Food not to miss.....

[TanyaTravels]

What is the best food not to miss on HAL?

Before crusing with Princess we were told not to miss the following;
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Love Boat Dream
Fettuchini Alfredo

Dont want to get home and have someone say....did you try the....and I didnt!!!

[maxout]

Bread Pudding! :D

[Krazy Kruizers]

Chocolate Volcano Cake in the Pinnacle Grill!!

[luv2cruz4fun]

Chilled blueberry soup!

[eh2zed]

Eggs Benedict. HOLLAND America does a great HOLLANDaise sauce

[nurseblissful]

the pheasant and cranberry gnosh were great, as were the duck and black bean quesadillas. i hope they still have them....

[aliaschief]

The Parmesean Encrusted Chicken usually served on the last night is very good and is a favorite of many.

[sail7seas]

Dutch Pea Soup

Stir Fry in Lido

[kakalina]

A wang wang!

[doone]

Escargot, which are served on usually the last formal evening in the dining room.

[TomAndJane]

A wang wang!

I don't mean to sound stupid, but what in the Worlk is a wang wang????

[robertwcook16]

Any of the steaks in the Pinnacle Grill, especially the filet mignon
BEST I've ever tasted

[ekerr19]

I don't mean to sound stupid, but what in the Worlk is a wang wang????

A HAL signature cocktail. Quite potent too. :)

[lstrong]

So, what's in a wang-wang??

[maxout]

The Wang-Wang contains:

Gin
Vodka
Rum
Triple sec
Scotch
Bourbon
Brandy
Orange juice
Pineapple juice

Whee! :D

[lstrong]

WOW - looks like a good sail-away drink to get the vacation started!!

[MissWindyCity]

Any of the chilled fruit soups!

And my favorite dessert was Creme Brulee in the Pinnacle Grill! Yummmmmmm!

[SF49erfan]

My favorite dessert is the Berries of the Forrest cobbler. DH loves the bread pudding (only found in the Lido at lunch)

Also, don't miss the Indonesian tea.

[haligonian37]

Thai crispy spring rolls :).

[purplenorway]

I also recommend the parmesan crusted chicken! The Swiss style muesli at breakfast and the Thai chicken salad at lunch in the dining room on one day are very good as well.

[SandRaven]

Chocolate Bombe :)

[innlady1]

The Parmesean Encrusted Chicken usually served on the last night is very good and is a favorite of many.

Love that (I make it all the time now!) and another "not to miss" is the escargot...on the menu one of the formal nights! Yum yum yum!!!

[twinkletoes4445]

The Parmesean Encrusted Chicken usually served on the last night is very good and is a favorite of many.

Yum-oh! This was my favorite. It was really good. :)

[HeatherInFlorida]

On our last HAL cruise I had chilled strawberry soup for the very first time. I loved it more than words can describe. Had it at lunch one day and was thrilled to see it on the dinner menu a few days later.

It's like having dessert before the main course ... which can sometimes be a really good idea!!! :)

[FRANKIEDNYC]

:) The Raisin Buns On The Breakfast Buffet And The Cinnamon Twirls

[FRANKIEDNYC]

:) The Raisin Buns And The Cinnamon Twirls At The Breakfast Buffet

[mamaofami]

My mouth is watering at the thought of those escargot! mmmmm

[prescottbob]

Ahoy!

Above and beyond items that satisfy the 'sweet tooth' I recommend any of the broiled fish, lamb and venison dishes. I find the hot soups thickened with a tad too much cornstarch or arrowroot but the chilled blender fruit soups are great IMO.

'Hats off' to all the exec chefs, sous chefs and prep cooks aboard all the HAL ships! (My mouth is also watering while reading this list.)

Bob Voyage and Good Health!
Bob:)

[lee-gold]

The danish pastries, which could only have been made by a genuine danish pastry chef.
With the morning's first cup of coffee, they make our day!

[nchank]

The Wang-Wang contains:

Gin
Vodka
Rum
Triple sec
Scotch
Bourbon
Brandy
Orange juice
Pineapple juice

Whee! :D
No saki?????

[HeatherInFlorida]

I forgot!!!

Reading someone mention danish reminded me how I LOVE the Chocolate Croissants. They are to die for.

And they're not listed on the Room Service menu, but you can write it in;) :) . So yummy!

[WeLoveCruising]

My favorite items are:

Hazelnut encrusted brie appetizer
Stir frys in the Lido at lunch
Swiss Museli
Grapefruit Cosmos
Chocolate Volcano Cake in the Pinnacle (even though I'm not a big fan of chocolate...I love this)
DH loves the room service steak sandwich

[u4ea]

OMG, I got the munchies..........:eek::o
As the sweets go:
the crushed butterfingers on your favorite ice cream
the deep fried cheesecake
the deep fried bananas
You could deep fry the bilge rats, and they'd be good. :D
Mark....

[InTheWASide]

The Wang-Wang contains:

Gin
Vodka
Rum
Triple sec
Scotch
Bourbon
Brandy
Orange juice
Pineapple juice

Whee! :D

you forgot the splash of grenadine ;)

[InTheWASide]

So here's my list, and it's funny because the first few posts I was like "yup, yup, yup... that too..."

:cool:

Appetizers-
*Crab cakes in the Pinnacle
*The pear salad in the pinnacle with pear vinaigrette
*Under Rudi Sodamin's menu selections there was a fish cake that was VERY good! (main dining room)

Soups-
*Chilled blueberry soup (main dining room)
*chilled potato and leek with crab soup (main dining room)
*Thai chicken soup in the Pinnacle

Salads-
*There's a great grilled chicken caesar on the room service menu
*See above for the Pinnacle Grill salad (Dinner menu)

Entrees-
*Parmesan Crusted Chicken with the honey mustard sauce (Main dining room)
*Pinnacle cut filet mignon with sundried tomato steak sauce (Pinnacle)
*New Zealand Rack of Lamb (EXCELLENT with shiraz!) (main dining room)
*Honey glazed halibut (Greenhouse Spa menu-main dining room)
*Herb crusted flounder (lido restaurant)
*Herb crusted turkey tenderloin (lido menu)

Sides- (Applicable to pretty much just the Pinnacle)
*Asparagus with Bernaise
*Potatoes gratin

Desserts-
*Chocolate volcano cake (Pinnacle)
*Gold Rush Baked Alaska with the cointreau chantilly cream (main dining room)
*Bread pudding (lido)
*My own invention on this last cruise...
S'mores cookies
Chocolate chip cookie from the lido
Milk chocolate sauce
Marshmallow sauce
.
.
.
.
:D
*Peach melba sundae (main dining room)

That's all I can think of right now, but the best of the best is also in HAL's "A Taste of Excellence" cookbook.

ENJOY!

:cool:

[GraceNWill]

Ok, I want some of what everyone is having! It is 2:20 AM and I am catching up on e-mails, etc. and decided to read Cruise Boards. Now I am so hungry for all the food I am reading about.

We will be on the Veendam Jan 6th.....guess I will have to wait until then for some of this fabulous sounding food.

Grace :)

[mamaofami]

I forgot!!!

Reading someone mention danish reminded me how I LOVE the Chocolate Croissants. They are to die for.

And they're not listed on the Room Service menu, but you can write it in;) :) . So yummy!


Oh! I never saw them in the Lido or diningroom and didn't know they had them, but will now order them for breakfast from room service. Maybe I had better wait till half way through the cruise though. When we stayed in St. Martin, we used to get them in Marigot every morning. How many WW points do you think are in those!:D

[sail7seas]

Carol,

The chocolate croissants are always on a tray with other danish and breakfast rolls in the area where they put out the continental breakfast in Lido. Look for large trays of pastries and you will find mini chocolate croissants..... made with bitter sweet chocolate. Wonderful!

[HeatherInFlorida]

Oh! I never saw them in the Lido or diningroom and didn't know they had them, ........................ How many WW points do you think are in those!:D

Carol, they do also have them in the Lido, but depending on when you go up there they can run out. So I make sure they send a few to my cabin before everyone descends on the Lido and devours them:D .

And don't even think about the WW points!!! You'll just depress yourself;) . It's a cruise, treat yourself!

[Copper10-8]

If you've never tried it and like spicy:

Indonesian Sate Ayam with peanut sauce, Nasi Goreng and Krupuk. Want to make it more spicier:eek: throw some Sambal on the whole thing

Good stuff!:)

[Copper10-8]

The Wang-Wang contains:

Gin
Vodka
Rum
Triple sec
Scotch
Bourbon
Brandy
Orange juice
Pineapple juice

Whee! :D

You forgot the Tequila!

1/4 oz Vodka
1/4 oz Gin
1/4 oz White Rum
1/4 oz Scotch
1/4 oz Bourbon
1/4 oz Tequila
1/4 Triple Sec
1/4 oz Brandy

Top it off with Pineapple and Orange Juice

Add a splash of Grenadine and let the games begin!

[cruisinjudy]

I'm getting hungry!

And on the Alaska cruise I really like the glacier drop martini!

[u4ea]

If you've never tried it and like spicy:

Indonesian Sate Ayam with peanut sauce, Nasi Goreng and Krupuk. Want to make it more spicier:eek: throw some Sambal on the whole thing

Good stuff!:)


You didn't mention those noodles on Asian night late buffet. Not sure the name, but they have the perfect heat:cool:
Mark...

[maxout]

You forgot the Tequila!

1/4 oz Vodka
1/4 oz Gin
1/4 oz White Rum
1/4 oz Scotch
1/4 oz Bourbon
1/4 oz Tequila
1/4 Triple Sec
1/4 oz Brandy

Top it off with Pineapple and Orange Juice

Add a splash of Grenadine and let the games begin!


I sit corrected (because I can't stand any more after drinking all that!) :D ;) :eek:

Spencer

[Copper10-8]

You didn't mention those noodles on Asian night late buffet. Not sure the name, but they have the perfect heat:cool:
Mark...

I'm drawing a blank because we do not visit the late night buffet. Can you describe them in more detail besides having "perfect heat"? Indonesian noodles are usually Bami Goreng but I do not recall ever seeing that offered on HAL


I sit corrected (because I can't stand any more after drinking all that!) :D ;) :eek:

Spencer


One is usually not a problem! Two or three are going to effect certain parts of the body and mind

[u4ea]

Indonesian noodles are usually Bami Goreng but I do not recall ever seeing that offered on HAL

That's it! I just googled it, many variations, but HAL's is simple, no meat, mainly noodles. Check it out next cruise:cool:
Mark...

[Copper10-8]

That's it! I just googled it, many variations, but HAL's is simple, no meat, mainly noodles. Check it out next cruise:cool:
Mark...

Will do! Terima kasih banyak/thank you very much;)

[jazncruiser]

It's all very good, the chilled soups are so good! But, I would have to say give credit where credit is due........"Waffles"....."lots and lots of waffles".:D

[db777]

I agree with most of the lists above... but if you get a chance the dutch chocolates in Neptune or I think they serve them in one of the lounges.... ummmmmmm.
I will say we were disappointed in the cookies (dry, tasteless, no sweetness at all) this last cruise in April on Oosterdam...the time before that they were wonderful....hopefully it was just a bad week... anybody know???

[Solstice]

Most of these have been listed, but they were my favorites:

* Warm raisin buns - perfect for breakfast with some fruit and we often took a couple up to the room for a late-night snack on the veranda.
* All the chilled fruit soups - as good as any I've ever had.
* Bread pudding - not quite as good as Mom's but it's close. And it's there everyday in Lido so it quickly becomes a yummy daily habit.
* Lemon Drop Martinis - OK, I can get these anywhere but they are still a favorite. I like to be sure to have one in every bar on board, but always end up back at the Ocean Bar. So comfy and so pretty. If you aren't a martini fan, then try a Mojito. Of course, you should sample the Wang Wang!
* Fresh fruit magically appearing in my room everyday.
* Almost any dish containing shrimp. At least on the Alaska cruise, the shrimp was large and well-prepared.
* Don't pass up the appetizers! Often, people at our table enjoyed the appetizers even more than the main courses. My nephew would order 3 appetizers and pass up the entre.

[sail7seas]

Copper........ You don't remember when Bami Goreng was a regular item on all HAL cruises? It always appeared at dinner at least one night and I LOVED that dish. They took it off the menu about 2 or so years ago and I sorely miss it. They now offer Nasi Goreng (rice instead of noodles) and that just doesn't do it for me. Once in a great while we get lucky and see Bami Goreng in Lido at lunchtime but it is rare. :( One of my all time favs......

[WeLoveCruising]

Copper........ You don't remember when Bami Goreng was a regular item on all HAL cruises? It always appeared at dinner at least one night and I LOVED that dish. They took it off the menu about 2 or so years ago and I sorely miss it. They now offer Nasi Goreng (rice instead of noodles) and that just doesn't do it for me. Once in a great while we get lucky and see Bami Goreng in Lido at lunchtime but it is rare. :( One of my all time favs......



We have an Indonesian restaurant here in Albany that is owned by a guy who was a Chef on HAL for many years. We had his Bami Goreng last night for dinner.

We had the Bami Goreng last year when one side of the Lido was serving an Indonesian lunch buffet. I remember years ago they would do that every cruise, so I was happy to see it back that day.

[SarasMommy]

The cheesecake from the sugar-free menu.

[ANSalberg]

The "Escargot" - they are served piping-hot in garlic butter and they are to DIE for if you love them!!!!!

[Arizona Cruisin]

:p I can't believe no one has mentioned Chef Rudi's Famous White Chocolate Toque Filled with Silky Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse. I live for this on every cruise.

Trudy

[kathy_bc]

My husband had the Bami Goreng at lunchtime in the dining room. We were on an Alaskan cruise and it showed up on Friday (the last full day before departure) -- we were on a back-to-back, so he ate it twice. We never saw it at night or anywhere else.

My favourite drinks are the margarita and tropical cable car -- I make them both regularly.

Had great fun with the bartenders at the cocktail class!! Learned lots!

[Susie51]

chilled soups and muesli

I'm going to look for the bread pudding.

How are the omelettes?

[JLC@SD]

I liked these things.....:) :)

[Krazy Kruizers]

Omelets - many ships have daily specials on them. Of course you can always have one made special for you!! DH does this often. They always have quite a few choices of items that you can add to your omelet.

[Krazy Kruizers]

:p I can't believe no one has mentioned Chef Rudi's Famous White Chocolate Toque Filled with Silky Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse. I live for this on every cruise.

Trudy

I love chocolate. But the few times that I have had this dessert, there was barely a spoonful of mousse -- and the white chocolate hat -- too hard to break apart and eat. Which meant it was left behind - we saw many people leave the hat behind - waste of white choclate. JMO

[Krazy Kruizers]

I also love the Brie appetizer -- any way they prepare it!!

[Seago2]

I love chocolate. But the few times that I have had this dessert, there was barely a spoonful of mousse -- and the white chocolate hat -- too hard to break apart and eat. Which meant it was left behind - we saw many people leave the hat behind - waste of white choclate. JMO

Agreed!

Do not miss... believe it or not... the tropical sundae. Vanilla ice cream with mangoes, melon- just trust me, it was out of this world. They probably only serve it during Caribbean sailings, though!

[Copper10-8]

I liked these things.....:) :)

Those are Dutch and called "poffertjes" They look like tiny pancakes. In contrast with pancakes, poffertjes are turned before one side is completely done, which results in a much softer core than pancakes have. Typically, poffertjes are served with "poedersuiker" (powdered sugar) and butter.

They are not hard to prepare but a special pan is needed. This is a special cast-iron or copper pan with several shallow indentations in the bottom. In large restaurants in Holland, special plates are often used to prepare them. Restaurant chefs are quite skilled in turning the almost baked poffertjes with a fork.

[kakalina]

Those are Dutch and called "poffertjes" They look like tiny pancakes. In contrast with pancakes, poffertjes are turned before one side is completely done, which results in a much softer core than pancakes have. Typically, poffertjes are served with "poedersuiker" (powdered sugar) and butter.

They are not hard to prepare but a special pan is needed. This is a special cast-iron or copper pan with several shallow indentations in the bottom. In large restaurants in Holland, special plates are often used to prepare them. Restaurant chefs are quite skilled in turning the almost baked poffertjes with a fork.
Oh John: These are sooooo good. I love those afternoons where they are making these and the crepes suzette in the Lido. Yum-yum Which explains why I needed to buy all new clothes recently :(

[Golfette]

Copper 10 & Maxout - All that stuff in one drink??? I'm glad you posted - I would be under the table!

[billsrobb]

Copper 10 & Maxout - All that stuff in one drink??? I'm glad you posted - I would be under the table!

I saw that receipe too and I would be over, under and on top of the table.

Robb

[Copper10-8]

Copper 10 & Maxout - All that stuff in one drink??? I'm glad you posted - I would be under the table!


I saw that receipe too and I would be over, under and on top of the table.

Robb


They taste pretty good 'cause of the fruit juice - You'd be fine with one;)

[cruisinjudy]

db777,
Oosterdam cookies this past year were up for discussion here. Everyone returning, at least cookie afficionados, would report back that they had not improved. I did speak to someone at our B2B luncheon about them. Sorry can't remember the name, but I know Lisa would. Anyway his comment was, "all this food and all they worry about is the cookies!" He did promise to do better.

The cookies on Ryndam this past summer were better, but still not up to their old recipe. I don't know what happened.


I love those "poffertjes" but didn't see them on Ryndam or Oosterdam this past year.

[cruiseapril]

Looking forward to some Indonesian food on our HAL cruise in the Spring. When we lived in Curacao, we loved to have Rijstafel at one of the local restaurants.

[penk99]

After reading all of these posts, I am starving! I guess I'll just have to wait another 11 days or so! At least now I'll be armed with a list of things not to miss!:)

[lka1012]

For me it is the Lamb Shank!

[db777]

db777,
Oosterdam cookies this past year were up for discussion here. Everyone returning, at least cookie afficionados, would report back that they had not improved. I did speak to someone at our B2B luncheon about them. Sorry can't remember the name, but I know Lisa would. Anyway his comment was, "all this food and all they worry about is the cookies!" He did promise to do better.

The cookies on Ryndam this past summer were better, but still not up to their old recipe. I don't know what happened.


I love those "poffertjes" but didn't see them on Ryndam or Oosterdam this past year.


We love cookies, more than most other desserts... on other cruises we would have them bring us cookies and milk at bedtime and sit out on the balcony eating them...true comfort food....but we did not have that on the Oosterdam as they were not tasty... Hopefully, they will be better on the Westerdam in November...DB

[mamaofami]

I've gained a few pounds reading this thread.:D :D

[Golfette]

Copper10 - it's not the taste I'm worried about. Would I be arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct;) ?

[sail7seas]

Copper kindly offered me a Wang Wang when we sail Eurodam. :) While I am sure we would very much enjoy having a drink with Copper and his DW, I think I'll stay with my usual.....red wine. ;) One of those Wangy thingees and I'd be a basket. :eek:

[KAYEF]

JUST back from 15 days on the sea and I have to say the cookies are NOT at all what they used to be.............am I sounding like and "old" person..............I really DO mean it, though. The cookies used to call to me. Luckily, this time they didn't even LOOK good............flat and always chocolate chip until the last two days when they had those nut ones. Only one type out ever..........
All of the things mentioned............yum!
Be sure you don't miss the stir fry at lunch in Lido........twice we had Szechuan Shrimp and they were HUGE.
No one has mentioned Cappaccino (sp?) Bombe for dessert......cap. ice cream with little crunchies in it, dipped in dark, dark chocolate and frozen. It's a big, round ball and the chocolate is thick. A couple of years ago we all went so gaa-gaa about it that our waiter said we could have it any time we wanted. In 14 days, I think we had it five or six times.
The club sandwich on the Room Service menu is delicious........really, really good.
Any Indonesian choice on the menu............go for it. Sometimes they have them in the DR at lunch; I try to check the DR menu just in case.
You can order a baked potato with any dinner; it's just not mentioned much. They are good.
The veggies were ALWAYS PERFECT. I don't know how they can steam veggies for so many people and not have them too well done; they were always sort of crispy........and delicious. Summer squash, asparagus, broccoli, pea pods. Often at lunch I'd have fruit and veggies.
On this cruise, the beef was amazingly wonderful. I'm not a beef eater but DH is and most at our table ordered it often.
You can pick up the raisin bread if they're out of the buns and have it toasted near the end of the line where they are making eggs, etc. Their raisin buns and bread are DELICIOUS. One time they had raisin bread French Toast. I got a piece with NO berry sauce just so I could savor the raisin bread..........oh, was it good.
Be sure to try breakfast and lunch at least once in the D.R.
We DID have those tropical sundaes on the Mexican Riviera part of our back-to-back.
They always had sugar free coffee ice cream in Lido but you had to ask for it if it wasn't listed; it's delicious and creamy.
People rave about the hamburgers at the outside grill (by the pool)....
there's just not enough time to try it all!! The fries, the nachos, the guacamole, the pizzas there always looked delicious.
And, be sure to read to the bottom of the dessert menu. You can add a cappaccino (or decaf one) to your dessert; no additional charge as in the Explorations Cafe.:)
HAVE A GRAND TIME.

[sail7seas]

Kayef......

You made me hungry!
Which ship were you on?
Happy you enjoyed the cuisine so much. Sounds great.

[mamaofami]

Kayef, where were those steamed veggies? In the Lido or in the diningroom?

I would love to try the stir fry which everyone raves about, but I can't have soy sauce and that's the only way they make it. I asked if they could do it without, but the answer was no can do. Oh well. There's so much else to eat and eat and eat.:)

[maxout]

Well, I guess the Wang-Wang is more or less the "Long Island Ice Tea" of the seas :D Excellent choice for sailaway but I might wait 'till after the muster drill. hmmm... then again maybe not ;) :D

[Krazy Kruizers]

I do agree that the cookies aren't as good as they used to be. And there isn't much of a variety any more. I can remember when the chocolate chip cookies had real big chunks of chocolate in the, Haven;t seen them in a couple of years.

[sail7seas]

:o Must be something wrong with me. I like the cookies. Maybe because I almost never have anything like a cookie/rarely a dessert at home that the cookies are a treat for me. I love to break little pieces of cookie and enjoy each bite. :)

[puddles'n splashes]

They always had macadamia nut cookies out when it was the Java Cafe but I haven't seen them since it became the Exploration Cafe. Asked for the recipe one year and got it.:D The cookies are much smaller now and seem drier[overcooked],but I always have to have one anyway. Just another lap around the deck!!!

[boards]

I have looked for "wang wang" in the book placed on the tables in the various lounges and have never seen it listed. Why??

[RuthC]

The cookies definitely taste different the last year or two. I wonder if they changed the recipes to eliminate trans-fats. So many places are, these days.

I will say, though, that the cookies on the Prinsendam in July were better than what I've had on other ships in the last couple of years.
Don't know if it had something to do with the pastry chef on that ship, or if all the recipes have been changed throughout the line. :confused:

[kakalina]

It seems to me that they did change when they did away with the Java Cafe. They cookies were moist, chocolaty, chewy and delicious. They now are dry, hard, few chips and yucky. JMHO

[innlady1]

It seems to me that they did change when they did away with the Java Cafe. They cookies were moist, chocolaty, chewy and delicious. They now are dry, hard, few chips and yucky. JMHO

I guess we're fortunate that we're new to HAL...so we don't have great expectations for the cookies.

[WeLoveCruising]

It seems to me that they did change when they did away with the Java Cafe. They cookies were moist, chocolaty, chewy and delicious. They now are dry, hard, few chips and yucky. JMHO

Kakalina, JMHO too....they used to have those macadamia nut cookies in the Java cafe. I used to get one before a movie, but dont see them any more. (Not that I am complaining about a lack of food...)

Joanne

[sail7seas]

This summer, on Maasdam, I noticed for the first time they had a notice in the daily program stating HAL avoids trans-fats. I don't remember the exact verbage but it definitely gave the impression it referred to frying in trans-fat free oils. I think Ruth may be right the difference in the cookies could be the use of ingredients that do not contain trans-fats. They add flavor and shelf life....while taking away our arteries lives. :(

I really do find them tasty and enjoy the treat of someone baking fresh cookies for me daily. :)

[HeatherInFlorida]

It seems to me that they did change when they did away with the Java Cafe. They cookies were moist, chocolaty, chewy and delicious. They now are dry, hard, few chips and yucky. JMHO

The cookies we had on the Prinsendam last December were delicious. I would pop into the Java Cafe from time to time and grab one. They sure disappeared fast!!!:) I wonder if they vary ship to ship because I really consider myself pretty particular about chocolate chip cookies:D .

[bcscot]

I'm drawing a blank because we do not visit the late night buffet. Can you describe them in more detail besides having "perfect heat"? Indonesian noodles are usually Bami Goreng but I do not recall ever seeing that offered on HAL

Bami Goreng is a regular on the late night buffet, usually at the end of the cruise & often on the last night (on our cruises anyway). It is served with chicken & pork sate & is usually very good. It is far spicier than most North Americans would like. I often wondered if it was the cooks' revenge at the end of the cruise or if the crew were hoping the passengers would not eat it so that they could!

Last month on the Ryndam, I stood & looked at it on the last night. I wanted it, but after late dinner I just could not quite manage it. For those that like Asian or spicy food, it is worth looking out for.

ENAK SEKALI / delicious.

[sail7seas]

I LOVE Bami Goreng and have missed it on the dining room menu. We never go to the late night buffet and this is the first I heard they serve Bami. I will be checking daily to find out when they are going to serve it and go very light on my dinner so I'll have an appetite for a dish of Bami Goreng. Thank you so much for posting this.

Can't wait for our return to Maasdam and here's still another reason to be eager!!

[Copper10-8]

I have looked for "wang wang" in the book placed on the tables in the various lounges and have never seen it listed. Why??

They used to be in those books but were taken out about a year and a half to two years ago. Don't know the reason why. Ask your bar waiter or bar tender for one. They will know

[Copper10-8]

Bami Goreng is a regular on the late night buffet, usually at the end of the cruise & often on the last night (on our cruises anyway). It is served with chicken & pork sate & is usually very good. It is far spicier than most North Americans would like. I often wondered if it was the cooks' revenge at the end of the cruise or if the crew were hoping the passengers would not eat it so that they could!

Last month on the Ryndam, I stood & looked at it on the last night. I wanted it, but after late dinner I just could not quite manage it. For those that like Asian or spicy food, it is worth looking out for.

ENAK SEKALI / delicious.

Terima Kasih/Thanks for the heads up. Having late seating dinner, we never go to the late night buffet so were'nt aware of the Bami being there.

Bami Goreng is definetly enak sekali, though!

[bcscot]

Terima Kasih

Kembali.

[Copper10-8]

Kembali.

Sampai jumpa lagi/See ya later!

[Cath66]

meusli (sp?) and the choc. croissant at breakfast! Oh, and the cinnamon swirls as well. Had some lovely food in the dining room....just can't recall the specifics for the life of me.

[grandmaR]

I love chocolate. But the few times that I have had this dessert, there was barely a spoonful of mousse -- and the white chocolate hat -- too hard to break apart and eat. Which meant it was left behind - we saw many people leave the hat behind - waste of white choclate. JMO

Maybe they didn't think it was edible. I ate mine. This is the underside of one of them.
http://p.vtourist.com/3270967-Underside_of_chefs_hat-St_Thomas.jpg
Things I liked on the last HAL cruise (which was a long one)

We had most of our meals in the main dining room rather than the buffet. They often had breakfast specials such as:
Grilled Brockwurst, hominy grits and two eggs
Chocolate Chip French Toast
Cranberry Pancakes

I worked my way through the breakfast menu - one morning I had the Belguim waffles

http://p.vtourist.com/3273953-Belguin_waffles-Dominica.jpg



Lunch: Thai Curried Chicken Salad
Quiche Lorraine

http://p.vtourist.com/3271083-Belgium_Endive_and_Baby_Spinach_salad_lunch-Virginia_Beach.jpg
Belgian endive and baby spinach salad


Pasta Pasta

Appetizers and soups

Mussels with ginger, garlic and lemon grass (only if you like mussels of course)
http://p.vtourist.com/3271109-Steamed_mussels-Virginia_Beach.jpg
Cold blueberry soup
Cheddar and crab chowder
Chilled pear soup
Oysters Rockefeller
Squash apple soup
Bahama banana soup
Antilles Shrimp Cocktail, which was tiny shrimp on a cantaloupe slice
Brie in phylo dough with apple cranberry compote
Citrus Delight with Amaretto (orange, pineapple and grapefruit with cranberry apple viniagrette
Carpaccio of beef tenderloin
Lobster Medallion Parisenne
Chilled cranberry soup with yogurt in it
http://p.vtourist.com/3264235-Chilled_cranberry_soup-San_Juan.jpg

Had this one twice


Entrees
Salmon with lemon glaze and rosemary crumbs
Hazelnut crusted black sea mullet

Desserts
Bread pudding
http://p.vtourist.com/3271143-Creme_Brulee-Fort_Lauderdale.jpg
Creme Brule in the Pinnacle Grill
Caribbean Pineapple Sundae (with coconut ice cream)
Cappuccino Bombe. This was coffee ice cream coated in bittersweet chocolate and was very good - kind of like a coffee Good Humor
Praline ice cream
Baked Alaska

I have all the rest of the food photos posted on Cruise Mates, but they won't let me post a link here. If you search on 'grandma' you will get

Breakfast on the Maasdam 20 photos
Lunch on the Maasdam 35 photos
Maasdam Dining Room Dinner 50 photos

[KAYEF]

grandmaR
Your photo of the creme brulee starts me salivating!
I was trying to explain to someone on our cruise last week just WHY they needed to order it. I drew the special dish on the tablecloth with my finger and explained what was in each section, even.:p For some reason, that dish, made just for three flavors, was exciting to me
BUT
the flavor of the desserts..........you just can't explain it.
Yea, HAL;)

[sail7seas]

Those photos are fabulous. Each dish was plated so beautifully. They certainly delight the eye before the palate. :)

[puddles'n splashes]

Yes Ruth C. you are right. The cookies on the Prinsendam were fabulous. I know I had too many as I dropped in several times each day on a 34 day cruise last year for my cappucino and cookie[s].:D
Is the C for chocolate, or is it really your last name initial??????

[grandmaR]

Last time they said I could only have 6 photos and I had to delete some, so I'll try some more pictures - First breakfast in the dining room


chocolate chip rolls at breakfast

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3288/61070.jpg

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3288/61069.jpg

stuffed baked potato special

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3288/61063.jpg

Eggs Benedict

Now Lunch

Sushi in the Lido

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61116.jpg

Bread pudding in the Lido
http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61114.jpg

In the main dining room

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61090.jpg

Salmon BLT with cucumber salad

[grandmaR]

Lunch in the dining room

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61085.jpg

Thai curried chicken salad

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61095.jpg

Spicy Santa Fe wrap

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61099.jpg


Quiche Lorraine

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61101.jpg

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61093.jpg

Bay Shrimp Cocktail

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61098.jpg

Pasta Pasta (one version)

[grandmaR]

Lunch desserts in the dining room

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61086.jpg

Caribbean pineapple sundae

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61092.jpg

Although the lunch desserts were usually a little lighter than those at dinner, this was also served for dinner that night.

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61102.jpg

Carmelized pineapple, coconut ice cream and coconut meringe

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/thumb61107.jpg (http://69.63.134.90/gallery/image.php?id=61107)
Chocolate Sundae
http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61106.jpg
Dessert menu at lunch

This one was a disappointment. It was billed as pineapple upsidedown cake, and it wasn't really. It was just pineapple on top of a piece of cake with chocolate syrup underneath.

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3289/61087.jpg

[bcscot]

I love chocolate. But the few times that I have had this dessert, there was barely a spoonful of mousse -- and the white chocolate hat -- too hard to break apart and eat. Which meant it was left behind - we saw many people leave the hat behind - waste of white choclate. JMO

The white chocolate hat used to be so hard that attempts at cutting it resulted in one half shooting off across the dining room at high velocity, to the detriment of any unsuspecting passers-by. The other half would hit you on the chest & leave chocolate stains down the front of your formal clothes.
Now they make the chocolate much thinner, hence easier & safer to eat.

[grandmaR]

The white chocolate chef hat

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60822.jpg

Other dessert versions for Christmas and New Years

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60864.jpg

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60854.jpg

Baked Alaska

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60835.jpg

Someone mentioned

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60832.jpg

Escargot

And I thought this was a pretty plate

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60826.jpg

[maxout]

grandmaR

Thanks for the great food shots!

Unfortunately I have just tried to bite my monitor. :D ;) :p

[gooselace]

Pictures were so good I think I gained 5 lbs just looking at them!

[Ferry Watcher]

grandmaR (Rosalie),
I think you win the prize for best food photos on the CC site! Great photos - thanks for sharing.

Mary

[LoyHAL]

The Grand Marnier souffle! Had it on the Zaandam to Hawaii this spring and was sure to order [and eat!] two on Zuiderdam to Alaska last month. Too yummy!
LoyHAL

[mamaofami]

Grandma R, your pictures are amazing. My mouth is watering.:) Thanks for sharing.

[kura]

All those yummy pictures made me hungry just looking ay them! Counting the months...only 11 to go!!

[Krazy Kruizers]

The white chocolate hat used to be so hard that attempts at cutting it resulted in one half shooting off across the dining room at high velocity, to the detriment of any unsuspecting passers-by. The other half would hit you on the chest & leave chocolate stains down the front of your formal clothes.
Now they make the chocolate much thinner, hence easier & safer to eat.

We had it again the first week of our August cruises -- still too hard to cut the white chocolate.

[Krazy Kruizers]

grandmaR

Those pictures are fantastic!!!!

Yummy!!

[HeatherInFlorida]

As this page loaded and went into a frenzy, I couldn't figure out what was taking it so long!!!!:confused:

Turned out it was serving up a 5-course dinner!!! What fabulous pictures, GrandmaR ... thank you SO much for posting them:D .

Going to go pack now;)

[tpwolfe]

The Ice Cream

[grandmaR]

We had it again the first week of our August cruises -- still too hard to cut the white chocolate.

I didn't notice any problem, but I'm so clumsy that I probably just picked it up to eat it rather than trying to cut it.

Thanks for all the compliments - I like to take pictures of food. Every time I go to a meal in a restaurant, I take a picture of it, and also what my husband is eating. I'm sorry the page took so long to load.

[RuthC]

Is the C for chocolate, or is it really your last name initial??????
LOL! No, my last name starts with "C". But now that you mention it, .... :D

[Lynne Myrna]

I also loved the ice cream on board the Noordam...each evening, we would go to the lido for an ice cream cone. I don't know what brand of ice cream they use, but it's excellent.

Lynne:)

[turnin50]

Well that settles it, I have to repack my suitcase and pack only sweatpants!! If even half of the food listed here is on the Oosterdam in 12 days (yay!) there'll be no point in taking any other clothes, :p Thanks for those pics grandma, that food just looks awesome!!

[Krazy Kruizers]

I didn't notice any problem, but I'm so clumsy that I probably just picked it up to eat it rather than trying to cut it.

Thanks for all the compliments - I like to take pictures of food. Every time I go to a meal in a restaurant, I take a picture of it, and also what my husband is eating. I'm sorry the page took so long to load.

We have been to quite a few of the Master Chef's dinners and regular meals where this dessert has been served and NEVER have we seen anyone pick up the hat and eat it -- sorry but - JMO -- thids doesn't fly with the way I was raised.

[HeatherInFlorida]

................ I'm sorry the page took so long to load.

It wasn't a problem at all!!!! Don't be silly:) . I loved seeing the pictures especially since I might not be tempted to order some of those things just from the menu, but seeing the pictures makes it all very tempting!!!:D

[localady]

We have an Indonesian restaurant here in Albany that is owned by a guy who was a Chef on HAL for many years. We had his Bami Goreng last night for dinner.

We had the Bami Goreng last year when one side of the Lido was serving an Indonesian lunch buffet. I remember years ago they would do that every cruise, so I was happy to see it back that day.

I also recall that Bami Goreng was offered at the Indonesian Buffet on our Noordam cruise. They set the buffet out near the Lido pool and it had all my Indonesian favorites!!
40 days to go till I cruise again!:rolleyes:

[Krazy Kruizers]

I also recall that Bami Goreng was offered at the Indonesian Buffet on our Noordam cruise. They set the buffet out near the Lido pool and it had all my Indonesian favorites!!
40 days to go till I cruise again!:rolleyes:

On many of our cruises they have had the Indonesian buffet on the same day as the suite buffet -- that makes DH so unhappy!!!

[j3Baker]

Thanks for the tips and pics. I have decided to pack a dress that's 2 sizes too big (currently) to wear on the second formal night. :eek:

[Golfette]

Ohmigod! I am not a big eater & am rarely even hungry, but those pictures did me in - I'm a believer!

[ekerr19]

Those photos are fantastic!!! Thank you for taking the time to post them!

Did you manage to have my favorite (and only dessert I usually have...)

Chocolate Bombe... it's simply the best when made with espresso ice cream!!!:D

[etmanch]

Wow I forgot how wonderful the food was on our cruise 2 years ago on the Westerdam. I still talk about the drink I had each afternoon....the mojito was the best I ever had....we are looking at booking feither Eurodam or Westerdam again for 2009 so hope the food still is great!

[NoNoNanette]

Thanks for the tips and pics. I have decided to pack a dress that's 2 sizes too big (currently) to wear on the second formal night. :eek:

That brought a big smile to my face! :D

I wear my "slim" clothes at the beginning, and slowly progress to the more "comfortable" clothes towards the end of any vacation.

I pack and dress accordingly! :)

[grandmaR]

Those photos are fantastic!!! Thank you for taking the time to post them!

Did you manage to have my favorite (and only dessert I usually have...)

Chocolate Bombe... it's simply the best when made with espresso ice cream!!!:D

Yes I had that, but I don't know where the photo is.

Even though that was a back-to-back, I didn't gain any weight. Partly that I was more active and partly just portion control.

[ekerr19]

Yes I had that, but I don't know where the photo is.

Even though that was a back-to-back, I didn't gain any weight. Partly that I was more active and partly just portion control.

Well, when we go in December, if they have it again, I'm going to get a photo - I'll share it with you!!! (The photo - not the bombe, I'll eat that myself, lol!)

That is really the only HAL dessert I love! :D Besides the creme brulee in the Pinnacle...

[WillieF]

:D Seems to me that a 'Brit' table setting, fork and spoon for dessert, is definitely required for many desserts......Brits use the fork to 'anchor' (hold in place) the dessert and the spoon to eat it with!:)

I confess (after 40+ years in Canada) to having a problem with the North American 'fork only for dessert' service!.......that the chocolate (or whatever) shell splinters and shoots off my plate is embarrassing!:( With a fork and spoon, I'm in control! ......I hope!:) Anyone agree?

[maxout]

I tend to be out of control with desserts no matter what implements I use! ;) :eek: :D

[RuthC]

......Brits use the fork to 'anchor' (hold in place) the dessert and the spoon to eat it with!:)
That sounds like a good idea; I'm going to try it the next time the chef's hat is placed in front of me. :)
Thanks!

[Krazy Kruizers]

That's fine if you are given a fork and a spoon. All the times that the chef's hat has been served to us, all utensils have been emoved and we only have the spoon left.

[innlady1]

Yes I had that, but I don't know where the photo is.

Even though that was a back-to-back, I didn't gain any weight. Partly that I was more active and partly just portion control.

Thank you so much for sharing your photos, grandmaR! Those are awesome...each and every one!

:D Yum! :D

[off2ctheworld]

Thanks for posting these food photos-YUM! Can't wait to try all (well, maybe not all at one setting anyway) these delectables for ourselves!

[nurseblissful]

granma rosalie! i just got off work, opened a can of pork and beans (no, not joking) and started looking at your pics. i have a big mouthful of drool and some beans......lol...post some more. i feel like a junky...show me more.....hee hee...

[grandmaR]

That's fine if you are given a fork and a spoon. All the times that the chef's hat has been served to us, all utensils have been emoved and we only have the spoon left.

I'm probably a barbarian, but I pick it up in my fingers and bite pieces off. After all it's just like a large flat piece of chocolate candy.

[grandmaR]

granma rosalie! i just got off work, opened a can of pork and beans (no, not joking) and started looking at your pics. i have a big mouthful of drool and some beans......lol...post some more. i feel like a junky...show me more.....hee hee...

Well lets see if I can find some more

These are from dinner

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60776.jpg

Crab salad appetizer

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60777.jpg

Fruit compote (appetizer)

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60819.jpg

Brie in phylo dough

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60817.jpg

Medium rare sirloin

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60821.jpg

Orange Duck breast with carrots
http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60818.jpg

Tiramisu

[grandmaR]

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60823.jpg
http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60827.jpg

Prime Rib


http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60828.jpg


Someone else's cheese cake - she's holding it for me to photograph. (I got the whole table involved - I didn't eat everything myself)

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60829.jpg

Medallion of veal

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60830.jpg

Sachertorte

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60831.jpg

Strawberry Sensation Cake

[grandmaR]

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60833.jpg

Caribbean Bouillabaisse

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60834.jpg

Surf and turf - farewell dinner



http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60840.jpg

mahi mahi and plantains

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60841.jpg

Chocolate cake

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60843.jpg

hazelnut encrusted black sea mullet

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60842.jpg

no sugar added Black Forest Cake

[grandmaR]

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60847.jpg

watermelon cocktail

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60848.jpg

tomato and mozzerella

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60849.jpg

Grandma's chicken noodle soup

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60844.jpg


Loin of venison

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60838.jpg/

no sugar added strawberry shortcake

[grandmaR]

Well the strawberry shortcake didn't show, so here it is again

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60838.jpg

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60859.jpg

Fruit kabobs

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60860.jpg

Tempura vegetables

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60852.jpg

lobster medallions

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60850.jpg

swordfish

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60853.jpg

Santa Sundae

[grandmaR]

These were ones I had to delete before and I had to look for them over again


http://p.vtourist.com/3266188-My_Quiche_Lorraine-Little_San_Salvador.jpg

Quiche Lorraine at lunch

http://p.vtourist.com/3266193-King_Crab_legs-Little_San_Salvador.jpg

King Crab Legs

http://p.vtourist.com/3271139-Gingerbread_house-Fort_Lauderdale.jpg

Dining room display at Christmas

http://p.vtourist.com/3271142-Spinach_with_cheese_crisp-Fort_Lauderdale.jpg

Pinnacle Grill - side of spinach with a cheese crisp

http://69.63.134.90/gallery/galleries/3279/60863.jpg

Strawberry sundae

We did tend to have the sundaes a lot.

[kura]

I am loving looking at all these pictures! Trying to decide what to order!!

[turnin50]

Just do what I'm going to do in 5 days (whoohoo!) order one of everything! ;)
Thanks again grandma, :) I'm not even sure my sweats are going to fit afterwards! :eek:

[msmarvel]

Thanks for all those delicious pictures grandma Rosalie!! It's great to see how things are presented (like the crab legs are split for you!) and the portion sizes.

Have you - or anyone - tried the no sugar added desserts? I saw a few in the pics but not sure if they were yours or not. If they're good, I'll have them once in a while cause there's no way I'm not having dessert every night!!:D

Thanks!

Kath

[grandmaR]

Thanks for all those delicious pictures grandma Rosalie!! It's great to see how things are presented (like the crab legs are split for you!) and the portion sizes.

Have you - or anyone - tried the no sugar added desserts? I saw a few in the pics but not sure if they were yours or not. If they're good, I'll have them once in a while cause there's no way I'm not having dessert every night!!:D

Thanks!

Kath

I think one of the best things was the portions that were not too large.

Yes we did try the sugar free desserts. I thought they were good. Basically if the dessert was one that I wanted, I ordered it regardless of whether it was sugar free or not. One of our table mates was diabetic, but I don't recall that he ate any of them. Or at least he didn't make a big point of eating them.

[mamaofami]

It's really nice to see the HAL presentation of the food. It's an art!:)

[innlady1]

I think one of the best things was the portions that were not too large.

Yes we did try the sugar free desserts. I thought they were good. Basically if the dessert was one that I wanted, I ordered it regardless of whether it was sugar free or not. One of our table mates was diabetic, but I don't recall that he ate any of them. Or at least he didn't make a big point of eating them.

Thank you for all your photos, GrandmaR! As they say, "a picture is worth 1000 words!" I tried some of the sugar free desserts last time, and they were very good.

[ldog]

We are just off the Volendam. The food was generally very good especially the beef. Hilights were prime rib, sirloin and lamb shanks. Generally the seafood was overcooked and tough.

What I love about breakfast in the Lido is the smoked salmon and capers. I had that almost every day. Probably too much sodium for me but what a treat! And they have plain yogurt not the sugary nasty stuff!

[HeatherInFlorida]

GrandmaR, the pictures are absolutely amazing. I've sometimes taken pictures of my dishes onboard, but they never come out so beautifully!

Were the Lobster Medallions in the Pinnacle or the main dining room? I don't remember those on the menu and they look amazing!

[mamaofami]

I love lobster and don't recall ever seeing lobster medallions on the menu either, Heather.

[grandmaR]

GrandmaR, the pictures are absolutely amazing. I've sometimes taken pictures of my dishes onboard, but they never come out so beautifully!

Were the Lobster Medallions in the Pinnacle or the main dining room? I don't remember those on the menu and they look amazing!

Thank you - I've been practicing taking pictures of my food for a couple of years. It's not hard, but you have to have enough light to focus.

The lobsters were in the main dining room on Christmas. I wrote:
At dinner, I had Lobster Medallion Parisenne for an appetizer - the lobster was in chunks on a half lobster shell (lengthwise). Bob had Hazelnut Crusted Camembert which I didn't think he would like. [and I was right, because he doesn't really like cheese] We had to have turkey for dinner of course. Bob had the Santa Sundae, and I had the "Happy Holiday" Chocolate Box for dessert.

We went to the Pinnacle Grill the following night.

Then they served us with a tiny plate of appetizers before the regular appetizers - one shrimp, a tiny little quiche and something in a spoon that I'm not sure what it was. I had the Dungeness Crab Cakes for the regular appetizer. There were two of them - each about the size of a tater tot.

Bob had the King Salmon as his entree and I had the smallest cut of beef they had which was a Filet Mignon Petite Cut. It was about 3" thick and about 3" in diameter. We both ordered asparagus as a side, but I also ordered spinach which was something of a mistake because it was too much to eat. It came with a cheese crisp - it was as if they had grated some cheese on a grill and then scraped it off and cooled it so that it was a potato chip consistency, but was all cheese. It was very good.

Before dessert, they brought a tiny tray with 6 chocolates on it. I had the creme brulee, which was in three sections - one was chocolate, one was coffee and one was regular vanilla. I had so much dinner that I couldn't eat it all even as much as I love creme brulee.

[grandmaR]

We are just off the Volendam. The food was generally very good especially the beef. Hilights were prime rib, sirloin and lamb shanks. Generally the seafood was overcooked and tough.

What I love about breakfast in the Lido is the smoked salmon and capers. I had that almost every day. Probably too much sodium for me but what a treat! And they have plain yogurt not the sugary nasty stuff!

We were on the Maasdam, and I totally hated the way the buffet was set up and never ate there by choice - only if the main dining room wasn't open. The food was fine, it just required too much standing in line to get to it. We ate breakfast and lunch in the main dining room most of the time.

Of course if we WERE there for lunch, we had bread pudding regardless of what else was there.