As Regular Readers of Chewing The Fat know we just came back from Greece two weeks ago… It was a spectacular trip start to finish.  Greece and its islands are among the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. Sailing from Athens and the moon-lit Acropolis,…

Cover Photo from “Ripe Figs” Credit: Matt Russell We’ve just returned from Greece with some great new recipes In case you don’t follow us on Instagram* or have wondered when our next post was coming, we’re back from one of the most wonderful trips we’ve…

Runaway to sea with me! Silversea Cruises has just announced a whole new series of voyages aboard their ultra-luxurious ships. They’re in addition to their already announced Mediterranean and Galapagos itineraries. Those included the Maiden Voyages of both Silversea’s newest Flagship Silver Moon and the…

Memorial Day Weekend is just days away…here’s what to cook: These incredible Ribs are what their creator, Nicole Ponseca, calls ‘an homage to American Southern-style, slow-cooked ribs’ revved up with Filipino flavors.  You don’t even have to have an outdoor grill to enjoy them.  The…

My latest article for CruisingJournal.com has just been published. If you have any doubts about pent-up demand for travel, you’ll be very surprised when you read this… Click on this link for the surprise of your life… https://www.cruisingjournal.com/en/cruise-topics/cruise-events/silversea-cruises-success-for-the-world-cruise-2023  

Silversea is set to sail on the most unique itinerary in World Cruise History I had the distinct pleasure of sailing on Silver Shadow 3 years ago. Now the ship has been chosen to bring back Silversea’s World Cruise Program for 2023. Since I sailed…

My lastest Travel Adventure takes you aboard Celebrity Equinox for 11 days of Culinary Cruising CruisingJournal.com has just published my latest article. This time I concentrate on the extraordinary offerings aboard the largest ship I have ever sailed, Celebrity Equinox.  At 122,000 tonnes and carrying…

My latest article for Cruising Journal has just been published. Come aboard for an extraordinary trip around the world. On December 22nd, 2022, 930 passengers will embark on the voyage of a lifetime.  They’ll board a brand, spanking-new ship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  From there,…

Nothing can compare to the delights of the South of France…especially when you experience them aboard this river cruiser. Emerald Waterways features a Top Chef France Contestant who comes aboard to cook a very special dinner. And look what’s for Dessert… To Go Directly to…

From Palaces to Parliaments, you’ll see it all on Scenic’s Danube Cruises… My latest article for Cruising Journal Has just been published.  Click here to cruise…https://www.cruisingjournal.com/en/articles/cruise-destinations/8-reasons-to-take-a-scenic-cruise-along-the-danube    

Photos in this article are the work of Lucia Griggi for Silversea Armchair Travelers, this is for you! And for Culinary Inspiration, Listen to Adam Sachs Podcasts on the link below. For those fortunate few who have traveled on Silver Muse, a sister ship awaits.…

Above: Silver Origin as she will look in the Galapagos. Rendering Courtesy Silversea. Silversea’s Silver Origin Is Launched, Defying All Odds. Prominently displayed at a recent Webinar hosted by Barbara Muckermann, Chief Marketing Officer of Silversea Cruises, were the words of Charles Darwin: “It is…

Introducing the first Viking River Cruise ship to sail the Mississippi, Viking Mississippi. My latest article takes Armchair Cruisers on the grandest ship to ever sail America’s Mississippi River. Here’s a link to the article I just wrote for Connoisseur Magazine. And after that, in…

Viking River Cruises’ ‘River of Gold’: A Perfect Introduction to the World of Port… And to Portugal itself In 1756, the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro was founded making the Douro River Valley the third oldest protected wine region in the…