Archive for January, 2008

In A  Five-Country Cruise Extravaganza

10 days aboard the luxury liner Summit, cruising to ports of Europe departing from Venice Italy. Just one of the many European cruise options available from Celebrity Cruise Lines.

Experience what cruising is really about in Celebrity's Europe. In Paris, enjoy the countless treasures of the Louvre Museum, then return to the luxury of your Celebrity suite – a masterpiece in itself. From your private veranda, begin your day with pastries and fresh fruit as the incredible city of Barcelona stretches out before you. From Northern Europe to the Mediterranean, explore lands rich in romance languages, classic architecture, food, art and music. Along the way, in true Celebrity Cruises style, savor fine wine and world-class cuisine that rival any found on these timeless shores.

Cruise Ship Terms -The Language Of Cruising

If you have ever been to a foreign country, one where the language was totally alien to you, you will appreciate how knowing just a few words about ships and cruising will have you speaking like a cruise veteran in no time – without having to consult a language dictionary!

Here are some of the basic terms of cruising:

Berth: A fancy word for where the ship parks/It's fascinating to watch a cruise ship maneuver in and out of a harbor from the top deck.

Bow/Stern: Front and rear of the ship, respectively/You want to visit both ends while at sea, porpoise love to race and frolic off the bow and at night the ship's wake churns up luminescent plankton, leaving a turquoise trail in the ocean.

Gangway: The passageway where you board/Here is where the excitement really mounts after months of anticipation – you can feel the buzz of excitement in the air.

Stateroom: Your accommodations onboard – just like a resort hotel, but afloat/And so cozy!

Tender: A small vessel that transports people from ship to shore/It's sometimes difficult to leave the comfort of the ship when in port but the crew makes it easy, so get out and absorb some of the local culture – besides, the shopping is great!

Cruise Ship: A large, seaworthy… just kidding! You already knew that one. (more…)

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I keep washed and fresh celery in foil in the fridge to use as dipping scoops for this recipe or I use those terrific parmesan cheese wafers which satisfy the crunchy urge that seems to come over me frequently. This is a filling salad that can be inserted in a scooped-out tomato, set atop a bed of lettuce or eaten by itself.

Two large cans of Chicken of the Sea Albacore Tuna – drained

One can of Maria's quartered artichoke hearts – chopped

Five stalks of fresh celery – chopped or sliced to suit

Enough Mayo to suit your desired texture – remember Mayo is just about carb free and if you can stand the taste use low-fat Mayo

Salt & Pepper to taste

Dash of curry – less than quarter teaspoon

Teaspoon of Dill weed

Three hard boiled eggs – chopped

Finely shredded mozzarella cheese – about 1 cup

1/2 cup Macadamia nut pieces if desired

Mix all ingredients in a serving bowl that has a tight lid or a tupperware container so that you can munch on this later. If kept cold it will keep for 3-4 days without getting soggy or stale. If it has been sitting for a while stir with a fork to mix. Serving size is an ice cream scoop full containing less than 4 net carbs.

I keep washed and fresh celery in foil in the fridge to use as dipping scoops for this recipe or I use those terrific parmesan cheese wafers which satisfy the crunchy urge that seems to come over me frequently. This is a filling salad that can be inserted in a scooped-out tomato, set atop a bed of lettuce or eaten by itself.

Two large cans of Chicken of the Sea Albacore Tuna in water - drained

One can of Maria's quartered artichoke hearts – chopped

Five stalks of fresh celery – chopped or sliced to suit

Enough Mayo to suit your desired texture – remember Mayo is just about carb free and if you want to cut the fat use half no-fat mayonaise. You won't be able to taste the difference.

Salt & Pepper to taste

Dash of curry – less than quarter teaspoon

Teaspoon of Dill weed

Three hard boiled eggs – chopped

Finely shredded mozzarella cheese – about 1 cup

1/2 cup Macadamia nut pieces if desired

Mix all ingredients in a serving bowl that has a tight lid or a tupperware container so that you can munch on this later. If kept cold it will keep for 3-4 days without getting soggy or stale. If it has been sitting for a while stir with a fork to mix. Serving size is an ice cream scoop full containing less than 4 net carbs.