It’s difficult to explain the massive culinary operation that goes on behind the scenes of a cruise ship. The MS Noordam serves 11,000 meals a day from five separate restaurants, plus room service and special events. Behind the gilted mirrors and velvet wallpaper lies a maze of … [Read more...] about Working in the kitchen of a cruise ship
Monte Carlo, darling
Years ago in London, my chef friend Ted and I shared a Valentine’s Day dinner together since neither of us was seeing anyone. Over post-dinner Calvados, we concocted a bold plan – we’d spend the weekend in Monte Carlo! We rushed to my flat and drunkenly punched up Expedia to book … [Read more...] about Monte Carlo, darling
36 Hours in Rome
We arrived in Rome late Friday night to the Hotel de Ville at the top of the Spanish Steps, where Mike secured a screaming last-minute deal on Priceline. (Thanks Bill Shatner!) On my last trip here, some eight years ago, I got into a fight and broke up with my then-boyfriend over … [Read more...] about 36 Hours in Rome
Rome: Something old, something new
Artisans in Rome create a divine sidewalk masterpiece, complete with a blog URL… Subscribe to Eat.Write.Now. … [Read more...] about Rome: Something old, something new
Recipe: Spicy shrimp in saffron tomato sauce
Next week, I’ll be joining a Holland America ship as my second gig as a guest chef for the cruise line. Long story, but another chef canceled and so we agreed to go relatively last minute. HAL partners with Food & Wine magazine to put together culinary programs on all of … [Read more...] about Recipe: Spicy shrimp in saffron tomato sauce
