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16 minutes ago, cruisingxpert said:

Not KJ but the cheese is Tete does Moines from Switzerland

Thanks cruisingxpert !   I even found that the name of the slicer is a girolle.  Going to a dinner tomorrow night and haven't decided what to bring.  If I can find the cheese, I'm all set with that and a bottle of wine !

On 3/18/2022 at 3:45 PM, Aloha 1 said:

Have a safe trip home and don't forget to give us your final comparison of O to R! You just had to post that Tete de Moine wheel didn't you?😂 Oh well, My turn this July on Nautica.

Is that the cheese used for the cheese slicer in the middle of the table ?   Guess I should have read all comments before I asked what type of cheese you'd use !  Thanks !   btw- just read this: 'in 1982 the girolle was invented, an apparatus which makes it possible to make "rosettes" of Tête de Moine by turning a scraper on an axle planted in the center of the cheese. This apparatus helped to boost the consumption of this cheese.'

On 3/18/2022 at 5:54 AM, kjbacon said:

We had our last dinner at Jacques and it was wonderful. Just as we are about to disembark, the weather improved and we had calm seas with only slight breezes … so to those of you boarding today for the transatlantic … you’re welcome! A fine restaurant and a fine wine on the ocean is about as good as it gets ❤️

 

For appetizers, Jack repeated the Scallop Gnocchi dish and said it was even better the second time. I got an appetizer sized portion of bouillabaisse and while it was not my favorite, the table side service was beautifully done.

 

Our main courses were fabulous! The Prime Rib with herbs de Provence was the best piece of beef we have had on this trip and we’ve had many good beef dishes. The seasoning was done with a delicate hand and was spot on. Thank you to my fellow poster for recommending the Coquilles St Jacques as it was delicious. I was able to justify eating way too much of that spectacular French bread because that sauce was much too good to leave behind. 

 

 

We enjoyed the cheese cart very much. The restaurant was a little noisy last night, probably the combination of it being our last night and St Patrick’s Day, so we had difficulty hearing what the different cheeses were. Obviously, we enjoyed some more than others! Look at the beautiful spiral cut technique.

 

 

We have eaten way too well and I have no hesitation saying that Oceania delivered on their claim that they have the best cuisine at sea.

 

Today, I am back to my normally very healthy eating plan 🍏🍓🥑🍑🍋

 

We have a busy morning so I will be doing my summary later, probably tomorrow. Thank you all for coming along for the ride and making it all the more fun! 😻

 

kjbacon,  Hi, the cheese cart looks wonderful !   I had a tenant from Germany living downstairs for several years. His parents visited and gave me a cheese server just like the one in the middle of the tray.  Do you know what kind of cheese one uses with it ?  I must pull it out of 'storage' and use it when friends come over for drinks.  Hope I can find the cheese here in the Boston area !   Thanks for your words and pictures of your fabulous trip.  You should perhaps get a commission from Oceania....I'm sure you have swayed more than a few people to try an Oceania cruise !    btw- i was in Antigua in 1967 (10th grade) and had a super time.  Great memories even 50+ years later !