A Voyage Through the British Isles

A Voyage Through the British Isles

Part One — Where England Meets the Atlantic Portsmouth — Setting Out There is a special kind of magic in letting the sea do the stitching — turning separate islands and cities into one continuous story, port by port. Diane and I boarded in Portsmouth with that...
The Spirit of the Celtic Seas

The Spirit of the Celtic Seas

A Whisky Travelogue from Ireland to Scotland This a part of our upcoming British Isle cruise in 2027   A taste to whet your appetite  Our whisky (whiskey) voyage begins on the emerald shores of Ireland, where whiskey has been distilled for centuries. The...
Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast

Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast

So, chicken breast, what can you do with it. Schnitzel, roulade, esterase?? Well, here a twist that will give you a moist, appetizing meal, both for the eye and the tummy. Looks like the preparation is long winded, but please check out below. Or come and taste it on...
Potage Malakoff

Potage Malakoff

I first came across this classic soup, created by Auguste Escoffier, whilst in Southeast Asia. I was catering a 14-day cruise, requiring 56 different soups. I was running out of ideas, so I asked the ship’s Executive Chef if he had an additional soup for me, so he...