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Morocco Adds Exotic Twist to Traditional Thanksgiving on Crystal Wine & Food Cruise
Tuesday, 11 May, 2010
Foodies seeking a traditional Thanksgiving feast in an exotic holiday setting will savour Crystal Cruises’ 22 November Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery cruise to Morocco, the Canary Islands, Spain and Portugal.
The head chef from Portugal’s two Michelin Star restaurants, a James Beard award-winning author and wine expert and an innovative New York mixologist join Crystal’s talented culinary team for a nine-day cruise itinerary round-trip from Lisbon aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Serenity.
From the spices of Casablanca’s Central Market to a cooking class at La Toque Blanche School of Gastronomy, food enthusiasts can enjoy optional adventures ashore, complimentary classes and tastings on board, and a lavish Thanksgiving feast of seasonal selections like butternut squash soup drizzled with pumpkin seed oil, roasted turkey with apple sage dressing, sweet potato praline, cider giblet gravy and traditional pumpkin and pecan pies.
Guest chef Dieter Koschina, head chef at Portugal’s two Michelin Star Vila Joya, will inspire guests with cooking demonstrations and a multi-course chef’s dinner showcasing his creative cuisine, characterized by the riches of the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean vegetables, as well as French classics. Wine expert and James Beard Award-winning author Dewey Markham will also be aboard to lead wine tastings, while modern mixologist Audrey Saunders will share her specialties and lead cocktail making classes.
Sailing round-trip from Lisbon, the cruise visits Cádiz, Spain; Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands; Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco; and Madeira, Portugal.
