Tarpeian Rock Posted November 14, 2014 #26 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I agree, the flavour of much of what was offered didn't live up to the appearance. Except the crepes Suzette. Those were amazing :D I think it was an enormous waste of valuable/limited resources. I can see the point in discontinuing the dessert extravaganza. Totally agree on lack of taste and leftover problem. But as far as waste, I always assumed that the untouched "waste" found its way to the crew's mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted November 14, 2014 #27 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Totally agree on lack of taste and leftover problem. But as far as waste, I always assumed that the untouched "waste" found its way to the crew's mess. I have no idea! I do wonder if that is what happens, do the crew members get "danger pay" for eating those leftovers ;) Or does it fall under "other duties as required" ? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted November 14, 2014 #28 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have no idea! I do wonder if that is what happens, do the crew members get "danger pay" for eating those leftovers ;) Or does it fall under "other duties as required" ? :D In the past, I have asked what happens to the food displayed in the Lido Restaurant or elsewhere that is not consumed. I was told by more than one Culinary Operations Manager and Hotel Manager that, due to CDC regulations, any food items placed where the public could consume them and not so consumed, are discarded. Waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted November 14, 2014 #29 Share Posted November 14, 2014 This was reported fleet wide some time ago. Reason given was too much waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakepatrol Posted November 14, 2014 #30 Share Posted November 14, 2014 They're selling 7 day cruises for $199 Therefore no dessert extravaganza You're lucky you don't get Cheese-Wiz on Wonderbread for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted November 14, 2014 #31 Share Posted November 14, 2014 They're selling 7 day cruises for $199 Therefore no dessert extravaganza You're lucky you don't get Cheese-Wiz on Wonderbread for dinner. Don't give them ideas:D. Don't worry, I seem to be paying the high fares to compensate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted November 14, 2014 #32 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It wasn't on my September 2014 Statendam cruise either nor the one I took in May. Cruise was so uneventful, I can't even remember the name of the ship. You can tell I'm getting bored with Hal and their cut-backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare visagrunt Posted November 14, 2014 #33 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Wasn't on the Eurodam in September, either. And I, for one, didn't miss it. I think the last time I was on a ship with it was May 2013 on the Zuiderdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted November 14, 2014 #34 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It was not on the 21 day Volendam South Pacific Crossing cruise either? Really didn't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted November 15, 2014 #35 Share Posted November 15, 2014 The Dessert Extravaganza died a year or two ago. It died all DAM ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSSF Posted November 15, 2014 #36 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I loved seeing the sculpted melons, ice carvings, fantasy desserts. Wd took lots of pics to share with friends & a chef friend. That said, I have to admit that DH & I never really ate anything from the evening. We were generally too full from dinner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted November 15, 2014 #37 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I enjoyed the nice display of desserts at the Royal Tea one afternoon, and they were served in tiny, individual portions, so it was easy to try lots of things. There was a good variety and most were tasty. I would rather eat a lot of dessert in the afternoon than late at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syesmar Posted November 15, 2014 #38 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) No Dutch Chocolate/Dessert Extravaganza during our 24 days aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam this summer. As others have mentioned, there were a number of specialty, "local flavor" meals where a variety of extra desserts were presented. Edited November 15, 2014 by syesmar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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