As we all dream of the places we’ll travel to once the world returns to normal once again, Ive been recalling some of our favorite trips we took pre-covid. One of our last trips before the world changed, was to Bordeaux, France to take a wine cruise on the AmaDolce from AmaWaterways.

 

The beautiful AmaDolce from AmaWaterways.

 

 

We had a wonderful dinner created by Chef Sebastion in an intimate setting

 

 

The menu for the evening

 

 

Chef Sebastion working in his kitchen to create the evening’s appetizers

 

 

Here’s the cheese board that will come later, nothing like French wines and cheese.

 

 

Our first course. Chef’s Welcome – Foie Gras – Jambon de Bayonne – Fig Spring Roll

 

 

Our view from the table, the chef plating up his delicacies.

 

 

The next course. Get the Taste – Curried Atlantic Scallops – Spicy Melon-Mint Salad – Sweet Potato Creme

 

 

Chef Sebastian prepping the soup for his guests.

 

 

Tease the Senses – White Asparagus Cream Soup – Balsamic-Strawberry – Comte Cheese Cookies

 

 

The Chef and his crew

 

 

From the Rivers – Grilled Fillet of Sea Bream – Saffron Veloute – Oven-Baked Tomato-Eggplant Salad – Chick Pea-Lentil Souk

 

 

Sherbert – Apple – Ginger-Ale – Sparkling Wine

 

 

Country Spirit – French Barbarie Duck Crepinette – Lavender-Orange Sauce – Broccoli – Braised Celeriac – Vichy Carrot Mash

 

 

Chef preparing the cheese plates to be served.

 

 

From Heaven – Frangipane Pistachio Tart – Blueberry Caviar – Cappuccino Ice Cream

 

 

There’s a close-up of that cheese, oh my!

 

 

“Warm summer breezes and French wines and cheeses” – He Went To Paris – Jimmy Buffet

 

 

Thanks, Chef Sebastion and crew of the AmaDolce for a wonderful night, and fantastic dinner and a memorable cruise. Au revoir!

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