Live From The Carnival Freedom: Crossing the Atlantic for a New Whale Tail

[Host Hattie]

There is usually a Panoramic type coach tour, it would be a shame to miss out completely. 

[exlondoner]

If nothing else, see the Pantheon.

[jam19872016]

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.

 

 

[Haljo1935]

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. 

[jam19872016]

The frozen soufflé was the first dessert I've not cared for. Not a bad overall record.

[jam19872016]

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.

[Blackjackboss]

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

[exlondoner]

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.

[jam19872016]

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.

[exlondoner]

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?

[jam19872016]

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.

[jam19872016]

Just now, exlondoner said:

That yellow layer is frangipani. What’s wrong with the jam?

Mine did not come with any 😞.

[exlondoner]

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.

[jam19872016]

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. 

[exlondoner]

2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Mine did not come with any 😞.

That is a bit of a problem.

[jam19872016]

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.

[jam19872016]

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.

[Whiteduck1]

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....

[Host Hattie]

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.

[jam19872016]

Train strike planned tomorrow in Italy. I guess that settles that plan.

[exlondoner]

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?

[jam19872016]

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 😆 

[jam19872016]

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 😆. 

[Host Hattie]

The strike isn't due to start until 9pm tomorrow, you might still be OK.

[Host Hattie]

And think how exciting this thread will be if you get stranded 🤣