Lauded by Thomas Keller, published by Rizzoli, and honored with a slew of international gastronomic awards, Rudi Sodamin, Holland America Line’s master chef, is often happiest with a cheeseboard and fine bottle of wine. When I catch up with him in Marbella, Spain — he’s on holiday after disembarking in Amsterdam—the Austrian-born chef with the… read more of “Executive Chef Rudi…”
It’s Bacon Lovers Day, and there’s no other way to celebrate than by making Culinary Council Member Chef David Burke’s famous Clothesline Candied Bacon that we serve in Pinnacle Grill. From the moment you smell the aroma of the bacon and see the delicious candied strips hanging from the clothesline, you’ll know you’re in bacon… read more of “#BaconLoversDay…”
Happy National Rum Day! Celebrated annually on August 16, the holiday honors the distilled clear beverage which is a byproduct of molasses production or made directly from sugar cane juice. While the sweet spirit originated in Papua New Guinea, the beverage has become tied to the sunny Caribbean islands. In celebration of the holiday, we’re… read more of “Celebrate National…”
Culinary Council Member and acclaimed Seattle Chef Ethan Stowell recently cruised on Noordam to Alaska for his “Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise.” During the voyage, he hosted cooking demonstrations, talks and an intimate, reservations-only dinner at the Pinnacle Grill. During his cooking presentation, Chef Stowell made his delicious Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, and and now… read more of “Food &…”
One of the most requested Holland America Line recipes is our Swiss Style Muesli that’s found in Lido Market and on the menu for breakfast. This guest favorite is the perfect way to start each day, whether you’re heading ashore to explore a new port or planning out your schedule for a leisurely day at… read more of “Favorite Holland…”
Yesterday was World Chocolate Day, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t share an amazing recipe from Culinary Council Member and renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres. This decadent chocolate soufflé is served on board, and now you can make it at home. Prepared with an incredible vanilla cream sauce, it’s sure to impress your friends and… read more of “Culinary Council…”
Kelly Stilwell of Food Fun & Faraway Places recently sailed on Holland America Line to Southeast Asia and participated in “The Courageous Kitchen Cooking Class: In Partnership With Food & Wine Magazine” shore excursion while at Bangkok, Thailand. Read selections from Kelly Stilwell’s article to hear about her Thai cooking class experience! Thai Cooking Class… read more of “Press Diary: Thai…”
The relationship between best friends is often fierce and can withstand distance, storms and silence. Whether you’ve known them all of your life or they are more recently acquired, best friends make fun times memorable. In celebration of Best Friends Day on June 8, we’re highlighting the many reasons why a Holland America Line cruise… read more of “Top Five Reasons to…”
