Sticky Beef in Ginger

Sticky Beef in Ginger

On one of my first cruises (1998) on the lovely Marco Polo. I was asked to cater a, family style, Chinese meal. I had Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Chicken plus a couple of other dishes. I still wanted one more. I went and asked the Executive Sous Chef for an idea. He...
Osso Bucco

Osso Bucco

On our cruise onboard the super yacht Azzurra in January we introduced, for the first time, Osso Bucco. We are pleased to say it was a great success. Although a traditional Italian dish we hope to have this as part of our menus for our beautiful cruise on the Douro....
Why did 300 Rabbis leave Provence for Israel in the year 1211?

The Khazar Conversion

  Let’s embark on a captivating journey deep into the heart of Khazaria and explore what we know about the conversion of the Khazars, an event that likely unfolded in the 8th century. The Khazar conversion story holds a unique place in Jewish history, not...
Pastel de Nata

Pastel de Nata

Pastel de nata (Portuguese) pastéis de nata; Portuguese:  or pastel de Belém is a Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, optionally dusted with cinnamon. Outside Portugal, they are particularly popular in other parts of Western Europe, Asia and former Portuguese...
Why did 300 Rabbis leave Provence for Israel in the year 1211?

The Jews of Ethiopia: A Journey Through Time

  The history of Ethiopian Jews is a captivating narrative that diverges significantly from the more well-known tales of Jewish communities in the Middle East and Europe. It is a history marked by a distinct set of circumstances, beliefs, and challenges. In this...