheriff's Department worker when they had a falling out. He overdosed on prescription medication soon after.
Overall, the biography is good, but not great. It is best read in several segments because trying to plow through the dry, dense parts can be tedious. Is it good to have in a collection Disney-related material? Yes, but one has to keep in mind that that section only represents a tiny fraction of Paul Frees's prodigious output.
- Jeff C.
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