JOIN CHEF CHRISTINE CUSHING FOR:
• Visits to local markets, followed by hands-on Cooking Classes in Riviera’s Bon Appétit Culinary Center
• Full day excursion to the Aristeon Ecological Olive Press on the magical Greek island of Zakynthos for a tutored extra virgin olive oil tasting and a sampling of delectable Zakynthian morsels.
• Wine and Tasting Tour to the Boutari Winery on the spectacular island of Santorini to learn about the art
of wine making that dates back to the bronze age, their world renowned crisp Assyrtiko and their unique
methods of taming the grapes for cultivation on this arid, volcanic soil.
• Intimate exclusive wine and food pairing dinner at La Reserve
• Visits to local markets, followed by hands-on Cooking Classes in Riviera’s Bon Appétit Culinary Center
• Full day excursion to the Aristeon Ecological Olive Press on the magical Greek island of Zakynthos for a tutored extra virgin olive oil tasting and a sampling of delectable Zakynthian morsels.
• Wine and Tasting Tour to the Boutari Winery on the spectacular island of Santorini to learn about the art
of wine making that dates back to the bronze age, their world renowned crisp Assyrtiko and their unique
methods of taming the grapes for cultivation on this arid, volcanic soil.
• Intimate exclusive wine and food pairing dinner at La Reserve
FROM CHEF CHRISTINE CUSHING:
It is my great pleasure to invite you to join me on Oceania’s beautifully conceptualized Bon Vivant “Island & Icons” voyage in August 2014. If you’ve seen me on television, or have any of my cookbooks, you’ll know that food, especially from the Mediterranean part of the world, excites my palate in ways that speak to the core of who I am and what I love.
It’s with an unbridled passion for sharing this that we’ll be exploring fragrant spice markets, cooking and enjoying the fruits of our labours together as we devour our way through the exciting metropolis of Istanbul, Turkey to my beloved Greek islands of Santorini, Zakynthos and Corfu. It’s here, in the land in which I was born, that I have the honour of taking you to sample some of the finest olive oils in the world. To me, few things encapsulate a history, a people, their culture and terroir as wholly as a bottle of beautifully produced Greek olive oil. Like local wine, which we’ll also be enjoying on this tour, olive oils have their own personalities ranging between floral, grassy, fruity or peppery. We’ll have an insider’s look and discover some of the finest oils in Greece, all under the brilliant Mediterranean sun.
Using these and other ingredients from the region, I invite you to pick up some Greek cooking techniques and recipes with me at one of the hands-on classes that will be held in the Bon Appétit Culinary Center on board our Oceania ship. Af ter the cooking class, you’re invited to a vintage wine and food pairing dinner at the beautifully appointed La Reserve restaurant.
From Greece, we’ll sail to Montenegro’s historic city of Kotor and the stunningly picturesque former republic of Dubrovnik in Croatia, hugging the rugged Adriatic coastline. Both of the old city centres boast centuries’ old histories, majestic architectural examples of former conquering powers and an old-world elegance declared worthy of being UNESCO World Heritage sites. We cap off our adventure in the romantic city built on water – Venice, Italy – where we’ll explore hidden gems that will take you off the beaten path and into the labyrinthine maze of wonders that this city, dating back to the 5th century, holds for patient explorers who seek out her secrets.
It’s with an unbridled passion for sharing this that we’ll be exploring fragrant spice markets, cooking and enjoying the fruits of our labours together as we devour our way through the exciting metropolis of Istanbul, Turkey to my beloved Greek islands of Santorini, Zakynthos and Corfu. It’s here, in the land in which I was born, that I have the honour of taking you to sample some of the finest olive oils in the world. To me, few things encapsulate a history, a people, their culture and terroir as wholly as a bottle of beautifully produced Greek olive oil. Like local wine, which we’ll also be enjoying on this tour, olive oils have their own personalities ranging between floral, grassy, fruity or peppery. We’ll have an insider’s look and discover some of the finest oils in Greece, all under the brilliant Mediterranean sun.
Using these and other ingredients from the region, I invite you to pick up some Greek cooking techniques and recipes with me at one of the hands-on classes that will be held in the Bon Appétit Culinary Center on board our Oceania ship. Af ter the cooking class, you’re invited to a vintage wine and food pairing dinner at the beautifully appointed La Reserve restaurant.
From Greece, we’ll sail to Montenegro’s historic city of Kotor and the stunningly picturesque former republic of Dubrovnik in Croatia, hugging the rugged Adriatic coastline. Both of the old city centres boast centuries’ old histories, majestic architectural examples of former conquering powers and an old-world elegance declared worthy of being UNESCO World Heritage sites. We cap off our adventure in the romantic city built on water – Venice, Italy – where we’ll explore hidden gems that will take you off the beaten path and into the labyrinthine maze of wonders that this city, dating back to the 5th century, holds for patient explorers who seek out her secrets.
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Join Chef Christine Cushing on this delectable Journey! Islands & Icons Voyage
10 days on Riviera
From Istanbul to Venice Departing August 5, 2014 Price starting from: $5,899 US Verandah Stateroom, including Air*, Cruise and all government taxes and fees. |
For more on Chef Christine Cushing, visit her page: www.christinecushing.com
