Award-winning travel writer Michele Peterson of A Taste for Travel recently sailed on a 14-day Holland America Line Asia cruise aboard Volendam. Considering a journey to the Far East? Read selections from her article to hear her reflections on cruising on Volendam and the unique ports-of-call during her voyage! As we glide in a gondola… read more of “Press Diary:…”
Tomorrow is World Chocolate Day, and we have the perfect way to celebrate! Culinary Council Member and Chocolatier Jacques Torres recently sailed on Westerdam in Alaska for his Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise. Torres is world-renowned for his chocolatey confections and unique creations, and while on board he didn’t disappoint! Torres held cooking demonstrations where… read more of “Recipes: Chocolate…”
Today is Independence Day in the United States. July 4 is the perfect day to break out the red, white and blue in everything from attire to cuisine. Holland America Line’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin created a delicious and fun breakfast dish that will get you in the celebrating mood. BERRY SPANGLED BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST… read more of “Rise and Shine on…”
Culinary Council Member and acclaimed Seattle Chef Ethan Stowell recently cruised on Eurodam for his “Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise.” During the voyage, he hosted cooking demonstrations, talks and book signings, as well as an intimate, reservations-only dinner at the Pinnacle Grill. During his cooking demonstration, Chef Stowell made a delicious scallops recipe, and now… read more of “Recipe: Ethan…”
Yesterday was International Sushi Day, and Holland America Line celebrated the beloved delicacy by revealing the Largest Sushi Roll at Sea made on June 9 by Culinary Council Member Andy Matsuda while he sailed aboard Koningsdam on a special Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise in Norway. Dubbed the “World Mega Roll,” the creation measured 49… read more of “Largest Sushi Roll…”
Along with an increasing interest in wine over recent years, wine-related activities have become a key aspect of many vacations — especially during a cruise experience. For many Holland America Line guests, discovering a new winery or wine while cruising the world is one of the joys of travel. And it’s not just for wine… read more of “Three Ways to…”
Holland America Line’s Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff recently got off his Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise aboard Zuiderdam. While onboard, Dale gave cocktail demonstrations and brought guests on stage to act as bartenders, hosted an exclusive dinner in Pinnacle Grill featuring several of his signature drinks, and participated in a book signing and photo opportunity… read more of “Shaken and Stirred!…”
Holland America Line sponsored Guest Chef Night with Ethan Stowell on Thursday, April 19, at FareStart Restaurant in Seattle. President Orlando Ashford and a team of executives put their serving skills to the test when Holland America Line Culinary Council member Ethan Stowell was the featured chef for the organization’s weekly Guest Chef Night. Ashford… read more of “President Orlando…”
