Well, I was going to head out of Epcot today, but I saw a Tweet from Dennis Conroy (@oakmanner) of the “WDW Magical Main Street Memories Podcast” that put the brakes on that plan.

His words, in answering questions about his recent trip to The Smokehouse at “Food” & Garden, were, “I actually got the beer flight with two other people, and we really liked Billy’s Chilies!”

Yes, Mrs. All in WDW and I were that couple, and, yes, surprisingly, we did find that beer to be oddly refreshing and pretty good.  Of course, that wasn’t our first impression.

The flight in question included Magic Hat #9, Maduro (a darker beer from Tampa, FL), Fat Tire, and Billy’s.

As we began to sample, Mrs. All in WDW asked, “Which one will I like?”  Billy’s was a lighter-colored lager-looking brew.  I thought that was her “ticket”.  I’m still paying for that little mistake.

Actually, I didn’t try to pull a “prank” on her.  I’m smarter than that.  I had never tried Billy’s.  How was I to know it had sharp teeth?

Billy’s Chilies Beer is brewed by Twisted Pine Brewing Company out of Boulder, Colorado.  Doesn’t most of the world’s good beer seem to come from Colorado?

An award-winning, year-round beverage, Billy’s is brewed with “… five different kinds of chilies [which] combine to create a mildly spicy, extremely complex, and outrageously flavorful beer.”

Five?  Yes, five.  You can find Anaheim, Fresno, Habanero, Jalapeño, and Serrano peppers in that brew!  And, wow, can you taste it!  Not in a totally offensive way, but it’s surely there.

Frankly, I’d recommend Billy’s for a hot Summer day.  It provides a refreshing taste but brings a unique flavor with its big bite.  The fact is, once you’ve tried it, it kind of grows on you.

If pepper-filled beers aren’t your speed, however, you can still make use of its flavor.  Did I mention “pranks”?  Yes?

Well, find the Budweiser lovers amongst your friends.  Offer them a taste of Billy’s.  Their surprise will be priceless.  But, hey!  Remember.  Don’t tell them I gave you the idea!

Has anyone else out there tried Billy’s Chilies Beer?

Good morning, my friends!  We … are going to stay in Epcot today.

And, our able and talented host is none other than Dennis Conroy of the “WDW Magical Main Street Memories Podcast”.  Remember him?  Mrs. All in WDW and I met Dennis in Epcot on Easter Weekend.

Well, in an act of great kindness, Dennis “fell on the fork” for All in WDW during his last trip to WDW.  He gobbled up some of “Food” & Garden’s best desserts … just so we could see some pictures of the delightful morsels!

Take it away, Dennis!

“Mexico’s Chocolate Flan was served in a tin that was very cold.  Not frozen, but really cold.  The flan had the consistency of a thick pudding with liquid on the bottom.  This one really surprised me. It was so much better than I had anticipated!”

Chocolate Flan – Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico)

“The Puffed Rice Cakes served by Japan were aptly named.  They were just ordinary rice cakes.”

Puffed Rice Cakes – Hanami (Japan)

“China’s Beijing-style Candied Strawberries looked great.  In truth, they’re simply skewered strawberries dipped in sugar.  Not noteworthy.”

Beijing-style Candied Strawberries – Lotus House (China)

Dennis! Very artistic!

“The Sweet Potato Cinnamon Waffle was served warm and topped with a dollop of Dole Whip.  The warmth of the waffle and the coolness of the Dole Whip made for an awesome pairing!”

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Waffle – Pineapple Promenade

Thank you, very much, Dennis!  We appreciate the pictures!  But, speaking for all of us … well, did you save us some?!

And, if I can be so bold to add a fifth dessert to today’s list … I had one regret when Mrs. All in WDW and I left Orlando after our first visit to “Food” & Garden.  I missed the Pineapple Dole Whip with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum.

Pineapple Dole Whip with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum – Pineapple Promenade

When it comes down to it, any Dole Whip is good.  In this one, the coconut was much more subtle than I had expected … causing me to wonder if it was really there!

Frankly, given the choice, I much preferred the Pineapple Dole Whip with Myers’s Dark Rum that I had during our first trip in March.

Pineapple Dole Whip with Myers’s Dark Rum – Pineapple Promenade

I want to thank Dennis Conroy, once again, for teasing us with Epcot’s delicious, sugary snacks.  We’ll see him really soon with more WDW dining delights.

In the meantime, however, please check him out on the “WDW Magical Main Street Memories Podcast”!

“Food” & Garden is b-a-a-a-ck!  And, why not?  The festival is still steaming along.  It will continue gracing Epcot’s guests with its culinary delights for another month and a half or so!

I want to thank our friend on Facebook, Debbie, who recently said, “After all your postings of “Food” & Garden, I decided I needed to go!”  Happy to help out, Debbie!  That’s exactly why I post all of those pics!

Well, “go”, she did.  And, she did all of us one, or six, better.  She sent us food pictures!

Actually, she very kindly responded to my plea, “If you have [a dish] that I have not, would you be willing to email me pics?  Entrees and/or desserts would be really appreciated!”

Well, here they are … with some of Debbie’s – and some of my – comments.  Bon appetit, folks!

Debbie: “The first is the eggplant scallop … which you had, but I really liked, so I took a picture.”

Bob: I had it, yes, but I definitely was not a fan of the Land-grown Eggplant “Scallop”.

Bob: Now, this is a great picture of a super great-tasting dish! China’s Spring Pancake.  Love this item!

Bob: China’s Vegetable Spring Rolls look about as ordinary as I expected. I didn’t have them, so I can’t speak to the taste, but I am very impressed that they served two. Perfect for sharing!

Debbie: Mexico’s Mushroom and Cheese Quesadilla. The first couple of bites were real “mushroomy” … then, it was all cheese. I liked China’s Spring Pancake better.

Bob:  I told you!  That Spring Pancake is just outstanding, eh?  And, as for this dish … it looks appetizing, but you’re not fooling me, mushrooms!  I’ll still pass.

Debbie:  Frushi.  It was good … not great.  Simply a small piece of cantaloupe and strawberry with rice.

Debbie: The Moroccan Pancake was bland. I didn’t care for it.

Thanks, Debbie! The pics were great! We hoped you enjoyed the food!

If you’re going to “Food” & Garden, my friends, send me your pics.  If we haven’t already posted that particular item, then we’ll post it and give you credit!  Send it to [email protected]!

In the meantime, check out our “Food” & Garden ARCHIVE at this link – Epcot “Food” & Garden ’14 HQ!  You’ll find our Flash Reports and pics, descriptions of the dishes, Top 15 lists as decided upon by myself as well as you – our readers – and much, much more!

Check it all out!  Use it to plan your trip to … “Food” & Garden ’14!  After all, the food still “flows” until May 18th!