Jim_Iain Apex Key West, TansAtlantic and British Isle with a Week in Amsterdam

[terrydtx]

6 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

The strength has not been an issue for me it is more the bitterness.  

 

On our last two Celebrity Cruises the Butler has been kind enough to bring us coffee and Bailey's from Cafe al Bacio on the mornings we have asked for it.  Sometimes I wait until breakfasts in Luminae but there are times when I feel like having it first thing -- of course we also have to enjoy it with those wonderful almond croissants. 

 

I could go for the coffee and Bailey's, great idea. Is the Bailey's brought separate from the coffee on the side?

Edited April 18, 2023 by terrydtx

[Jim_Iain]

At dinner last night a couple came over to introduce themselves.   They don't participate on CC but @countess5 sent them screen shots of Iain pinching the sculpture's rear and me with the feather hat on.      After chatting they said they may just have to find out what CC is all about.   

 

Really fun couple.

 

[Jim_Iain]

47 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

The strength has not been an issue for me it is more the bitterness.  

 

On our last two Celebrity Cruises the Butler has been kind enough to bring us coffee and Bailey's from Cafe al Bacio on the mornings we have asked for it.  Sometimes I wait until breakfasts in Luminae but there are times when I feel like having it first thing -- of course we also have to enjoy it with those wonderful almond croissants. 

 

I usually just write Double Cappuccino Dry and they get it from Al Bacio.

[Jim_Iain]

57 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

I could go for the coffee and Bailey's, great idea. Is the Bailey's brought separate from the coffee on the side?

I believe you can order either way. 

[DaKahuna]

2 hours ago, terrydtx said:

I could go for the coffee and Bailey's, great idea. Is the Bailey's brought separate from the coffee on the side?

 

The coffee with Bailey's from Cafe al Bacio is pre-mixed.   

 

When I get my coffee after dinner in Luminae I ask for a shot of Bailey's on the wide.   I spoon half the shot in the first cup of coffee and then the remainder into my second cup! 

 

[DaKahuna]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

I usually just write Double Cappuccino Dry and they get it from Al Bacio.

 

Okay, I'll bite -- what is the difference between a double cappuccino and a double cappuccino dry? (I don't drink cappuccino's very often) 

 

 

[terrydtx]

12 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

Okay, I'll bite -- what is the difference between a double cappuccino and a double cappuccino dry? (I don't drink cappuccino's very often) 

 

 

Maybe just the grounds would be dry, LOL inquiring minds want to know.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

17 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

Okay, I'll bite -- what is the difference between a double cappuccino and a double cappuccino dry? (I don't drink cappuccino's very often) 

 

 

As a former barista...

 

Double would mean 2 shots of espresso. The wet or dry refers to the milk and foam ratio.

 

A typical cappuccino is pretty much equal parts milk and foam.

 

A wet cappuccino would be more milk than foam (closer to a latte).

 

A dry cappuccino would be more foam than milk. (a very dry cappuccino would be only foam on the espresso.)

[DaKahuna]

Just now, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

As a former barista...

 

Double would mean 2 shots of espresso. The wet or dry refers to the milk and foam ratio.

 

A typical cappuccino is pretty much equal parts milk and foam.

 

A wet cappuccino would be more milk than foam (closer to a latte).

 

A dry cappuccino would be more foam than milk. (a very dry cappuccino would be only foam on the espresso.)

 

Thank you.  Totally unfamiliar terms to me.  The milk and foam are foreign entities to me when it comes to coffee, with one exception, Califia Cold Brew with Almond Milk.  The only additives I put in my hot coffee contains alcohol. 

 

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Just now, DaKahuna said:

 

Thank you.  Totally unfamiliar terms to me.  The milk and foam are foreign entities to me when it comes to coffee, with one exception, Califia Cold Brew with Almond Milk.  The only additives I put in my hot coffee contains alcohol. 

 

 

You're welcome! We had some regulars who would say "bone dry" rather than very dry - meant the same thing.

[terrydtx]

13 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

The only additives I put in my hot coffee contains alcohol. 

Same here, Kalua if I want a Mexican coffee, Irish Whiskey for Irish Coffee and Bailey's for an English Coffee.

[hcat]

2 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

Same here, Kalua if I want a Mexican coffee, Irish Whiskey for Irish Coffee and Bailey's for an English Coffee.

we  also enjoy  the Aspen Coffee and serve that at home

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Since our TA is heading to Spain , I will be putting 43 in my coffee 😋

[terrydtx]

22 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Since our TA is heading to Spain , I will be putting 43 in my coffee 😋

I forgot about 43, I have a bottle and it does make a good coffee drink. I also use it with gin in tonic for a different spin on gin and tonic.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

8 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

I forgot about 43, I have a bottle and it does make a good coffee drink. I also use it with gin in tonic for a different spin on gin and tonic.

Or on vanilla ice cream😋

[JeanieC,Aston]

1 hour ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said:

As a former barista...

 

Double would mean 2 shots of espresso. The wet or dry refers to the milk and foam ratio.

 

A typical cappuccino is pretty much equal parts milk and foam.

 

A wet cappuccino would be more milk than foam (closer to a latte).

 

A dry cappuccino would be more foam than milk. (a very dry cappuccino would be only foam on the espresso.)

Hi

Wouldnt that last one be a Espresso Macchiato?

[JeanieC,Aston]

Hi

I have my Irish Coffee using Jameson after dinner,,,,with the cream poured on over the back of a spoon,,,not the squirty stuff.

Takes a lot of practice keeping the cream on top of the coffee.

[cabogal]

19 minutes ago, JeanieC,Aston said:

Hi

I have my Irish Coffee using Jameson after dinner,,,,with the cream poured on over the back of a spoon,,,not the squirty stuff.

Takes a lot of practice keeping the cream on top of the coffee.

That's how I do my Irish coffee too. I'm hoping to have an authentic one in Cobh.

[Mcgeneseo]

18 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Ok all my friends.   
 

We all remember the outrage of the cutbacks at the dinner OVC.   
 

ilI went up at 5:30 to see how bad it was.  Maybe they listened to the complaints but even though we have never had dinner there, the offerings impressed me.  
 

Definitely no waiting on lines. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grill station steak, chicken, pork and fish

 

 

 

 

Turkey carvery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deserts

 

 

That certainly looks like more than enough in options and quantity.  It would be nice if the complaining about it stopped.....

[cabogal]

Hello Jim!

Thanks for the great "Live" and wonderful photos. I especially like the beautiful rooster photo in Key West - such vivid colors. 

Is there a way to connect Fire TV in the TV in a Sky Suite? TIA

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

30 minutes ago, JeanieC,Aston said:

Hi

Wouldnt that last one be a Espresso Macchiato?

Yes, but some people are set in their ways and have always called it a very dry (or bone dry) cappuccino.

 

Just like people will order an "upside down caramel macchiato" which is a vanilla latte with caramel drizzle. 

[hcat]

Jim

You did it again! Celeb owes you.!

After enjoying this review,  we just booked APEX for a short cruise in 2025..rt Pt Ev  .

 

  It stops at KW so I will be re -reading your  KW posts.. also stops at Gr Cayman but we usually  stay on board there..spa day!

 

There was a sale of sorts on the 2nd person  and we chose a Sunset Veranda, deck 9. This will be our 2nd SV and first time on APEX.   ( Retreat & AQ Class were quite a bit more $, and Concierge had lower prices)

 

******

Just a tip for others thinking abt it... on APEX ,there are regular veranda cabins on deck 8 and 9.. one on 8 has no obstruction, others  25% to 50%  obs.

[DaKahuna]

55 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Or on vanilla ice cream😋

I love a shot of Bailey’s poured over a scoop of Vanilla Bean ice cream. 
 

1 hour ago, hcat said:

we  also enjoy  the Aspen Coffee and serve that at home

 

I only drink it when on cruises.

 

1 hour ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Since our TA is heading to Spain , I will be putting 43 in my coffee 😋

 

I have heard of 43 but don’t recall ever having any,

 

Gin & coffee does not even sound good 

[JeanieC,Aston]

31 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

I love a shot of Bailey’s poured over a scoop of Vanilla Bean ice cream. 
 

 

I only drink it when on cruises.

 

 

I have heard of 43 but don’t recall ever having any,

 

Gin & coffee does not even sound good 

Hi

43 is a Spanish liqueur with a taste of vanilla..a bit sweet for me.

If anyone is in Spain try a Carajilo it’s a espresso with a dash of aSpanish brandy.

You see workman down a quick one on the way to work.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

45 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

I love a shot of Bailey’s poured over a scoop of Vanilla Bean ice cream. 
 

 

I only drink it when on cruises.

 

 

I have heard of 43 but don’t recall ever having any,

 

Gin & coffee does not even sound good 

43 is in the classic package

if you have a chance ask for barraquito

 

https://enjoycanaryislands.com/barraquito-tenerife-coffee/

Edited April 18, 2023 by Ex-Airbalancer