My favorite Disney World breakfast item - Tonga Toast

Recipe - Tonga Toast from the Kona Cafe, located inside Disney's Polynesian Resort

Ingredients:
2 or 4 slices sourdough bread, cut 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1 banana
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
oil or shortening for frying
whipped butter and/or syrup
Method:
Cut a 1-inch pocket in one side of each bread slice. Cut banana in half crosswise, then split each piece lengthwise. Remove peel and stuff two pieces of fruit in each pocket of bread; set aside. Mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Mix together well the egg, milk and vanilla.
Heat about 4 inches of oil in a pan to 350º F. Dip stuffed bread into egg/milk mixture and let it soak a few seconds to let penetrate bread. Fry bread on both sides in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or wire rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve.

What are you cooking on the 4th of July? Here's a great slaw recipe from Big Thunder Ranch BBQ in Disneyland

Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue Cole Slaw
Serves 6 to 8
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 large cabbage)
1 pound shredded purple cabbage (about 1/2 large cabbage)
2 carrots, shredded

1. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne in a blender; blend on low speed until sugar is dissolved.
2. With blender running, slowly pour oil through top of lid, processing until dressing is combined. Set aside.
3. Combine shredded cabbage and shredded carrots in a separate large bowl. Add dressing, tossing to combine. Refrigerate for 2 hours, tossing occasionally, before serving.

 Recipe and photos by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer  http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/author/pbrandon/

Hello Blogging World

Hi! I'm Staci. I am passionate about travel, food, and wine. I've worked in the travel industry since 1991. My family and I love traveling to Disney World in Florida.  Since my first Disney vacation in 1980, I've logged over 50+ vacations to Disney and Disney Cruise Line. 

I have a wonderful husband, J, and two great sons, Jack and Nick.  Another passion of mine is advocating for the rights of children with disabilities. My oldest son, Jack, is deaf in his right ear, has dyslexia, and ADHD.  We have a very loud household, to say the least. 

"Staci Says" is my nickname from my wonderful family and friends.  I guess my life experiences have assisted me in attaining this nickname.  I am flattered that my friends and family call me when they need travel advice, advocating advice, and sometimes just advice. 

 I am in the process of becoming an At Home Travel Agent and will be able to assist you with your travel plans soon.

I'm looking forward to our journey's together.
Thx
Staci