Food is the only thing we love as much as holidays, so it goes without saying that we had our bums on the sofa for the grand finale of the Great British Bake Off this week. To celebrate the latest series, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest…
Read More Keep ReadingWe never met a cookie we didn’t like. This P&O Cruises recipe is an alternative take on traditional flavours, blending peanut butter with zesty lime and creamy white chocolate. INGREDIENTS 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 145g caster sugar 75g unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1…
Read More Keep ReadingContinuing our theme of winter warmers is a classic dish that’ll whisk you away to pavement cafes along the Seine on a cold November night in Paris, with a recipe courtesy of Oceania’s Master Chef & Executive Culinary Director Jacques Pépin. INGREDIENTS 250ml beef stock 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1KG thinly…
Read More Keep ReadingHolidaymakers aren’t the only ones who follow the sunshine; cruise ships do too. As the seasons change and Europe begins to shiver, ships begin to head out in search of the sun, leaving European and Mediterranean itineraries behind for the Caribbean. Who can blame them, right? The itinerary that sees…
Read More Keep ReadingLike many cruise lines, Fred. Olsen has its fair share of die-hard fans who return time and time again. This got us wondering – what is it that keeps them coming back for more? After all, the cruise line has been around for almost two centuries and still stands by…
Read More Keep ReadingIt’s the journey of a lifetime; Island Princess is to sail Princess Cruises’ 2024 World Cruise, spanning an incredible 111 nights. On sale today (11 November) the Princess Cruises 2024 World Cruise will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on 4 January 2024. A 97-night voyage is also on offer, sailing…
Read More Keep ReadingWe aren’t going to say the C word, but all we will say is that, when it does roll around, these will be a delicious tree decorating treat. The Hagen family behind Viking Cruises bring this traditional family recipe for sandkaker – meaning ‘sand cookies’ – to your kitchens from…
Read More Keep ReadingJust recently, Lonely Planet named Norway in its best in travel 2022 list, putting the mountainous marvel back on our the radars of avid travellers once again. One of our we’ll be taking a deep dive into the destination in the next issue of Into The Blue; in the meantime,…
Read More Keep ReadingGin. And cake. Need we say more? This delectable Cunard recipe sees Head of Culinary Development Gareth Bowen take inspiration from the citrus botanicals of the Queen Victoria gin to create a light and flavoursome drizzle cake that’s perfect for an afternoon treat. INGREDIENTS 200 g Unsalted butter, plus extra to…
Read More Keep ReadingBonfire Night has been and gone, the shops are stocked up of naughty nibbles and the next few weekends see the steady return of winter wonderlands. Try as you may, there really is no denying it; Christmas is just around the corner. All of a sudden, autumn is but a…
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