To go along with our theme of contemporary cruising, I picked a casual and fun dish that you can eat with your hands and is sure to make you smile. I tried these fish tacos on a Celebrity cruise from Vancouver to San Diego and they really do represent California – they are bright, crisp and fresh. It’s like sunshine on a plate. Since that cruise, I’ve made this recipe three times, and each time I switch it up a bit to try new things.
While going on a cruise is definitely an angelic experience, we all know that sometimes when we’re on vacation we let some of our normal inhibitions go, which can lead to some “sinful” behavior. As they say, what happens at sea stays at sea. Don’t worry though, a cruise is meant for you to loosen up and let go of your inhibitions. Let’s see how many of these “sins” sound familiar to you.
What could be more sinfully delicious than a rich chocolate cake that oozes with warm melted chocolate? This chocolate cake is a favorite with many chocolate lovers because it includes both the seductive melted chocolate and the airy and light taste of the cake. Here is Oceania Cruises’ take on the treat, the Bittersweet Chocolate Fondant Cake. Remember, to experience the true decadence of this treat you should be dining in one of the beautifully adorned restaurants aboard Oceania Cruises.
The Super Bowl calls for a big spread of delicious foods that satisfy everyone from the cheerleader to the middle linebacker. For many people this means pizza, chicken wings and seven-layer dip, but if you are looking for a meal with real grit that will surely fill you up, check out these two options inspired by the port cities that are home to this year’s formidable teams.
Pumpkin flavored food and drinks are all the rage this month. From pumpkin soy lattes to pumpkin pie flavored bread sticks, now is the time to get your fill of this orange fruit in all its glory. And don’t worry about missing out on the pumpkin goodness while at sea, because cruise lines’ chefs and bartenders come prepared with pumpkins, nutmeg and cinnamon to ensure you get the taste of fall, even if you’re sailing in the southern hemisphere, where it’s spring.
If I said the word marshmallow, would images of cookouts, barbeques and childhood pop into mind? Well, what if I told you marshmallows are sophisticated culinary wonders that are served on fine china and combined with decadent sauces on board Oceania’s luxurious ships that feature the food of French Chef Jacques Pepin.
Don’t laugh, because it’s true.
Before candy bars, before ice cream, before almost every kind of sweet treat known to man there was – and still is – honey. The sticky golden sweet substance has been found in clay jars dating back 5,000 years ago, it is mentioned in the Bible, and it seems that a depiction of people gathering honey from trees is painted on cave walls dating back 8,000 years ago.
Sunita lives in the U.K. and has never been to New York City, but that doesn’t mean she can’t have a New York experience in her own home. One of these days we’ll get her on a cruise to New York, but for now read on to discover her recipe for New York Cheesecake.
