Bon Appetit

"Enjoy your meal" - wonderful words from the ship's chef and maitre d' as we heard the promises of each evening's dinner. The words and the food lived up to expectations. As Julia Childs said "Its so beautifully arranged on the plate, you know someone's fingers have been all over it". Judging from my photos, as much 'sightseeing' was done at the table as in the countryside.
A joy of traveling is enjoying all the culture of a new area, including the food. We especially enjoyed the desserts, they were definately  the 'creme de la creme' (best of the best).

Couronne de Meringue au Fraises et sa Creme Chantilly
meringue crownwith strawberries and Chantilly cream

Fresh Raspberry - Lemon Cake

Hot Grand Marnier Souffle
orange - vanilla sauce

Dark Chocolate Brownie with Pistachio Ice Cream
white chocolate sauce

Austria - Sacher Torte (International Dinner)
classic chocolate cake with apricot marmalade

Hungary - Tokaji Wine Mousse (International Dinner)
with caramelized walnuts (and fig)

Profiteroles
vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate foam sauce
(this was my favorite - and in the shape of a swan!)

Classic Crepe Suzette
Expresso & Orange Panna Cotta
Chocolate Florentine

Traditional Paris-Brest
choux pastry filled with coffee butter cream

A French wish for all: "Eat well, laugh often, love abundantly".