Holland America Line’s Wine Curator James Suckling recently was aboard Oosterdam for his Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise. James was joined by Italy’s Marchesi Frescobaldi and Chile’s 2018 Decanter Man of the Year Eduardo Chadwick, two renowned experts. Not only did they host a Chef’s Table exclusive dinner with a five-course meal that was perfectly… read more of “Wine Curator James…”
Holland America Line’s Master Chef and Culinary Council Chairman Rudi Sodamin recently sailed on his Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise aboard Koningsdam. While onboard, Rudi did a cooking demonstration, question & answer session and hosted his Chef’s Table Dinner at Rudi’s Sel De Mer, his namesake dining venue. Guests experienced one of Rudi’s famous Food… read more of “Recipe: Master Chef…”
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…”
