crystalspin Posted September 5, 2018 #26 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Breakfast: Omelette station is good, but line is too long. And that was on the Zaandam, expecting worse on the Zuiderdam. So I tried the baked eggs (like quiche with no crust) -- which were nice and airy and had something different in them everyday. Yes made with pasteurized eggs, which are only gooey when undercooked (and much safer undercooked than "fresh" eggs). I usually got one or two sausage patties and one hash-brown cake, which is a treat and a cheat, since we eat lo-carb at home. Lunch: pasta stir-fry made with smallest amount of the non-long pasta of the day, double chicken, most of the vegetables, garlic, small amount marinara, or just some extra oil. The line here was too long a couple times and I grabbed a "lasagna" crock from the same station... Lasagna in quotes because Pomodoro had no tomato at all, and both times EXTREMELY DRY. And I like dry foods! My brother took his up for a ladle of the sauce. Add a cut of whatever's on the carvery for more protein, especially if it is lamb. Finish with sugar-free ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted September 5, 2018 #27 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Breakfast: Omelette station is good, but line is too long. And that was on the Zaandam, expecting worse on the Zuiderdam. So I tried the baked eggs (like quiche with no crust) -- which were nice and airy and had something different in them everyday. Yes made with pasteurized eggs, which are only gooey when undercooked (and much safer undercooked than "fresh" eggs). I usually got one or two sausage patties and one hash-brown cake, which is a treat and a cheat, since we eat lo-carb at home. I was on the Zuiderdam when it was full to capacity (one body in each bed full, not two people per cabin full) and I never found the line at the omelette station longer than 3 people, even at popular breakfast times. On my cruise the lines for eggs benedict, fresh waffles, and toast were much longer than the omelette station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted September 5, 2018 #28 Share Posted September 5, 2018 In my experience the bread pudding varies greatly from ship to ship. Did not care for it on Westerdam or Nieuw Amsterdam but enjoyed it on Amsterdam. The cookies are very good especially the oatmeal raisin ones. Not from the Lido but my absolute favorite item on HAL is the room service chocolate cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted September 5, 2018 #29 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Definitely, those small cups of muesli are good for breakfast and amazing as a late-night snack. Also a vote for the chocolate chip cookies that are both chewy and packed with lots of chocolate chips. I keep a plate of cookies on my coffee table for the duration of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted September 5, 2018 #30 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Don't like their bread pudding. Give me a good bread and butter custard any day. Love the sushi and sashimi bar. Bread rolls with hot sliced roast lamb, roast beef or roast pork. My DH loves the oatmeal in the lido. For some reason he says the MDR's oatmeal isn't as nice :o I love breakfast in the MDR - so relaxing and quiet. We often breakfast apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walfam Posted September 5, 2018 #31 Share Posted September 5, 2018 In my experience the bread pudding varies greatly from ship to ship. Did not care for it on Westerdam or Nieuw Amsterdam but enjoyed it on Amsterdam. Not from the Lido but my absolute favorite item on HAL is the room service chocolate cake. Good to know the bread pudding varies by ship. I was disappointed with it on the NA, after reading so many raves about it here. And will have to try RS choc cake on next cruise! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syesmar Posted September 5, 2018 #32 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The Lido breakfast has a daily special in the main line. Had a few on my last cruise (Zaandam) and they were really good! I enjoyed the crepes, special requests were accomodated. At lunch, there was a very tasty onion bread, best when fresh out of the oven. The Asian corner of the lunch buffet was outstanding and changed daily. At dinner, the (daily) strip steak was SO good! The chocolate cakes were especially good this past cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 5, 2018 #33 Share Posted September 5, 2018 In my experience the bread pudding varies greatly from ship to ship. Did not care for it on Westerdam or Nieuw Amsterdam but enjoyed it on Amsterdam... And then there those of us who just don't like bread pudding. DH and I have never understood the great love for bread pudding on HAL cruises. Not worth the carbs and calories for me, give me a nice piece of chocolate if I'm going to indulge. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nw gardener Posted September 5, 2018 #34 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Hmmmm, these chocolate hazelnut goodies I found for breakfast on the Nieuw Amsterdam this summer. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 5, 2018 #35 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On Prinsendam only (have never seen them on other dam ships), they used to make what are known as "Poffertjes" in her Lido Restaurant for breakfast. Haven't been on her for a while, so don't know if they're still doing it. "Poffertjes" are a Dutch tradition; they can best be described as "mini pancakes" with syrup and powdered sugar. Btw, there is/was (hope there still is) a really good "Dutch Poffertjes" store in downtown Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 5, 2018 #36 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On Prinsendam only (have never seen them on other dam ships), they used to make what are known as "Poffertjes" in her Lido Restaurant for breakfast. Haven't been on her for a while, so don't know if they're still doing it. "Poffertjes" are a Dutch tradition; they can best be described as "mini pancakes" with syrup and powdered sugar. Btw, there is/was (hope there still is) a really good "Dutch Poffertjes" store in downtown Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, Canada they were still making them in April - May this year Copper :D. I haven't seen them on any other ship, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted September 5, 2018 #37 Share Posted September 5, 2018 they were still making them in April - May this year Copper :D. I haven't seen them on any other ship, either. They were on the Prinsendam Kiel Canal cruise I was on recently, but DANG! they ran out of batter just as I walked up to order some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 5, 2018 #38 Share Posted September 5, 2018 They were on the Prinsendam Kiel Canal cruise I was on recently, but DANG! they ran out of batter just as I walked up to order some! Bummer :( But the Kiel Canal was wonderful, I bet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 5, 2018 #39 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) I like their fresh Asian s tir fries with lots of veggies. Edited September 5, 2018 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 5, 2018 #40 Share Posted September 5, 2018 they were still making them in April - May this year Copper :D. I haven't seen them on any other ship, either. Good to hear! Eleven more months! :') Btw, I stand corrected; "Poffertjes" can be had in the Grand Dutch Cafe on the Koningsdam and, I assume, soon on the Nieuw Statendam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted September 5, 2018 #41 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Soup at the Asian Station. Oh my, every day was something fabulous. I could live on soup alone. Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 5, 2018 #42 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Finally, another fan of bami goreng, instead of the more common nasi goreng!Plus those excellent, huge rice crackers (krupuk?) Enak sekali! Me too!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 5, 2018 #43 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Finally, another fan of bami goreng, instead of the more common nasi goreng!Plus those excellent, huge rice crackers (krupuk?) Enak sekali! Believe it or not, Krupuk are shrimp crackers ;) Terima kasih banyak :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 5, 2018 #44 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I thought Krupuk were shrimp crackers as I recall a "fishy" taste to them. My Lido restaurant hit list: Croissants for breakfast (My first two mornings on the Prinsendam: no croissants. I complained to an ADRM on duty on day 3 and he said they were on the other side of the ships' Lido Restaurant in a warming carousal.) Most of the Asian offerings available at lunch Freshly made waffles with warm fruit topping, particularly the Peach topping At the Carvery during lunch: all of the meats offered, particularly the lamb, which I then use to make my own sandwich (On recent cruises, a sandwich that the staff member will make is displayed and I often order that. I do appreciate that being made available at that station.) Eggs Benedict as well as Eggs Florentine Pizza on some of the ships Cookies at the ice cream station; HAL's Christmas cookies are consistently delicious in my opinion. From Room Service: a Club Sandwich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted September 5, 2018 #45 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Omelettes & eggs Benedict for breakfast (not at the same time, of course) Sushi & sashimi for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted September 5, 2018 #46 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Believe it or not, Krupuk are shrimp crackers ;)Terima kasih banyak :D OK, good enough for me. I like the huge ones, as big as a bread plate. As to the poffertjes, we've had them on the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam at lunch in the Lido. Table set up by Caneletto with a chef making them up fresh. By the way: selamat datung! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 5, 2018 #47 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Me too!:D I way, way, way prefer bami goreng. I' haven't eaten it in years. . I have a jar of ketjap needed to make it but I never seem to get around to cooking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper's Mom Posted September 5, 2018 #48 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On our last trip on the Prinsendam, I began making my own breakfast sandwich. I would go to the line and order an egg over medium/well and an English muffin with a sausage pattie. I would then put it together back at the table. Yum! I actually had a lady ask me how did I order this. Explained to her and she said her husband noticed me eating this sandwich. It was delicious! Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted September 5, 2018 #49 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Soup at the Asian Station. Oh my, every day was something fabulous. I could live on soup alone. Cheers, Denise Oh I forgot the soup. Yes!! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted September 5, 2018 #50 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On our last trip on the Prinsendam' date=' I began making my own breakfast sandwich. I would go to the line and order an egg over medium/well and an English muffin with a sausage pattie. I would then put it together back at the table. Yum! I actually had a lady ask me how did I order this. Explained to her and she said her husband noticed me eating this sandwich. It was delicious! Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app The made-up ones I've had have been uniformly cold and dry, so you have a great idea there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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