With our Port to Table program, each voyage brings the culinary traditions of the destination to life on board. Try local flavors at a food and wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration by a guest chef or indulge your senses at a fine dining event. For those… read more of “Port to Table…”
Holland America Line is bringing its award-winning onboard entertainment, culinary scene, destination highlights and more to the homes of fans with HAL@Home, a new virtual cruise experience. Through cooking demonstrations, musical performances and enriching videos, the premium cruise line is connecting with guests who can “come aboard” from the comfort of their computer. The HAL@Home… read more of “HAL@HOME Takes Fans…”
To continue diversifying its culinary offerings and bring the best land-based culinary experiences to sea, Holland America Line is adding James Beard Award-winner and acclaimed Seattle restaurateur Edouardo Jordan to its Culinary Council — a collection of varied, internationally renowned chefs who bring global influence to the cruise line’s dining experiences. Jordan’s “food with roots”… read more of “James Beard…”
Viv and Jill, editors and co-founders of WaveJourney.com, currently are guests on board Maasdam for an epic journey throughout the South Pacific and Australia/New Zealand regions. During their time on board, they’ll be showcasing their incredible experiences both on board and ashore. Come aboard and see what it’s like to cruise on Maasdam. Local and… read more of “Wave Journey Cruise…”
Vanillekipferl has always been my favorite Christmas cookie. Here is my grandmother’s recipe, which is easy to make and really delicious. — Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin INGREDIENTS: Cookie: 5 oz butter 7.4 oz flour 2.8 oz ground hazelnuts or almonds 2.8 oz powdered sugar 1 egg Topping: 2 oz powdered sugar 3… read more of “Rudi’s…”
The holidays are upon us, and homes across the globe are preparing to celebrate! Do you make a traditional dish from a recipe that’s been passed along for generations? Maybe you prefer something off-the-beathen sleigh path. Are you an expert entertainer or are you hosting for the first time? We asked the renowned chefs from… read more of “Favorite Holiday…”
Cruise Critic, the world’s largest cruise reviews site and online cruise community, announced the winners in its 2019 Editors’ Picks Awards in the United States and Australia. Holland America Line’s excellence was recognized in three categories: Best Dining and Best Itineraries in the United States and Best Entertainment in Australia. The Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks… read more of “Holland America…”
It’s National Chocolate Day, and while we certainly recommend eating chocolate year-round, today is the perfect day to combine two of our favorite things: chocolate and pumpkin! This time of year, everyone is featuring pumpkin-flavored dishes. Perhaps that’s because the fall-centric floavor goes so well with nearly everything. If you want to get in on… read more of “Celebrate National…”
