Cruisin' with the Masons

22/02/2019

And we're back!

21/02/2019

TGIF! Cocktails are on the menu.
Oh and Fat Jimmy's!
We're making our way to Sydney.
If we win bingo today we might go back to back on another cruise. 🥰🤪🥳

21/02/2019

Tonight for dinner I remembered to take a photo of the menu ;-)

Entree:
- Smoked Fish and Shrimp Crisp
Citrus Vinaigrette
- Crab and Leek Chowder
Enhanced with crab meat and parsley
- Spinach and Ricotta Crepes
Served on tomato and basil broth

Mains:
- Filet Mignon Carnival
Cooked medium rare, Pommery mustard sabayon, double baked potatoes, peppered broccoli
X2

Dessert:
- Coffee Cake
Espresso sabayon, oats crumble
- Vanilla Creme Brûlée
Slow baked custard

20/02/2019

Last night for dinner...
Forgot to take a photo of the menu so these will be quite vague.

Entree:
- Indian spices fish fillets with a mint sauce
- Garlic provincial frogs legs

Mains:
- Chicken Indian Curry
- Basa fillet on potato cake

Dessert:
- Twice cooked pineapple spears
- Candied caramel pudding

19/02/2019

Due to the category 1 hurricane OMA, our port of call for today has been cancelled so that we can out run the predicted path to get home safe. So we're traveling back to Sydney and have an extra sea day today.

19/02/2019

Tonight for dinner..... A feast of entrees!!

Entree:
- Chicken and Avocado soup
- Pulled BBQ Wild Boar
- Pulled BBQ Wild Boar
- Mussels with Asparagus broth
- Spring Rolls

Mains:
- Smokey Ham Steak with bbq cherry sauce
- Pumpkin Risotto

Dessert:
- Key Lime Pie
- Peach Tart

18/02/2019

Big day today... Not really, we're going to be at sea all day.

18/02/2019

Tonight for dinner...

Entree:
- Ahi Tuna
- Vegetable Spring Rolls

Mains:
- Lamb Shish Kebab
- Portobello Linguine
- Hot Dog

Dessert:
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate Melting Cake
- Jello!

18/02/2019

Oh gosh... Fiji regular pizza is the equivalent to our family size!!!

17/02/2019

Last night was Mexican night. Charli was the only one to get dressed up!

Entree:
- Queso Fundido
Three cheese fondue, served with chorizo and tortilla chips
X2

Mains:
- Alambre de carne
Beef steak skewers with roasted poblano, Appleseed smoked bacon, spring onion, chimichurri sauce and cumin chips
- Guava glazed, BBQ ribs
Skillet poblano corn bread, sweet potato chips

Dessert: (not pictured)
- Dark Chocolate and Chipotle Pudding
Ginger rum sauce, honey lime sorbet
- Orange Cream Eclair
Ice cream, camera caramel sauce

16/02/2019

Tonight for dinner we dropped Charli of at the kids club dinner as she was being very hyperactive! Our usual servers in the restaurant were upset they missed her but we were pleased!!!

Tonight for dinner:

Entree
- Braised Deer
Red wine gravy, candied onions
- Goi Cuon
Vietnamese summer roll filled with pork and Prawns served with Nuoc Cham a dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, chili and garlic

Mains:
- Lasagne Bolognese
Baked casserole with layers of pasta, lean ground beef, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese served on Pomodoro sauce.
X2 :-)

Dessert:
- Key Lime Cheesecake Stuffed Apple
X2 :-)

16/02/2019

Just chillaxing

15/02/2019

Yesterday we took a tender over to Mystery Island and went for a swim and a snorkel. It was a very humid 31!

15/02/2019

Last night for dinner:

Entree:
- Romaine Ceaser Salad
House-made dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan
- Bouillabaisse
Local fish and seafood in a saffron broth with tomato, fennel and sauce rouille

Mains:
- Guinness Braised Lamb Leg
Mint sauce, tomato and potato cake
- Panko Crusted Jumbo Prawns
Zesty tomato sauce and homemade spicy chips
- Icecream dipped potato fries
Vanilla Icecream and shoestring cut fries with an optional side of tomato sauce

Dessert:
- Boston Cream Cake
Whipped and pastry cream
- Orange and Almond Baked Cake
Orange soda caramel sauce

15/02/2019

Sea day today! On the list of things to do today we're definitely going to Fat Jimmy's BBQ for lunch!!!

14/02/2019

We're just about to set anchor at Mystery Island in Vanuatu. ⚓️⛱🏝

14/02/2019

Tonight for dinner because it was a special night we went out to the speciality restaurant. This is the restaurant that's not included in your fare and costs extra.

Entree:
- Lobster Bisque with Vintage Cognac
Fleuron and Fresh Cream

Main:
- Grilled Prime New York Strip Loin
400gram cooked medium rare with a side of baked potato and creamed spinach
- Maine Lobster Ravioli
Garnished with grilled scampi with a side of creamed spinach and steamed broccoli

Dessert:
- Caramelised Washington Apples
Baked in a puff pastry some
- Selection of International Cheeses

We also washed it down with a bottle of Rosè

14/02/2019

Today's valentines day, and I believe Mr Mason might have pre-booked us into the Nouveau Restaurant!!😍

13/02/2019

We're coming in to Noumea right now!

13/02/2019

Tonights elegant night dinner:

Entree:
- Insalata Di Mare
A refreshing blend of calamari, octopus, mussels, shrimp marinated in a light lemon and virgin olive oil dressing
- Prawn Cocktail
Served with Brandy sauce

Mains
- Roast Beef Au Jus
Cooked medium rare, baked potato, traditional topping
- Spaghetti Carbonara
Tossed with a creamy bacon, cheese and garlic sauce
- Spaghetti Bolognese

Dessert
- Chocolate Tres Leches
Light cocoa sponge, espuma, consommé
- Apple Pie
Served with vanilla icecream
- Praline Cake
Flamed meringue, chia seed streusel

12/02/2019

Another sea day today! What are you doing today?

12/02/2019

Tonight for dinner:

Entree
- Coconut Prawns
Served with a pineapple, coconut and rum sauce

Mains
- Dhalpourie Roti
Root vegetable stew with Indian bread
- Lamb Curry, Fiji Style
Served with fragrant rice and papadums

Dessert
- Banana Cream Pie
- Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake

12/02/2019

11/02/2019

Today we're having a lazy old sea day. Charli's is excitted for Kids Club and Matt & Mel are looking forward to some relaxation and cocktails :-)

11/02/2019

Tonight for dinner we had
- Grilled Sword Fish Loin
Green Pea Fondue, Carrots, Macaroni and Cheese
- Mince Meat Pie
With Mushrooms and Cheese in a Flaky Crust
- Chicken Nuggets
With Chips, Coleslaw and Tomato Sauce

Dessert
- Caramelised Phyllo
Toasted Phyllo with a Caramel Cream with Icecream
- Strawberry Cream
Tapioca Pearl, Soy Milk, Toasted Elder Flower

Some inspirations for our Cooking With Richie and Sara fans.
Coming up tomorrow night is Island themed dinner. Stay tuned.

11/02/2019

Bon voyage! We're setting sail.