Travelcat2 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #376 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Just a FYI. I am friends with Franc and he stated he is joining the Mariner when it arrives in Miami. Not sure how long he will be onboard. And can you say hello to Olga for us. We took her to dinner in Compass Rose a few years ago. I am assuming it is the same Olga. Eileen and Bob Kettrick Will definitely say hello to Olga from the two of you! Word on board is that Nikki is coming onboard in Miami and Franck will be onboard a bit later - prior to dry dock and he will work through dry dock. I have learned not to believe everything I hear on the ship..... I guess either one or both of them could show up. Onboard already is Donald - replacing Csaba as F&B Director and the Captain replacing Serena is also here. So many people departing in Miami. I'm really happy for them as they will be able to home for the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 9, 2017 Author #377 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Finally a Caribbean island that I like -- St. Kitts (and we were not scheduled to go there - it is a replacement for Puerto Rico. So much cleaner in the port area than Antigua, Barbados and Grenada. Souvenirs are not overpriced as they are on the other islands and the food is fabulous. After cancelling tours for the last two port stops, we decided to go ahead with the one today - only 3 1/2 hours and includes a tour of a gorgeous estate overlooking the ocean and lunch. We watched the chef prepare our meal which consisted of Jerk Pork (made with pork loin), West Indian steamed fish (grouper) red beans and rice, vegetable Escovitch and Coconut Butter Bread Pudding. There were 19 of us and the chef prepared everything (except the bread pudding - she made a bread pudding but served us one made yesterday). Really lovely excursion. May share a couple of photos. People here are so nice. I'm giving a "pass" to the people in Antigua since they are dealing with the people that are staying on Antigua while Barbuda is rebuilt -- there is little left of the island. People were grumpy and rude, prices in stores were outrageous - we were happy to get out of there. At 3:00 op.m. (1 hour from now), we head to Miami and will arrive Tuesday morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onkel_Ken Posted December 9, 2017 #378 Share Posted December 9, 2017 We watched the chef prepare our meal which consisted of Jerk Pork (made with pork loin), West Indian steamed fish (grouper) red beans and rice, vegetable Escovitch and Coconut Butter Bread Pudding. There were 19 of us and the chef prepared everything (except the bread pudding - she made a bread pudding but served us one made yesterday). Really lovely excursion. May share a couple of photos. This was so descriptive that it painted a delicious mental image. If you share a couple photos of your excursion, I hope that you have one or two of that meal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted December 10, 2017 #379 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I would like to state - for the record so to speak - that it was not I who brought up the boarding issue. My post #333 quotes a post from Jackie when she brought it up when discussing embarkation for the cruise... I would like to thank Jackie for the very informative posts AND the lovely photos of not only food but scenery and events on the Amazon cruise. Very well done and very interesting... merci beaucoup, Jackie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mj_holiday Posted December 10, 2017 #380 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thanks for all your reporting on the cruise and Amazon. On your excursion could you please give us a picture or explain what vegetable Escovitch is? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 10, 2017 Author #381 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thanks for all your reporting on the cruise and Amazon. On your excursion could you please give us a picture or explain what vegetable Escovitch is? Thanks again. I will post a photo later (when less people are on the internet). The recipe is a bit strange but the end result was delicious. Here is the recipe that they gave us: 2 cups of cooked vegetables of your choice (cut in "jillions" -- no cub what jillions is but you will see in the photo Few suggestions for vegetables - green banana / pumpkin / breadfruit / christophene (chayote) 1 oz. olive oil/1 oz. vegetable oil 1 onion sliced 1/2 each green and red pepper (sliced) 1 clove garlic Zet and juice of two lime 1/2 cup of white wine 1/2 cucumber diced/sliced Salt, pepper, thyme and pepper flakes to taste Method Saute onions, pepper, garlic, and thyme until lightly brown. Add lemon juice, cucumbers, wine and pepper flakes Season to taste Add vegetables and mix together The flavors of the dishes were amazing. My husband reacts to bell peppers but whatever they grow on St. Kitts - even though they look like bell peppers, were delicious and did to affect him. Today on the Mariner I am packing (a day early). We will have a seafood buffet (will take photos) which means that I can eat sushi, sushi and more sushi for lunch. My drink of choice on this cruise for lunch is a Long Island Iced Tea with top shelf alcohols (only one:-). I still fall back to my Mexican Butterfly but have not had my "old" favorite - a chocolate martini. For dinner I stick to wine (with some type of champagne drink before dinner in the lounge). Before I go, I can't resist posting the recipe for West Indian Steamed Fish as it was the most popular dish at lunch. Serving for 6 persons 3 fish fillets of your choice (they used grouper) 1/2 cup fresh diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 clove garlic Tomato paste (optional) - it doesn't say how much but it was just a small amount 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig parsley 1/4 cup grated carrot 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup water or stock 1 tablespoon water or stock 1 tablespoon vegetable oil METHOD In a hot pan add olive oil/vegetable oil. Lightly sauce onions, garlic and green bell peppers until golden brown. Add grated carrots, water and lime juice. Bring to a boil ad let simmer. Submerge fish filet in pot and reduce the liquid by half to intensify flavor. This should take 6-7 minutes. Add butter to finish. If anyone is interested in the Jerk Pork Loin recipe (to die for), let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted December 10, 2017 #382 Share Posted December 10, 2017 "jillions" are probably "juliennes" - thinly sliced veggies like matchsticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 10, 2017 Author #383 Share Posted December 10, 2017 "jillions" are probably "juliennes" - thinly sliced veggies like matchsticks. Thank you for the clarification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatmans Lady Posted December 10, 2017 #384 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Like you husband, I too react to bell peppers, but not as badly as my daughter who can't even handle one as that brings her up in violent welts, but those recipes would work without the peppers and if it needed another vegetable I would add some diced courgettes [zucchini] Thank you for taking the time and trouble to post about your cruise. I have really appreciated being along for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 10, 2017 Author #385 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Veggie dish Jerk pork tenderloin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 10, 2017 Author #386 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Difficult to see. Beans and rice on left, fish on right Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onkel_Ken Posted December 10, 2017 #387 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Great pictures of the food presentation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinksunset Posted December 10, 2017 #388 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thank you very much, Travelcat2, for the time and great care you’ve taken to share your wonderful adventures in the Amazon! Your description of your experience, the pictures and recipes have been a treat to read. You’ve provided all of us with a vicarious enjoyment of your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 11, 2017 Author #389 Share Posted December 11, 2017 So glad that some of you enjoyed reading this sometimes rambling blog. I will do a review of the cruise when I get home. While I've posted a to already, I'd like to address the food, condition of the ship, some of the ports and other observations. Today is packing day. It's raining so it is a perfect day for it. We are really looking forward to some cold weather - where we can sit with kitties on our laps to keep us warm. May post a couple of photos of the fish buffet (no sushi but plenty of food). Last night at Crew Kapers (may be the best that we have seen) the theater was 100% full - even the officers were amazed by the crowd. Dinner in CR was over the top -- caviar, Beef Wellington, etc. However, after eating for over 20 days we were happy with lobster and rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted December 11, 2017 #390 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Travel home safely Jackie. And thank you VERY much for the commentaries, photos, even recipes! Enjoy your Christmas and New Year! Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 11, 2017 Author #391 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Travel home safely Jackie. And thank you VERY much for the commentaries, photos, even recipes! Enjoy your Christmas and New Year!Gerry Same to you Gerry! Still hope to sail with you one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted December 11, 2017 #392 Share Posted December 11, 2017 TC Thanks for this thread. We are doing a similar trip with a different cruise line in January and your insights to the ports of call have been invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckw Posted December 12, 2017 #393 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Enjoyed your postings, reminded me of our Amazon adventure, we live just a bit south of you and and assure you you'll be able to cool down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Zqueeze1 Posted December 12, 2017 #394 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Long Island Iced Teas for lunch?? Brilliant! Thanks for taking us with you through this board. Glad you shared your adventure with us. Fly safe. Z and TB Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted December 12, 2017 Author #395 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Thanks everyone. Might post a couple of seafood lunch photos since our luggage is already out (9:15 p.m. December 11, 2017) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishwitchy Posted December 12, 2017 #396 Share Posted December 12, 2017 A great ride with you, thank you! Get home to the kitties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towel-animal Posted December 12, 2017 #397 Share Posted December 12, 2017 My drink of choice on this cruise for lunch is a Long Island Iced Tea with top shelf alcohols (only one:-) One of my favorites. Just curious which brands you request the bartender use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted December 12, 2017 #398 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I am going to miss this thread when your cruise is over TC2. Please add a post when your review is up as I am looking forward to it. Thx for sharing so much great info and looking into dancing opportunities for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted December 12, 2017 #399 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Ah, the end of a nice cruise - a bittersweet moment always. The experience is coming to an end, but the memories are just being born. Glad you had a good time. Your posts made me want to jump back on a Regent ship and just go, well, anywhere. Thanks for taking the time to post updates and pics - always enjoyable for the rest of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted December 13, 2017 #400 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Nice posting, have a safe trip home. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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