Tiramisu appears to have been invented in the late 1960s or early 1970s, but where and when exactly is unclear. Some believe the recipe was derived from sbatudin, a simpler dessert made of egg yolks and sugar. TIRAMISU Ingredients: 500 gr Mascarpone 500 gr...
Next summer we are returning to one of our most popular cruises. The Netherlands and Belgium. Seeing the history of the Jews in the Low Countries and how they are maintaining Jewish life there today. On a beautiful riverboat with engaging companions, you will need...
Another recipe from our recent great cruise on the Mekong. The next cruise on this beautiful river will be in 2027. Full booking details will be made available shortly. As we were fully booked 6 months before our latest cruise, make sure to book early for 2027. Lok...
Once I am onboard one of our riverboats or expedition ships, my most important tool is a teaspoon. With that teaspoon (which is constantly washed a sterilized), I taste every stage of every item of food that leaves the galley. One of the items on our recent...
According to a popular myth, the dish was first made after Napoleon defeated the Austrian army at the Battle of Marengo at Marengo south of Alessandria, Italy, when his chef Dunard foraged in the town for ingredients (because the supply wagons were too distant) and...
Once again, we are looking at various recipes we will be featuring on our Japan & Korea cruise next year. Apart from Japanese and Korean dishes we will be serving our usual great variety of our modern Jewish cuisine, plus some old favorites. A very simple, but...
The dish is named after one of the members of the Stroganov family, a Russian noble family. It has been debated whether it is named after the diplomat Pavel Stroganov or the politician Alexander Stroganov. According to legend, while stationed in Siberia, Pavel...
Asado is essential to Argentina’s national identity, just like the tango. The very word asado refers to both the gathering and the meal. An asado is as much about friends and family coming together, as the beef and vegetables that will be expertly grilled over coals...
Last week I was in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. In 2027 we are featuring a cruise running from Bucharest, the capital of Romania down through the mighty Danube to Budapest. The reason I was there was to check out and reserve a beautiful 5* hotel for the post...
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We could not believe what we were served. Chef Malcom is a GENIUS!!! Please tell the directors that we do not have words to express how pleased we were. I suppose that we will be recommending you to every friend we know.
Rhone River Cruise 2019
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I have been totally spoiled for future vacations. Riverboat is the way to go. I’ve met such nice people, staff was great, food fantastic. A really well run and well thought out trip
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Our experience was unique in that we were able to tour a lot of territory and a variety of places with minimal inconvenience. The fact that our boat was always with us and there were no long bus rides or waits made this mode of travel extremely enjoyable.