Host Hattie Posted October 18, 2023 #1826 Share Posted October 18, 2023 There is usually a Panoramic type coach tour, it would be a shame to miss out completely. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 18, 2023 #1827 Share Posted October 18, 2023 If nothing else, see the Pantheon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1828 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Both were tasty especially the strudel. The sauce had a nice kick to it. Dessert time 738 My mom got banana and rum cake. I got frozen soufflé and backwell tart. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted October 18, 2023 #1829 Share Posted October 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Both were tasty especially the strudel. The sauce had a nice kick to it. Dessert time 738 My mom got banana and rum cake. I got frozen soufflé and backwell tart. What is Backwell Tart? I am quite enjoying your reviews and "seeing" a cruiseline that I have not considered. I have determined my palette is not refined enough for Cunard; although, I think I would enjoy their ships - yours looks beautiful. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1830 Share Posted October 18, 2023 The frozen soufflé was the first dessert I've not cared for. Not a bad overall record. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1831 Share Posted October 18, 2023 42 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: There is usually a Panoramic type coach tour, it would be a shame to miss out completely. 22 minutes ago, exlondoner said: If nothing else, see the Pantheon. I'm still looking but it certainly won't be my only shot at Rome. Well it could, one never knows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjackboss Posted October 18, 2023 #1832 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, jam19872016 said: The best view of Naples were from the ship where you couldn't see the city wide landfill. Costa Toscana docked next to us. I told you you should have gone to Capri 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 18, 2023 #1833 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: What is Backwell Tart? I am quite enjoying your reviews and "seeing" a cruiseline that I have not considered. I have determined my palette is not refined enough for Cunard; although, I think I would enjoy their ships - yours looks beautiful. It is Bakewell, after the Derbyshire town, shortcrust pastry with some jam and an almond custard filling. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1834 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: What is Backwell Tart? I am quite enjoying your reviews and "seeing" a cruiseline that I have not considered. I have determined my palette is not refined enough for Cunard; although, I think I would enjoy their ships - yours looks beautiful. I had to Google it myself before I ordered it. This did not come with jam like the description. I am not sure if it came with frangipane or not 😂. The food has been amazing and I love trying new foods so it has been perfect for me. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 18, 2023 #1835 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, jam19872016 said: I had to Google it myself before I ordered it. This did not come with jam like the description. I am not sure if it came with frangipane or not 😂. The food has been amazing and I love trying new foods so it has been perfect for me. That yellow layer is frangipani. What’s wrong with the jam? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1836 Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Blackjackboss said: I told you you should have gone to Capri You said Pompeii for the first visit if I recall correctly. But yeah I didn't listen either way 😅. 2 minutes ago, exlondoner said: It is Bakewell, after the Derbyshire town, shortcrust pastry with some jam and an almond custard filling. Oops, typo. My editor took the night off. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1837 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, exlondoner said: That yellow layer is frangipani. What’s wrong with the jam? Mine did not come with any 😞. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 18, 2023 #1838 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, jam19872016 said: You said Pompeii for the first visit if I recall correctly. But yeah I didn't listen either way 😅. Oops, typo. My editor took the night off. Probably checking the cruets somewhere. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1839 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, exlondoner said: Probably checking the cruets somewhere. He still hasn't found the alleged third set, so perhaps quality control has stepped in to raise the bar back to an acceptable standard. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 18, 2023 #1840 Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Mine did not come with any 😞. That is a bit of a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1841 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, exlondoner said: That is a bit of a problem. Yes and yet if I hadn't Googled it I would have not known. Well, until the thread so I would have found out eventually I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1842 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, fyree39 said: All these menus and food photos make me want to book a Cunard ship. It's going to have to wait. I'm paying on two bucket-list cruises now and those have priority. Hope you can make it work eventually, you will be very glad you did. Food and trip has been amazing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteduck1 Posted October 18, 2023 #1843 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I'm really enjoying reading all about your trip. . Go with a formal night, I'm sure you would enjoy and have great fun. You do come over as a smashing guy with these posts, always positive.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 18, 2023 #1844 Share Posted October 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Mine did not come with any 😞. The jam is usually a thin layer between the pastry and the almond sponge, easy to miss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1845 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Train strike planned tomorrow in Italy. I guess that settles that plan. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 18, 2023 #1846 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, jam19872016 said: Train strike planned tomorrow in Italy. I guess that settles that plan. Sounds just like here. It may also mean the roads may be particularly clogged. Half day wine tour? With lunch? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1847 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Whiteduck1 said: I'm really enjoying reading all about your trip. . Go with a formal night, I'm sure you would enjoy and have great fun. You do come over as a smashing guy with these posts, always positive.... Thank you for your kind words. I promise I'm negative when the situation calls for it 😆. It's just too hard to find anything to criticize. Well except the mismatched salt and pepper and mismatched plates. 2 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: The jam is usually a thin layer between the pastry and the almond sponge, easy to miss. It may have been there but it did not look like the picture and wasn't enough to be tasted. Was good, just not jammy enough 😆 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 18, 2023 Author #1848 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, exlondoner said: Sounds just like here. It may also mean the roads may be particularly clogged. Half day wine tour? With lunch? I can't even consider anything that means less meals onboard. I'm afraid of what I'd be missing 😆. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 18, 2023 #1849 Share Posted October 18, 2023 The strike isn't due to start until 9pm tomorrow, you might still be OK. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 18, 2023 #1850 Share Posted October 18, 2023 And think how exciting this thread will be if you get stranded 🤣 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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