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Walt Disney World may not seem like a culinary destination from the outside, but anyone that’s been there can tell you can get food just as diverse and upscale as you can get in Florida. The eateries at Disney World have it all – from McDonalds all the way to $100+ a plate gourmet meals. The variety of foods you’ll find at Disney World can range from simple sandwiches and burgers, to expensive steaks and lobster. Another aspect of Disney World is that they cater to pretty much any diet out there. It is a destination theme park that is famous the world over and has plenty of diverse food so that everyone can have a taste of home. The Walt Disney World restaurant’s and resorts also has several culinary events every year. Check their website often to find out more information.

When you think of Vietnamese foods you probably envision lots of spicy chilies, exotic spice blends and percolating pots of fishy soups. Well even across the globe busy people are still eating on the go. One of Vietnam’s most traditional and popular to-go foods is the Banh mi, or Vietnamese sandwich.

With its origins in French cuisine the Banh mi sandwich is made with a traditional French baguette, filled with a variety of fresh and local Vietnamese ingredients. Typically a spread of mayonnaise, garlic and cilantro is used on a sliced, whole-wheat baguette. The most common ingredients used n Banh mi are Vietnamese ham, ground pork, cilantro, pork pate’, daikon, pickled carrots, fish sauce and mayonnaise. A search of Banh mi recipes on the Internet will yield hundreds of traditional recipes and preparations as well as many modern interpretations using more western ingredients.