TravelingEA Posted December 19, 2016 #101 Share Posted December 19, 2016 We just got off the Regal - the waiter said it came down from corporate to eliminate the cheese baskets a couple of months ago. He said it was on all of the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted December 19, 2016 #102 Share Posted December 19, 2016 It has joined the list of a number of other things that have disappeared from Princess: o Welcome aboard cookies in your stateroom o Chocolate pops at the Champagne Waterfall o Godiva chocolate on the Love Boat Dream dessert o Sesame seeds on the dining room bread sticks o Chocolate covered strawberries for Elites on formal evenings o Canapes at the Captain's Circle repeat passenger gettogether On our recent cruises on the Caribbean Princess and Royal Princess, we had canapes. Those delicious small cheese filled quiches, and a couple of other canapes that were good. Also on each table was a jar of a mixture of rice crackers and wasabi peas. On Royal we asked for Sauvignon Blanc and the waiter brought us nasty horrible Moscato. We left the full glasses sitting there and they ignored us because we refused to drink it.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted December 20, 2016 #103 Share Posted December 20, 2016 On our recent cruises on the Caribbean Princess and Royal Princess, we had canapes. Those delicious small cheese filled quiches, and a couple of other canapes that were good. They must have changed their mind. In April and May on the Caribbean Princess they did not have the canapes and that is when we were told they were being eliminated fleetwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted December 20, 2016 #104 Share Posted December 20, 2016 They must have changed their mind. In April and May on the Caribbean Princess they did not have the canapes and that is when we were told they were being eliminated fleetwide. As mentioned, the Royal had canapes but they were nothing to get excited about. Same old tasteless hot dogs, cheese & dried out something. I passed on all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted December 20, 2016 #105 Share Posted December 20, 2016 They must have changed their mind. In April and May on the Caribbean Princess they did not have the canapes and that is when we were told they were being eliminated fleetwide. I've had staff tell me stuff, but I have the old grain of salt handy. I have had the canapes twice this year, on the Diamond and on the Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarmom Posted January 1, 2017 #106 Share Posted January 1, 2017 We embarked on the Regal on the 18th. There were Parm baskets for the fettuccini only once--at embarkation lunch in the dining room. I was surprised to see it and even snapped a pic. My husband didn't eat it because it was rubbery--not at all like the crispy goodness we've had in the past. The boys we were with ordered fettuccini at least once for every dinner meal and we never saw baskets again. There were canapés at the Captain's circle get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted January 1, 2017 #107 Share Posted January 1, 2017 We just disembarked off the Golden Princess and there was no Parmesan basket in the fettuccine alfredo on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea'sMom Posted January 2, 2017 #108 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I sailed on the Star last month, and no basket there either. Too bad, I never finished it but sure loved having a couple of bites of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromep Posted January 2, 2017 #109 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Her Godmother gave me her recipe for Marinara and it says start with a big pot at 700 in the morning. Sounds like a similar process for making Pho. It takes my MIL all day to make the broth for it. Too bad about the Parmesan bowl. It will be missed. It sure make the presentation attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy R Posted January 3, 2017 #110 Share Posted January 3, 2017 You can still get fettuccini with chicken added (and shrimp when they have it as an entree). It makes a great entree dish when there's nothing on the menu that's appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanwood Posted January 4, 2017 #111 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Was on the Emerald Princess previous 2 weeks. In Club Class Dining, I noticed the Fettuccine Alfredo on the Princess favourites as usual, and mentioned to my waiter that I miss the Parmesan Basket. He said he notice it hadn't been on the menu for a while, but, "If you like it, I will have chef make it". In 5 mins, I had my Alfredo Fettuccine in a Parmesan Basket on my table. I didn't realize it was that quick and simple to make..... How's that for service..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 5, 2017 #112 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Was on the Emerald Princess previous 2 weeks. In Club Class Dining, I noticed the Fettuccine Alfredo on the Princess favourites as usual, and mentioned to my waiter that I miss the Parmesan Basket. He said he notice it hadn't been on the menu for a while, but, "If you like it, I will have chef make it". In 5 mins, I had my Alfredo Fettuccine in a Parmesan Basket on my table. I didn't realize it was that quick and simple to make..... How's that for service..:D Hope it's not only for Club Class dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted January 5, 2017 #113 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hope it's not only for Club Class dining. Let me to be the first to point out that this thread was started two months before Club Dining was implemented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 5, 2017 #114 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Let me to be the first to point out that this thread was started two months before Club Dining was implemented. I know. See recent Posts 107, 108 & 111. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted January 5, 2017 #115 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) On the Regal in May they had the basket but it wasn't the same. What they served me was on the orange side and very oily. Gross doesn't even come close. These are so easy to make not sure why they would not do this any longer as it seemed to be a favorite. Oh well guess I don't need all that extra salt a few nights a week on vacation. Edited January 5, 2017 by latebloomer56 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy R Posted January 5, 2017 #116 Share Posted January 5, 2017 We were on the Crown in October when there was no fettuccini basket. I asked our waiter if they could make it for me then following night. The answer was no. I suppose I could have asked the Head Waiter but I didn't. We sail again in April. I may ask the Head Waiter next time just to see what his answer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2relax Posted January 7, 2017 #117 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I too am SO sad to see the Parmesan Cheese Basket discontinued. I am a very picky eater, and I usually order it 3 to 4 times per cruise with a chicken breast. I eat every bite of it! I have had a hard time getting the basket on my last few cruises, but I had been told to be sure to order it as a main course instead of the appetizer to get the basket. Now I guess the real reason is that it is no longer available.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 7, 2017 #118 Share Posted January 7, 2017 We were on the Crown in October when there was no fettuccini basket. I asked our waiter if they could make it for me then following night. The answer was no. I suppose I could have asked the Head Waiter but I didn't. We sail again in April. I may ask the Head Waiter next time just to see what his answer is. Same answer on Emerald last month. "sorry but no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted January 7, 2017 #119 Share Posted January 7, 2017 ...mentioned to my waiter that I miss the Parmesan Basket. He said he notice it hadn't been on the menu for a while, but, "If you like it, I will have chef make it". In 5 mins, I had my Alfredo Fettuccine in a Parmesan Basket on my table. I didn't realize it was that quick and simple to make... They are actually quite simple to make. There are YouTube videos that show it, if you are interested. I'm guessing it is the relatively high cost of parmesan that is the reason behind the elimination, not the labor to make them. I imagine the food cost for the basket is greater than for the rest of the Alfredo dish itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted January 7, 2017 #120 Share Posted January 7, 2017 They are actually quite simple to make. There are YouTube videos that show it, if you are interested. I'm guessing it is the relatively high cost of parmesan that is the reason behind the elimination, not the labor to make them. I imagine the food cost for the basket is greater than for the rest of the Alfredo dish itself. I think you've hit it. They've cheapened up the cheese mixture years ago they use on the fettuccine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanwood Posted January 8, 2017 #121 Share Posted January 8, 2017 They are actually quite simple to make. There are YouTube videos that show it, if you are interested. I'm guessing it is the relatively high cost of parmesan that is the reason behind the elimination, not the labor to make them. I imagine the food cost for the basket is greater than for the rest of the Alfredo dish itself. They must be easy to make if it was so quick and no trouble at all..?? I'll check out those youtube vids. I'm actually interested to see over time if any other Parmesan Basket Mourners in club class get the same response as me over time if requested, or if I just got lucky. The waiter(s) were brilliant the whole cruise in Club Class, no request to great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mail4cindyr Posted January 11, 2017 #122 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We just got told it's only served with the basket as a main entree, not as a side to a main meal. I hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted January 11, 2017 #123 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We just got told it's only served with the basket as a main entree, not as a side to a main meal. I hope this helps! I heard that myself from a waiter once, but that was long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted January 11, 2017 #124 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We just got told it's only served with the basket as a main entree, not as a side to a main meal. I hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Just order it as an additional main course to be served first & tell them to hold the fettuccine. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy R Posted January 11, 2017 #125 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just order it as an additional main course to be served first & tell them to hold the fettuccine. :rolleyes: That wasn't the case last October on the Crown when I asked for the fettuccini as a main course. Hope Princess had a change of mind since so many passengers were disappointed. I enjoyed it with the basket as a main course when nothing else on the menu was to my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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