Karen Nicolas, executive chef at Todd Gray’s Equinox, is one of only a handful of lucky toques to be named among Food & Wine magazine’s 2012 Best New Chefs in America. Chef Nicolas recently sailed on Amsterdam as part of the Culinary Arts Center program and gave a couple of exciting and mouth-watering demonstrations. BUREKA:… read more of “Recipe: Chef Karen…”
Karen Nicolas, executive chef at Todd Gray’s Equinox, is one of only a handful of lucky toques to be named among Food & Wine magazine’s 2012 Best New Chefs in America. Chef Nicolas recently sailed on Amsterdam as part of the Culinary Arts Centers program and gave a couple of exciting and mouth-watering demonstrations. GRAVLAX:… read more of “Recipe: Chef Karen…”
Award-winning author and writer Jeanette Hurt is cruising the Baltic on Prinsendam with her entire family to watch her parents renew their vows. Enjoy her words and her husband (and professional photographer) Kyle Edwards’ photos. You can also follow her on Twitter @JHurtAuthor or www.jeanettehurt.com. Every time I talk with a chef, sommelier or bartender,… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Journalist Pat Woods just cruised on Eurodam’s 10-night Baltic cruise and chronicled her journey for us. Enjoy! Today was the second and last sea day of this Baltic voyage. The morning passed quickly as we attended an 8 am church service followed by a galley tour, a fitness center workout and watching dessert prep demonstrations… read more of “Cruise Diary: a…”
Have you heard about our new “On Location” activity program? From steel drum lessons in the Caribbean to tai chi on deck with a master in Asia, we’re bringing local culture and cuisine on board like never before through On Location. The itinerary sets the scene for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make… read more of “Get Ready to go…”
Thanks to Ryndam’s Culinary Arts Center Host Sydney Ellis for sharing with us this fun story about a young cruiser with great aspirations! Last summer on the Veendam, I met a lovely young lady by the name of Gabby. She approached me after a cooking demonstration and was curious about the “Party Planner” (now the… read more of “Culinary Arts…”
Guest Chef Zac Young recently sailed on Rotterdam as part of our Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine program. Chef Young is the pastry chef at David Burke Kitchen restaurant, owned by Culinary Council Member David Burke. During the voyage he was accompanied by Eric See, the former Pastry Chef at Salumi…. read more of “Recipe: Chef Zac…”
During one of the cooking demonstrations done by Sirio and Egidiana Maccioni, owners of the Le Cirque restaurants, we surprised Mr. Maccioni for his birthday. Fifty crew members interrupted the cooking show by marching in with a big cake while singing Happy Birthday. The captain, also celebrating his birthday that same day, came to wish… read more of “Sirio Maccioni Also…”
