need2cruisesoon Posted May 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Great article with Jorg. https://www.yahoo.com/travel/confessions-of-a-cruise-ship-chef-118668342232.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekilia Posted May 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Absolutely fascinating. I immediately felt myself in his shoes...as a home chef, I get it, and I get how focused every passenger is on the food. Obviously, cruising is synonymous with eating. But now, for me, it is about the quality of a singular meal, or a highlight on a tour. Not the all you can eat for free binging that it is for some. Personally, I am not as interested in food as I used to be - age, health, other reasons to travel - but I am always surprised by how much Americans, especially, are focused on the food. My DH and I were talking about the cruise coming up and we were in agreement. First thing, tell the butler no canapés! This is a sure way to spoil dinner! Also, no afternoon tea, well maybe once, for the experience. And, forget about in between meal cookies, ice cream, and other temptations! We are set to experience specialty restaurants every night, and La Reserve, and culinary classes and independent tours in the Riviera countryside. Right there, you can add 5-7 lbs. to our weight. I don't mind, though, because these are quality choices. My rules for success, when you are hungry, eat. Eat what you want. Eat consciously - no distractions like reading, watching TV, etc- enjoying every bite. And, when you are full. STOP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted May 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 12, 2015 You don't have to tell the butler NOT to bring the canapes. You need to tell him WHAT to bring if you want them. We don't do tea either ... too tempting. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekilia Posted May 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 12, 2015 You don't have to tell the butler NOT to bring the canapes. You need to tell him WHAT to bring if you want them. We don't do tea either ... too tempting. Mura However, we don't want anything at 4 - 5 pm before dinner. We are not used to having this course before dinner and when we have tried to do it in the past, it has ruined our dinner! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted May 12, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I don't see the problem! No one is forcing you to order the canapes, and even if they did the portions are small. We don't order them either, just as we don't go to tea! I understand your reasoning, really I do! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 12, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2015 We are not in a suite so no canapes for us We do go to tea it is the highlight of DH's day We do not snorkel everything in sight either We do not order a lot for dinner & we do know portion control even if we are in the lower end cabins YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khunter Posted May 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks for posting. Interesting and Perhaps he will be putting my food on the table, so-to-speak beginning May 20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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