https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-01-19 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/h3j3wwhah6rce9sldsu4ds2uqx2unq monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e96775c1-d423-4353-9b32-939a867dc3ef/PXL_20260116_162036861.MP.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary Christmas Edition Part 2 - Make it stand out It was the first sunny day since I've been home and Lorraine and I took advantage of the clear roads and drove to Laval for the day. It's great to be home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2fc4734e-bc4f-4c9b-954c-4de9aa2bb7d0/PXL_20260116_131112572.MP.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary Christmas Edition Part 2 - Make it stand out I am fortunate to live in a beautiful area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b780c4b-ebd4-47dd-aeca-758001e82386/PXL_20260116_200741261.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary Christmas Edition Part 2 - Make it stand out Having a sister's day often includes a treat. Lorraine chose this cranberry pistachio dessert. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b93b75f6-85af-4b39-a5b1-9a74ee6da591/cover.png Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary Christmas Edition Part 2 - Make it stand out Click on the photo to be redirected to the most recent edition of “The Galley Girl’s Diary” https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/christmas-bonus-what-to-do-with-holiday-leftovers monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92c90be1-4047-4677-9da4-4a480bee8577/12-25-2025.jpg Blog - Christmas Bonus What to do with Holiday Leftovers - Make it stand out Click on the photo https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-galley-girls-diary-christmas-edition-part-1 monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a43e45a9-19d4-4be9-8dd3-1ce2c594a724/12-24-2025.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary Christmas Edition Part 1 - Make it stand out click on the photo https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-galley-girls-diary-12-7-2025-to-12-13-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7e0e99a9-f982-499b-954a-ba586250fa63/12-18-2025.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary 12-7-2025 to 12-13-2025 - Make it stand out click on the photo https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-galley-girls-diary-11-30-2025-to-12-06-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/161f8d98-d7e3-4da8-8d68-42f9f926d44b/12-10-2025.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Diary 11-30-2025 to 12-06-2025 - Make it stand out Click on the photo https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-galley-girls-premiere-edition monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/50ccf2fe-8867-4de1-86f6-fe5a0cf895c3/12-02-2025.jpg Blog - The Galley Girl’s Premiere Edition - Make it stand out click on the photo https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving-and-happy-thursday monthly 0.5 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ed361675-a5c9-41af-8a07-effc806c64d3/Happy+Thanksgiving.jpg Blog - Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thursday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/34e5fc80-0354-4ca9-93fc-d917ece45415/Screenshot+2025-11-27+063822.png Blog - Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thursday - Make it stand out We have been sitting at anchor since the 25th. It did not feel like we were sitting at anchor. At times, it felt like we were sailing on the ocean in a storm. I will share more details on Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db5dde3d-a383-4533-a13a-26a962584d7b/PXL_20251126_164746719.jpg Blog - Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thursday - Make it stand out I will share my new recipe, inspired by the Turkey dinner I made on Sunday. It got rave reviews and it is shareworthy. I wrote it on the menu board as Stuffed butternut squash served with gravy or maple syrup and cranberry sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef5c0038-2eed-4885-8aaa-76f1c266522f/8563528e-7e63-439b-beaa-784246069393.jpg Blog - Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thursday - Make it stand out Lorraine has mailed out all the calendars and books to date. They are on their way to you. She told me she brought them to our local post office in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, in groups of 50 so as not to overwhelm the agent. When I look at the barcode labels, I am proud of Lorraine for all the paperwork and for learning the new system of mailing them out. When she sent me the photo, she pointed out that I should look behind the agent to see our pile. She said it took 90 minutes. We have a couple of dozen Ship to Shore Chef 2026 porthole calendars left if anyone is interested. Just click on the following Link. Books are also available and make a great Christmas gift. Calendars – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1ab24dc1-0acc-4473-ade8-33a3872ded39/PXL_20231024_175632926.MP.jpg Blog - Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Thursday - Make it stand out Lorraine and I wish everyone a Happy American Thanksgiving and a Happy Thursday. This photo was taken in 2023 on one of our walks in our hometown of Mont Tremblant. I am often on the ship for our Canadian Thanksgiving, but the last few times I was at home. I have so much to be thankful for, at the top of the List is Lorraine, my sister and best friend! https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/day-8-on-the-atlantic-huron monthly 0.5 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/002d8b47-9986-4aed-8d1a-63a6fb553f17/PXL_20251117_215633460.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out With the shorter daylight hours I am up to see the sunrise. It was a nice start to my first full day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b5e776c-5aef-4eb5-ab5c-4ae3288eb8a0/PXL_20251118_154920074.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out After joining in Nanticoke, Ontario our first trip was to Sandusky to load for Hamilton. We had to wait for the Hon. James L. Oberstar to finish. We tied up behind her and when she finished we moved into position to load. If you would like to see the actual loading process you can click on the link and watch a video I made on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/lVHWerqtG5w?si=z3rt9VA6cCQPlPGq https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/085067d4-8ee7-4f7b-a0d1-380d7943e6ff/PXL_20251117_161329102.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We drove up to the guard gate, handed over our ID and when our documents were returned we were told to park over by the building. They said it won’t be long but from past experience, we knew it could be a long wait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62e85517-4d8a-453e-987e-ee596d143d2f/PXL_20251117_175759509.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out This was our escort from the guard gate to the ship. We were lucky that the moment we got there they had stopped unloading so there no dust coming off the boom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee9a620e-b78d-435a-a288-000889c4518a/PXL_20251117_192958332.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out As I was reading the instructions that the chief cook had left me, I glanced at the calendar hanging on the wall beside the desk. I thought that was a nice picture and, upon looking a little closer, realized it was my calendar that I made for the year 2025. I laughed when I realized I didn't recognize my own calendar, but I enjoyed the moment of looking at it from a different perspective. If you would like a 2026 Ship to Shore Chef Calendar the link is provided on the last photo. Lorraine will be happy to mail it out to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/45cec9d1-e5ed-454d-9b6c-b6e11b56feb0/PXL_20251117_214617703.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The cook I was relieving had already prepared the main items on the menu: baked ham, Scalloped potatoes and salmon loaf. I just added a few things: Egg sauce for the salmon loaf, Pineapple sauce for the ham, rice, roasted sweet potatoes and corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a92e1d4-0e15-4a6c-b5aa-2da694b0c6cb/PXL_20251118_144636261.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out When I join a ship I always select a bucket for my food scraps from peeling vegetables. It’s faster and easier than trying to throw things into the big garbage bins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bca019bb-2ef1-49f0-a4c6-17d803fe2796/PXL_20251118_173348544.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I made the buns by hand and wasn’t really happy with how they came out. They were not as light and airy as usual so the next time I decided to use the flat beater and then finish kneading the dough on the counter. I love this bread/bun recipe and even though I have been making bread for years. When I join a ship and don’t have the equipment I have to alter the recipe a little. It sometime takes me a couple of tries before I get the results I like. I love making bread and you can find my bread recipe in my first cookbook (…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAYS) on page 166 and 167 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81c5f95f-9657-4dcf-8306-f37c21c87406/PXL_20251118_174309919.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Ground Beef Stroganoff is a go-to meal when I am busy and the first week back leaves little extra time. I had beautiful mushrooms and was inspired to make. You can find it in my first cookbook (…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAYS) on page 30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4c50b803-a58d-4266-9a1d-cfd6add11ed5/PXL_20251118_224034415.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out On this night the menu was Pork Chops and Rainbow Trout. I always offer fish when serving pork for those who don’t eat pork. I made chimichurri which has become very popular and crew members who I have cooked before ask “Are you going to make your green sauce” I had a mushroom sauce to go with the pork chops but they also go very well with the chimichurri. You can find the recipe in my first book(…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAY) page 220. It is so good I shared it in my second cookbook too (…AS WE NAVIGATE HEALTHEIR EATING) page 134. The vegetable rice can be found in my first cookbook on page 243. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e25e87db-a925-449d-876e-776886e03a78/PXL_20251119_172400442.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I used the leftover porkchops from the night before to make an Asian pork dish. I felt bad using the expensive pork but I don’t know the crew yet and made too many. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8096de6-4e0b-493e-a4e2-42b646e92572/PXL_20251121_222810446.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out With the leftover mushroom sauce that I had prepared to accompany my pork chops the night before I made my mom’s Tuna casserole. I served it on fish and chip night and was surprised how many of the crew asked for it. It got great reviews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e36077f7-f827-4ef2-8221-5155d4fa49f0/PXL_20251119_223758412.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I had received fresh basil with the grocery order and made my Thai Basil chicken. It was a popular choice amongst the crew. You can find the recipe in the first cookbook (…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAY) page 151. I just replace the steak in the recipe with chicken. You can also use shrimp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0cb96b4-687d-44e8-abf2-38ae8b75aba3/PXL_20251120_172657535.MP.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out On the back cover of my Ship to Shore Chef 2026 Porthole Calendar I shared my new recipe for Smash burgers. I used that idea to make smash tacos. They came out really good and were fun to serve and eat. They were really good with spicy mayonnaise which can be found in both cookbooks 1st book page 220 and 2nd book page 132 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2462e5c2-5149-4ca0-8cd8-3590df07566b/PXL_20251120_151637007.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The tortillas we have on board were too big to make the smashed tacos so I cut them down to size and used the scrap pieces to make homemade nacho chips. You can see the process in my first cookbook (AS I SAIL . THROUGH MY DAY) on page 227. While they are still hot sprinkle on some Adobo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/264705fa-80c8-4a3e-80ba-a4502a7212fa/PXL_20251122_181355232.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I had leftover taco meat from the taco salad I offered for lunch and used it to make a Mexican inspired soup. It was a success and the next time I make it I will take note of the ingredients so that I can make it available in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d3b28e6f-72b6-4936-8dd8-17bd185309ff/PXL_20251120_213850656.MP.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I learned a new trick to use when I make my mom’s butter milk bread. Before I put it in the oven, I score it where I will slice it after it is baked. It’s a heavier bread and the crust is so much easier to cut through with the score marks. I always make this vegetable stew. You can find the recipe in the first cookbook (…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAY) page 172. For this loaf I made the 1.5 the recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e3f7fc66-2b1d-40d5-8a46-d83d1b293785/PXL_20251120_224954069.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Beef vegetable stew is always good in the fall and winter. You can find my version in my first cookbook (…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAY) page 137 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/42eb3a30-192c-4dd8-91cb-4b23ee4d3b38/PXL_20251121_172249034.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I left this sample plate for one of the crew. He asked for one of each. I was out of Meat Lovers and will make more next time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/70ae1b93-055c-491a-a50c-0faaf5acdc55/PXL_20251122_134454806.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I love this time of year. You can leave the door open and not worry about the bugs coming in. It was such a bright beautiful sunny morning and I had to take a picture of the sun coming through the porthole as I was making the bread dough for the buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/133797c2-11f7-496e-af5d-d4e4e5d58d5e/PXL_20251122_152011585.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I love making bread and my second attempt making it without a dough hook came out much nicer. The next batch will be perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e6411ec7-54f0-402a-a42f-c4fa01db04a0/PXL_20251122_170118294.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I like serving this as a combo. Italian sausage on a homemade bun and the second choice is pasta with tomato sauce. You can find the tomato sauce in my first cookbook (…AS I SAIL THROUGH MY DAY) on page 186 Sue’s tomato oil. I use this recipe and emulsify it until it is smooth. I really like this tomato sauce and shared it in my second cookbook with a slight variation. (…AS WE NAVIGATE HEATLTIER EATING) on page 182 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f3e92bf-67c3-480d-ad16-5b39799e6878/PXL_20251122_220545675.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I used the leftover Italian sausages from lunch to make this stuffed eggplant for supper. I added a little 35% cream to the tomato sauce to create a different flavor. I could not believe how well it was received. The next day a few crew members were still talking about it, and and another asked to please make it again before they went home, I knew I had made something good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/afb76b7d-9544-4649-849a-d92f4228a878/24ef3591-e934-45eb-9e42-1f0e6bc2233e.jpg Blog - Day 8 on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Lorraine sent me photos of her stacks of “ready to mail” envelopes containing the books and calendars. I selected this photo. Lorraine’s home is decorated with so many memories. I remember buying this wooden Santa and the wooded candle sticks together. Even though it was just a piece of a painting on the right, I recognized it and the memory that comes with it. I also liked that I could see the reflection in the mirror and the snow that she said welcomed her when she came back from our time together in St Catharines. Click on the link to order your Ship to Shore Chef 2026 Porthole Calendar Calendars – Ship to Shore Chef https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/waiting-to-join-the-atlantic-huron monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/48f30237-f454-4254-89f3-b586800d5cc9/PXL_20251109_190737913.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Last Sunday morning. Thank you to everyone for sending the weather updates mentioning that we made the right decision not to make the five hour drive to Detroit in the stormy weather. We felt bad to have to cancel. but agree it was the right thing to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dad64aa2-c19e-46a9-bb7e-5bf68ece0ccc/high+wind.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The red area indicates strong winds. Nanticoke is close to the black arrow and located in the red zone so I will have to be patient and wait and see if the ship has to go to anchor. I am getting my bags ready today incase I am joining tomorrow (17th) mid morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81653663-299b-4a18-915f-1f7bef2dcdb2/56fcc375-5838-415b-a9be-1b867ffa6f2d.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out It was so much fun watching the 9-11 year old co-ed team play hocky. It doesn’t get more Canadian than watching hockey in a cold arena with a Tim Horton’s coffee/tea to warm you up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dbf20a76-81b7-4363-b035-71451c87fd67/74a24cf2-e98d-4fef-bb0d-6be25e26550f.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We stopped in this Orillia destination to purchase a gift certificate for our hostess. She welcomed us to come for a visit with very short notice. This is the back entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b67b4f8-ea2f-49fa-bcc5-e28eac1de1b8/PXL_20251114_152716152.MP.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out It is so beautiful inside and all their food looks so delicious. Mariposa Market - Mariposa Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4a50d6db-d307-4f37-a363-c06d06ba51f1/PXL_20251114_153215743.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out They had both baked sandwiches and croissant sandwiches. I like to serve baked sandwiches on the ship. It was fun to get inspiration from their display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8817ee9-54fc-43bf-ba0a-e2c4687a6e96/PXL_20251114_153227872.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out How to choose? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/38fdd129-eb44-4d85-9900-ad11afb8b774/PXL_20251114_153247618.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out They had so many tempting treats. Their doughnuts were huge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a1ec91f8-9dd5-4af9-af41-b69f0a1cf7c9/PXL_20251003_201519082.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I love anything pickled, and have never tried pickled Brussel Sprouts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a2483df2-8448-4746-a224-2f8dd867cd50/PXL_20251109_160241752.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I messaged the 2nd Cook, Jude and he came out to wave. I hope to work with him again one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc4ed86c-ebcf-4a69-89a9-5aa847e8dfa8/PXL_20251109_162114655.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out As soon as the ship was secured on the wall, they raised the white and blue flag indicating that there were divers in the water inspecting the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3cffe772-b63e-4959-9bd4-5fcbb077897f/PXL_20251109_164140600.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I took a picture of Lorraine and you can see the reflections of both ships in the windows of The Pie Guys. It’s such a great place to watch ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2ee89581-b03a-42a5-9ecc-233575f70fc7/Screenshot+2025-11-16+094911.png Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I have been on both of these ships and it was fun to see them together. When I worked on the AlgoTerra she was entirely orange. She has had a makeover since then. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d48f644-0e11-45a4-afa7-53c5b2f1281d/Screenshot+2025-10-18+140610.png Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We are happy with the calendars and we still have some available. You can order them online and Lorraine will happily mail them out to you. click on the link to order your Ship to Shore Chef 2026 Porthole calendar Calendars – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae33daaa-a93f-4c18-8a48-3cfd12c15b4c/0dd9b464-2332-4c71-a1e3-483b963e3ce9.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Lorraine made me a nice breakfast while I was selecting the pictures to share with you. It was coconut yogurt, granola, bananas, blueberries and ground Flaxseed. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/def770c1-f7ee-431a-98a4-346d5b9544a3/PXL_20251116_131900533.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I got this little French press to take to the ship. I like that it will remind me of our day visiting the St Lawrence Market in Toronto. I will think of the day Lorraine and I spent together when I make my coffee. https://www.bodum.com/ca/en/11055-16-bodum-columbia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80a93a9e-4305-4dfb-a543-9a590ddafefa/PXL_20251108_205838448.MP.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We went to the St Lawrence Market last Saturday after I picked Lorraine up from the Toronto train station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b3b84de-91f5-4a78-a27b-c2cb40420364/PXL_20251108_184509447.MP.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out It was such a beautiful day that we had our lunch outdoors. It was hard to believe that the next 24 hours would bring snow, rain and ice. The calm before the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2bbb06b4-ef45-44f9-b948-cab64f3831fe/PXL_20251108_185459861.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out There was a man sitting behind us trying to hold his ginormous sandwich while taking a selfie and Lorraine offered to help by taking his photo for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/46c3e02f-7f48-41e1-9334-685be0c24f31/PXL_20251108_195622840.jpg Blog - Waiting to join the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out It was such a beautiful day and we walked down to the Distillery. They were in the process of putting up Christmas decorations. We had a great day in Toronto. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/a-snowstorm-is-not-in-my-plans monthly 0.5 2025-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4811cf28-9b54-4c2b-b73b-0f5fbfb7e25f/Screenshot_20251109-050227.png Blog - a snowstorm is Not in my plans - Make it stand out I was disappointed when the forecasted snow was more than predicted yesterday. We are sorry we had to cancel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2904b116-a0fb-4f7d-bffb-489f44484991/PXL_20251108_170451576.jpg Blog - a snowstorm is Not in my plans - Make it stand out Yesterday I drove to Toronto Union Station to pick up Lorraine and the sisters were reunited to make the trip to Detroit together. When we set the plan in motion we never imagined that we would have to consider cancelling because of a snowstorm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3947276c-e161-40c3-942a-5a820f127c38/PXL_20251108_162715721.jpg Blog - a snowstorm is Not in my plans - Make it stand out I had the pretty red car for five days and recognized the responsibility of remembering where I parked the car. I took multiple photos so that I could lead Lorraine and her red suitcase back to the car. I have my luggage for joining the ship and inside my big suitcase had packed my winter boots. Again never imagining that I would need them before I joined. I had them packed to wear at the end of my job in December. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/53a72058-ae94-458b-a466-60b93f08b259/PXL_20251107_175341001.jpg Blog - a snowstorm is Not in my plans - Make it stand out I enjoy staying in Port Colborne and frequent the Pie Guy for coffee and sometimes a treat. It's a great place to watch ships. Our plan was to drive to Port Colborne, an 8-hour drive from home, so we would be closer to Detroit and the event. I packed my ship suitcase because Port Colborne is also close to joining the Huron. My planning fell short this time. We had to cancel the event in Detroit due to a snowstorm, and we will have to extend our hotel stay because the Huron is also delayed due to the weather. However, I believe I am where I am meant to be and I am spending this time with my favorite person, Lorraine (my sister and best friend. I will keep you posted. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/pack-an-extra-virtual-road-trip-bag monthly 0.5 2025-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ef6b95b-7c4a-42bc-8b4e-b3ec014278e2/Screenshot+2025-11-01+085726.png Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out I check marinetraffic.com daily to follow the Atlantic Huron. I saw that they were on their way to Hamilton yesterday and wondered where they would go next. This morning they are in the Welland Canal with a destination for Windsor. I think they are going for a load of salt but it could also be the fuel dock. I will have to wait and see. For anyone who wants to follow the Atlantic Huron it is easy using Marine traffic. It is a free site for basic information. Just enter the name of the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc958f73-e9b9-4e3a-b30f-8c9e4f4c902f/Screenshot+2025-10-26+114722.png Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out https://www.detroithistorical.org/events/edmund-fitzgerald-50th-anniversary-commemoration We will be at the event on November the 9th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/67871167-360e-4f03-847a-b9622ff82ae3/Screenshot+2025-11-02+101859.png Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out It will be my first time visiting the Dossin Great lakes Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/600813db-b2fd-4bfe-9a3b-6b80693a9295/Screenshot+2025-11-02+102142.png Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out You can see the museum from the ship, and I look forward to seeing it up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c2a9376c-1231-4174-a1c2-928aad6770fc/PXL_20251102_153621584.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out I am excited to pack my new work shirts, aprons and the hairbands (which were an impulse purchase. They were 80% off so I added them to my cart.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/112124d0-02ee-4798-b8f8-5795edc1ade6/PXL_20240102_174211313.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out I like Caesar salad and adding chicken and bacon make a perfect supper. I am guilty of being heavy handed when adding the homemade Caesar salad dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4734e9b9-8237-4f36-b80e-8cb1f3cec409/PXL_20251030_182114963.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out This provolone stuffed, bacon wrapped chicken roll came together quickly and I will make it for future crews that I cook for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc3a11d2-b17f-4bec-b9a4-07a2067ea443/PXL_20251031_221702058.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out The chicken went really well with the pasta, arugula, blue cheese and balsamic glaze. I will definitely make this delicious combination again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d22c1414-72f0-47d7-be24-3b153880a40d/PXL_20251102_000426118.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out The macaroni and cheese used up all the leftover cheese that I had in the fridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e99a3b06-223b-4287-bd85-85516380506d/PXL_20251031_113455415.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out Substituting the sour cream in the recipe with Greek yogurt worked well. I added some blueberries from the freezer to the can of cherry pie filling that Lorraine gave me to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/89d317c2-4a14-4e0c-94dd-e6ba432ef86f/PXL_20251026_202212317.MP.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out Our last Fall walk before the rain started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/611a0f6b-6ff8-4e08-aa79-90d19b95d122/PXL_20251030_153657497.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out One rainy afternoon Lorraine invited me over to her place to autograph some books that she was getting ready to mail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/79bd2757-ea5b-4481-a44d-b10c479fbe1e/Screenshot+2025-10-18+140610.png Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out Just click on the link below to order your 2026 Porthole Calendar. They will be ready for us to pickup on November the 10th and then Lorraine will mail them out. Ship To Shore Chef 2026 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/691df1d2-a0c3-4570-bc49-bcb39499b868/PXL_20250927_162921437.jpg Blog - Pack an extra virtual Road Trip Bag - Make it stand out I will use my new Stowaway bag for the road trip part of my trip so that I don’t have to open my suitcases which I will pack for the ship. I designed the stowaway bags hoping that I could offer them to you as Ship to Shore Chef items that you could purchase as Christmas gifts for the ship lovers in your family but I have not secured a supplier yet. I will continue to research and keep you posted. I have used mine a few times and like the size of it. I also like how bright and colorful it is. Our lawn chairs in the photo are now in Lorraine’s storage area until next year. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/we-got-a-job-atlantic-huron-mid-november monthly 0.5 2025-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0ac0ca6-65d2-4fc2-82c3-d97f0beabead/joining+a+ship.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out I’m so excited to share this news. I will let you know when and where we join. Pack your virtual sea bag with warm clothes and maybe a few Christmas lights. We might be there until after Christmas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab54d5fb-5c13-450b-aae9-08f0cf8337ba/Screenshot+2025-10-26+114722.png Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out It is a three day event and we will be there on the 9th. We look forward to seeing you there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/856b8a66-79ac-49d4-87fc-661c1226681f/PXL_20231117_120359563.MP.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out I thought I had been on the Atlantic Huron twice before but it was actually three times. This will be our fourth time there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b715774f-6a51-4cd1-bf26-f8b66323a7a1/received_710814294261251.jpeg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out I did recall that one time I joined the Huron by punt boat on one occasion. They were very careful helping me into the little boat which barely had room for me once my luggage was inside. I am wearing an inflatable life jacket and recently saw how much they expand when you land in the water. I watched the demonstration when Lorraine was taking the Marine Emergency Duties course end of September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0aa4193d-e678-4005-a61d-6b1eb72cd06e/PXL_20231104_145926529.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out I remembered that the Huron had a great convection oven which did a great job cooking Pizza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a656c61-f02e-4f21-8f37-d1f091e34461/PXL_20231112_163941810.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out The oven also did a great job on Cinnamon bun Sunday. I saw this photo first and thought, the dough looked like it had been in the mixer machine, it looked light and fluffy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e1b4e1ea-d48e-4c10-b15e-900bcbf193f3/PXL_20231102_123450691.MP+%283%29.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out I then found this photo November 2023 which confirmed, that there is no large mixer, just a small one for cakes and cookies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6cd2fa56-51e3-46ac-a8b2-f286174322cf/Screenshot+2025-10-26+120340.png Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out My waitress staff and I wore these aprons for years. This photo was from the Food Networks show “You Gotta Eat Here.” (Season three episode 11). We had embroidered I love Crepes in French. I still have one apron as a souvenir from our restaurant years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/18b1e8a2-5d28-4391-9a80-cb8ad4a4f5b9/image000001.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out I had these aprons made for the ship. I thought my job was AWESOME and had the letters saying just that embroidered on the bib. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/709e2391-93bc-4fbf-ab09-df1b53cf2e3a/3ce51125-d1e8-4b10-9bcc-6b94657e5947.jpg Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out We were so pleased with the new Galley Girl embroidered apron. This is the grey work shirt I picked out too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e5c6f00a-8267-499f-a729-23e7aca057d1/Screenshot+2025-10-18+140610.png Blog - We got a Job Atlantic Huron Mid November - Make it stand out Don’t forget to order your 2026 porthole calendar. They will be read to pick up from the printer on November 10th Click on the following link to order yours. Calendars – Ship to Shore Chef https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-2026-porthole-calendars-are-ready monthly 0.5 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5887c31a-b5c5-4121-8deb-e9fd9cbb40b7/PXL_20240410_092040516.jpg Blog - The 2026 Porthole Calendars are ready - Make it stand out I was so disappointed that I did not get the Spruceglen job for the month of November. It was a misunderstanding and I remind myself that I am where I am meant to be. Just the same as I was explaining to the lovely woman from the CSL office about accepting the Dossin Great Lakes Museum invitation on November 9th, making it impossible to join the Spruceglen, I was thinking about the nice newly renovated galley that the Spruceglen has. In the right hand corner is the convection oven that I liked to use. It was great for baking bread and making pizza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d8df1413-d9f2-416b-a6cc-aeedafe42d12/PXL_20230530_104439954.jpg Blog - The 2026 Porthole Calendars are ready - Make it stand out I took this photo on the Oakglen in 2023. I accepted the job to work by myself but didn’t know the fridge and freezer were on the level below the galley. My first trip up the very steep stairs, the bottom of the box of eggs gave out and the eggs fell onto the stairs The crew were very helpful carrying all the items upstairs for me for the month I was there, but it was a lot of work and I promised myself I would never work on a ship with the fridges and freezers on the deck below. I had to decline the job on the Ferbec for that reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6cc44980-c032-4bdb-81f0-d3183fc8959a/Screenshot+2025-10-18+140610.png Blog - The 2026 Porthole Calendars are ready - Make it stand out The 2026 port hole calendar is ready. Click on the following link to get your copy. Order early. The calendars need to be mailed before December when Lorraine hopes to get a job on a ship. Ship To Shore Chef 2026 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/afd8dd02-2fd3-42a6-b642-356ea0a8a803/Screenshot+2025-10-18+141414.png Blog - The 2026 Porthole Calendars are ready - Make it stand out This photo was taken on the Tadoussac, February 2025 during winter work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e557664-63bd-4e02-ba47-822b3834030f/Screenshot+2025-10-18+140455.png Blog - The 2026 Porthole Calendars are ready - Make it stand out It was fun picking out the porthole pictures. December was on the Algoma Buffalo. The 12-4 Wheelsman had a great Christmas spirit. It was a great crew and I enjoyed spending my Christmas with them. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/happy-canadian-thanksgiving monthly 0.5 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/984000b5-cf48-43e4-8bb7-24f6f8cdf3f7/20191013_115906.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out I love to make and eat Thanksgiving dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8236a251-7946-4177-85f2-d08714134e8c/20191013_071331.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out I would have to have a piece of both pecan and pumpkin pie. How can you pick just one? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4345cc14-42d3-47ad-95cc-617a229a3317/20191013_142401.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out This was my Thanksgiving lunch menu on the Algoma Hansa October 2019. I had just started sailing again six weeks before and was still finding my beat. I wasn’t used to the small crews which were half the size of what I used to cook for when I left sailing in 1994 to open my own restaurant. I made a prime rib dinner for supper that same day and I remember the Captain coming to me saying, it was all delicious but everyone ate so much nobody could work after. I thought that was funny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/98ac7a25-7d36-45f5-98b4-0d13990dc5f9/20191014_073114.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out This was the prime rib that I served for supper after serving Turkey to my mall crew on the Hansa. I love a prime-rib dinner, but for me, Thanksgiving dinner has to have Turkey on the menu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5385d5b0-24b8-49f5-bdfa-063795197a09/PXL_20251012_121048437.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out I saw the fresh Brussel sprouts still on the stem at the grocery store and could not resist buying them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7600a515-728b-4508-bf7a-9fc125d82612/Screenshot+2025-10-12+075432.png Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out I grabbed this photo off of the internet. I think it is interesting to see how they grow. They sure are delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9abc3671-fe11-4e1f-8702-967d485c5071/PXL_20250407_210155585.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out This is the image I used in the e-magazine for my kale and sausage soup. It tempts me every day when I flip through the pages of the almost completed e-magazine. I finally decided I would have to make it and made enough to share with Lorraine and neighbor Susan. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2d1ac19e-fbc4-448d-b0b9-b10c5b120696/PXL_20251010_194127813.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out The colors were beautiful this year. It was odd walking through the leaves in 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c0ea08a6-2f58-4082-a3f9-356fbc46de28/PXL_20251010_203633117.MP.jpg Blog - Happy Canadian thanksgiving - Make it stand out We had a few Fall like temperatures which I enjoyed. I like the cooler weather and was happy I had a jacket with me. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lorraine-completed-her-marine-emergency-duties-course-in-georgian-college monthly 0.5 2025-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09ef5508-fab5-4b1b-b8c9-9eb73e3b198c/PXL_20251001_193159864.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out I waited in the College Library and then moved over to the cafeteria to wait for Lorraine while she wrote her exam. I knew she would pass, but it’s always nice to see it in writing and especially when there is a nice shiny sticker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/632467c8-9ed7-48d1-ab1b-e9104bbee891/PXL_20250929_174008633.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out This was the part of the pool work. Lorraine and the other 11 students had to complete different tasks wearing the survival suit. Getting these suits on in less than 2 minutes. It used to be 3 minutes to pass but Transport Canada changed it to 2 minutes. . I watched and she was the first one dressed. She had the advantage that she had worn them before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6707f8f0-c82d-41d0-84d3-56644a219f1c/PXL_20250930_185406866.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out Lorraine is the one waving on the right. I looked at the group from a distance and could not make out Lorraine until I got up close and read her name that was taped to the helmet. They had to have all their firefighting gear on in less than five minutes. This included the breathing aparatus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a173e4d7-142d-4954-bae8-b0b53810352d/PXL_20250929_182615736.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out All 12 of the students had to get into the raft and after learning about what they would find in the life raft, they each had a turn in righting a flipped over raft. I found that was the hardest part of the course when I took it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/959a9712-c65f-459b-842d-920aaf545ece/Screenshot+2025-10-05+105323.png Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out I was delighted to find out that the Captain who was on the Peter Misener when I was there about 37 years ago was helping out at the college that day. I had not seen him since my time there when the pilot made an error and we hit a mountain in the Saguenay River. It was so interesting to hear him fill in some of the blanks for me, the behind the scenes and I invited him to share his story in a future Ship to Shore Chef e-magazine publication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2533b13d-db0d-409f-9cbe-a1012986ceff/PXL_20250930_205332814.MP.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out We were so pleased that the instructor from Lorraine’s course recommended we visit the Harrison Park at the end of our first day. We went back every day. It is so beautiful and we loved watching the Salmon swim up the little river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74b37a05-650b-4a2a-a1c9-e320d8e8a443/PXL_20250929_213211883.MP.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out Our end of September visit was perfect timing to see this annual event! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a491c7e-c380-40a6-bfe7-843da1f32067/PXL_20250929_215145193.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out The trails are beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1522e62c-b896-4263-8d20-f62332afc4a6/PXL_20250929_215201279.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out Harrison Park was the perfect place to go after Lorraine spent the day at her course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09e6e0de-5166-4b1b-8578-1f4c38aeb751/PXL_20251001_143844903.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out This is the little bridge behind our Airbnb. I tried to send it to you last week but it didn’t load fast enough. It was such a beautiful spot to sit. Between the backyard and Harrison park we were surrounded by green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/931d2d72-0d96-4eb2-bcce-663df6ac9ed6/PXL_20251001_210433319.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out The drive from Owen Sound to Orillia was beautiful. In the distance is Georgian Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/238ba27c-addf-45a2-82b6-a172d99fc251/1000004888.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out I made the Flan Kuchen from the first cookbook for our friends. It was a hit. We served it with a salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00106969-2069-47a1-a204-4df9991e32b9/1000004889.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out I love to experiment and when I saw the microwave/ slash pizza drawer appliance in their kitchen I asked if I could bake my Flan Kuchen in the drawer and the rest in the oven. I wanted to see the difference. Both came out perfect. If I need to replace my microware, i would definitely look into that particular appliance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1e36c52f-b13e-43cf-a372-6f6dcc923a96/Screenshot+2025-10-05+120714.png Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out This is the model that our friends had. It is perfect for cooking for one or two. We were five so I used the stove but it was fun to try the pizza drawer out and see the results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b78f5e37-a9ed-4d42-99f9-49b6ebc08719/PXL_20251004_010753697.MP.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out Our friend treated us to ice ream after our supper. This was the small ice cream. It was huge! The Kawartha ice cream is popular in the area and I was excited to find my favorite, Tiger Tail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/721a49f7-1ab3-458c-bf5e-9797914eced2/PXL_20251004_120113285.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out It was hard to pull ourselves away but we had a long drive ahead of us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c7c010e8-c01d-4cfa-8779-ffbcb4db462a/PXL_20251004_195647075.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out We stopped in Perth, Ontario to take a walk through the beautiful little town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/188f0f53-d2c6-4291-bba8-e5e8dbc6382c/PXL_20251004_195239682.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out We walked to the park to see the Ian Miller and Big Ben statue. Our mom loved to watch the show jumping. Big Ben won multiple awards in the late 80s and 90s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a2333181-f095-420e-bbb7-e89e7c6c360f/PXL_20251004_195311442.jpg Blog - Lorraine Completed Her Marine Emergency Duties Course in Georgian college - Make it stand out Lorraine pointed out in the distance that there was a bride and groom having the picture taken. I love seeing a bride and groom on their special day. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lorraines-first-day-at-school monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1a999a1f-9332-4181-9f38-6922cd06bf27/PXL_20250929_124425722.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out Lorraine’s first day “back to school” She completed the 4 day online part at home and is now attending the 3 day firefighting and water survival part of the course at Georgian College in Owen Sound. I took the same course in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/603db7f9-14a3-4b9e-8b14-5203b2e70342/PXL_20250927_135956860.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out We watched as the Frontenac sailed up river. We didn’t expect to see her because she was unloading just down the road in Johnstown. We didn’t see any other ships on their way on the marinetraffic app. What a nice surprise to hear the engines even before the Frontenac came into sight. That was the old fashioned way of ship watching. You could hear them before you see them. The Frontenac was my first ship in 1981. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae8da81d-536c-4709-8bcb-b97b70a53c8a/IMG_20250928_110245.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out The Atlantic Huron passed and I messaged the cook to let her know we were waving at her. I enjoyed working on the Atlantic Huron. I was there twice for sure, maybe three times? I would have to check my discharge book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4070f01e-fbc5-493b-90a5-d6d678757e0e/PXL_20250927_114659203.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out In the distance you can see a ship sailing down river. Both mornings I set myself up outside before everyone got up to work on my e-magazine. I had promised Lorraine that I would show her the magazine when it was far enough along and Saturday was the day. I showed both Lorraine and our friend Tammy and I was so pleased that they both liked it very much. It is very close to completion and they both commented that they think you will really like it. I was excited to show them that they could click on the videos bringing the stories and recipes to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a43989f6-32dd-4b88-9e80-36cc90ff5842/PXL_20250927_211608849.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out On our way of the first leg of our trip we stopped at our favorite Lebanese store Adonis and bought some marinated meats. We got the chicken, port and the seasoned (Kafta) ground beef. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a08f7c47-9e67-4665-84c8-cbbb92a07c04/PXL_20250927_210650573.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out Our friends had the Cadillac of a BBQ and Lorraine enjoyed grilling on it. I was in charge of the timer and every three minutes would let Lorraine know and she would make a quarter turn of each skewer. She did a perfect job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6b2d9bf0-a9cb-46e8-b07c-4944ad141a61/PXL_20250927_223917455.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out During our delicious supper we saw the cruise ship pass. They really are big. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7749c292-c21b-4396-845d-cf40508abec7/PXL_20250927_233017864.NIGHT+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out The bonfire was the perfect end to our day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/27eb497b-f3d5-4518-a4fe-f6a0bbd3a540/PXL_20220917_144731446.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out We dropped off more cookbooks at the Andress Boat Works Village Shop in Rockport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4cb78641-64f9-46e9-b438-18b383cd8a9c/IMG_20250928_110317.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out It was a fun outing with our friend Tammy and we sat for a while enjoying the beautiful day, watching the 1000 Islands cruise ship drop off and pick up more excited tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/42149093-817e-42d9-b89e-4f04fdb00f78/PXL_20250927_175729318.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out The beautiful weather and trees changing color brought out many people to the popular 1000 Island Cruise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6d5668b5-fb09-43c0-90e6-e4627e3c6f8f/PXL_20250928_214535430.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out We went for a beautiful walk along the water while we were waiting for the check-in time of our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/63f0a157-f84a-470e-9086-63193b54e2ec/PXL_20250928_212825223+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s First Day at School - Make it stand out behind us is the grain elevator where we unloaded in 1987. I was a relief 2nd cook on the original Oakglen. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lorraines-exciting-news monthly 0.5 2025-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/df64d43e-1851-47f5-a633-66db5583003d/PXL_20250920_201844914.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out Some of the trees are already in full color. It was so beautiful with a blue blue sky and not a cloud in site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/95037cbc-c64e-4dcf-87dc-bf019885b8b5/PXL_20250920_201009302.MP.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out We walked to the second set of benches. It was such a beautiful walk along the lake. Lorraine especially enjoyed it after sitting at her desk all day during her online course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7e07e61-378e-41e4-8f01-616b95effea6/PXL_20250918_203235145.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out This is one of the paths that I like to walk. They used to have horses, but they are gone now. I still enjoy their beautiful garden. The other day we saw the woman in her garden. We went over to call out and get her attention. We thanked her for her beautiful garden and mentioned that we enjoyed it every day. She was a senior lady with a ready smile and was happy to get the compliment. It reminded me of my mom and how much she loved her garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ad1f2b67-4380-4658-b255-b7c4f04b5b23/PXL_20250919_124817257.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out I made my macaroni and cheese from my first cookbook. I made it in separate containers to make it easier to share with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee72919a-ba36-4c4a-974a-f4276072a826/PXL_20230624_175643897.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out Every time Lorraine came to see me on the ship or make a little trip with me I raised the questions “Would you consider sailing again?” June 2023 onboard the Oakglen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9cd73ac8-8519-4268-b88a-17394d019565/PXL_20250921_190609598.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out 1985 taking the MED Course in Port Colborne, Ontario. Lorraine is on the right and in the middle is our friend Annette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9d3e0aa3-6c47-498f-bc60-148e41c1d5b4/7d449b29-f309-44e3-9fdb-d892500b58ba.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out 40 years later Lorraine is taking the MED course again. this time she is doing the written part online during a four-day course and will go to Georgian College in Owen Sound the end of the month for the 3 day Firefighting and Water survival course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d895573e-9d20-4e80-9c1f-8e57baa122b0/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s exciting news - Make it stand out We will still mail out the original first cookbook, "Recipes and Stories as I Sail Through My Day," and the Children's book, "The Stowaway Adventures of Mitchell Mouse," when we are home. The second Gluten-Free cookbook, "More Recipes and Stories as We Navigate Healthier Eating," will only be available as an e-book. We have had some requests about a 2026 Porthole Calendar. I am just researching the best way to make it available to you. I will keep you posted. click on the following link to order. Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/halfway-through-my-time-off monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8a723a7-b00d-418a-a283-3d7557c9bc20/Screenshot+2025-09-14+093607.png Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out I love the September weather! It’s my favorite time of the year. Warm during the day and cool overnight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c91a18a4-d3a1-434d-8031-91846d44ca4b/PXL_20250908_142742505.jpg Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out My discharge book helps remind me where and when I was on a particular ship. The ships I work on during winter lay-up are not recorded, so I have to remember that on my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9b2ee28-c2a9-41fb-90be-e04626e3c92f/PXL_20240809_163437420.jpg Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out I am sharing my version of tuna casserole in the e-magazine. I am also sharing my mom’s tuna casserole. I am always surprised how popular tuna casserole is when I make it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7d1c8fa2-a288-4eca-8a13-cfc5ea4697b2/PXL_20250902_125802489-EDIT.jpg Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out I was 32 years old in this photo. It is so much fun to look back at all my old photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0266f970-e049-44a2-8f36-66a0f8076f95/Screenshot+2025-09-14+105037.png Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out The table of contents of the e-magazine is interactive. Just clicking on the title will take you directly to the article. The page numbers have not been entered yet because we may rearrange the pages after Lorraine looks at it for the best flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/56c4294b-b852-44a8-9300-8fc76abcb57e/Screenshot+2025-09-14+105125.png Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out Sharing the table of contents will give you an idea of what will appear in the seasonal e-magazine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/edc01b80-e082-4dae-9367-87444da9224d/PXL_20250911_212052576.jpg Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out Sitting under the Oak Tree in the park adjacent to the 1860’s Upper Canada Village, reminded us of sitting under the Oak Tree during our Lakeside Cottage Vacation. There were no squirrels dropping acorns on us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8946ca86-8fcc-44d6-b82e-11e674ab7382/PXL_20250911_124445530-EDIT.jpg Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out I love broccoli salad and it was extra good with the old cheddar cheese I added to mine. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/315e9e22-d003-4117-ac08-d78ebc54718b/PXL_20240826_135609059-EDIT.jpg Blog - Halfway Through My Time Off - Make it stand out Bottom left in the photo is one of my KIWI knives. They are inexpensive and sharp. No matter how careful you are, your knife sometimes fall to the floor. The ceramic floor usual causes a chip in your knife. I have had expensive knives in the past but prefer my inexpensive KIWI knife. If it falls, I simply replace it at no great expense. I like the wide blade which makes it easy to pick up the items I have just chopped. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lakeside-cottage-vacation-and-birthday-celebration monthly 0.5 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/280d512a-fa67-4f1f-be34-59aafebd3a49/PXL_20250830_173724818+%282%29.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out One month after coming up with the idea to vacation at a Lakeside Cottage, we were on our way to celebrate Lorraine’s birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f18f67ef-3681-4154-a300-ccb5df453e95/PXL_20250831_131406698.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out It was so quiet on the Lake, so different from being on the Ocean or on the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1896d9a9-a17e-4b57-bdfb-15a040ff6b5c/PXL_20250901_124003251.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The branches from the Oak tree framed all the pictures I took from the deck. We enjoyed the fire table during the cool mornings and late evenings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d12eb302-49e2-4f78-b321-cfab82238d2f/PXL_20250906_103811468.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out I spent hours sitting under this beautiful large Oak Tree. It offered shade until mid-afternoon and entertainment when the squirrels dropped the acorns using us as targets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1626b298-9f0f-4d3f-8790-a54259a3955c/PXL_20250905_125834433.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The squirrels were quite accurate in dropping acorns and little branches. I jumped when this one landed on my keyboard. I wasn’t sure if they were aiming for my head or my big coffee cup. (if you zoom in on the photo, I was working on a story for the e-magazine: my favorite ship of all time. The last time I shared a photo of the project I got a few comments asking if the magazine was going to be in English, because they couldn’t read the words. When I am building a page for the e-magazine, like the cookbooks, I lay out the photos on the page and use “Place holder text” which is random letters creating words generated by the computer to give you an idea of what the page will look like once the real text is added.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca98a5f1-7cef-41da-b9e8-f7074ae62347/PXL_20250906_122114494.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out I loved my cottage room. It had the perfect cottage feel and the bed was hotel quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9b0f2bf-1a25-4654-9561-b8db14ef76a4/PXL_20250906_135550464+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out We spent most of our time outdoors, but even the time we spent inside was still like being outdoors with the wraparound windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/73413531-21b0-4481-9ccb-8389bb2849ac/PXL_20250830_194649243.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out We brought numerous bags with ice packs and food we prepared at home to enjoy during our week-long cottage vacation. Lorraine made 10 trips up and down the 37 steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/387ee960-efdb-4f01-8e2e-8af0d05019ec/PXL_20250831_214011361.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out It’s the first time I cooked Rock Lobsters. They were delicious with the garlic butter. It went perfectly with the pan-fried riced cauliflower with peppers and onions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b38b375b-9c8d-46ac-a03e-ef366f75d283/PXL_20250901_000925308.MP.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The Loons would start at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b8c4eb29-47c0-4bb8-9415-c1a7110f2729/PXL_20250901_001253311.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out Our favorite time of the evening was when the “orchestra” of the Loons started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d47f33ea-46d6-47eb-a22e-5523b0df314f/PXL_20250901_235135490+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The sunsets were amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2559bd5b-ebb9-4949-8451-ac0080e38a8c/PXL_20250830_231909402.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out Another beautiful evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65956018-8d3c-4bf0-84e3-0e95818884ee/PXL_20250831_100007331.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The water was mirror calm in the morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f718940a-8bf2-4d1c-a5c8-2952dfbdb6e6/PXL_20250901_105058969+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out This made me think of a movie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bd694a3c-8be2-46e2-884d-bd97dae17709/PXL_20250831_164922360.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out We went for daily walks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b74d4bd-11a6-4cd1-af5a-31cb4d879073/PXL_20250831_165900272.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out It was such a beautiful place to walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/064a63e8-6624-4716-8182-24186a5dc917/PXL_20250830_193333014.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out There were 37 steps from the car to the cottage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ee76b2b-5658-4de3-b05d-84735b24954b/0a88f5df-3708-4ab9-8ea4-7e23ab6fa680.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out Five of us in this photo (1981) were reunited at the cottage: Lorraine, myself, the twins and Lorraine’s best friend kneeling in front. In the center is Dorothy who I worked with at my first real job in the motel. In the back is our friend who we were friends with and when we moved to Halifax to work on the oil rigs, she went with us. Lorraine and I moved back to Ontario a year later but our friend stayed on the East coast. It was so much fun to all be together and we picked up the conversation as if we had just been together the day before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c931e176-540a-4920-bed0-5e79b0dd95b1/PXL_20250828_185650406.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The start of my enchiladas sauce. I bought the ingredients at our local family run grocery store specializing in fresh produce and a walk-in cheese fridge. The daughter spotted me and said “Did you see, we have poblano peppers” She said she remembered how excited I was the last time when they got them in. I added them to my enchiladas sauce and it gave it an extra authentic Mexican flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/61417b8f-b29b-42cd-ae31-197de3335842/PXL_20250831_205137210.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The delicious Tzatziki got rave reviews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf006c3c-c842-4611-aee5-11b4ce126409/PXL_20250901_164621180.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out This was my before picture but I forgot to take the after photos of our Greek inspired meal. We roasted the cauliflower and placed it in the center of our charcuterie board. It went so well with the Greek dressing and the Tzatziki. We sliced the mini eggplants and roasted them. They were a hit and I was happy that I bought them. We boiled the mini potatoes and when they were cold, we smashed them, put on a little olive oil and then crisped them up in the air fryer. The avocados and tomatoes were strategically placed between two different cheese, cucumbers, olives, salami and kielbasa . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/efae1880-eb85-499a-92ef-17c53b453992/PXL_20250831_125623428.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out Lorraine loved her birthday surprise Ship to Shore Chef deck shoes. She said they were comfortable and wore them the rest of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/559539ee-f58d-4b36-ba1b-5172892172a9/PXL_20250902_193143902.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out This is the only photo I took on the boat. I was so distracted with conversation and laughter. The shoes will be available to order end of September when the e-magazine comes out. They got Lorraine’s seal of approval. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99bc012a-c3af-4f13-b70d-58b1a7809b2b/PXL_20250828_175601790.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out I was inspired to make Osso Bucco when I saw the package of meat in the grocery store. When I suggested it to Lorraine, she thought it was a great idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a1aba0aa-724a-4e97-9c49-614a5934ef18/PXL_20250903_222215928.MP.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out The mashed cauliflower was delicious with the Osso Bucco in the tomato sauce. Our friend said the mashed potatoes were delicious. She wasn’t convinced right away when we said they are not mashed potatoes. They are mashed cauliflower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/871e4d68-9009-4fc9-be32-109aae1e9a14/PXL_20250903_134308345.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out A frittata is a great way to use up leftovers in the fridge. I added the little bit of watercress, a couple of mushrooms and a some bacon bits. We had brought the bacon bits to go with our Caesar salad. I know that Lorraine’s best friend loves bacon with her Caesar salad. I served the frittata with spicy mayo, merguez sausage with a little of the Greek garlic dressing to dip the sausage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3906a5f-511b-4330-9047-03516a74d8a3/PXL_20250906_122749997.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out Lorraine packed up her birthday flowers and we headed home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2190c173-4bd8-43b5-b251-2ff246cd8cff/PXL_20250906_140014518.MP.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out We had a great time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c853577c-3cf4-43bc-91b0-444f21f1a778/PXL_20250906_165532121.jpg Blog - Lakeside Cottage Vacation and Birthday Celebration - Make it stand out I was excited to see a ship on the St Lawrence from one of our ship watching spots. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/my-life-as-a-cartoon monthly 0.5 2025-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4505c93b-7d57-433f-b184-38558d18c9d8/7099368c-017d-488a-bb0c-4e328380ade2.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out It was so much fun looking through all the photo albums and sorting through piles of lose photos. I was especially excited to see my engraved wooden jewelry box. It held a few treasures and at the bottom of the box was an iron ore pellet. A souvenir from my early sailing years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f3dcd601-c041-4a23-bc56-3e3ea09a4ecf/2f08b52a-b671-45f0-8ca4-25bb40b439df.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out I am forever grateful that destiny offered me the opportunity to close my restaurant that I had been operating for 24 years and return to sailing. My first love. The was taken on the Baie St Paul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1a40cfe2-b9c3-467b-bf0b-10fdbd2f6120/8e9c9a1b-d842-4db6-9a57-d124c6950e24.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out cooking on a ship is the best job. I especially like a ship that has a big mixer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6b4b087f-3893-4bca-944d-f0ef77b56763/6f3cfc0d-18e2-46ec-b791-4393fc2fa757.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out Regardless of whether the ship has a big mixer or not, I will make bread often, even if it means making it by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9de9fbc9-0a0f-4caa-93af-8680d69a06ed/c2431553-877d-44bb-8b35-b5a8bdc19535.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out There were a lot of changes to sailing during my 24 year hiatus from sailing. Years ago the wheelhouse was a destination to visit by invitation only. Now it is Ok to stop by and say hello and enjoy the view. This is the wheelhouse of the Algoma Buffalo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bbad1127-63f8-4bd7-8ff1-008b3313db8f/wheelhouse+visit.png Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out The wheelhouse has the best view. I enjoy spending time in the wheelhouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ad647dda-e4eb-4a26-b38c-19f74c12d758/5fd8fdca-0d30-49f1-97bd-bf5cfea186d9.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out My other favorite pastime onboard is walking on deck. Time does not always allow for this but I do enjoy it when I can. This photo was taken on the CSL Niagara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8ef4289-f931-43a1-b788-e3bb6531bbac/7ae0991a-df60-48fd-8112-0ce08c39f151.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out One of my favorite ports to visit is Quebec City. I have been multiple times on multiple vessels. The best trip was on the RT. Hon Paul J Martin. There were a few ships ahead of us and we had to tie up on a beautiful dock with easy access walking to the downtown. It was perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/022d91a2-c726-4073-95b7-c37fcb61895f/a336147b-eb91-441a-a66f-1d8981a8614f.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out Another big change since I returned to sailing is that the unlicensed crew can invite family on board. With the crew cuts there are more rooms available. Lorraine come to visit whenever she can and I always put her to work. Lorraine is visiting me on the CSL Laurentien. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fb7617ec-2971-4544-9e5f-49b24f1d2fe2/0594e07d-15fd-4e06-a85e-a4b4375468b8.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out I sail as a relief chief cook and it is fun going back to vessels I have already cooked on and see some familiar faces. This was taken New Years day on the Algoma Buffalo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1fa02768-4ad0-47b0-bea2-ef5cfe111031/c819f037-db0c-45e6-b29f-cd0ac20de299.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out This photo was taken on the Atlantic Huron in Two Harbors MN. It was a beautiful calm day and we were not alone sitting at anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72b4379e-4cbc-403d-a4c8-1c6b555523fe/3d567e1c-e3ff-4ba1-971a-545a58ea8a75.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out Some things have not changed since I left sailing in 1994. Getting on the ship still requires going up a ladder. They somehow seem higher than I remember when I was much younger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13c2cab8-dd80-4ed7-aa30-9ad7a50d4d83/4f6b5f5a-7115-4a23-bb98-50569126d9d2.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out I enjoy making fish and chips on the ship. I like to serve it with homemade tartar sauce. Making deep fried fish is so much easier with a commercial fryer. Definitely something I don’t have at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c3a8f7b3-d9e2-497c-bef6-6e183d75dc7c/1030f10e-bf63-4b30-81e5-583ae0181e53.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out I like making and serving hamburgers on homemade buns. I use my dad’s hamburger recipe and always think of him when I make them. I like to serve burgers with onion rings. I also like to dress the burgers. Sometimes a second cook will tell me it takes too much time or the crew can do it themselves, but I like to make the burger as nice and as tasty as possible. I like that once I had the burger over, they don’t have to worry about adding all the extras. I like my burgers with mayo, ketchup, onions, tomato and pickles. Hold the cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/41b9803f-377f-42f2-b367-610f607b1c25/c3e44e26-e9a0-4aab-a728-436442d9cf90.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out Last year June 2024 I was on the CSL Assiniboine. I thought it would be fun to make a video of the crew saying “Assiniboine Cinnamon Bun Sunday.” We had a lot of laughs. This is a clip from the video of one of the crew who agreed to take part. One day I will put together the video and share it with you. It was a great crew. I hope to back one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d485c91a-9bb0-4217-b7a2-38e14ac64e3b/a0922c99-7052-4b04-9bbb-8e8f469d0922.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out It was fun to be a part of the birthday party “Ladies who lunch” The table was set beautifully. The plates/ glasses and accessories were so pretty. I sat beside the cheese tray and tried each one. I thought it was fun that one was heart shaped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3df6a69e-c1dd-4f07-a985-d2c57630787a/ad962689-38d1-448b-9cd6-39a0140da61e.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out It was so nice driving to Old Montreal on the completed road. It was under construction for years making a trip into the city a challenge causing delays and slowdowns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f2aba57-ff21-4b2a-a961-cb552fdde8a7/993cccbe-5bff-41df-a69d-ea007fc3412b.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out There was barely room for Lorraine to get out of the car. She had let me out before she backed in. I took this photo so that we would remember which space we parked in. I always take a photo of where I park in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0e53d184-dddf-4715-bc91-d40f3c75692e/447baa1c-bb54-434a-b0e8-536849ae74a7.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out We both ordered the rib steak with extra seasoning. It was delicious. I like steak but I don’t necessarily like making it on the ship. I am always concerned that I don’t get the correct doneness for each crew member. It was nice to sit down and have someone make the steak for me and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was a wonderful celebration dinner. Lorraine ordered hers with garlic mashed. I ordered mine with extra vegies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f299231-3ea6-4089-97ba-714efdd4d704/f1949076-a503-405f-a4d9-f2b0b65b43c2.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out We had a great view of the pedestrian street from our table. It was fun to watch all the people passing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b4e77ca-c951-4078-91c9-62b068b0bb55/584464b8-772d-4206-92a9-fb16d877c44f.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out It was fun to walk through the Saint Paul street in Old Montreal. It closes to the traffic every summer offering a beautiful place to walk on the cobblestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b9add70-93f4-45c4-ab80-643fce103c48/5de33c71-201c-42d2-b820-10a5fcb9b5fd.jpg Blog - my life as a cartoon - Make it stand out I could sit for hours watching the birds. We always have a great visit with neighbor Susan and Luc. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/third-sunday-home monthly 0.5 2025-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fa0abf57-064e-4046-b86e-e83450c67c68/Screenshot_20250807-103530.png Blog - Third Sunday Home - Make it stand out In the first week that I was home I went to pick out a new pair of glasses. It’s always fun. I got two pair and will pick them up next week. For years I have been thinking that I should travel with two pairs of glasses. If I break a pair when I am on the ship I would be lost without my glasses. I always push them securely on my nose before climbing or descending the ladder so they don’t fall into the water. I remember years ago when I was in grade 7. The school got a call that my friend Karen’s horses had gotten out of their field. She asked if I wanted to come and help get the horses back. I loved horses and thought how much fun it would be to help her. However, in the process, I managed to fall off the horse and break my glasses. I went to the optometrist with my parents to get a new pair. In the 70’s it took longer to get your glasses prescription filled. In the meantime, they offered me a pair that fit my lenses. They were the ugliest green colored frames and the kids at school made fun of me until I got my new glasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0fb4038b-7707-4473-8b4d-c13eab623249/PXL_20250808_010819962.jpg Blog - Third Sunday Home - Make it stand out Lorraine and I try to do something special on Tuesdays, Our day off (even on a vacation, you need a day off. to do whatever you feel like). Lorraine loves to play Bingo and I went with her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef62b605-a7fa-427c-b112-6bc415247e3f/My+new+outdoor+chair.jpg Blog - Third Sunday Home - Make it stand out My new chair which I purchased. We keep it in the car and I always have a nice place to sit when we stop at a beach or park. I will take an actual picture next time. It’s so comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c906eece-c72e-4571-bd6b-592ed86428c1/cadet+tour.jpg Blog - Third Sunday Home - Make it stand out These are the video clips that I used to make the Cadet “Welcome to the Galley video”. I was happy to put it together and delivered it before my deadline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0e23d46-f12c-438e-b3a2-bb8368af91fd/PXL_20250506_132700924+%281%29.jpg Blog - Third Sunday Home - Make it stand out I really like this simple recipe to make the pickled jalapenos. I will take note of the recipe to share with you in our Premiere Ship to Shore e-magazine. I will use smaller jars for home use and to take on our Lakeside Cottage vacation. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/planning-a-lakeside-cottage-vacation monthly 0.5 2025-08-10 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/departure-day-from-the-csl-laurentien-in-windsor monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/806b8bfb-6c4b-4ce1-8d83-18dcbf8dceb6/PXL_20250801_020309639.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out When I am on the ship I work from a small desk, that is often plain. At home I work on a custom desk built that I designed and had built about 20 years ago. It is made of recycled wood and on the walls surrounding my desk are some of my favorite pieces of art. Being surrounded by color and art inspires me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc985983-5fbb-4b59-9757-9b572071d13a/PXL_20250802_170935477.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out A visit to our local Metro store. We have three major grocery stores and Lorraine always checks the flyers to find where the best deals are. Today’s purchase included ground pork which I don’t usually cook with but since I cooked with it on the CSL Laurentien I thought I would like to try more recipes with ground pork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b30cddad-2b84-4bb6-993e-f48a9d6e8e56/PXL_20250802_171358959.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out We stopped at the local fresh produce market. I got the eggplant and Lorraine got the yellow beans. She said they were really sweet. I put the fresh dill in my pork patties. They were delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0cf72b23-18f9-4993-8120-f1449e5f1bbf/PXL_20250731_051436595.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out This is as close to the shoreline as the ship can get. We take the punt-boat, it adds some excitement but is a little less fun in the rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8091df79-c193-4857-bdde-90448b2db80c/PXL_20250730_215649107.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out This was my last stack of pots before I left on vacation. In the forefront of the photo you can see the mess from the saltwater that spilled over from the spaghetti pot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21e8b84e-4512-4c7a-bd4c-bbd95e879437/PXL_20250730_233616368.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out Two hours later, the dishes were done and the stove was polished and I moved on to my room to pack my bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d2c9896-c1a9-4b7f-8d12-f9b6a73c1565/PXL_20250731_144639954.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out My first breakfast on vacation was at the hotel restaurant. I told the waitress that the omelette was delicious and she should compliment the cook. As Lorraine and I were finishing up our coffee the cook came out and during our conversation we learned that he had cooked on a ship before taking a job on land. He said that he makes his food with love and care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/185c2e11-9dd2-465c-a7ec-657502309686/PXL_20250725_215100625.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out The second cook went ashore and brought back these pretty flowers. One of my crew doesn’t eat fish so I offered chili fries as a second option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7a9b8aa-f455-4360-b1d5-4dadbdde6677/35+years+later+B.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I was on the CSL Laurentien for 5 years (1988 to 1994) when it was named the Louis R Desmarais. Coming back the end of April 2025 for 97 days was like coming home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/caa830b5-ac35-4090-8a50-5b8bf7b7b975/PXL_20250728_212708115.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out The week before I left on vacation I made some of the crew’s favorites. Butter chicken is always on the list of favorites from the crews I cook for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b365b6d8-3dbf-4a64-aff5-f38808c92b46/PXL_20250723_160814899.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out Italian Wedding Soup is another crew favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3ef977a6-e0d0-41a6-b0bd-dbe4c3c475ab/PXL_20250723_124800248.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I always think of my dad when I use barley. He loved barley and always thought it needed more when he saw the small amount that was added to the soup. It always expands and the small amount of barley is always enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2a417999-fa2d-4619-9d05-f41b8fb0dfa9/PXL_20250726_153308889.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out My mom made this buttermilk bread often. It is quick and easy to make. It’s a dense loaf and tastes great toasted the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/41634b5e-e9ec-4ae3-a8c5-cab12e809e8e/PXL_20250722_224640938.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out When we get to Nanticoke, one of our crew members climbs up to the hopper and helps guide the boom in place. The ships can dock on either side on this dock and I asked the 1st mate what determines which side we tie up and unload from. He said that the right side was the preference if it is available. He mentioned that the left hand side is closer to a shoal so the right hand side is the first choice. I thought that was interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/677ea0e0-e80a-4555-a204-033b23a82fe1/PXL_20250723_191028962.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out It takes multiple trucks to fill our fuel tanks. It takes approximately 4 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b38b5059-609a-49a9-84ab-33aae4b49fdd/PXL_20250722_210120104.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out My mom’s beef goulash (what she called it) is delicious served over noodles. It smells so good while it is cooking and the beef is so tender and tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b6f0ac17-cf78-43d5-baef-87bc6eda2a20/PXL_20250721_211930404.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I made a mushroom sauce which went well with the pork chops and the second choice baked chicken breast. I offered vegetable rice and Hasselback potatoes. The yellow beans were frozen but look like they were fresh. I steamed them from frozen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/60735eab-7b90-492e-b2e1-fca2dcae9e7b/PXL_20250723_161429212.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I enjoy putting this crispy chicken tropical salad on the menu. It looks pretty and tastes great with the maple mustard dressing. It is always popular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a12a9e9-83e0-48db-83b6-168453526e6e/PXL_20250727_113122385.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out We met the Assiniboine early morning as we left the Sault Lock. They were tied up on the wall and waiting to come into the lock when we departed. The shipping world is a small world and you could hear and see the greetings from our ship and the Assiniboine. Names were yelled out with a quick How are ya? I sailed on the Assiniboine in June 2024, and the crew was very nice. The Captain came out for a quick wave and I waved at her enthusiastically. I was happy to see the second cook step out the back galley door and wave too. I had sailed with him on the Atlantic Huron. I enjoyed working there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32a33784-af81-4a85-ab66-4700bb277905/PXL_20250729_222716683.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out This was my last load of stone from Meldrum Bay that we took to Windsor and where I departed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a2f76a18-f8f9-4d08-a834-8cb02ae180be/PXL_20250730_133158266.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I asked the second cook what soup she would like me to make before I left . She asked for Leek and potato which was perfect because I had leftover mashed potatoes. She asked if I would make it with bacon and I did. it was very good. In the picture is a bucket that I use for vegetable scraps. I always work with a bucket for scraps, it saves time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0da7b52e-15c9-49f1-8885-eb6db40630f5/PXL_20250728_162316762.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out The classic chicken club is always popular. Toasting three slices of bread for each sandwich takes time so I avoid making it when we are loading or unloading and try to make it when the crew have time to wait a few minutes extra to wait while the bread toasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c85acb62-38f4-44c3-b8dc-8061fac1eef6/PXL_20250729_161329048.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I found a box of short ribs in the freezer. It is not enough to feed the entire crew so I made sliders with short rib beef plain or with BBQ sauce on homemade buns. I served them with smashed baby potatoes and zucchini fritters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39bd6cca-ad03-448e-b042-b14e3d6a73b7/PXL_20250720_162819755.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I made peanut noodles one more time before I left because one of the crew said that he liked the peanut noodles I made early on during my time onboard. I served it with a baked chicken breast and roasted bok choy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e424acb7-ea2c-4d19-ba20-6bc088c65c16/PXL_20250716_164627641.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I sometimes use the Captain’s dining room to cool buns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a6144fb-a5fb-4015-9cf7-c106a7d4560d/PXL_20250720_164514664+%281%29.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I like to serve corned beef hash on Sunday’s for lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d764331f-bfe3-4514-bf5f-c38e982c4e9f/PXL_20250721_230802479.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out The second cook brought the corn hole game and we had so much fun playing/watching it between hatches 12 and 13. I was the cheerleader and enjoyed seeing a side of the crew members that we don’t get a chance to see during our day to day interaction. This crew member in particular showed a fun, playful side that added to the fun of the game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2ef79533-af17-4492-bf55-08ed8fceae50/PXL_20250720_212358438.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out Meat pie is a popular choice. When I make peas and carrots I always remember when Lorraine and I were pre-school and we cut the orange and green playdough into peas and carrots sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55582e94-a19e-4508-b829-d1e9f3e03ad1/PXL_20250720_212211755.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I made imitation crab stuffed sole as the second choice to go with my meat pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f992ef9b-997d-4bcc-a194-40658f5ee84d/PXL_20250713_184031568.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I had to ask for help to retrieve my phone which fell down the smallest crack in the corner of my bed. I had tried to lift the mattress and remove the board myself but it was screwed into the frame. in 9 places. What made it more funny was my phone alarm was ringing the entire time from under my bed. It was set to wake me from my afternoon nap which I didn’t take because I spent the entire time trying to rescue my phone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b6135cf-df45-4687-845e-e53a0bb1bafe/PXL_20250713_162804091.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out I don’t make salmon pie with egg sauce very often but when I do it goes well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b90bc15f-298d-4318-b954-ed75bf30e64f/PXL_20250713_162602301.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out Serving a sandwich on homemade bread makes it even better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/06a7f265-bb3e-478c-9f4a-5b8070696d25/PXL_20250713_163703904.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out The Eisenhower Lock is a great place to watch ships. It was fun to see everyone out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5dfbcec7-a8db-440a-9802-15fde67cc8f8/PXL_20250723_224914579.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out There is always lots to see when we are tied up in the canal fueling, or waiting for a clear lock. The Frontenac (on the right) was my first ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/85f873b6-0be6-4754-9945-80f6bd07cade/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Departure Day From the CSL Laurentien in Windsor - Make it stand out The books are available in stores or online. Just click on the following links for a list of the stores Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada of click to buy online and Lorraine will be happy to send it to you. Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/anchoring-for-five-days-on-the-csl-laurentien-louis-r monthly 0.5 2025-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d688cd85-727b-4768-aee8-50de62b9cd87/Screenshot+2025-07-13+063829.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out We watched numerous ships pass and make their pilot change during our five days sitting at anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/970b3fd5-5316-4aa2-a1b3-6f0c4d594e80/Screenshot+2025-07-13+064452.png Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out If you look closely, you can see the pilot halfway down the gangway. The gangway was not long enough to reach the pilot boat so the pilot stepped over to the rope ladder to make the last few steps to reach the deck of the pilot boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eb255413-4e22-4b03-b0f1-68273e1c9a22/PXL_20250709_170732030.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out The pilot ship leaves once the change has been completed and the ship continues on its way downbound. The next pilot change will be in Quebec city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/366b9567-493a-4745-905b-8e8bc1b65b3a/PXL_20250706_164009133.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out My crew who love pasta were happy to see pasta at almost every meal and I enjoyed the challenge of trying to make a variety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1a82f749-cf40-4061-b808-701469beaad9/PXL_20250707_163555599.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I don’t usually use macaroni to make Mac and Cheese. I choose a larger noodle and like to use rotini. I like how the cheese sauce gets into the spiral pasta. We were out of rotini pasta so I used the traditional macaroni. it turned out really nice and by the end of lunch, the entire pan was gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9a2ed194-27f9-46e2-88f3-bfefead47a05/PXL_20250703_143440028.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I had lots of flour and eggs so I could still make bread. I made sub sandwiches this day. I shaped two buns differently because I knew a couple of crew who would like the bread, but not a sub sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66eece3e-da6c-4ed4-85a0-49469e2526a5/PXL_20250701_162756222.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Mexican meals are always popular and don’t require potatoes which was perfect because I was trying to conserve my potatoes while we were at anchor. I made beef or cheese quesadillas with homemade pickled jalapenos, refried beans, rice and beans and corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cba65157-cde2-4892-af90-fc1c77b02f79/PXL_20250701_162318494.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out When I selected this photo I was reminded that we were also low on lettuce. Normally my salad plates would have more lettuce. I served the salad plate with corn, roasted peppers and onions, cheese, chicken and homemade chipotle dressing over homemade nacho chips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d700ec9-2c0f-4507-ad16-330d29fa2868/PXL_20250703_210706424.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I made a Greek inspired meal. I like making a themed meal and offered pork souvlaki with tzatziki or salmon with chimichurri, roasted potatoes (before I knew we would not get potatoes for another week), vegetable rice, and Greek salad. This crew member asked if he could have both salmon and pork. I said “yes, one combo plate coming up.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b73fc5ab-1a84-4cdc-b1c8-9dc53defae56/PXL_20250704_163551874.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I like to serve the leftover pork souvlaki in a wrap, pork bowl or pork salad bowl. The dish was more delicious served with the black olives we had in the fridge. We usually get canned olives but I ordered “the good” olives when I came onboard here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aa61e672-12f7-4559-aab2-4185fbc2056b/PXL_20250704_143400241.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I made carrot noodles to add to my pork bowls. The carrots we received were very large so it was easy to spiralize them into noodles. I roasted them in a little olive oil and Adobo seasoning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3e661f33-fb45-462d-a4a8-9cb4bb276b5f/PXL_20250710_134738559.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out This ship did their pilot change on their port side so we could not see it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eb5b9b29-62a0-47dd-a258-7cbfc51120d7/PXL_20250707_195137903.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I used two potatoes to make 10 beef pot pies. I had 22 potatoes left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7d446a42-ba96-4f19-be1a-930456fd1949/PXL_20250707_212914804.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Butter chicken is another good meal that does not need to be served with potatoes. I didn’t have a lot of basmati rice and had saved it for this meal. I think Basmati rice makes butter chicken even better. I still had lots of regular (Uncle Ben’s Rice) and Jasmine rice. My favorite rice to make and serve is basmati rice. On our last order I had ordered 30bls but only got 10lbs so I was using it sparingly and for special occasions. butter chicken is a special occasion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/69897581-d1f2-4cb3-9399-582fa8cd7aef/PXL_20250708_172917220.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I could not believe that everyone ordered my chicken enchiladas for lunch. I was trying to make fun interesting meals to distract from the monotony of sitting at anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/14c55462-e8fa-4987-833e-6737e39cc660/PXL_20250708_212832251.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out My friends always request chicken enchiladas when I ask the question, “What would you like me to make for dinner?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3e34e0e-fdc1-4e2c-a33a-22f0f5b452f0/PXL_20250708_212026443.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Chinese food is always popular and does not need potatoes so it was another perfect choice for a meal while at anchor. I found ground pork in the freezer and decided to make honey garlic meatballs. I don’t use a lot of ground pork in my meal preparation. When I tried my pork meatballs before adding them to the honey garlic sauce I made, I thought to myself that I should make pork meatballs more often. They were delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/229fc891-dac9-443f-9c38-982553c54241/PXL_20250709_172956401.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I could not fit all the pork meatballs into my large pot of honey garlic sauce so I put them on the side and thought I could have them for my lunch the next day. I sliced them in half , warmed them up and served them with a chopped cauliflower salad. It was so delicious. I tried to remember what I had put in the pork meat mixture so that I could make them again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/17597bfe-03e1-43d6-aedd-0db08727e7b5/PXL_20250706_163818575.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I made smoked salmon bagels for Sunday while we were at anchor. Toasting the bagel and preparing the sandwich takes some extra time but no one is in a hurry to go or do anything while we are at anchor so it was a good time to offer this special treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6254ab9-c525-4f2a-9531-f3e94ec18f2c/PXL_20250706_214814409.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I had planned on making ham for Sunday supper and decided that using 10 huge potatoes to make scalloped potatoes was a good choice for my potatoes leaving me with 12 potatoes for Thursdays supper. I wanted to use them for mashed potatoes to go with the Swiss steak meal I planned. It was the second cooks birthday on Friday and I knew that she liked Swiss steak. Friday is fish day so I told her I would make her birthday dinner the night before. I used all 12 potatoes and had 0 potatoes left. At that time I thought we would still be at anchor on Saturday and had already planned on making steak frite (steak with French fries for Steak night.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/23f2ae8c-2cf8-48d2-abcb-c76524708cd5/PXL_20250710_213837528.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I made the swiss steak with mashed potatoes for the second cook’s birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0477d2dc-2752-4427-b095-067d0e11bf59/PXL_20250711_173205378.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Lorraine put on the safety harness before climbing the ladder. We had such a nice visit together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39470803-7276-483d-b7c0-64e75f5e91a4/PXL_20250711_173243501.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Lorraine climbed the ladder with ease and the deckhand carried up her two bags. She brought a few treats for me and a few birthday treats for the second cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/232e62a2-9e92-42c4-864a-e53b1763c9b2/PXL_20250711_173355952+%281%29.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Lorraine climbed the last set of stairs to the deck where the galley is located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/834def65-889c-4a64-86cd-3ea94c4d6c15/PXL_20250710_233638035.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I made a birthday cake for the second cook. She makes a birthday cake for the crew on their birthday. I made my mom’s white cake and for her special occasion I took a can of peaches and made a peach jam to fill between the layers. The second cook said she likes butter cream frosting. I had never made it before but I thought it came out really nice. My writing on the cake needs some work. I used a little tube of scribbler green and wasn’t sure I would have enough. I had to stop myself from trying to “fix” the lettering. I knew the cake would be delicious, even if the writing looked messy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76c639a8-b6a7-492f-94ec-19dd554bddf5/PXL_20250711_200842676.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I was concerned that my layers would not be equal so I decided to divide the batter into three long loaf pans and bake the layers separately. I thought it would also be easier to spread the frosting. I was very pleased with how the birthday cake came out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc746823-afbf-4b91-8a58-aa13647de456/PXL_20250711_234611628.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out We sat for more than an hour on the swing bench after supper. It had cooled off slightly from the very hot day and we chatted getting caught up. I had invited Lorraine to stay overnight onboard but the reality of my invitation was that Lorraine could stay but my early bed time and our early morning departure would not give us much time to visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b24f3ee1-8160-4de8-8c98-1f441f054239/PXL_20250712_005453072.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Lorraine made her way back to the pretty red car just as it was starting to get dark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9565ab42-39c8-46b6-8c04-9591e59effd0/PXL_20250712_005619355.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out The end of another fun day and visit with Lorraine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1617bb3c-571b-47ba-8393-6347db0cafb6/PXL_20250710_160908618.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I made the homemade nachos a little larger so that I could bake the cheesy chicken on each chip. I thought it was a fun lunch to serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/61dd15f8-32e2-469c-8fa9-78e816283614/PXL_20250705_002639627.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out One of the doors on the port side has a wheel that you turn to open/close it. It is different from the other doors. When you turn to open or close it moves all the dogs at once. Most of the other doors you move the dogs individually. They are usually held closed with one or two dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8049bce5-3b88-4b4c-933d-2b23d408d1e3/PXL_20250702_101040051.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out It’s nice to sit out early morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/214f1135-16e8-489d-a4ae-69bf83ddbe24/PXL_20250704_232301968.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out All our trips through the 1000 islands to and from Quebec in May and June were through the night. My last trip down July 4th and upbound a week later was after supper so I could sit and enjoy the view. It’ such a beautiful part of the river. I stayed out longer than usual knowing that it would be a while before I sailed through again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/04623c97-0538-49eb-8b63-d74fd29043eb/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Anchoring for Five Days on the CSL Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out The books are available in the following stores just click on the following link. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada Lorraine will also be happy to mail you your book. Just click on the following link Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/trip-to-thunder-bay-and-crew-change monthly 0.5 2025-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/620b5219-9dcc-466d-89fe-a9968658b3f7/PXL_20250629_095017747.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out The famous Thunder Bay landmark, Sleeping Giant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/518b3f3e-a1fb-4563-bad8-49f43f8d57ec/PXL_20250629_123045905.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out We were in Thunder Bay loading canola for two days. The first day we had a view of the sleeping giant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cdf43959-8d92-47ee-a3fd-79759d840b5a/Screenshot+2025-07-01+071744.png Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out This photo was taken from my forward facing porthole. You can see the canola being loaded, it looks black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c78035ad-503d-461d-ba15-a23c67b04101/PXL_20250630_101451425.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I looked at the stairs and thought that was quite a climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4dbaaa9-6b41-4fb4-bf21-52457145be33/stowaway+adventures.png Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out It was fun to write the Children’s book. The Stowaway Adventures of Mitchell Mouse starts with Mitchell Mouse joining a ship in Thunder Bay, Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a73353e2-2f65-4220-8852-a0572d5d938c/quebec+city.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out The Adventures of Mitchell Mouse started in Thunder Bay loading grain and unloaded in Quebec City. We have an amazing illustrator who took my photos and added her magic to bring them to life in the book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0d98414-6a2d-436d-b57a-220cf7ff06f5/spilled+soup+collage.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out One of the adventures shared in the story as Mitchell Mouse sails down the seaway is the story of the spilled carrot ginger soup. I thought it was so funny when the third mate came down for lunch and explained that five years ago he was the young cadet in his first few days of wheeling when the soup fell. He said is was him which caused the ship to vibrate a little more than usual, vibrating the pot of soup over the edge of the stove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d8732912-ae0f-4bfa-8b78-9228a495c38d/PXL_20250623_162239672.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I made a short beef rib bowl or salad with the leftover short ribs that I made. My homemade pickled jalapenos are a huge hit. I covered the salad and the rice bowls with chipotle dressing. After I took this picture I ate it for my lunch. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72fd59ba-c164-45fb-88f4-b0097af3be80/PXL_20250619_135559281.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out It was a lot of fun working with the relief second cook. I hope that we can work together again. He works on different ships like I do so hopefully our schedules will line up one day. He enjoyed making desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fc51616-5efd-41f8-8ba4-bc5f5227a175/PXL_20250624_134922244.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I carry the flowers back and forth between my room and the galley so that I can enjoy them all day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5048a4a1-f1e1-48cd-9626-057568b4bd42/PXL_20250628_165735024.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out The flowers are still beautiful after day 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8d2241b-5e95-4a36-9c78-da02d273ac36/20191225_045257.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out This photo was taken on the Algoma Hansa Christmas 2019. The crew are always happy to see the doughnuts come on board when someone visits. For me there is an extra moment to remember all the doughnuts my parents delivered to the ships in Iroquois Lock for the crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d3bd84c5-bb3a-4839-8bc4-4cc4b1c57800/PXL_20250628_153618236.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out The pork adobo ready to be cooked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9703d79-ef99-4c97-b503-9ecd37fed874/PXL_20250628_213311106.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I cooked it for 6 hours. I really liked the flavor and was happy that I ordered the pork belly. It was my first time cooking pork belly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74e0596f-0bc5-4b27-9633-d21d5ca78012/PXL_20250628_192012879.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I cut thick slices of the bologna and cooked them on the BBQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ee36422-365e-49dc-b632-5cb7295200cf/PXL_20250629_152015823.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Cinnamon Bun Sunday is one of my favorite things to make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fe48d3cc-54f8-41a9-a6b1-6ae3fed9669f/PXL_20250629_145212183.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out We have large ovens and I filled the rack. Top right I made cinnamon buns with no cinnamon for a crew member who doesn’t like cinnamon. I also made a loaf of bread. I usually make other desserts with the leftover cinnamon buns or extra cinnamon bun dough but knew that I wouldn’t have an opportunity to make them so I made a loaf of bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a10dbfd4-6412-4884-a516-ffd1b6437ea6/PXL_20250629_204231984.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I made garlic knots with my Sunday night spaghetti dinner. When I make these, they always bring the memory of the garlic buns at Giovani’s in Pompano Beach Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9d805863-3d5d-401b-bb26-4625b160fc8c/PXL_20250623_202417102.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out One of the crew asked if we would have hamburgers one more time before they left on vacation. I thanked them for the suggestion and said “yes” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dcefcc65-509f-4e90-b3f8-187a5d21f4bb/PXL_20250623_214540886.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I think Burgers always taste better on homemade buns. I also made curly fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db5c3288-a36f-4ce7-a798-c7b5c7fe6683/PXL_20250624_153648197.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I had some leftover hamburger patties and decided to serve them for lunch the following day. I wrapped them in a tortilla with cheese. They went really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b1657f0e-9885-4fc9-bbbb-6b956faef6fb/PXL_20250628_131342658.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I thought this little piece of ginger looked like a bunny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c11d0ae7-2470-427c-8a09-6d1fc0899697/PXL_20250625_153944312.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out during the hot summer weather, I try to offer salad plates. This one had deli ham and turkey, cheese, boiled eggs, fresh beets, corn, tomatoes and bacon on a bed of lettuce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5c791647-c465-4fe0-8a97-037df0c5d914/PXL_20250624_102528615.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I enjoy to sit outside when the weather is nice. I took this photo of the red winged blackbird. I thought they might be looking for grain to nibble on, but all we had was iron ore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2787db5-a84b-44d2-a024-1d3f7aff871f/PXL_20250624_100742165.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Montreal in the distance. I live a little over an hour north of Montreal so I waved to the distance and Lorraine. She lives one km from my place in Tremblant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/669b3df6-08ff-44a5-ac2c-6344cadb906a/PXL_20250625_095359334.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out A beautiful morning as we entered the Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ce9bab0-8b97-4f0d-92fb-737ae86c63c8/PXL_20250626_102417957.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out We stopped for a few hours above Lock 8. I had hoped to sit outside to enjoy my morning coffee but the weather did not support my plans. There were a few ships that came in to start their transit through the Welland Canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec67b220-1262-412b-907e-b4490302d8cd/PXL_20250626_123729965.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Another Algoma boat came in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/77f10c94-14c0-449b-9a27-bdbb47ff14b4/PXL_20250627_095131096.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out We picked up fish flies in Lake Erie. They were everywhere. I saw them on the windows when I went to get my coffee. It looked like a creepy movie as they covered each window. They were also inside the hallway where someone had not closed the door properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8689969-512a-4687-a8a2-83aad2284f52/PXL_20250628_191216670.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Fish fly….up close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1bd2673b-27c1-404e-817e-9d5304c80cdf/PXL_20250627_143823631.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out There were so many fish flies and they crunched under my feet as I made my way to wave at the Blue Water Bridge webcam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ad424087-8738-4c5b-8798-8318601027b5/PXL_20250627_143852500.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out The fish flies are only around for a few days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3919f21-60ab-458a-b252-c8b8700def75/PXL_20250626_213114617.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I made cabbage rolls. When I make them, I always think why don’t I make these more often. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1fc345c3-7ad0-47ca-9ab4-5dce997da52d/PXL_20250626_212451366.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out I made pork chops or chicken breast with mushroom sauce, vegetable rice and yellow beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1710de54-de88-45fe-a78a-301956c587bc/PXL_20250629_213310444.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Sole with garlic butter and toasted almonds was my second choice to go with my spaghetti dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1aa43f97-ca9f-45dd-9cc9-4c8b295c059e/PXL_20250626_132754405.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Every morning I set myself up at the end of the counter. I like that I can look out the portholes and through the windows of the Captains dining room from that location. I enjoyed the flowers for over 10 days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f05b6969-e39a-40b6-920c-6b31710962a2/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Trip to Thunder Bay and Crew Change - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/internet-hotspot-vouchersqqqqqqqqqqqqqq-are-like-gold monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/774384ba-3052-4227-977e-b88aca7dccf8/PXL_20250621_102952235.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I was budgeting my internet usage too well and had an abundance left over that would expire on the 22nd. I opened up Netflix and indulged in watching a movie. I usually avoid this luxury, saving my internet usage for working on projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a1ad8384-cae2-49df-8ddc-f8bba363cbb4/PXL_20250622_191027848.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out Lorraine sent me a text me from the gate and said that she and the grocery were waiting for an escort to the ship. Before long they were both parked by the ship. The time was perfect. I had everything ready for supper and put the search for my lost internet voucher on hold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68e76ddf-b730-420f-b8ce-85e8fd1ea6be/PXL_20250622_190839963.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out Lorraine placed the books that the crew members had ordered, and some treats for me into the basket. I was beyond excited when she said she would bring some of the peonies from our mom’s peonies plant. We transplanted them and Neighbor Susan has them in her garden and cares for them. This is the third year that the timing was good for Lorraine to bring me a bouquet that I could enjoy on the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af7760e5-90bf-4641-963a-c6a6756b9b8d/PXL_20250622_202206627.MP.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out Our mother loved flowers and would always have a vase on the table with rose buds waiting to open or miniature carnations. Lorraine divided the flowers into two mason jars so I could enjoy them in two places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b093af38-1705-489f-8508-fdae8be86e56/PXL_20250623_101916502.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I set one bouquet beside my bed. They smell so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef01e111-3a36-4a16-9b99-695dff4f6359/PXL_20250623_114911045.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I take one bouquet of flowers to the galley with me each morning so I can enjoy them while I work too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f117370a-0616-455a-a9eb-11c72a89ecd5/PXL_20250622_131127372.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I had 30 pieces all together. I decided to prepare them simply. I made gravy, mashed potatoes and peas. I also made pickled jalapenos and something I had wanted to make for a long time…mustard pickled cauliflower. Both went really well with the tender beef. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11e8308e-fa80-419b-ba69-72146f97d792/PXL_20250619_133023235.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I made the pickled jalapeno and mustard pickled cauliflower days before the planned short rib beef dinner. Both were good but the jalapenos were a clear winner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6d560e4-6464-4071-8b73-b76835f34b1b/PXL_20250615_161111437.MP.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out The bechamel, and capers goes really well with the smoked salmon served over pasta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7df5fffc-cbd1-4856-87ae-4207d0791c77/PXL_20250615_152836094.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out The Chelsea buns came out perfect! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6fe81ca-3836-49d5-b624-43f06a27ecb2/PXL_20250615_204835369.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I wanted to make a few special treats for Father’s Day BBQ. Mom’s potato salad, corn and black bean salad, macaroni salad, deviled eggs, and all you can eat shrimp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8d43ddcf-f39d-4ed9-9613-57115f354db1/PXL_20250615_204843830.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out For supper, the second cook put out his second tray of perfectly uniform cinnamon buns and next to it I set mom’s buttermilk bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b6290f8e-8a20-41ba-a5f2-2666d956efb6/PXL_20250616_163014475.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out The next day I served some of the leftover baked beans with wieners and toasted buttermilk bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8bee6152-31f8-4cb7-a520-dc37bb58fa9f/PXL_20250617_214937134.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out Chinese food is always popular. The chicken balls with the cherry sauce was extra good. The honey garlic ribs were sticky and tender. It was fun to serve this meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/07409c17-c235-4704-8c6c-a0a0be1361ca/PXL_20250621_100518122.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I came outside just in time to see Brockville. There are so many wonderful memories of my hometown. It was a beautiful morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4eb8dc79-3612-4b50-a57f-f94a11a7e2af/PXL_20250621_123726586.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out It’s fun to check in on the Osprey when we enter Iroquois Lock. There was some movement in the nest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9283d6f9-6294-49b7-9719-0e221e269421/PXL_20250621_160647061.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I quickly went outside and climbed the stairs to the deck above to wave at Eisenhower Lock. I had received a message to come out and wave, but the timing was at the exact moment while I was serving lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55ce8be0-4f64-4141-b116-57d783453019/PXL_20250620_213052603.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out The spaghetti bake was more popular than I thought it would be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fafbbb0-977d-4a16-9b7c-356c19054ae9/PXL_20250620_213324006.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I was reminded of the Pizza-ghetti that I used to see on the menu in a restaurant in Tremblant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a7a9cc13-c18e-46a9-9278-2a417b3644e3/PXL_20250617_133319313.MP.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I shared the “Crack” recipe from my book with the second cook. I told him I like to make this dessert. He is usually very precise with cutting and slicing. I told him that this dessert is broken apart into different sized pieces. I suggested he press the nuts into the chocolate so they don’t fall off as the crew member carries their piece of dessert down the hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/47043509-d665-4c44-b399-8ead7263153b/PXL_20250618_162154440.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I made a Cuban sandwich for lunch. I used leftover hotdog buns that I had made the day before. I stuffed each bun full, wrapped it in parchment paper and baked them in the oven like I have seen them served in the Columbia restaurant. I could not believe how fast they went and to avoid saying “sorry I am out” I took the extra filling that I had and quickly grilled some Cuban sandwiches on sourdough bread, making sure everyone could enjoy them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/516efc37-961e-48ec-aa41-48add8c40834/PXL_20250616_192655322.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I made some meat pies in puff pastry. a great way to use up leftover meatloaf. I put the leftover meatloaf in the food processor bind it with a little leftover gravy and this time, as you can see in the photo I added some diced cooked potatoes. I don’t usually put in potatoes, but I didn’t have enough meat mixture and adding the potatoes gave me more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/51952bfa-9e2b-467a-a644-53d8374f1b53/PXL_20250616_213921923.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out The meat pies went well with gravy and curly fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fca0a520-10f5-423f-9b8f-c2116be73b3a/PXL_20250618_161715171.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I try to offer a salad plate for lunch. The crew really like my maple mustard dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4cd071e1-1bcb-4df1-81b2-bc2e1062a913/PXL_20250618_225117554.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I was busy serving when we passed the Blue Water Bridge webcam but I was on my break when we passed Marine City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/78092ad8-ed6e-450b-9d0d-4bb5993351a9/PXL_20250617_232024339.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I had received a message to come out and wave below the Soo Lock. It was so much fun when the Captain blew a salute. It was after supper and I enjoyed sitting outside on the warm summer night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d4865f3d-5563-4493-aefb-4935d837955a/PXL_20250619_212801660.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I offered this lighter meal during the heatwave. Lorraine makes this curry chicken salad and it is in the second cookbook. It went over really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74c91925-59b0-4c42-b7e9-cdf0093c32f0/PXL_20250619_220128099.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out I served pork dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy. It was a heatwave outside but the air conditioning inside makes it comfortable to eat this dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f826f3b2-ec5b-4c50-8bc9-863b64d62c8b/PXL_20250620_103031161.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out During our last trip downbound in the canal, we stopped below Lock One. I was sitting outside and got this photo of the deck crew on their way to the bow of the ship to swing over the ship’s side to tie up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/57568365-3aac-426a-af56-36dd02ba7a78/PXL_20250620_134414700.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out We had a piece of equipment delivered to the ship which required a crane to bring onboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7acf73d-766f-4d40-b185-c35e389ec762/PXL_20250616_223038012.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out When I shared a photo with Lima Beans on the plate, I received a few messages asking about them. We get them frozen. Arctic Gardens Brand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0918b931-12c5-4fba-8d87-d5f0fbd7d4a3/PXL_20250623_001750841.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out Another visit with Lorraine was over too soon. She had her bag lowered in the basket. I gave her some clothing that I brought end of April that I don’t need anymore with the warm summer temperatures. She removed her items from the basket and put the life vest in. (She wore the life vest to descend the ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e718e83c-3411-41df-b8d6-906d73b95999/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Internet hotspot vouchers, are like gold - Make it stand out You can order your copy of the cookbooks or children’s book online. Lorraine will be happy to mail it out to you. Just click on the following link. Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada The books are also available in the following stores. Just click on the following link Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/happy-fathers-day-1 monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65de03dc-9485-4185-acb1-47daadd3b367/Happy+Father%27s+Day.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Happy Father’s Day to all. This photo shares what my dad loved: my mom and his daughters (we were all there when the photo was taken, eating good food, making music and a good beer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d505e2a-7f67-4e24-bbd5-777b975c7cd3/PXL_20250614_100218747.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I love to look out at the ever-changing scenery. I caught this as I was getting my coffee before I put my laundry in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39eaa5b8-2549-4d54-ae33-13017ea6a971/PXL_20250614_111244801+%281%29.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out It was a beautiful morning in the St Mary’s River. I sat there while I did my laundry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7fafe02c-5ef0-4655-891e-50ad7f7d23f7/PXL_20250608_123348968.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I tried setting my laundry out like last week wondering if someone would pick it up again and carry it to the laundry. If you have shopped at IKEA you may recognize the bag. It makes a perfect laundry bag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5431a1f5-3ffe-43c6-8d7e-9a580258bced/PXL_20250608_123402245.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out When I came back with my coffee in hand my laundry was still there so I carried it up to the laundry myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/529fe98f-f4bb-4e26-94e6-a3f0eba96fcc/PXL_20250614_194714214.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I thought it was funny that we were in the Lock while I was Grilling the steaks. I set my timer, closed the lid and waved to the onlookers and webcam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da952a17-7430-4d78-90ff-61ce999171ac/PXL_20250614_190908653.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out It was fun to see the tour boat passengers wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84c4f403-2644-4b81-80a1-f87919eeb0f8/PXL_20250614_195009829.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out The coast guard ship is faster than us and made its way into the lock and was already being raised while we were getting in position for the lock doors to close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bfb21d85-70d4-4430-8938-35422afd091c/PXL_20250614_212610498.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I made clam stuffed mushrooms and onion rings to make our Saturday Steak night a little more special for the Father’s Day weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0fb2b03-1ff3-43db-b563-1700c5492fda/PXL_20250610_162618111.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I served the grilled meatloaf sandwich with cheesy rolled potato cakes. The onion jam was on this sandwich but I suggested they may want more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d864a082-4458-40c6-ad87-81aaf8203af0/PXL_20250610_160840488.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out For those who are looking for a lighter choice I offered a spinach salad with the sauteed mushrooms, bacon onion jam and for this crew member they had asked for two sunny side-up eggs. ( I love making sunny side up eggs. My dad made them on Sundays and I always think of him when I slide them out of the pan onto a plate) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b338b98-4154-4caf-8dea-934df0a17b9f/PXL_20250609_213417938.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out This was the meatloaf and mashed potatoes before it was transformed into the sandwich and cheesy potatoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd33d3c6-1bba-4c40-aace-b1f992c6dc53/PXL_20250609_213742706.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I served this as a second choice with the meatloaf. I had served butter chicken the day before and used some of the leftover butter chicken sauce. The sauce is so good I can’t throw it away so I strain out the chicken and use it to mix with the leftover rice. The flavorful rice smelled delicious and went really well with the baked rainbow trout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ecb969c-d013-4290-9f28-3273a2b3a774/PXL_20250608_213348640.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I always make a lot of sauce when I make butter chicken. It’s good on it’s own and has so much flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1a11736-963c-4f6e-9c68-8d68f645b4eb/PXL_20250610_162223046.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I thought a corn chowder made with sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes would go well with my pulled pork supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/455a2a37-c277-44de-8128-795f37fb2b71/PXL_20250610_214125443.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out pulled pork sliders with Blueberry BBQ sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e922ffa6-a724-4fef-9d52-bd0aa20e6a01/PXL_20250610_203738892.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out This kale salad recipe is so delicious. I shared with the second cook that he had to make it early in the day so that the kale has a chance to softened in the vinegar dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ac9d68d9-93ce-4225-ba07-39d2a21cffcd/PXL_20250610_211342924.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out My fancy lemonade punch bowl/pot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0fc32b2e-fe9c-4d23-8d14-a5ee957d24f2/PXL_20250611_162617307.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I separated the pulled pork from the drippings/liquid and put it in the fridge overnight. The following day I skimmed off the layer of fat and was left with a flavorful broth to make a gravy. I added in the left over pulled pork and served it over rice or noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7486b04-8106-4e72-8e8d-ce96a7a12a69/PXL_20250611_162326816.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out The other choice was a pizza pocket and I made an antipasto salad to serve with it. One crew member asked for two pizza pockets probably thinking of the store-bought version but when he saw the ones I was about to put on his plate he said, “just one please” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9d17a732-99e6-4a54-87a4-c1f1141db853/PXL_20250608_162603995.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I like serving this plate. I call it my Tropical crispy chicken salad plate with black bean and mango salsa. I offer maple mustard dressing with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/25ec846b-04fc-4560-86c8-5ad670d78796/PXL_20250608_163047805.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out We saw the Quebec City tour boat go out multiple times to show the passengers the area while we were unloading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab0d0c6b-1228-4cf3-a9d0-b4a505d55c00/PXL_20250608_170424774.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out We had to anchor for a few hours before going in to unload. Usually we anchor West of Quebec City before the bridge but this time we passed Quebec City and dropped the anchor East of Quebec City, close to Isle d’Orleans. You can see the Montmorency Falls (tourist attraction) in the distance. When I looked up the correct spelling of the Falls, I read that it is 272 feet high and 90 feet higher than Niagara Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/168b6fd8-8c3a-430c-b62c-c000f5163ce8/PXL_20250608_170505426.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out There were lots of sailboats out taking advantage of a pleasant Sunday afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aea143c5-366a-462a-a3b6-d7b16a54ceff/PXL_20250608_170527406.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out The view of Quebec City from our anchorage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c74b5c6a-0c16-4a6d-9a45-3cc0271865a2/PXL_20250609_145150105.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out There is always lots to see when we are in Quebec City. There is a pilot change in Quebec City so you can see the pilot boat go out to make the pilot change. If you zoom in you can see the little pilot boat alongside the ship. The gangway is lowered making it easier than using the rope ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d218732c-89f4-4fed-9724-5cb0c731e65d/PXL_20250609_145129635.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out When we finally got to the dock we were right in front of this ship. I sent this photo to Lorraine and she thought I added the toothy smile, I said “No” it is painted on the ship. The name of the ship is Nordic Oshima. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/27d1b339-ec59-4a90-8f05-afb35282bba4/PXL_20250608_221223606.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Homemade cream of mushroom soup is always popular. I think making it with leeks gives it that extra good flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8f42e9f2-ed19-428a-af8d-c82f03cc03ce/roasted+red+pepper+soup.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I love making soup and there are lots of soup eaters onboard. This is the before and after of the roasted pepper soup. I used red, yellow and orange peppers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5942929d-e2b1-4839-b0d3-446a3e9938b5/PXL_20250609_163957708.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I try to offer salad plates for lunch as the weather gets warmer. The salad plates are popular with the crew which inspires me to create new combinations. This salad plate was a julienne salad and I offer it with the choice of three homemade dressings: maple mustard , ranch or Russian. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ac729978-5722-4f98-a3b0-064de2088a9d/PXL_20250609_164830364.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out This is the second time I made macaroni and cheese. The first time it didn’t go very well so I was a little hesitant but this time it went very well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c2586901-1df1-4ff7-990b-aa0cddd073b4/PXL_20250612_212806285.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Thursday night I made Thai basil beef. I bring my favorite Thai red curry paste. I knew that some crew members wouldn’t like it so I made another option that I knew they would enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/490a4d9b-8aa9-4d78-b833-d853592f2838/PXL_20250612_213240139.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out My second choice to offer with the Thai beef dish was swiss steak. This is the first time that I made swiss steak. I had talked about it with the regular second cook before she left on vacation. She mentioned that she liked it so I ordered the swiss steak. I thought I would do a practice run so that I could make it for her when she comes back for the month of July. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0eb804e9-9843-45b4-9b72-39453bbd4988/PXL_20250613_135144142.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Friday the 13th started off with the dishwasher refusing to work. Luckily for us we travel with with an electrician. He had the machine repaired and operating again in no time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10abbaac-2859-492e-af42-60bff8389c58/PXL_20250613_162140479.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out The Tuna sandwich was a popular choice for lunch. My second choice was chili. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fa27a76-1741-484a-919a-c81af2a96c9f/PXL_20250613_163012366.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out There are a couple of crew members who don’t like fish so I made chili fries or chili nachos for supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bfbe9a01-9cb4-4efc-bb84-ad25c2c76de2/PXL_20250613_212142529+%281%29.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I like making fish and chips. I prepared this tray for a crew member who was on the bridge and could not come down for supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f9431fe-c47f-4a71-aa5c-2f0fd06b0dd1/PXL_20250612_112452407.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out After clearing the eight locks in the canal we stopped for fuel. I was sitting outside enjoying the beautiful morning. The MA (mechanical assistant) came to take a reading of the fuel in the tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65ad986a-6869-4b80-8ee3-c57863f370b1/PXL_20250612_112629342.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I love a shadow photo. I like how our boom is shadowed on the passing Algoma Discovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/56fdf04b-7561-49fa-a5b6-47991ea69f32/PXL_20250612_105008228.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out There is always lots to see in the canal. Port Colborne is a nice little town. I have eaten at the Minor Fisheries (red building) and it was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b583630f-3fe2-4fb1-bfc0-5bf9470baf4b/PXL_20250612_103158315.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I took this photo with the daisies at the bottom of the lamppost. I spoke to Lorraine a few days before and she shared with me that there were so many daisies. Daisies always remind me of my mom and dad. I was delighted to see daisies as we went through the canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62c03dfc-b22c-46ea-9244-a099ab5c1ef5/Screenshot+2025-06-16+072034.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I love a love story. I started building the page of the love story from our friends grandparents. She sent me some actual photos too that will accompany their love story. My mom would love this. She always enjoyed reading the stories in Reader’s Digest. She loved a feel-good story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cf322774-79e0-45b9-89a0-ea5585599dbd/PXL_20250614_101254635.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Thank you Phillip! What a surprise when I saw the package outside my door early one morning. It arrived with the Detroit mailboat. It is so interesting and I am reminded of meals my mom made when I read the German book. I feel like I am sitting in a German restaurant reading items that I hadn’t thought of in years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6217104a-3f4d-40cb-a478-85dae2dc7549/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out One of the crew shared with me that he couldn’t believe that he saw my book in a store in Duluth. You can find a list of stores that have the book on the following link. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada You can also order online and Lorraine will be happy to mail it to you. Just click on the following link. Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/superior-wi-to-quebec-city-quebec monthly 0.5 2025-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8380741d-15cf-4e6d-b2cd-dfff151ffb94/PXL_20250608_095536440.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out If you look closely you can see the bridge and the location of the Trois Rivieres (Three Rivers) pilot station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/324e3011-6e6c-4087-868a-0ad7b1f01d89/PXL_20250602_145659370.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The bread/buns are still going really well. I keep making bread if the crew keep eating it. I use the same recipe for bread, buns and rolls. I think the rolls are my favorite to make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2d9f5b6c-7073-406f-9e28-5457b526fdb7/PXL_20250602_213818644.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I made shrimp creole as a second choice for supper. The first choice was smoked meat and most of the crew asked for the combo plate. My mom used to make fish creole and I use a version of her recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/88d2fd03-4f77-42f2-8b4f-66987776aa21/PXL_20250603_161328974.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I made a Reuben pocket with the leftover smoked meat. If I make a grilled Reuben I add the homemade Russian dressing to the sandwich before grilling but when I make a Reuben pocket I like to serve the Russian dressing on the side as a dipping sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/deefcb95-0bd8-41de-963c-9f15c9d8aed0/PXL_20250603_211907025.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I made a pasta dish with chicken and Alfredo sauce. When I was making the sauce I had the Alfredo sauce on the stove to reduce the 35% (heavy) cream. I got distracted and thankfully caught the bubbling cream sauce just as it was about to spill over the sides of the pots and on to the stove top. I was grateful to avoid a huge mess. Thankfully the boiled sauce did not break and it was a tasty dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2c189a1-d3e6-491b-9686-08c40bcd192f/PXL_20250604_152805756.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I made pan fried home fries with the beautiful yellow fleshed potatoes that we got during our last grocery order. I find myself selecting the potatoes carefully not wanted to “waste” them. They are so delicious and the dwindling 50lb bags is nearing its end. I am hopeful that they will send another bag in our grocery order today. Fingers crossed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e611752d-0963-4da0-bfe1-94b30c7a7f4f/PXL_20250604_210844138.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I made curried lamb my first week here and since I am starting my 7th week here I thought it was time to make it again. I was so pleased this time that the lamb was lean and beautiful. It made a nice plate and I served it with my GPS (Ginger Pepper Sauce) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fb5f89dc-0a46-4b23-b6c0-75f59a1c8e86/PXL_20250605_125822345.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I use honey and olive oil with water for my homemade pizza dough. I thought it was interesting how the water, honey and water separated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d917e57-ab7e-46ce-ae10-6ccd4751fcfd/PXL_20250605_153441627.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out Pizza day. I didn’t realize that the night before they ordered pizza from the mailboat. A couple crew said no pizza for me I had some last night. I thought how much fun it would be to get a pizza delivered by boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/feff19be-4efd-40c7-a345-c579d2dfd9e3/PXL_20250605_160822652.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I made a Flan Kuchen with the pizza dough. We had Swiss cheese and together with the bechamel, sliced onion and bacon it came out really nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0e968da-0939-4de3-ac0f-143ed44fb551/PXL_20250605_212402062.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out BBQ Pork souvlaki with homemade tzatziki, lemon potatoes roasted cauliflower and rice. I showed the second cook how I put together a greek salad for a large group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c176a71-bf0d-429c-a096-1a65334a79f4/PXL_20250606_161315835.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The following day that I made a Greek wrap with the leftover pork souvlaki, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, roasted peppers and onions, homemade greek dressing and tzatziki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8ce923de-29cd-46f3-be63-d40093f8ad88/PXL_20250606_161612962.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The second choice with the Greek wrap was a crab salad wrap or crab salad salad plate with curry dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f1c76558-10a1-4917-8d87-1d48ef1685eb/PXL_20250607_162807578.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out With the leftover crab salad I made crab cakes and served them on lettuce with spicy mayo. They were really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c2fd00e3-a5d6-44d5-9d2e-33d00b71bc0a/PXL_20250607_211635401.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The weather was good to BBQ the steaks. I served the usual mushrooms, onions, baked potatoes and since I didn’t have asparagus, I made Brussel sprouts with bacon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72a74320-a92f-4f64-9171-f739589ac9df/PXL_20250607_205948596.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The second cooks perfect Leche Flan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3075530a-efaf-4676-aa27-b934af4e8956/PXL_20250607_125303444.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The Leche Flan was steamed. The lid had been dropped and was bent so he laid a towel across the pan and put a pot on top to try and get a good seal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/63244528-2a7f-4b0f-8a41-0d1f35eff519/PXL_20250604_211916253.MP.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I showed this dessert to the relief second cook. I have made it a few times and each time I make it I adjust it a bit. I am happy with the results now. It came out perfect. The crust is made with leftover cinnamon buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2a46741b-8d36-407c-b485-f758f32aae7a/PXL_20250605_162158657.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out You can find puff pastry sheets in the freezer on most ships. I showed the relief second cook that you could make this dessert very quickly and easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ddec5c6-4d66-4e1f-bb85-160c361980b2/PXL_20250606_143011091.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out The relief second cook made the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and the peanut butter cookies from my first cookbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/acad0457-5b73-4268-ab4d-37ca3941c51d/where+I+my+gloves.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I spend a good part of my day looking for the oven mitts. I leave them in the oddest places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b227043-6697-4b5e-a75d-b26c7e62456b/PXL_20250603_212556988.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out It was supper time, but I stepped out on deck at the Soo Lock to smell the beautiful scent of the Lilac trees. I love Lilacs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f0110afc-ce2d-431a-8fca-c4f1e1013875/PXL_20250603_220232205.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out We were lowering in the Soo Lock as the Saginaw made her way into the lock beside us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0f26d232-8303-4580-82aa-a3602f76e259/PXL_20250603_220309046.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out I went out to wave at the people on the observation deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db0ed6a5-91e1-438d-9dbe-fa20d8f93ee3/PXL_20250606_093314857.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out Early morning in the Welland Canal making our way into Lock three. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eca8eec8-9f6f-48e0-a223-8bc0f9de4da6/PXL_20250607_101304061.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out Leaving Iroquois Lock very early in the morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f36efdd8-c347-4754-b72e-316496ff0eda/PXL_20250607_133840180.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out Looking up at the observation deck at Eisenhower Lock. It was shortly after 09h00 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/141364e4-016f-4cc6-9c8d-3c165d54e458/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Superior, Wi to Quebec City, Quebec - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail out your book order to you. Click on the following link to order online Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada To see a list of stores that carry the book click on the following link. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/greetings-from-the-csl-laurentien monthly 0.5 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd59df1f-e825-4579-b543-16a693cb3cd0/PXL_20250525_173524819.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out It was the first day of sunshine after days of rain. I sat outside taking in the beautiful views of Quebec City after lunch. We are currently on our way back to Quebec City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca60c785-df41-48d6-ba63-eb809ae18644/PXL_20250525_154209554.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The Sunday sun brought out the weekend sailors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/86e7afe2-f575-4851-afe9-458d41c784e1/PXL_20250525_173539228.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out On the right of the photo you can see the Ferry that transports people and cars from Quebec City and Levis Quebec. Even though I sail on ships and can experience the beautiful views of Quebec City from the ship, I will take the Ferry to cross the river so that I can look at the City from the water. The view is spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f387f367-4d5f-4f5d-b4d8-81d64b99a950/PXL_20250526_093929776.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I was delighted to see Montreal in sight Monday morning from my forward-facing porthole. I live north of Montreal so sent out a wave to Lorraine. She lives one km from me and although I knew she would still be asleep at 06h00 I sent out a wave filled with joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bda92bfa-a988-4333-8b20-16da64bc1be1/PXL_20250526_122405120.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Coffee outside was the perfect way to start my day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0ef207a-fb69-4279-bd31-89994d02af2b/PXL_20250526_100816590.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The bonus of having my coffee outside was listening to the birds singing. I took video to share with you and will piece it together so you can enjoy it too. I like that you can see our shadow in this photo. It was such a beautiful morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/adc40c84-f40a-4dda-a365-0daf789da868/PXL_20250525_192020492.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out When Lorraine came to visit me in Quebec city she brought me a replacement shredding/slicing blade for my food processor. I always travel with a food processor and have purchased the same Hamilton Beach model four times in the last five years. It has a strong motor and I like that it uses the same post to hold the chopper and the shredder blade. I pack the food processor in my suitcase when I join a ship. I wore out and broke my blade and asked Lorraine to look at my apartment to see if I had a backup blade from my extra food processor at home. I was so happy when she facetimed me holding up the slicer. I put the slicer blade into my food processor and made my Grate Hamburger Soup. All the vegetable are grated and it comes together very quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e3d53fd8-07cc-487c-aa33-718cf34ea91a/PXL_20250525_211350329.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I cooked all 20 fresh chickens and looked forward to the possibilities with the leftovers. We got carrots in the grocery order and they were really tasty. I will finish using the tasteless carrots that I got last order in recipes that do not relying solely on the carrot flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b30fa53b-1897-400f-8874-9502bb0e8d1c/BBQ.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I cooked the 30 large hamburgers in three batches. by the time I placed the last batch on the BBQ, the dark clouds threatening rain. I seared the last batch and finished cooking them in the oven. It was a good choice because it started to pour rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7e5bb3cf-e8a3-420b-86c3-218a0958a800/PXL_20250526_195701134.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Mom’s potato salad was so delicious and the bowl was empty at the end of the meal. The little yellow fleshed potatoes that we received in our grocery order reminded me of the taste of mom’s potato salad. She always used yellow fleshed potatoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33fe9b3d-d9f1-4928-a918-d27a7f446454/PXL_20250526_150235068.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I made hamburger buns earlier in the day. I think hamburgers are better on homemade buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/98a07dc6-644a-4add-8148-9ffccb8e66f0/PXL_20250526_135105422.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I received a message from someone who was harvesting an abundance of fresh asparagus. They asked if I had a recipe for Asparagus soup. I mentioned that I had received asparagus with my grocery order and would make the soup. I took notes and will share the recipe in a future project. You can see in the photo that I use the ends of Romaine lettuce and the out leaves that you usually throw away. The romaine lettuce adds a nuttiness to the asparagus soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b348218e-517d-4052-9394-dc6cc776781a/PXL_20250526_162530864.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I had a lot of chicken leftover and made a version of Merry Me Chicken from the first cookbook. I didn’t have sundried tomatoes and made it with roasted cherry tomatoes. It was very good but my first choice is to use the sundried tomatoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/97fe9537-7541-4c13-a1d9-0053dacec269/PXL_20250527_212040187.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I was happy with the chicken stew and biscuits. I will make it again with a few adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a65e7237-5cd4-4636-82d9-2752169cba99/PXL_20250527_092831901.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I was so pleased that I would be able to enjoy a part of the 1000 islands. The water was mirror calm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e618f18c-72da-4f53-9a56-3f3325f53242/PXL_20250527_094603191.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Good morning Meg. The second cook joined me outside shortly before 06h00 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/04dd7248-9e39-4d9a-a8b2-9c5b03b24060/PXL_20250527_094748063.MP.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out It was a spectacular morning and I hoped that our visiting guest from Australia was up at such an early hour to enjoy the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ed1b37fc-c37f-4f1f-af18-ce2cd63a29d5/PXL_20250527_095011120.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I went into the galley to get my morning coffee to enjoy outside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8d5b4eff-168f-4681-918d-90136b659b96/1000+islands.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out such a beautiful morning to have coffee on deck as we glided through the last section of the 1000 islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/920f29d6-36ff-491e-9d33-bc6f577daf6a/PXL_20250527_161756750.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I made cauliflower falafels and this was my lunch. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4af843ab-a3da-4c50-8564-d84e77910dcd/PXL_20250527_213249289.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out This is always a popular meal. Beef with noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e47c65d6-94eb-4287-8868-f34f9af39dde/PXL_20250528_181157253.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Unloading Gypsum in Hamilton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b1683990-5a8d-40df-8ec4-05886cf90417/PXL_20250529_095733163.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out We stopped to fuel in Port Colborne. There is a sign placed on the door to remind that we are fueling and not to smoke on deck during the time that we are fueling. There is no smoking inside the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db8d4fa5-a071-4d6b-9f27-47f92afad472/PXL_20250529_102355344.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The Pie Guy Cafe is located in the bottom right hand corner of this condo building. I would love to live in that building. There would always be something to see and a great cafe downstairs. I sat inside there many times watching ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/44ff5332-7971-4b8b-9b19-1e2934d1c38c/PXL_20250529_213510695.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I shared my mom’s cherry pie filling cake recipe with the new second cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef03cbda-7851-43da-bc7a-325eacc7f955/PXL_20250529_211755150.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Italian wedding soup is always popular. My mom always liked hearing little funny stories from the ship. She would have loved hearing my Italian wedding soup story. I write the menu on a chalk board and I try to write nicely but sometimes it is a little hurried. My first crew member who came in asked quietly What is Alien soup. I quickly went over to the chalkboard and wrote the soup Italian wedding soup again. I can hear my mom laughing about this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/49c2e6b5-bf4c-43c0-b62b-34d9db317eb0/PXL_20250529_162322781.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out For lunch I made a baked chicken and spinach sandwich or ham and cheese baked sandwich. I made a marinated salad and served the sandwich with a homemade ranch dipping sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d6408ef-c0ba-4169-8180-c90d432cad0a/PXL_20250529_211624917.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I got three huge bags of parsley in our grocery order and made a big batch of chimichurri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7448c270-34fd-4603-89ce-ac89d874b6e5/PXL_20250529_212132774.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The chimichurri went well with both the salmon and the roast pork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/504a2925-fd1a-410a-a8dc-907f994d7945/PXL_20250531_115413923.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I waved at the couple who were at the campground and sent me a message earlier. It was a chilly morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/744450b6-ff9b-4c85-9428-baf1db3c0cd7/PXL_20250531_121332264.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out There were two cruise ships at the Soo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15b9393b-77f2-4031-8225-6137b8551ad5/PXL_20250531_160641326.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out We waited below the lock for almost four hours and were in the lock during lunch time. I managed to pop out for a quick wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fdcc0d5e-56cb-4f97-86c6-63d06e669709/PXL_20250531_160646723.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out You can see the second cruise ship just coming around the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7bc2b926-3880-4e06-b7c4-af0afcb0841d/PXL_20250531_164714400.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I think meatball subs are a fun meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a9da5624-5356-4e63-975e-9e774a864509/PXL_20250531_161302402.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I offered egg salad as a third choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/89b6663a-4b18-4d53-9be3-97942991e735/PXL_20250531_212000190.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I think the twice baked potatoes made the plate look extra good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a5d9e206-a77b-4b76-909e-b89746ca3150/PXL_20250531_194638904.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I shared with the new second cook that I think it’s nice to have a special dessert for Saturday night. I suggested he make a deconstructed coconut cream pie. He said he never heard of that. I explained that I liked serving it this way because the crust is crispy and it looks fun on the plate. It also tastes delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7c31203-1a74-41b8-8da8-2d752b66b981/PXL_20250601_004327643.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Cinnamon Bun Sunday morning started with a beautiful sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/775aeeac-15a9-4848-91c3-ca410e7d3108/PXL_20250601_151943707.MP.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out One of the crew wanted to make his friend jealous so he took this photo. I leave some of the cinnamon buns plain without the cream cheese frosting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d42dfd4d-98c8-43d8-a7cf-29684bf352e9/PXL_20250601_162607243.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The smoked salmon Coco Catherine had spinach, bechamel, eggs, smoked salmon, sliced red onion and capers. I also offered corn beef hash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4876b166-cf67-466d-808d-e535ed75101b/PXL_20250601_214825360.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The BBQ chicken dinner with hashbrown casserole, home baked beans, corn and my mom’s buttermilk bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2800b4ab-79ea-4ae6-b50a-7d3dca03b863/PXL_20250601_204428748.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Mom’s buttermilk bread was still warm when I placed it on the counter for the crew to help themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cdcb4488-7351-41ef-9747-072d2871455d/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Greetings from the CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail out your books. You can order them online We have updates from stores that received their orders and you can pick them up. Little Book Store New Addresses: 183 West Broadway, Cape Vincent, NY, 13618 510 Riverside Drive, Clayton, NY, 13624 Carrying all Ship to Shore Chef Books American Narrows Trading Company Carrying all Ship to Shore Chef Books National Museum of the Great Lakes 1701 Front Street, Toledo, OH, 43605 Carrying all Ship to Shore Chef Books Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090 Carrying The Stowaway Adventures For a full list of stores just click on the following link. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lorraine-comes-to-quebec-city-for-a-visit monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b3f69c91-9751-4ee6-ae0b-8d0b9e88af23/PXL_20250524_162333645.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out Lorraine text me along the way, a feature on the car that we love, hands free texting. She updated when she was at the gate and when I got the text I am at the ladder, I went outside. Let the fun begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/454c9704-47d0-423c-920b-9e225159b32a/PXL_20250524_162659836.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out The crew are so nice onboard. They went down the ladder to pick up her bags and make sure she was secure and ready to climb the ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf7447ef-9de0-472e-bbd3-849941c23063/PXL_20250518_225435209.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I went out briefly to see if anyone was around but the evening hour and rainy night kept people away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/08360128-2a23-4be2-a25b-3557851027d6/PXL_20250519_151805265.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out The extra-long pans make a beautiful loaf of bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec2896f2-0165-4ca0-8034-6129f9d4123f/PXL_20250518_212248555.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I had ham leftover from Sunday night’s supper and made ham sandwiches on the fresh bread. it was a little too fresh for slicing but still tasted good. Usually I make scalloped potatoes with baked ham but I broke the slicer blade on my food processor. I had forgotten and when I realized I would have to cut by hand I realized I didn’t leave myself enough time so I baked potatoes and for the first time ever made twice baked potatoes. They came out really nice and were popular. I will have to make them again. Lorraine brought a spare slicer blade when she came to visit yesterday so I am back in business to shred and slice to my hearts content. I am happy that I was pushed to try something new and added the twice baked potato to my repertoire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d58ac671-a3c4-4321-b123-588863838f8e/PXL_20250520_154226922+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I had an extra loaf for the next day to make egg salad sandwiches on homemade bread and they bread sliced beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5828d9e1-abfc-4c90-bdb2-5b0d3e5fa12b/PXL_20250519_154101090.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I found wontons in the freezer and made wonton soup for the first time. It came out very nice and I would make it again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/526faf77-c992-4a3e-aab6-b236e841ef06/PXL_20250519_212620499.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out Chinese food is always popular. I made garlic ginger eggplant. The wontons came in a huge bag and with the balance of the bag that did not make it into the wonton soup I deep fried them and served the crunchy treats with my “GPS” sauce. Ginger Pepper Sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9682bf81-0de8-4aea-af01-1b15cca4e853/FB_IMG_1747694751252.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out The Cheerleader wave times three https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9adff9c8-bce1-4729-a588-5e3a6291bfb8/PXL_20250519_214915207.MP.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out The pots patiently waited for me to return from waving. I had already rinsed them so washing them up and passing them through the dishwasher did not take long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74a5efe9-28aa-41ee-8978-a3811a71c8c2/PXL_20250521_093942753.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I opened the starboard side door on my way to make coffee. I thought I have to enjoy my coffee outside this morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be165914-ee82-472c-8491-82b8cc21f0e2/PXL_20250521_102759101.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out The ships pass quite close in the Welland Canal. I enjoyed sitting on the swing bench for over an hour. It was a great way to start my day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/78cffeca-315d-41b6-bbe1-3e5501b194ef/PXL_20250521_102926164.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out It was a beautiful morning. The bike/walking trail is right behind me on the side of the canal. There are benches along the way to sit and watch the ships pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4db6a96b-acb8-452b-aeb5-03124a64b014/PXL_20250521_162425420.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I was tempted to sit outside longer but I had planned pizza day and knew I had to make my pizza dough. One day I will make it a day or two in advance like the note suggests under my pizza dough recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9a1e931-f660-4532-8ca5-3b2f56f078fb/PXL_20250521_211242239.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out for supper I made the Chicken Adobo (it has nothing to do with the Adobo seasoning that I sprinkle on everything that I make) I was happy with how it came out and got good feedback. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62facd0c-3f73-4192-9fda-22ccfeb9d21d/PXL_20250522_110021258.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out It was very quiet at 07h00 but I went out to take a look and reminisce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1070e6a8-f2b1-41c4-b4ca-d10c36946ad7/PXL_20250522_161321377.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out There was some chicken adobo leftover for the following day at lunch and I served it over rice with eggs. I made some crew members very happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/38310998-3f99-4681-975a-997b7d39a111/PXL_20250522_161816709.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I also had beef stroganoff on the menu and served it over buttered noodles. My mom made this with hamburger meat and I do the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/05e79b0f-11c6-4745-a2df-d6f6b4fcda78/PXL_20250522_212834633.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out As promised to the pilot, I made the vegetarian version of my famous butter chicken recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b852e9a7-9436-4fd4-b787-70969fedab8d/PXL_20250522_211241217.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out To make the meal extra special I made Onion Bhaji. I also had baked salmon. I had fried the onion Bhaji before the crew came in and they sat like a mountain of crispiness on a pan. Each person pointed at them and said I’ll try those crispy onions. They were a hit with everyone with some crew coming back and asking for more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/367e4960-0d56-4a1c-b66a-e05d7735173d/PXL_20250522_221333174.MP.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out There is always lots to see when we are sailing by Montreal. I liked that this ship was in the reflection of the window in the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eac9966a-8e3c-4f5e-8c78-1bc2d828c9d9/PXL_20250523_004504500.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out Approaching St Lambert’s Lock. It is approximately 12 hours from clearing the Lock to Quebec City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/87a9d686-c0d5-4cba-aea3-e613d1e72b2e/PXL_20250520_211723833.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I made a vegetable beef stew with mashed potatoes. I usually cut my beef from a beef flat but there was already cubed stewing beef in the freezer. I don’t necessarily like this product because there is a lot of fat mixed in with the good meaty pieces. I separated the good pieces for my beef stew and saved the less desirable pieces to cook and then run through my food processor to make beef quesadillas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7470e638-43a8-43b5-8e66-cf660f3f39bf/PXL_20250522_161648682.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I made dinner rolls which always go well with beef stew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/286b798e-591e-4f53-8868-1b5959a223ef/PXL_20250523_163127467.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out Beef quesadillas are the perfect way to use up a less desirable cut of beef. After they run through the food processor they are always tender and tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9e2a7bc3-d162-47a4-a521-dca7bcfa4b21/PXL_20250523_210916258.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I love chili fries but was only able to convince one person to have them. Everyone ordered the Fish and Chips, which I have to admit I also love to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1f4a0da-bc14-4995-bd70-97df18fdcad6/PXL_20250523_123225735.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out It was rainy, windy and cold just like one month before when I was sitting in the pretty red car with Lorraine on the South Shore waiting to spot the ship and the job where I would spend a little over three months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9366180e-4cc0-4cc4-b94d-31fdd66a9b4a/PXL_20250523_131844834.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out If you look closely you can see two Navy ships sitting below the famous Chateau Frontenac perched on the cliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e51976c3-ce49-4190-be53-7f96ac3dd3e0/PXL_20250523_131852633.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out It helps to have the tugs especially when it is so windy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f49244a7-5132-447e-8445-fb0e3577b436/PXL_20250524_184121142.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I was happy that we were already in position to load before Lorraine arrived. In the distance you can see a cruise ship. I felt bad for the passengers who wanted to explore the beautiful city of Quebec. The weather was not suitable for that at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ebb3a48-0277-4804-8dab-90c87a5a3b9d/20200623054714_IMG_1129.JPG Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out I made one of Lorraine’s favorites for her visit. I put it on the lunch menu and thought some would like it and for those who I did not think would like it I had grilled cheese sandwiches and fried eggs. I also had a homemade tomato soup. One of the crew asked for the Beet Meat Shepherd’s Pie. I have been onboard for four weeks and from the selections on the menu board that this crew member has made I didn’t think he would like the Beet Meat Shepherd’s pie. I cautioned him, there are beets in this version. he said it’s ok. I said would you like a grilled cheese, He said “No Ill take the Shepherd’s Pie” My instincts told me he was not going to like it but I passed over the plate with the beet meat shepherd’s pie at the same time saying if you don’t like it, come back and I will give you something else. I watched when he came back with the same size piece of beet meat shepherd’s pie I had given him and he carefully scraped it into the garbage. He didn’t ask for anything else and I didn’t say anything…until supper. It was steak night, something I knew he liked and I light heartedly asked “what did you think of the Beet Meat Shepherd’s pie?” He said He never had anything like it before and probably never will again.” We both laughed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc18e7aa-ff02-4bf2-b358-02f0af50465e/PXL_20250524_224054901.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out After washing all my pots and pans, Lorraine swept and mopped the floor. I felt like I was on vacation. We sat in the Captains dining room and enjoyed our supper together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7d8f1889-3c20-41b2-80ba-b82d52759787/PXL_20250524_224755984.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out We spent the day together in the galley and there was one more task before she did for me before she had to leave… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4a1f762f-726d-47fc-a60f-4632761c5f19/PXL_20250524_230308742.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out …she made the perfect bed for me. She added the towel on the hard edge of the bed so that it would be more comfortable getting out of my perfectly made bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/29765bb8-d70c-41b3-94ce-23b042e9585c/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Lorraine comes to Quebec City for a Visit - Make it stand out Lorraine is going to update the list of stores where the books are available and I will let you know. We will also mail out any books you order online. Click on the website to order online www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/perfect-timing-for-a-trip-to-chicago monthly 0.5 2025-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4244ce92-0c8a-47c8-9a65-f99ba2585a32/PXL_20250513_100354087.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out It was such a lovely surprise to part my curtains and be greeted by the beautiful moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7b1eb635-b8b4-4720-b290-791c3d7ac980/PXL_20250513_095543031.MP.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I went outside hoping to get a photo of an early morning Chicago in the moonlight but could not see Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aa55134e-393a-4516-8c2a-de72a8e2660f/PXL_20250513_101319995.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I like this photo with the morning light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55349556-283d-4b33-a0fd-e441ffafdaee/PXL_20250513_101112634.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out We made a turn towards the entrance to the river and then the moon was visible on our port side. It was a beautiful morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81be59d0-41ef-4c88-9392-ee43108c071b/PXL_20250513_112316017.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out It was a little hazy until the sun burned off the last thin layer of fog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/659308c3-5582-4755-9c56-fb938fb7d4d9/PXL_20250513_114615673.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out There is not a lot of room for two ships in this narrow windy River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2f8c0de8-d5c6-4311-9b91-7ce88397e427/PXL_20250513_114914241.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out It was such a beautiful morning. the sun felt warm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cfc898e3-92a6-4faf-8639-0d4372472bcb/PXL_20250513_114439964.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out We are escorted by two tugs. One on our stern and one on our bow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c53224db-48aa-4e4b-8abe-934401819534/PXL_20250513_122246835.MP.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I don’t want to spill my coffee when I step through the door so I appreciate that the firehose box/coffee table is situated right outside the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1989f27d-6f5d-452d-9133-9eaab4a2ee81/PXL_20250513_120107142.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out There is so much to see in the River. I thought of the sailboats sitting there waiting for an outing on Lake Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f249730-994f-43ae-a17d-0e5ad61abe2a/PXL_20250513_115636739.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I was surprised to see how “close to the edge” this onlooker was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5a3835c-4803-46f8-be84-db23d933e0a3/PXL_20250513_115440747.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I like these bridges and love to hear the bells ring when they are raised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d597172-5589-4de2-a2b9-2908288718a5/PXL_20250513_120441566.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out This image makes me think of a sci-fi movie where you take the road/train through the trees into another time or world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da1886d9-a882-40a6-bff0-14f5c88d4ffe/PXL_20250513_120708146.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I liked the little “Check In” sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8e34c306-0206-4011-a628-e538ba6010b9/PXL_20250513_121439703.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I’m sure this little boat has some stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2816d7b1-b2c9-47a3-95b2-9180a826ccc0/PXL_20250513_122148397.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out When we arrive at the dock, the tug on our stern comes up to help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d120624d-bee7-43bf-827b-62eb83e3a7f2/PXL_20250511_150245570.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out Some assembly required. Lorraine just recently put together a new BBQ I think there were about 40 steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/caeba42d-e209-409f-8556-724d3faae0fc/PXL_20250513_203951054.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out The perfect spot for our first BBQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b2ab411-cc40-4a26-9d88-1586a3fe88e6/PXL_20250513_210113740.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out BBQ chicken legs with sweet and reg mashed potatoes, home baked beans, kale, cheese biscuits and creamed corn. I thought it made a nice plate and was proud to pass it over to the crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/460dc8e7-f752-4ff7-9d7f-a2b63fde9ebe/PXL_20250513_204012534.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I have made this checkerboard design in the past when I didn’t have enough of either left over potato. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/19a07332-b726-4e94-b033-fb54c2408d5c/PXL_20250513_204316814.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I like this biscuit recipe. They come out light and fluffy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9d794cc-a387-46ec-990b-46599e358e8b/PXL_20250513_172406618.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I enjoyed sitting outside after lunch. they have a swing bench here on the deck above the galley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a799af2e-5f18-4946-ae08-59333c57a89c/PXL_20250513_172419321.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out We had two more hours of unloading to add to this pile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bebe742c-58b5-458c-9f3b-c891dd628de5/Screenshot+2025-05-18+075737.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out This photo of Chicago is in my Second cookbook. It was a perfect clear fall evening on the Algoma Buffalo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/49cfb3c8-5f28-4e58-9451-498a97bbfd1f/PXL_20250513_234942949.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out There was a blanket of fog when we passed Chicago this trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8a023726-770b-4e58-87c5-517260ccc0d7/1000000800.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out My copy of the first cookbook. I laid it too close to a hot steamer and the first few pages stuck together. It has a very weathered look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4098849-1de5-4a2b-9aed-75ed79c44713/PXL_20250514_143459826.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I am happy with the shape of my sub buns now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/44b95698-76fa-40e0-8b05-fe8fed90deac/Screenshot+2025-05-18+075952.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out This is the page in my second cookbook that inspired me to make the salad as a second choice with the sub sandwiches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/184cc847-83a3-458e-b165-a73ccbe500ac/PXL_20250514_163643673.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out It was so delicious with the black olives. I kept the extra to enjoy the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ad455bfd-b3d5-42fc-89eb-efa59d6c7e5c/PXL_20250514_210624315.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I love this Thai Basil Chicken dish. It smells so delicious. On the side is the pinwheel stuffed with spinach and cheese. I made some with just cheese for the ones who don’t like spinach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc27ec85-44db-4d3f-b73a-d2731aa61750/PXL_20250517_161504792.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I like to use the leftover sauce from the Thai Basil chicken and make coconut rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65dccf8e-f974-4ee1-b1a4-74dc97024018/PXL_20250515_211547304.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out Breaded pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bfb3d4a9-ab03-40c6-9a48-fe323b07b759/PXL_20250512_211117370.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I made stuffed peppers for lunch. The peppers were huge and some of the crew in line asked if they could split one with the next person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/475a1eb7-1fa0-4c07-b269-4810d72e13a4/PXL_20250512_161316469.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out Asian BBQ pork buns with dipping sauce, corn, rice and spicy sweet potatoes. I love the spicy potatoes and made a version for myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f342c826-9305-4c46-9796-a1da0e5fdeac/PXL_20250512_163231300.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out My version of the spicy sweet potatoes with spicy mayo and pork hold the bread and the Asian BBQ sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a5960b40-3c6c-4e50-aadb-0a5e16309dd9/PXL_20250515_161407241.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I made a Philly steak wrap with crispy potatoes and cheese sauce. There was only one little piece of my garlic parmesan cauliflower let at the end of the meal. It was so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8846088e-6fc9-46c7-b8df-7a25f22088fe/PXL_20250516_211548055.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out I used the emergency pre battered fish to make a fillet-o-fish or serve as is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/25c9b885-98fa-4d55-a052-c85c1830c873/PXL_20250516_210510755.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out The fish I defrosted by mistake was sole, not great for deep frying so I made baked sole with garlic butter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cffbe10e-8d27-4f6a-b2bc-9370aad2482d/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Perfect timing for a trip to Chicago - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail out your book orders. You can look on our website for stores that carry the book. Just click on the following link. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-past-week monthly 0.5 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/843f5c5c-8f50-45e7-8cd4-bb47b3da18c3/PXL_20250511_005709221.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Loading salt in Windsor. We are taking this load to Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/71c6b759-45ab-44d3-97f4-dbbc9036c3d7/PXL_20250504_163040121.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I recreated a meal from our restaurant days. The “Coco Catherine” Roasted spinach, bechamel, swiss cheese, 2 poached eggs, smoked salmon, sliced red onions and capers. It was really popular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e2b79bcb-b02e-4cb8-a30d-eab66c8869b5/dads+%233+095.JPG Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Our parents always had the smoked salmon when they ate at our restaurant. I always think of them when I serve smoked salmon and especially this Sunday for Mother’s day. We had the most wonderful mother and father. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/53ed15f2-a2f9-407a-8932-a6fa34687b02/PXL_20250504_210223138.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I like making and serving Turkey dinner. I always think of my mom when I make mashed turnips. My mom put bacon in her turnips. They were so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/979d8c49-101b-44a1-a895-9bd32fd722db/PXL_20250505_160800188.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I decided not to use the mint flavored toothpicks to hold together the traditional four cut segments of the clubhouse sandwich and opted to cut the towering sandwich in two. The little crispy fried smashed baby potatoes were so good with the garlic mayo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72af438a-43b0-4e51-9454-513b742a8711/PXL_20250505_210539788.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Butter chicken. One of mine, and the crews favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b0c2a178-81b4-4936-b9fe-29ac6f374b3a/PXL_20250506_175023047.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out We were in the Soo Lock at lunch time but I sat outside below the lock. It is narrow and we pass very close to the shore line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/684d2263-cb27-493e-b00d-31004fb2647b/PXL_20250506_212304912.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out The Cinco de Mayo meal went well, even though I served it on the 6th. My chicken enchiladas were a first for some. For me it was a special memory because the first time I served chicken enchiladas was when I was chief cook here (Louis R days) in the early 90’s I have been making them for friends and family since then. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15a342c8-f015-47d2-ad62-8c926c297660/PXL_20250506_211711695.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I started frying my own nacho chips since I came back in 2019. They are so crispy and delicious with a little Adobo sprinkled on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/532a79a1-55e3-4043-8179-938f67889a4e/PXL_20250506_211908030.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out The black bean soup fit in with the Cinco de Mayo themed meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00d776e2-6361-456c-8473-b5f5bcb3af43/PXL_20250506_132700924.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out This is the first time I made my own pickled jalapenos. They were easy to make and a hit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9df553c-3df2-4f17-95e2-f3dbec1b1360/PXL_20250507_110103225.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I heard the foghorn when I wok up and when I parted the curtains I could see why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/04013917-02fd-40be-9dc3-52b004ae30fe/PXL_20250506_165801602.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out The Asian noodle dish was fast and easy to serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9d705172-a190-4a8e-a335-76eb2d32989f/PXL_20250507_161039099.MP.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I finished serving lunch just in time to come out and wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ad4f417-8175-41a0-8560-d8120fc8de32/PXL_20250507_165006281.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I was chatting with Lorraine and she said the water looked like I was sailing in the Caribbean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a73a7808-c288-4b68-bf64-753dd0d2a2e0/PXL_20250507_180457047.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I almost missed waving at Marine City while I was chatting with Lorraine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d695a87-fd4c-47da-ae40-bea32cd8b3a3/PXL_20250507_214653187.MP.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out There is always so much to see in the river. This is the window in the Captain’s dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72c806d0-8e12-4db0-877a-013b700c5dca/PXL_20250507_220434231.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out It’s always nice when we are in the river during the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4f9b84dd-46e9-4bda-a572-64b83b9a8fcc/PXL_20250507_154922989.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I like to serve baked sandwiches and they go well with a salad. I had roasted mushrooms and roasted beets on this salad. I made a balsamic dressing that went well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf5e25e8-6f55-441c-8377-c99a9574b1ce/PXL_20250507_163437741.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I also had some of the baked sandwiches stuffed with bechamel, spinach, onions and tomato. One crew member said he didn’t see the sandwiches on the board he stopped reading when he saw something he liked. I suggest he always read to the end in case there is something better down the list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ecd781c3-1ac4-45d3-822c-b6ca50d3e067/PXL_20250508_203103264.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out It was easy to quickly clean up after the spaghetti dinner and receive the groceries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cb1e180d-fc0a-4069-985b-b6f92b96893d/PXL_20250507_221342309.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out I mixed the chimichurri into the rice and called it green rice. It smelled and tasted delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52edb5ef-24ca-4bf5-aef1-4810e704dd52/PXL_20250508_221736248.MP.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out The linen came with the groceries. There are little reminders around the ship of the Louis R Desmarais. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c8a771b8-c3ef-4d5e-a63a-2af788a0ce4c/PXL_20250509_160737673.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out The baked reuben wrap was cheese and good. It went well with the fried carrots and turnip left over from the smoked meat dinner. I made a sauce that went well with the sandwich and of course I nice big pickle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d84d3781-2eab-4e8d-a8b6-3bddf15c2dc5/PXL_20250509_210206528.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Fish and Peanut noodles, goes just as well as fish and chips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0918c090-81da-4cb7-8dbf-2f88180c946c/PXL_20250510_163020505.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Pizza day is always a popular day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/768c1607-3b88-4551-ab8a-3935ffb4fcb4/PXL_20250511_114604831.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out It was nice in the early morning sun while I waited to wave at the Blue Water bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/70f3f173-e2ee-4346-8414-a6fa273925bb/PXL_20250511_120338089.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out coffee always tastes good outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3e610119-0230-48b8-89f4-835639308dc2/PXL_20250511_161149448.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Sunday brunch eggs benedict was a success https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c824caab-4120-40cc-a7e3-c590de2c4eb8/PXL_20250511_161832240.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Some of the crew went for the traditional egg muffin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92a1b911-f34c-4b97-86de-4c35a370c146/shopify+products.jpg Blog - The past week - Make it stand out Lorraine dropped off books at Lock 3 in the Welland canal. She mail books to the Toledo Museum and we will let you know when they have arrived. She will also be happy to mail out your book orders. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/starting-week-two-on-the-laurentien-louis-r monthly 0.5 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f76524a9-407c-4403-9714-08ac29da55a9/PXL_20221209_225313887.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out My Dad loved clam chowder soup. I always think of him when I make it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d378efab-40a3-414a-a0ef-9c6bdc99289c/PXL_20250430_210742259.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out A few were curious when they read Jambalaya on the menu board. This is my version https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/69cfcae4-bb0a-4195-8291-dd12c5792322/move+over.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out After the five short blasts from the whistle, this fishing boat reluctantly moved out of our way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef7410b7-b4f6-4d66-84e4-9f3f041c2857/PXL_20250502_191122518.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Is it a window or a picture hanging on the door? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9180fcc5-8389-44e9-aafe-8f8cf246ec4f/PXL_20250501_123646155.MP.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out You can see Detroit from the fuel dock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99636eae-3599-4d39-8078-afa891c32c83/PXL_20250501_123809082.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out We stop to fuel between the new Gordie Howe Bridge and the older Ambassador Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52653865-10e5-41e2-8bf4-2b22c2a01093/PXL_20250501_213711007.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Remembering my mother’s words “The dishes can wait” I went out early to enjoy the Spring air and the approach to the Blue Water Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f3d1be06-c5a9-4746-8538-7dbcaddf7116/Screenshot+2025-05-04+074354.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out The cheerleader wave. I like my new blue shirts. They look nicer than last years black and grey. Next on the shopping list…aprons. My aprons are almost six years old. They are so durable and wash really well. They have lived a good life and it’s time for a change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/60c02c25-1d33-4fee-9ec2-ef9089a578d3/PXL_20241227_223554874.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I like fish and chip night and look forward to next time when I serve it with the option for my delicious homemade tartar sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/346d4641-269d-4231-b62d-567132141544/PXL_20250502_223625155.MP.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Watching the Kaye E Barker leave the lowered Soo Lock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/215e46fc-5b26-4a9c-a112-d2205d692f65/PXL_20250502_223933317.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Behind the Kaye E is the Tower of History and the location of the webcam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6e1a537-0a34-46d2-8fff-c0dbf40cc29d/PXL_20250503_174005368.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Saturday was a beautiful calm day on Lake Superior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8cfb7215-4de2-40a9-b18a-00a86f65b939/PXL_20250503_162112729.MP.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I was so pleased with my homemade hotdog buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8a3755f8-52e1-48cf-8421-4852ee3c5633/PXL_20250503_163106697.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out There was just one small piece of the spinach cheddar frittata left over at the end of lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7167a03f-9138-486c-a9ec-02d591559f1a/PXL_20250503_211629266.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I should make my famous Creperie Catherine bechamel more often. Making it yesterday reminded how good it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b4b6bf09-9efa-4cbf-9f4e-6f9b7b927ed3/PXL_20250504_092650131.MP.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Early this morning sitting at anchor waiting for the Rt Hon Paul Martin. Our wait is over because I just heard them start the engines with the one hour notice. “We are going in” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f247c032-85ad-4fdd-b397-4fb3d13a8dc3/PXL_20250430_211033897.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out shepherd’s pie is always a favorite. It’s especially good with gravy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/02d34793-6741-475e-86be-e65f9afc27b3/PXL_20250429_191229220.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out the pretty carrots that don’t really taste like much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5c6fb381-7b1d-4561-b6a8-48c0b8750f87/PXL_20250502_161208152.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I offered imitation crab salad on a homemade bun or salad plate with curry dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7bf8d26a-49d3-4d39-8fc1-1ec4fb5a76f1/PXL_20250502_164506897.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I had a tiny portion of baked ham left over, enough for one person so I made a ham salad for my lunch. We are out of pickles so I added roasted beets instead. It was delicious and a pretty pink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b0e3317-67c1-417a-80d9-926f14c4bf58/PXL_20250501_210539421.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Steak and Broccoli stir fry is always popular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a60d21a3-fe88-46e0-ad0c-c59f151778eb/PXL_20250430_161824188.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out I think mushroom sauce goes nice with pork tenderloin over noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a86cb1c7-0142-4fd9-b03e-1f00bea24823/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Starting Week Two on the Laurentien (Louis R) - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you your books. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/first-few-days-on-the-csl-laurentien monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94360196-662a-43a0-b052-22cd0c4d2d8e/PXL_20250429_174957974.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out We sat in Lock one for just over 12 hours. I sat outside after lunch and each gust of warm wind brought the intoxication smell of spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b234de00-a310-473f-8047-9de5d8198c7f/PXL_20250425_164033601.MP.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I always print and take along a logbook when I join a ship. There are 90 days in it so I can take it with me to three 30 day relief jobs. I knew in advance that this job could be as much as 100 days so I had to add a few pages to my logbook file I took the opportunity to also add a title page. We often print at Staples and were so pleased that this machine had the feature to punch holes. That saved us a lot of time. I like starting with clean pages and making the first entry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/378f5db6-8ca2-41a3-a779-58bca974a68b/PXL_20250426_202224748%7E2.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out If it was a nice sunny day we would have come earlier to take some time to walk through and explore the old part of Quebec City that lies just behind the archway. It’s so beautiful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee4e265e-8e3f-46b7-9a77-2b0a9cd1f1a2/PXL_20250426_202243553%7E2.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out It almost looks like a black and white photo on the grey overcast rainy day. Behind the walls and archway are cobble stone streets lined with old colorful buildings, restaurants, little fun boutiques and lots of history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4f4cddd1-976c-4359-8ac6-9925beec0231/PXL_20250426_202853244.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The dock is very close to the old sector of Quebec City. The famous Chateau Frontenac can easily been seen from the ship. We made a left hand turn at the Arret (Stop) sign and the guard gate was insight just down the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ff473c8-d84b-4261-b4f9-094a1bc5cccd/PXL_20250426_202739515+%281%29.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out We had been tracking the Laurentien (Louis R) since we left our picnic spot so we knew we would have a little wait. All ships take a tug to assist in making the dock and leaving the dock in the Port of Quebec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76a4fae1-0bfa-4b27-a332-4ba9d7aa2864/PXL_20250426_221734793+%281%29.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The wind was so strong and the rain that was falling sideways broke into my picture moment and said put away your phone/camera it’s going to blow out of your hand, so this is the only photo I took before logic took over. As I look at this picture, it doesn’t look like what I have described. It looks quiet, the road not depicting the slick layer of wet red ore dust a far cry from the reality of the whipping wind, rain, water spray coming over the dock and muddy red iron ore dust. Sometimes the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words” might need a few extra words. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/409b588b-553c-49e1-967b-3d4a2d5b6f55/PXL_20250430_100752890.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out After sitting in Lock one for almost 12 hours due to high winds, we started to follow the Rt Hon Paul J Martin through the canal again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca492d07-d795-4e9c-8385-ddf6bbfe755f/PXL_20250427_162448009.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out You might notice on my stories that I often make Italian sausages for my first lunch onboard. It’s fast and easy. I usually make homemade buns and homemade tomato sauce at the same time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da05ddf3-1f87-4a4e-b5c7-9b0f68852788/PXL_20250427_211112829.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out There was a beautiful smoked ham in the fridge (I appreciate that this cook does not freeze her hams.) This is another quick easy meal. The other cook also had some potatoes peeled in a bucket of water so making scalloped potatoes went extra fast with not having to peel the potatoes myself. Cauliflower and cheese sauce always goes perfectly with ham. I made a honey mustard sauce and would have added pineapple but they were not ripe enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7e8e7e84-0182-4f86-a915-02726a9899f2/PXL_20250428_160706679.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out With the leftover ham I made sandwiches on homemade buns the next day. I think homemade bread makes a sandwich even better https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8eac8fb-89ce-4869-94a2-c1d99a108d9e/PXL_20250428_162101269.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Another choice when I served the ham sandwich was a hamburger pinwheel stuffed with spinach and mozzarella. I was so excited when the day after I served the pinwheels, someone asked if there were any leftover? They really liked them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b70c10c-1d58-43e6-ba4c-dafa241229f3/PXL_20250428_210711817.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The ham made another appearance as Ham and broccoli patties with a maple mustard dressing. The other choice was curried Lamb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e441483-5386-42e2-956b-1aa6c9104672/PXL_20250428_210823850.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out The cook had defrosted diced lamb so I made a lamb curry. I usually make it with leftover roast leg of lamb and was worried the diced raw lamb might make my curry greasy but it came out very nice and smelled delicious. Making Curry here brought back a memory from when I was here early 90’s and she was the Louis R. A fun deckhand with a great sense of humor would walk in the galley and ask what is that god awful smell? Are you making Curry? I can smell it mid ship walking back aft. I am laughing when I recall this memory and you know when you read this I am talking about you Chester. It was so much fun sailing with you. I was so happy to receive your message the other day. You were a great supporter when the young me (26 years old) starting my first Chief Cook job. Thanks again for being such a great co-worker/friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/725570ba-f2b2-4e09-8ba8-e361cc4851fb/PXL_20250428_203953310.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out I have been over and under this bridge so many times. It’s so close to home (Brockville, I don’t live there any longer and our parents live in heaven now but I still call Brockville home) Iroquois is also very special because mom and dad used to come and visit as the ship transited the lock. I went out to wave at the people watching the ship lock through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f9b931a7-183d-4971-89a3-1d8dbf1b60f8/PXL_20250428_215000256+%281%29.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Supper was just finished being served and I went out to take a moment and think of all the times I passed on the ship and would wave at mom and dad in their waterfront condo. Happy memories. I would have like to stay up for the 1000 islands but I go to bed fairly early and hope the next trip is early in the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b914c45-e2b7-4e16-be53-23ac1f824f0f/PXL_20250429_161251741.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out For lunch I made pork chop suey with vegetable rice and roasted eggplant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf1211b9-7fe8-495f-a2eb-a23db12e5695/PXL_20250429_161907526.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out When a crew member compliments my homemade bread I say if you eat it I will make it every day. The roast beef sandwich was a second choice and I also offered fried eggs and rice, even more popular than the fried egg sandwich. For supper we had meatloaf gravy, mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. I opened the new bag of carrots and was disappointed that they didn’t have much flavor. I almost felt like I had to apologize to the opened bag of oversized carrots that I chose the pretty carrots from the new bag thinking they would be better/sweeter…they were not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab0b3880-a3c8-4a76-a876-aed95e3df839/PXL_20250501_110435646.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out Looking out my window today. We are stopping for fuel and hope the timing is good to wave at the Blue Water Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d3a8539-c635-48e7-a3fa-7982bb0b1fed/original_37f47c76-0166-421f-82d2-e4e2e06a4f54_PXL_20250426_174647583.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out This is how every job starts. Lorraine drives me to the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c8a44fc-c697-4936-8b3a-db86ce320277/shopify+products.jpg Blog - First Few Days On The CSL Laurentien - Make it stand out We have books in stock and Lorraine will happily mail them to you. She also mailed books to the Toledo Museum. Yesterday she met with Rebecca from the Little Book store in Clayton, NY and handed over enough books to replenish her shelves. Today she is dropping off books at the St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Center located at Lock 3 Click on the link below to see the stores that have the books available. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/happy-easter monthly 0.5 2025-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3dc9a5fc-fdeb-43fa-b8f7-2e8abffc863e/Screenshot+2025-04-20+092254.png Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out I am checking Marine Traffic regularly. One of the green dots waiting in the lake is the Atlantic Superior. The green dot with the black circle is the CSL Laurentien. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5695e9ec-04d4-4f30-b66d-0c003412707f/Easters+past.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out We had the restaurant Creperie Catherine for 24 years. When we moved the restaurant to a larger building we started serving waffles. It was always fun to make big desserts for Easter. The painting of the eggs and egg carton was painted by our friend Karen. I have a similar painting hanging in my kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b55e3a2-d3ae-441b-8375-ed8e242fffcc/Easters+past+2.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out I used to make and sell my homemade fudge at my restaurant. For holidays I would make the homemade fudge in seasonal molds. They were always popular. I sometimes bring my candy molds and a candy thermometer and make the fudge on the ship. I did not include the recipe in my cookbook because it is temperamental and difficult to get it just right. It took years of practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/50ec6fcb-cf1a-4974-b769-9988704e5981/Easters+past+3.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out I had a fun 2nd cook on the CSL Niagara in 2022. He made the bunny cake. It reminded me of my mother because she used to make it for us when we were young. I made homemade peanut butter cups, turtles and peanut brittle. I always enjoy appetizers and a tray of devilled eggs is a must. I like serving the Salmon Wellington for Easter. Top right photo are cinnamon knots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6b0d3231-2cfb-4bfe-9bb3-6882efbe30c1/Easters+past+4.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out I was working by myself on the AlgoTerra. I made hot cross buns for the Easter meal. I had packed my Easter molds and candy thermometer to make the special Easter fudge treat. I made homemade turtles and other sweets. I made a tray of devilled eggs a cheese log, shrimp with cocktail sauce and salads. The traditional ham dinner with cauliflower and cheese sauce was a hit. I really enjoyed working on the AlgoTerra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3dd54025-79c3-4d63-a1bf-59de4373fe94/Easters+past+5.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out Last year I was on the Spruceglen for Easter. I was working with a second cook but he had no experience so I made the desserts and salads. I made the hot cross buns, lemon meringue tarts, and white chocolate krispies. I had purchased chocolate easter eggs and candies which were fun to add for a decoration and treat. The Spruceglen was a great job too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/769bd9ea-2b15-4a06-9360-af4be1f07cd3/Easters+past+6.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out New shirt, new shoes and new phone…I am ready for work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d9c8edd-2190-469c-b8bd-ef69a37d12a5/b9379571-fa28-4f5f-aea7-3e3298e511eb.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out I am on the right and Lorraine is in the center. We believe this was 1965. I love the cakes on the table that mom made. This photo makes me smile thinking of my mom and dad. I remember the coffee set that she used for special occasions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c518deb5-8a4e-4683-9834-8d357a3a8acf/PXL_20250419_201826629.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out I love this time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b452115a-13c8-494b-b54f-42dace4e068a/PXL_20250415_132514206.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out We are enjoying each of our bonus days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4f7f790-0056-474a-a53c-23e4cf4464a8/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Happy Easter - Make it stand out We will be happy to mail you your books. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/we-got-a-great-job monthly 0.5 2025-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf888bed-bb4e-4704-a5b5-3295dd54aed6/Louis+R.jpg Blog - We got a GREAT Job - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/spring-snowstorm monthly 0.5 2025-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6eb079ea-fe9f-404f-9201-0f9910f08dad/PXL_20250408_120103698.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out I shouldn’t be surprised to see a Spring snowstorm, but I am. I think it’s my optimistic belief that Spring means warmer weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/04251080-47bb-4983-a63e-0071a0a43ab9/PXL_20250407_210155585.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out This was my supper that I enjoyed after our walk. I added some grated parmesan cheese and cut up a slice of pepper corn raclette cheese. (that was a great find in our local family run grocery store Bourassa. They feature beautiful fresh reasonably priced produce and a walk-in cheese fridge. I found this cheese on sale. The sale price was $3.00 and I bought multiple packages of this normally expensive raclette cheese imported from Switzerland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/35b3956d-ad5b-4c69-8263-6d21868cee01/PXL_20250407_190122421.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out I put the stuffed mushrooms into my all-fridge and planned to pop them into the air-fryer when I returned from our walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b0c11081-7307-49e7-b5cf-c22cc1e176a1/PXL_20250407_202527745.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out We had a wonderful Spring walk in our hometown yesterday. It was nice knowing that I had a nice bowl of Italian sausage and kale soup and stuffed mushrooms waiting for me when I got home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/77433f84-ae35-4103-b1dd-8462aceefd46/PXL_20240911_213134633.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out As soon as we get our Import Number we will mail all three books to fulfill the order for the Toledo National Museum of the Great Lakes. Below is the link to the PowerPoint presentation that was recorded when we visited in September 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc9b07bc-1270-495f-ab36-af3d202d85fc/solar+eclipse.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out A year ago today April 8 2024 I was on the Spruceglen in Quebec City. It was the day of the Solar Eclipse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/28329e27-db28-4060-b01c-5a3dcd4c236d/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Spring Snowstorm - Make it stand out We will happily mail out your book orders. You can order online at www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/a-great-day-to-bake-a-cake monthly 0.5 2025-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15e35fa7-f030-49ba-9bbe-c3d0773be81c/PXL_20240407_102225579.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out Below Montreal last year. This was taken last year and south of where I live in Mont Tremblant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a89062d3-fba4-46df-a31b-a2f5ac2fc721/PXL_20240406_132006547.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out April 2024 just before the new Eisenhower visitors Center opened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc17533a-442b-4537-a1c1-f25769997678/Screenshot_20240406-091505.png Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out Lorraine and I often Facetime. Behind me you can see the Eisenhower Lock. April 6 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d5312b40-e502-4a6c-81e0-5f2f2f1b0ae0/PXL_20240406_132601035.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out Lowered in the Eisenhower Lock exactly a year ago today. I can’t wait to sail again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/721862fe-2151-4e85-a705-ee543f36985b/Screenshot+2025-04-06+174234.png Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out I spotted this new painting at Karen’s studio. I love the colors and it screamed spring is coming. I would buy it if I had any available space on my walls. As my dad would say if we saw something special and knew we couldn’t take it with us he would say, “Take a mental picture”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/07e293d7-6088-4bcd-8b8a-4d32d8c5217c/20210127_131006.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out Lots of garlic and Helman’s Mayonnaise is a great start to homemade Caesar dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/375a8a38-ff67-467e-af55-9feb1b28886b/PXL_20250405_193125460.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out Last night’s supper was beef stroganoff with steamed broccoli. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01341c53-93cc-48ec-98f0-7b5df718cea9/PXL_20250406_200535068.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out Lorraine always asks me to set the timer. She’s right but sometimes I forget. I set the timer on the stove for 35 minutes. I checked on the cake and decided it needed another 10 minutes. I didn’t notice until 20 minutes later that I set the stove timer for 10 hours, not 10 minutes. Thankfully the extra cooking time added to the cake. The crispy top was a bonus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/839be4dd-bb3a-4720-8028-a47d76ba1cbb/PXL_20250406_201252241.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out It turned out perfect. Orange Cranberry cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eae345d2-e30b-4b6d-bc86-41d490bf2273/blog+books.jpg Blog - a great day to bake a cake - Make it stand out You can order our books online at www.shiptoshorechef.com We will be happy to mail them out to you. You can buy the books in selected stores. you can see the list of stores on our website. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/march-30th-2022-2023-2024 monthly 0.5 2025-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a7498cd7-ee1b-447c-ae2b-aceeaabfc96c/Screenshot_20250330-122530.jpeg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out If any chief cook jobs come up, I will be the first person they call. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6c2ec44b-c611-4ba0-a224-f5408a391d70/Spruceglen.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out Last year I was on the Spruceglen March 30th. That day I made beet-meat shepherds pie with kale salad and beef stroganoff with roasted beet spinach salad. I also made peanut butter cookies. I hope to work on the Spruceglen again one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15097aa5-0af7-49ae-a22c-10424a87e89a/algoterra.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out That day I made burritos with homemade nachos and cheese sauce, pot roast with roasted baby potatoes, peas and homemade horseradish. The strawberry rhubarb dessert was made on the 31st https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/197e1aa1-cdb1-4caf-b0b7-5db49c170622/Niagara.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out If you look closely at the 100th street bridge you can see the two who came to wave at me. I met one of them again last week. He mentioned that he came to wave and I couldn’t believe the picture popped up when I looked where I was on March 30th 2022. That day I served pasta with sauces and Italian sausages, grilled cheese with homemade tomato soup and a Mexican plate with homemade corn bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1181f9f9-fb85-44d6-b38a-d0d04f1eb87d/PXL_20250330_194343910.MP.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out My birthday flowers from Lorraine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/70a2c7f8-f7c3-48dc-8995-a4708890cbac/PXL_20250327_181220978.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out On our day off we had a few treats that we normally don’t indulge in. They were delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/506c49d7-cbd5-4257-aca3-06e1e289bd2b/PXL_20250327_225942884.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out I saw the price of the Look Roasting Bags and bought 24. They were such a good price. I take 20-30 with me on the ship so I was super happy to find the great deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f3f559aa-22d6-4ad3-9200-d6d7591fa46f/PXL_20250329_200755178.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out This was such a good experimental recipe. Roasted eggplant, meatballs, feta sauce and a cucumber, olive, parsley. I called Lorraine immediately after eating it and told her I made something she is going to love. I will make it again and take note of the ingredients and measurements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f9d5eac-413e-4e24-973c-eb0f74a7fef2/PXL_20250329_191440265.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out Yesterday offered a beautiful day for a walk on the main street in our hometown of Mont Tremblant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eba09cc6-5737-41af-af45-f5b3ef15c6f9/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - March 30th 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Make it stand out You can order the items online and we will happily mail them out to you. Just click on the following link www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/birthday-celebrations monthly 0.5 2025-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b9aea7c3-d190-44e0-8c3a-992e1a8be962/PXL_20250318_011629715.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We had the most delicious Profiteroles birthday dessert. I was so delighted to be a part of the March Babies birthday celebration. I had never had a profiterole dessert like that. It was fun to pick one profiterole out of the stack. They were filled with custard, covered with dark chocolate and piled one above the other with whipped cream holding them in place. It was decorated with strawberries dipped in chocolate. It was delicious and easy to serve to a crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec723200-3e46-46eb-82dc-5c9b84b20369/Screenshot_20250325-113332.jpeg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out This was our first celebration in Brockville. We had a delicious Prime Rib dinner. I am often on the ship in Spring so this year was fun to be at home and celebrate with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/417a5126-0ca3-4da8-8cfe-5d78c183249c/PXL_20250317_204118477.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We made my vegetable enchiladas recipe and made it into a stack for fun. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16702154-c263-4c1c-a4aa-b4c7f1060c6d/PXL_20250317_204139116.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out Lorraine made a delicious chickpea salad to go with the enchiladas stack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/63a74818-2123-4354-bba7-951dde78c9c9/PXL_20250317_212321674.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We made the crepe batter the day before our birthday brunch. The crepe batter makes better crepes if you make the batter the day before. We were so excited to enjoy the delicious crepes that we did not take any photos of the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/71ea46be-3727-48da-919d-cb9e3ee051fb/PXL_20250318_162731016.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We brought our portable crepe grill. It makes perfect crepes. I take it on the ship sometimes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c7dc47a4-e67d-41d1-bf07-b5bb6ec639a1/PXL_20250320_164407756.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out The Delta Hotel on the Canadian side has a fantastic view of the ships entering and exiting the Soo Locks. You can see the Coast Guard boat in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/811e6bbd-b072-47c3-b6b1-bcbd76627371/PXL_20250320_165531531.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out The riverwalk on the Canadian side. It looked so pretty with the fresh snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d4bfb093-f02f-4638-83d2-aca260431bfe/PXL_20250321_131724102.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out It was fun to drive over a bridge that I had sailed under so many times in the past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/25aeea23-de13-470b-8d90-12a3098131cb/PXL_20250320_174305388.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out You can look down into the Soo Locks when you cross over the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c3065878-76f3-41e9-bdeb-f718bbdac2e7/PXL_20250320_210302550.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We thought the name of the restaurant/bar was fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/659f9410-5ed6-499d-8043-6cfa31c33c85/PXL_20250320_210204219.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out Both Lorraine and I love Brussel sprouts and this order did not disappoint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8d27ead2-edf1-491f-8ee1-336f2c7f5f33/77e3770e-e74f-4fb5-91c1-eeaf54a61c56.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out I like this photo and wonder if the young girl dreamed of working on a ship one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cd8890a0-6397-459f-bd82-d6cecd706b39/3a0b7782-77df-4c03-ab3c-b050668588a3+%281%29.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out Lorraine didn’t mind driving around the corner again to pass a second time so that I could get a photo of the entire tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fb06f46e-a8be-4052-b203-b54ab19b1c59/PXL_20250320_195718373.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out Lorraine didn’t mind driving around the corner again to pass a second time so that I could get a photo of the entire tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7edcf31b-2c32-4ed0-b5dc-cbf1f3da2c23/PXL_20250321_132548394.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out Our first ship of the season (which was the second ship of the season to go through the lock.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7ef21cea-37ee-4cc5-bccf-72b796ed74f5/PXL_20250320_205154642.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out When you drive around Sault MI, there is no doubt you are in a ship watchers playground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b52a636e-0b02-4ac7-afe5-a70dd33fd8c3/PXL_20250320_201935540.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We stopped in Walmart and they had this beautiful painting inside their door. We picked up my favorite Melinda’s Green Sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1c6b280d-f1e5-4d08-82b3-3076d097f0c6/5814eca4-ce58-4dd3-b893-b969aa653d6e.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out In the background you can see the Captain Henry Jackman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5c43f04d-4212-4564-b2d4-ea87a61089df/Screenshot+2025-03-20+112336.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out This is how close the Sault, Ontario and Sault MI are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1e7dbad3-2991-4d41-845b-82a65fcfebcc/PXL_20250322_155541693.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out The drive across the North was so beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b15b9600-d079-48e0-ba65-d9c168e7397a/PXL_20250322_175027946.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We stopped in Sudbury at the Giant Nickel. There is a lot to see, but we just walked through the gift shop and Lorraine bought me some pretty mini stones that were in a package named Happiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cbc4e356-9821-451a-a10f-8a18c111b7b0/Screenshot+2025-03-16+113704.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We were surprised how beautiful this route was. It was a great finish to our road trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/245eee0a-a0bc-4e25-bf47-6cf3d8cad8b5/PXL_20250322_224510844.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out I think it’s cool that you can see the view in the rearview mirror too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/78b78138-60af-4378-b79c-ea12a0595ef0/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - Birthday Celebrations - Make it stand out We will be happy to mail out books to you. You can order online at www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/driving-to-sault-ste-marie monthly 0.5 2025-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/77bca3f2-5841-460c-b678-a91c41e3b95d/Screenshot+2025-03-20+092225.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out Lorraine has been to the printers so many times to pick up books. They greet her like a friend. We have really enjoyed working with them. We asked for a rush order to be printed so that we could bring books to the event and they had them ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7c78ac86-4b76-4a64-957c-3e0476fb4b55/Mcdonalds+breakfast.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out We stop when the car needs gas. We enjoyed a quick breakfast at McDonalds and the new habanero sauce went well with our eggs and sausage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d27fea6-1ea5-49cd-a021-6db57d1214e6/gps.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out We were one hour into our trip when I took this photo. The entire driving part of our trip took 6 hours and 42 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c4fcc996-9d3e-42a8-bed7-d035e55e3365/PXL_20250319_162314097.MP.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out We always comment on how much work it would have been to cut through to build the highway. The rock cut was particularly long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3d702d3a-7758-4811-a084-ceeff8a96f90/PXL_20250319_151138469.MP.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out Part of the trip was single lane traffic, but they always offered an extra passing lane every 10 km giving you hope if you were behind a slow moving vehicle. There wasn’t much traffic during our trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a04edb5b-6240-47a9-993e-d7d719346ecc/Street+signs.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out When Lorraine and I are in the car together she always drives. I enjoy being a passenger and like to take photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b1324fba-079f-4527-8333-f0c4d44f8efe/PXL_20250319_180723906.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out I was especially excited to see that we would be passing Bruce Mines because I had been there a few times before. It is a beautiful area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99f76b3b-74ff-4875-9c1e-8da9911d7dac/20210926_185250.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out One of my trips to Bruce Mines to load stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d351c334-2c00-4b93-81fd-3cf9452fcaab/20211123_172553.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out November 2021. We passed downbound under the Soo International Bridge 4 times during my time on the Tadoussac, and it was somehow always at supper time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b1d2c06-3a8f-4a6d-b863-d30cb640cfd5/PXL_20250320_130215363.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out The webcams located at the top of the tower will be busy again. I will wave when I am on my next ship. This is the view from the hotel we are staying at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99da0d5a-86f4-4942-9291-6e15822f0555/PXL_20250320_130530523.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out I have been under this bridge many times. We will cross over later today and tomorrow morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d9bf1862-4ad1-475d-b38a-0a9c05bbd2cd/Screenshot+2025-03-14+081718.png Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out How exciting, the wait is over! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8da13884-511e-4bbb-804f-6e681b87c591/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - Driving to Sault Ste Marie - Make it stand out We will have all the books with us. See you soon. We will also be happy to mail out books to any of you who can not make it. Order online at www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/first-leg-of-our-journey-to-2025-soo-lock-opening monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f13407da-6262-4415-bfac-cb883a60b7ce/PXL_20250312_192033176.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out I was so excited to receive my Galley Girl -Ship to Shore Chef hat in the mail before we left on our trip. I designed and ordered a few samples of merchandise to see if we could find some fun items to offer you . The hat is great quality and I will keep you posted when the Galley Girl/Galley Guy hat becomes available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32d8d2aa-9058-4a7f-9554-aa463b5ab5fc/PXL_20250310_161246477.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out Lorraine and I could not wait to see the sample products that I had designed and ordered. We opened it in the car. I was excited that it came before we left and plan to wear another one of my designs at the 2025 Soo Lock opening. I will share it with you next week. Lorraine loved her long sleeved hoodie that I designed for her and we will share that will you soon too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8bfd4d68-2fdd-4d5f-befd-0cb0fb68f85c/Screenshot+2025-03-16+113704.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out Option one of a route to drive to the Soo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96171ffd-4a96-4ae2-b26b-da16cb4d97be/Screenshot+2025-03-16+113842.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out We opted for the second option and planned to visit friends along the way. First stop Brockville and overnight at our friends at the Heavenly Haven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7f313fa3-79d4-4e4a-99aa-8e97207d450d/PXL_20250314_194934379.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out We passed by this walking path so many times and Friday was the day we stopped. It was so beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae53ab1b-7475-4f2a-9ba3-81dc47f53a58/PXL_20250314_193951114.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out The water was mirror calm. We read some of the information on display and were reminded that years ago there was a Ferry taking passengers over to the US. It stopped operating when the Johnstown- Ogdensburg International Bridge was completed in 1960. I have sailed under that bridge many times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf3ae4f3-25d6-4769-90a5-0c8744ea84c1/PXL_20250314_194332938.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out We thought it was fun that the ship they had in their metal art installation looked similar to the Frontenac and CSL Tadoussac (I was just working on her for 24 days in February). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1a31efe0-97cc-46d5-9d1b-77554779a6bb/PXL_20250314_193200975.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out The Prescott Heritage Path passes in front of Fort Wellington. Lorraine and I thought it would be fun to visit this Tourist destination and as we talked about it over breakfast our hostess Tammy said she would love to go with us, saying she hadn’t been since a school trip years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5994ab39-7107-436b-948c-14e472b206c1/PXL_20250316_131349245.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out It is a beautiful view, even on a rainy day. Next week the ships will start to pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e684d64c-6603-41e7-b30b-e84f2085544b/PXL_20250312_183037807.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out Last time we visited our friends we talked about a kale and sausage soup. I said I would make it for them. (The one I made for them was so good Lorraine and I ate too much of it before it made it into the container to be delivered. We put the small amount leftover into the freezer and promised our friends we would bring a full batch next time. ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec062a04-c1c5-493e-a637-4b5b61d6ab14/Screenshot+2025-03-14+081718.png Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out The dates are confirmed and we will be there! Bring your books to have them signed. We also plan to bring our extra books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c0a6f90e-9cd2-423f-af14-761c77469de7/Soo+Lock.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out See you in the Soo. It’s going to be fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72eef54d-ea10-43fc-a1d9-dbb9ce82de02/shopify+products.jpg Blog - First leg of our journey to 2025 Soo Lock opening - Make it stand out You can order online and we will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/addressing-my-list-of-things-to-do monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d5999de5-97fd-4f40-82c9-9918eb6237bb/PXL_20250309_121144618.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out I love tulips. I like to buy them in the spring, They offer the promise of warmer weather and the end of winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01be71de-df47-47ba-b0d9-3063dded7a9d/PXL_20250306_181806866.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out It’s nice to be able to see the beautiful pieces of wood of my desk top. They were hidden far too long with stacks of paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6c9f831a-a97d-4904-aeba-fa8f7e5446e4/SHIPS+2019+TO+2024.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out The 15 ships I sailed on in the past five years. Some I sailed on multiple times. I didn’t technically sail on the Algoma Guardian. I was only there for two and a half days during fit-out in Goderich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3e168f43-350f-4865-9e93-a39c1b71debe/Screenshot+2025-03-09+124943.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out Lorraine has already started step one of a two step re-organization of my kitchen. I made “My favorite cookies” recipe. I added coconut and pecans and when I finished I returned the items to their new locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54281f5b-9495-4473-ac66-a6593ba66b7f/PXL_20241230_223535881.MP.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out We plan to attend the 2025 opening of the Soo Locks. We are waiting for confirmation of the date and are hoping to secure a location for a book signing. The last time I was there was December 30th 2024 downbound while I was on the Algoma Buffalo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cb7475c8-8b50-41a2-8d2e-019ebeb50777/3b75fe45-86cc-4ef5-8ad2-0831b37d1dba.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out We look forward to joining Roger and Andrea at this event. We had fun last year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fd7e2d83-92ad-4b24-a03a-f753581f0a2f/GFP_9181-4x6-1-scaled.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out We are in the preliminary stages of organizing a book signing event May 17th on an Uncle Sams tour boat. We will share the details when they become available. Let us know if you think you would like to attend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e4e5bca3-d60e-4ccd-b51b-6dcad8bb8f2d/20190131_132722.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out It would have been our mother’s birthday today. This photo was taken at Karen’s art studio. Karen is our friend who painted most of the beautiful art in my office and home. Our mom loved to go to her studio. Karen painted beautiful flowers that mom had hanging in her home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/520d4f87-79a2-4bfc-ade3-75d4cb80c1dd/20190106_102443.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out This is one of the last pictures of Lorraine and I in our restaurant before we closed five years ago. Lorraine and I stood side by side for 24 years making crepes. I would spin them out and she would fill them. We made a great team. You can see Karen’s art work hanging behind us. She sold her work at our restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1a225554-fa2c-4608-9cf9-96d3dd832049/PXL_20250303_195038245.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out We live in a ski resort town. I asked Lorraine to take me for a drive the other day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4abc3cd9-28d6-45db-8df0-26ef46b30f5a/PXL_20250308_191317791.MP.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out I wrote down the ingredients and measurements of my taco seasoning mix. I will make it available to you in the future. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ac3efea4-decf-4679-94b7-449d1e60c558/PXL_20250305_192822031.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out I love eggplant and had an idea for a new recipe. It was inspired by a veal dish that we used to enjoy at a restaurant. Lorraine loved my eggplant dish and said it did remind her of the veal dish that we used to order to celebrate special occasions. I will make it again and take notes of the ingredients and method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d4dfb642-cabc-41f0-85c4-a6a96c9e7df7/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - Addressing my list of things to do - Make it stand out We will have all the books available at the upcoming events. If you would like to order online, we will be happy to mail them out. www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/marchin-like-a-lion monthly 0.5 2025-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10a44ebf-f898-4303-ba86-6b59d969666e/Screenshot+2025-03-02+125940.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I like this idiom and think about it every March 1st. In like a Lion, out like a lamb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b3b620e7-9f6a-4520-ae01-02e1a254dc52/Publication1.png Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out The deck crew and Captain have to come back aft for all their meals. During the winter, the forward accommodations are not used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2bb1a2a6-c39b-4caf-b206-5db4f2667e06/fresh+coffee.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I knew the Tadoussac was going to be a great job when I was greeted by this message my first day. What more can you ask for. Fresh coffee to start you day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68c522bd-4ba0-4d6f-96ed-05f992a6f01c/PXL_20250206_221349543.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out This berry custard pie is always popular and I gained some new fans when the extra workers tried the leftovers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a041538-86cb-4238-99ea-548ae1131a05/PXL_20250206_152317117.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Nobody can resist peanut butter cookies. I was nice to find chopped peanuts in the dry store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00d08968-f4fc-4cae-9deb-134dce0bfdb7/PXL_20250208_234922742.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out These mini strawberry tarts were a huge hit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6d8035af-1b32-4804-ae96-302c0bbd570b/PXL_20250214_215201892.MP.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I was disappointed when the day after Valentines I saw the leftover chocolate dessert still sitting in the fridge. I asked one of the extra workers if he had a piece of the valentine’s dessert and he said he thought they looked too special and were only for the crew. I said anything leftover at the end of the day is a free for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2454c1a-4831-4f36-a67c-7983d02e2a3b/PXL_20250207_231736400.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out A few days after I got to the Tadoussac. A new mattress was delivered and Lorraine made my bed for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/69b4e7fa-803f-456b-8583-a9f58a1b0bdc/PXL_20250223_230816050.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out The new Chief cook’s room was nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/35888287-c780-4147-96fc-dd0cf6af21ef/PXL_20250206_184251093.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out This room was the original the Captains dining room. It is used for storage now. The groceries are also passed through the open window. I transformed this room into a temporary fridge and we regulated the temperature by opening and closing the window. This of course is only a solution with the help of Mother Nature and the cold winter temperatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d2c64bad-dd1a-4e96-95d1-67c00fcbbaa7/PXL_20250204_222004569.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Lorraine, myself and my one crew member who was following the Keto program enjoyed the roast pork dinner with chimichurri and mashed cauliflower. The rest of the crew indulged in the mashed potatoes with gravy and corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0bd11cb5-ffb6-4edf-a135-d21954cf2df9/PXL_20250205_221336731.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out The Garlic shrimp with broccoli was so delicious. The crew enjoyed it with curried rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/acf77732-dbfd-41a0-8d0d-a74e65561197/PXL_20250208_181558201.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out This salmon patty was so delicious with the pickled onions and cilantro mayonnaise. It went perfectly with sliced avocado and coleslaw. Lorraine had brought the cilantro on her way to the ship. This is one of our favorites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6bed9596-9bea-44db-8a64-fee84dd3eb61/PXL_20250219_210518659.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Lorraine went twice to get parsley. I made chimichurri and it was popular with everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2487a97d-b09a-47bb-a84c-cf89ccdbfa5e/PXL_20250206_223730915.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I like serving egg sauce with baked salmon. I had a crew who like vegetables so I made extra roasted spinach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af8b9374-f73a-4265-a0ac-b9f010122b42/PXL_20250207_171354704.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I often offered salad plates for lunch. This one was created with curry mayonnaise and roasted turnips. The crew member who ate it, said it was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b0733b72-6f2a-4497-8468-db6c48866473/PXL_20250217_215552401.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I made imitation crab cakes. I made them with soft bread crumbs made with homemade bread. They came out really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9398ed0-0f59-4d2b-9145-8035df697768/PXL_20250205_163553493.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out The bread was popular with my Tadoussac crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc64f338-d430-4473-ac57-9e93d11b7a07/PXL_20250203_171522691.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I like serving mushroom sauce over pork and chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6082b45b-a43d-46b2-95b5-b580e6caf3c2/PXL_20250223_230056324.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I cleaned the stove so it would be nice when the cook returned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/390a5b84-4802-4d57-b66e-f388a90e25b0/PXL_20250223_230050267.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Lorraine cleaned all the stainless-steel so that it was nice and shiny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9abc74c3-6319-4618-87fe-6616cce913f1/PXL_20250216_121627900.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out The button that I pushed in a panic to start to evacuate the smoke from the tar like substance burning on the stove. It started off as a honey garlicky sauce for chicken wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b42d3eb-7c81-49ea-ab95-8afc39953ea0/PXL_20250202_164726238.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Cinnamon bun Saturday, since Sunday was my last day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e14c1c1f-8b60-4703-be23-e9e3f3cabbfe/PXL_20250223_161600009.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I made instructional videos of both of these recipes. I will share them in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/753d64b4-379a-44fd-9877-97b4c0685127/PXL_20250222_115909002.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out I added the orange cranberry to my list of favorite items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/24bbfd4b-0ff1-4626-aea5-2f99fc94fd3b/Screenshot+2025-03-02+124016.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Lorraine always came to the galley first to let me know she was safely on board and at the end of the night… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/517d3b8c-42b9-4948-925a-a6ca478ccb03/PXL_20250208_184312915.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out …she would text when she left, passed my porthole, made it down the two-sectioned gangway and was safely in the car again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d004962-73c6-40b3-8368-048acb43b2f2/Fund+Raiser.png Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out We had fun attending an outdoor charity event with Neighbor Susan and Luc. There was a tent set up with heaters. Lorraine found a nice spot by the wood stove. it was fun to be a part of a special evening. I seldom go out in the evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7dbff1ed-6065-4c8f-83c7-8d0fad611163/3b75fe45-86cc-4ef5-8ad2-0831b37d1dba.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out We look forward to attending this event. Hope to see you there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab07bbfb-35d3-46b4-9afe-1063839bf0a9/20210505_164000.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out Lorraine is sharing her thoughts in a blog on our website. Under the heading Extras/our weightloss journey. Here is her most recent post. “What Can I Eat?” — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/507378e8-ed13-4325-bac7-179fbbc01d80/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - March…In like a Lion… - Make it stand out We will be happy to mail out books or you can pick them up at our book signings or participating stores. There is a list of stores on our website. www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/my-last-day-on-the-csl-tadoussac monthly 0.5 2025-02-25 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/valentines-day-on-a-cargo-ship monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/first-10-days-on-the-csl-tadoussac monthly 0.5 2025-02-09 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/pack-your-bags monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/919a62c5-afd1-4f9c-8b74-6db2c9511f4e/Tadoussac.jpg Blog - Pack Your Bags - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/another-extravagant-purchase monthly 0.5 2025-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4db52cbc-8a88-4b2f-9b2d-f060c4f7df1f/Screenshot+2025-01-26+080209.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out I spent almost an hour looking through images and photos of Charlie Brown in the snow. I saw this little video. It was fun to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b130348b-4d6a-46bc-8d6c-cc8a7c1ad8df/PXL_20250126_142547535.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out I like to have fresh herbs in my fridge. I usually keep them in little jars with a bit of water. The jars fit perfectly in one of my new rectangular fridge organizers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/71af8515-3472-4738-90cd-71192a1d0dcd/PXL_20250121_174249804.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out We were excited to see all the flavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ce5d4bae-cb4c-494f-8d64-831407fcbe60/20151204_202139.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out I was delighted to see this photo from 2015 when I put Laval in the search tab of my photos. We had taken our parents to see the Christmas lights. Nice memories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e014dd35-c762-4392-b26b-589e2742a247/PXL_20250121_194321062.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out The saleslady was so nice and I asked if she would join me in a photo to share with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8e0996f2-857e-40e2-9f4a-63ad25213281/Screenshot+2025-01-26+105101.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out To pronounce the “T” or not? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8f986040-1ef4-4ada-9c29-d8b47cc3b5a7/20200528_130904.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out We always order the same. The salads are so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db32bee6-baec-48f7-8fc9-c840357bfab7/PXL_20250126_141428329.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out I found the perfect spot to store my new Creuset. It makes me smile when I walk by and see I actually have this in my home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b7de74f-11a6-4e56-aa36-ff803f73ad98/PXL_20250122_202315468.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out The Asian eggplant and vegetable riced cauliflower was the first recipe I made in my new Creuset. Both the Asian eggplant and the vegetable riced cauliflower are in my second cookbook “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d437608c-53c7-47cd-aef1-0de9e6a2a315/PXL_20250124_222733246.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out I bought marinated pork souvlaki from the Adonis store. It went really well with a white radish salad, lemon pepper cauliflower and roasted carrots. I also made a beet horseradish salad that I am trying to replicate. Lorraine and I had it at the German Deli and it was so delicious. I made a mint sauce with fresh mint to go with the souvlaki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6f6c8c3-ce52-4fc3-bd2b-3e1f210ff812/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - Another Extravagant Purchase - Make it stand out As soon as I finish working on the book accounting I will continue working on our next project. I can’t wait. We will be making a trip to the US post office on Tuesday and will be happy to mail your book to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/my-new-fridge monthly 0.5 2025-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/299676a8-3773-4161-a31c-50732f93c23f/PXL_20250115_160208544.MP.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out The drive on our way to the Appliance store last Wednesday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/18f6186a-0726-4d46-a21a-e63b8d577935/PXL_20250115_163900148.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out We drove by a lake and saw parachute skiing. I Think that is what it is called. You would be amazed to see the speed that they reach as they fly across the lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74f9dd89-7d69-4f2f-be34-422f90471ed3/PXL_20250119_192818701.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Melinda’s Green Sauce. One of my new favorites! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/020920a4-7d16-4019-9e47-40ba490381c1/PXL_20250118_154451847.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Lorraine shoveling the snow outside my building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f07c5753-1f7d-4ef6-bbf7-b35450f7edd5/PXL_20250118_170118452.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out They unpacked it before bringing it up to my place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4f87da6-12c1-48c8-a096-f50ffff104a4/PXL_20250118_172013987.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Lorraine unpacked everything for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fd7734e2-25c8-41cd-a3e5-08c14f75bcf8/PXL_20250119_163933812.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out These items filled my old fridge. I was so excited with the extra space that the all-fridge model offers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f65ff379-3f48-417b-b533-2c0f040f5992/PXL_20250119_122446426.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out There is lots of information in this interactive book about ships. I was pleased to be invited to share a favorite recipe. I love that my mom’s sugar cookies will be enjoyed for years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c37a94f-4abf-45dd-8b02-b83ab584b843/PXL_20250116_175155515.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out I made 6 frittatas. Three for Lorraine and three for me. I thought it would be quick and I would not lose too much time cooking while I was working on the taxes. I like my frittata with guacamole and Melinda’s green sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/86f8b67b-29ac-437b-a5c4-f81a47b1a209/PXL_20250112_204704799.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out We enjoy our winter walks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f54ad41c-9bfe-4af5-9e1c-a91dfd5f9ca4/PXL_20250112_210418338.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6026aaf-5919-42e3-b060-d408aef7fe83/PXL_20250114_193049104.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Lorraine offered to make the sausage kale soup that I am working on and at the same time she made our favorite Utica greens (my version). Lorraine likes to follow a recipe so I wrote out the instructions. Both were delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7466b8ef-7376-48b2-bc22-c557a1bc762f/PXL_20250114_193716574.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Lorraine hard at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32d6b48b-92cb-4ce4-9d57-412fddaf980d/PXL_20250119_163710439.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out We took the soup to the birthday party but I enjoyed some of the leftovers at home. This is another painting by Karen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/25974268-2644-48ce-9f3d-5621f8d98bff/PXL_20250115_185032563.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out Lorraine made a delicious apple crisp. It was made without sugar and sweetened with a little maple syrup. It was really good and I loved the crunchy topping which was made with almond flour and pecans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a1af167-963a-4797-9666-3b92c000793e/PXL_20250119_162831361.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out This the painting Karen gifted me. I love all the colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d7be6ab9-f52f-4eb7-b3f5-82e26274c89e/website+banner+January+2025.jpg Blog - My New Fridge - Make it stand out the books are available online at www.shiptoshorechef.com Lorraine and I will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/i-like-the-month-of-january monthly 0.5 2025-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8ce2c583-0d9f-4f40-86c6-75693908c0f6/PXL_20250104_192511445.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out What a nice surprise to see the Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64c8fe5b-fc6d-4b43-ad64-90adfdc63424/PXL_20250104_193301037.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out It was very windy by Port Weller. I thought about the crews who were on the anchored ships. I’m sure they were anxious to start moving again so that they could finish their last loads and go home for the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8bfa979c-dbdd-4668-a386-e2e11e9dc2d3/PXL_20250109_180749731.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out These are the freshest eggs I have ever had! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/05751644-80be-40b4-8edf-9f54d5a4b2be/PXL_20250110_123445711.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out The beautiful sunrise from our hosts house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/46b6774d-e11a-42ec-95ca-6af79ec6f642/PXL_20250103_193706190.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out The Beautiful Royal York Hotel located downtown Toronto offered a Christmas atmosphere to have a little Christmas, Happy New Year drink celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dacba592-4050-4a89-8a39-818417488bdc/PXL_20250103_193249841.MP.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out The Lobby bar in the Royal York reminded Lorraine of our trip to New York City in 2008. We went to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Booking a room at the Royal York in Toronto or the Waldorf Astoria in New York City are out of our budget, but we can enjoy a drink in their lobby and take in the beautiful decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8e58f51-49ef-4964-aa5f-9ec112b00892/DSC00301.JPG Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out In 2008 Lorraine and I enjoyed a Martini in the Waldorf Astoria during a trip to New York City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aa90eb4f-a05d-4294-a344-13c0d69ba16f/PXL_20241230_214730068.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out I enjoyed walking on deck during my time as a passenger on the Algoma Buffalo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0cb82e8c-8f4a-439a-8fbe-d338c811e44d/PXL_20241230_223535881.MP.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out I enjoyed many hours in the wheelhouse. This is our Captain making our way into the Soo Lock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5d7f554f-7336-4a8b-839f-5c69917f3f52/PXL_20250102_022243995.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out The ship continued to lower in the lock as I made my way through the fenced in area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/756912e4-7ed7-4a32-9590-bd4144fc65f0/PXL_20250112_160438919.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out It looks like a beautiful day for a winter walk in Tremblant, Quebec today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2c2278b1-873d-41dd-83f5-565e3c1c78ae/PXL_20250110_184743014.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out The delicious ham and pickle salad that I hope to recreate at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/93d32364-57a2-4305-9e04-01f78c1b753c/PXL_20250105_172333086.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out Frittatas are a staple when I am off the ship. I always make two, they reheat easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2acbffd9-63f5-445a-9ea6-db4e522bb474/20200321_145135.jpeg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out Click on the following link to read Lorraine’s New Blog, located under the tab “Extras” then the tab “Our Weight Loss Journey” Navigating a Healthier Lifestyle in 2025 — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7dc905b6-fa15-4986-a622-ecbb400cbeea/website+banner+January+2025+s2s+facebook.jpg Blog - I like the month of January - Make it stand out www.shiptoshorechef.com Lorraine and I will be happy to mail out the books that you order. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/merry-christmas-on-the-algoma-buffalo monthly 0.5 2024-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/45972d11-3048-432f-be3c-742b45dbe9c5/PXL_20241229_175159073.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out It was mild out. We left just after lunch, the regular cook was already back just as I was finishing lunch. I took a moment to go out on deck. This is the last load of 2024 for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ddb65345-4168-4ab7-9b11-1431d26cecff/PXL_20241229_180113453.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I caught a glimpse of the Assiniboine through the window and went out to take this photo. Lake Superior rests before the next storm. I messaged Captain Krista. I enjoyed my time there. I spent this past June for the crew and we had such a great trip to the Saguenay river. It was a great job and I would love to go back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ddbbab7a-defc-40ab-b45b-8e67aef5832d/Christmas+lights.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I brought a few Christmas decorations with me and the Digital Advent Calendar was so beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6c6f946-1636-4b20-8acb-f19fdcbf21b9/PXL_20241225_124912956.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I like making breakfast and tried to make a different omelette choice each day. There was a case of beautiful back bacon, and the bacon that Elliotts Ship Chandlers send is so good. It’s smells like camp fire bacon. So delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c82dd5ad-589d-4a5b-bd8e-eaeb990180ec/PXL_20241229_131717850.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out The last breakfast was a sauteed leek and back bacon omelette with swiss cheese. It was the one that got the most compliments so I made it once more. some of the other omelettes were Roasted spinach and Tomatoe, Roasted Mushroom, Western, Tri-color sauteed peppers. I like to challenge myself to offer variety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fc75d88-5db1-4a9c-aac3-6c054f856193/PXL_20241227_220140722.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I also like to make desserts. This Boston cream pie was a hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/373845c1-dd4d-480f-8c81-927b3cc81c5f/PXL_20241217_155504923.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Mom’s pie filling cake is a great tasty fast easy dessert. The time I spend making it is like having time with my mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62ee2bfa-c409-4b6b-820c-833f8bf637d3/PXL_20230820_204609451.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I made a different salad each night. The broccoli was popular so I made it twice and I made caesar twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94c3aad8-ef91-4bc8-b165-4272ee0c29cd/PXL_20241224_161519325.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Christmas Eve Day. I always had to reach to write on the menu board. It was hung for someone much taller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4f59cac-b692-45c0-9d11-eb411598b185/PXL_20241229_191038980.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I thought it was fun that I would be a passenger on “C” deck.” …is that C for Catherine? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7bc19e6e-6ba7-4ed1-bac2-53efb98645ef/PXL_20241225_021011929.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Christmas Eve in Toronto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64cbcc61-f9ee-4432-bbc8-e50097ebd7e5/PXL_20241225_021101285.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out It was a beautiful night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b58bc72d-7173-435c-8387-7af76613cbd1/PXL_20241225_000920353.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Groceries came just after supper! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/75114fb8-d678-4f55-aecd-99d67f6397ce/porthole.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Santa made an appearance just before lunch on Christmas Eve. He was ready to help as usual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/60c5664c-6199-47c9-9c23-e7716839797c/Christmas+EVE+roger.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Santa delighted some children at the observation deck at Lock three. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2780e6a1-bbb2-4929-b976-9148012f5209/PXL_20241225_145239984.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out It was nice to cook Christmas dinner as we made our way through the canal. The timing was perfect and we cleared the canal before supper so everyone could come in and enjoy the dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09585c49-e5f1-4eae-8517-17a0eb7d93ea/PXL_20241230_213809064.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out My two Christmas day dinner helpers who mashed the potatoes and put out the bowls of chips and candy and then later washed and put away the dishes and many pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec72578b-57b3-4167-bc9d-5c6ef3c5972f/PXL_20241225_213642244.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I was so pleased with the appetizer table. The tablecloth turned out to be the perfect choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4342898b-db74-4c26-87da-ff766a644f10/PXL_20241225_213534668.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out The table cloth was long so I cut a piece off to put under the desserts I used the Christmas tissue under the pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b4715c6d-99c1-41af-9541-dbebd36e505c/PXL_20241225_213543401.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out and my helper placed it so thoughtfully under the chips and candies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0fb5b930-e41a-44b6-9e6d-25df454f17a0/PXL_20241225_213710916.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Deviled eggs always remind me of my mother. She made the best! In the front of the picture are the leek tarts. They were delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5594d754-50b4-4d7a-a836-78a4d7536693/PXL_20241225_213914282.MP.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out The Captain is on the far left and Roger is in the center. Dustin in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/271d3d01-73d9-42d8-aed7-171d3e0c5add/cookies.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I love shortbread, especially with the cranberry and white chocolate or the cherry shortbread. My mom’s sugar cookies were fun with the usual sugar coating being replaced with red and green sprinkles. The candy cane bark was a hit and the homemade peanut butter cups were a nice surprise to some. The mincemeat mini pies were probably the least favorite but I made them for my mom and dad. They would have loved them. My mom used to make a mincemeat cookie. Dad was lucky to always have such nice treats baked by mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2e67284e-4e56-4d4c-80b6-98d1bd7fea31/orange+slices.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Lorraine’s favorite chocolate orange peels were delicious and fun to make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7266ffb7-d5f2-463b-b2ec-ad73642dfe3e/PXL_20241225_213540191.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I love both pecan and pumpkin pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3dbdebf7-1990-4fe4-9b98-94336ee123a6/Roger.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out There was no Christmas tree or decorations onboard but this man spread enough Christmas cheer and spirit to fill the ship. It was a wonderful. I believe everyone had a good time and I was presented with a thank you card. It was such a wonderful gesture and was signed by every crew member. The entire crew was so nice to me. They made my time special and I thank all of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1097d849-efe6-434b-a6ce-3aec599ced18/PXL_20241226_165529672.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Boxing day special. Lobster rolls on homemade bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/437cd3cd-61a5-4594-9842-5df885edab71/PXL_20241227_172724078.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out The day after delicious leftovers. Prime rib sandwich with horseradish sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32d96899-86bd-4882-af13-370a7fa7fde5/PXL_20241226_223143155.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out One crew member requested Spaghetti dinner so I made that on Boxing Day for supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d82bb31d-c8af-412a-af52-98c743a9ff1e/PXL_20241227_164004261.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out The end of the prime rib and the lobster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13d1d6ea-d1fc-49a2-9011-a53234b5cdb1/PXL_20241228_165009231.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Chili fries for those who don’t like fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f9f9d210-3aac-4896-8d01-89283a6aba3a/PXL_20241227_223544672.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I thought this piece of fish looked like a fish. The famous coleslaw that started off with bottle dressing and with a little help turned into something very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/63e5675a-4ab0-46c7-b77d-84b2e1e69c5b/PXL_20241228_225431815.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out A crew’s favorite. Turkey dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ecad5b4-44cb-474d-a4ac-475641ac3aa0/PXL_20241229_042449458.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I placed my items beside the stairs and kind crew members carried it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b9d20ca7-efdf-40c3-bfd5-15cdc28a4f2c/PXL_20241228_120142210.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out The blueberry scones received a lot of compliments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cc26222c-8d7f-4605-9de5-9103143bf805/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out If you didn’t receive your Ship to Shore Chef books or calendar under the Christmas tree. You can still purchase any two items and get a free 2025 porthole calendar. Lorraine will be happy to mail them out. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/leaving-cleveland-and-the-meals-i-have-been-making monthly 0.5 2024-12-24 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/cinnamon-bun-sunday-on-the-algoma-buffalo monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2fb4bea2-5310-4d94-ac8d-6551a8402af5/PXL_20241222_151212465.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun Sunday on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I love the counter space here. It’s so easy to make cinnamon buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/588791d9-4628-4cea-b3fb-d3728a8e39bf/PXL_20241222_153149918.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun Sunday on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I am usually in a rush on cinnamon bun Sunday (well every day for that matter), however, even though they don’t look very evenly rolled, they somehow come out nice after baking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af44fb12-3e74-480c-bae8-94635618eced/PXL_20241222_155903340.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun Sunday on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out They seem to magically come together and make a nice shape by the time they are baked. I think my mom is creating some magic when I’m not looking. My dad would have loved to eat these too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef305261-749a-471f-8022-415eebfc2e42/PXL_20241222_162911784.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun Sunday on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out I think the cinnamon buns look even better with a poinsettia Christmas decoration. Thank you for the flowers Elliotts Ship Chandlers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/de29b42c-8b05-4f8b-be06-a278040af96e/PXL_20241222_182359300.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun Sunday on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Hello Cleveland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/175bd4b9-0205-44f9-a45e-732526cf2304/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun Sunday on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out If you didn’t find your Ship to Shore Chef books or calendar under your Christmas tree you can order and Lorraine will mail them to you right after Christmas. She is planning a trip over to the US post office between Christmas and New Year and will be shipping from Canada. We were pleased that people are already receiving their Canadian purchases since the Canadian postal Strike. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/first-two-days-on-the-algoma-buffalo monthly 0.5 2024-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2e8de22c-bc2e-4ffa-a2b0-6d9ad5dd2156/PXL_20241214_195807676.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out Shortly after Larry, the car service driver picked me up, he said look, you can see a ship from here. It was such a beautiful clear day. The water was so blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2d9da59a-9447-439c-aa63-6d675ec541ab/PXL_20241214_232834746.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out Thanks for the ride Larry. He had to wait for the departing cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/008f750d-b43f-4e91-a998-a75fdd3f5f99/PXL_20241214_231633164.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out It was nice to see the gangway go down. The railings are placed when the gangway is in position. I had to be careful walking on the dock. I thought since we were loading salt, the salt mine could have spared a few grains of salt to put on the ice. We loaded the salt for Erie Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1332726c-0035-4302-ac9c-ff1a8869fa41/PXL_20241215_125030626.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out They only have a Keurig machine onboard so I improvised and made my own drip coffee. It came out perfect. They had filters and ground coffee so I just needed a clip and masking tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10afeda2-3145-4e63-bcf4-f29a3d0b7043/PXL_20241216_120015850.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out Every morning I put out a baked item (blueberry muffins on the left) Cantaloup or Honeydew melon, Fresh berries, I had black berries, assorted yogurts, steamed eggs (so much easier than boiled eggs and much easier to peel) fresh fruit. I also have a menu with eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/30c12bca-aa13-4413-a22f-fe518b7a4128/PXL_20241215_145806602.MP.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out My first morning on board. I was so excited that I had finished serving breakfast and could go out and wave at the webcam by the Bluewater Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b154d3ab-be05-430f-a654-0c34f2d673ae/Screenshot+2024-12-15+195406.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out This is what I looked like from the webcam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6c9a7b3a-a62d-420c-b1c8-d5382dcc62f9/PXL_20241215_225235385.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I asked for a few special items and Elliot’s Ship Chandlers sent me beautiful fresh kale so I made Tuscan soup. They are not big soup eaters here but word is getting out that I make homemade soup so a few more are trying it. One of the crew actually starting ordering omelets for breakfast because someone said they were good and he should order one too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2f57f258-3bab-4851-bf2a-bd5a3d153de8/PXL_20241215_154643011.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I thought it would be nice to serve a baked sandwich for lunch. I have to practice my folding. I find that once it is baked it always looks nice. The ham and swiss baked sandwich was a hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bdafc699-1dc6-429a-bc4d-e3233eb4bed9/PXL_20241215_171156459.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I set out a sample of the baked sandwich so they would know what it was. They took one look at the melty cheese and said I’ll have that. I was happy to find a block of Swiss cheese. There are a lot of fun things to cook with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2b39a69-8ae9-4e9b-9ceb-34eff3630a10/PXL_20241215_172204744.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I had baked chicken on the menu and offered a a Julienne salad which I thought looked extra good in the clear large salad bowls. I served it with my maple mustard dressing. It was Sunday so I made cinnamon buns but forgot to take a picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3346e6c7-3758-41ae-bcd6-415b8a9c66a0/PXL_20241215_205308950.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out It was fun to see the Atlantic Huron in the river. That is a great job too. that is the new Gordie Howe Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84e431d8-2a68-427b-81dd-4a0251c53c6e/Detroit+river.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I love the windows. I saw so many ships while we were in the river. They seem to pass so close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82a3f37c-9f29-43bb-8824-9f7bce793ff7/Screenshot+2024-12-17+200708.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out The other cook had thawed a ham so I made a pineapple mustard sauce to go with it. I always like to make scalloped potatoes with ham and of course, steamed cauliflower with cheese sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4da246a5-356e-418f-bb79-e54d4d084f7e/Screenshot+2024-12-17+200232.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out there isn’t very much fish on board so I used the imitation crab to make crab cakes. I would definitely make them again. They went really well with a spinach salad with an apple cider vinaigrette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/faf6eced-0ab8-4026-b3ce-0f8b8722f1c3/PXL_20241216_123249171.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out Good morning Erie. We were not there long before heading to Cleveland. I got some beautiful video as we left Cleveland. I will share it with you when it decides to download and sync to my computer. It was spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fa9de33a-d9f7-46d5-93bd-95e9b3d2d83c/PXL_20241216_130929713.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out The Fried egg sandwich is back. One of the crew asked if I would make western sandwiches. I made them for lunch, I will take a picture next time. One of the crew said it was the best western he ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e97b50e0-6f4f-4e12-8f63-5f54ac8ec05a/PXL_20241216_132325582.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out There is no mixer machine here so I made my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies by hand. They came out nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00471b8b-06ef-4226-ba23-7d6d6742f6a6/PXL_20241216_154113583.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I try to make them uniform. Lorraine (my sister best friend and publisher is the expert in making uniform cookies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13b37d7c-c34a-4405-b543-7a5cd67bc764/PXL_20241216_155447108.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out They have a really nice convection oven here. Everything comes out really nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/12e26101-4128-4ef1-8037-ede4661e4ad4/PXL_20241216_171246687.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out For lunch I made chili, taco salad with homemade nacho chips, nacho chips with cheese sauce and the extra good western sandwich. I made a corn chowder soup. A few asked for the clam chowder, I said it’s corn chowder. I will have to try and write a little nice on the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84bc29e6-17a1-451a-bb35-d5e1a360981e/PXL_20241216_172034681.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out One of the crew asked if he could take a photo of the chili nachos with cheese sauce. I said yes and passed him my camera so I could share it with you. He is very nice and helps me with the dishes. He saves me an hour a day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd44d0f1-5eb9-40cb-a24f-a06e97a6616e/PXL_20241216_182841080.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out The salt we brought to Erie. We left around 15h00. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f469350a-1283-4560-af94-fdbe227872d7/PXL_20241216_182823565.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out They have a lovely bench to sit on the stern of the ship. It is one deck above the galley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eed505c6-01da-4b69-ab7d-aa4c7bc418b6/PXL_20241216_184119638.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I’m so happy, I have a forward facing porthole in my room. There is a port side porthole too but the regular cook has it covered with plastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f9d25c0a-1d18-4527-90a7-d6d496e4ef41/PXL_20241216_225102567.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out I made pork tenderloin in a mushroom sauce. I usually like to serve it over egg noodles, but had to settle for penne pasta. One crew member asked for an extra bowl of the pork with mushroom sauce. I’m always pleased when someone asks for seconds because they like it so much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80abbf69-4386-49d0-9528-d7398dd3125d/PXL_20241216_230727237.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out The second choice was a chicken rice sauté. Most of the crew asked for a bit of both options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5c2c40de-6ab9-433c-a7a2-15f68513aaa5/PXL_20241216_223855656.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out For dessert I made peach bread. I saved some of my unbaked cinnamon bun dough, rolled it out and put peach halves on top before I baked it. They really liked it. It’s not too sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f98dc1c9-f224-4350-a484-682bc8d724c8/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - First two days on the algoma buffalo - Make it stand out Lorraine was finally able to send out the Canadian book orders. She received an email from Canada post and they said all packages will be held for a few days until they get organized. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/d2c3anag226og8ixjt0lt8zb43393j monthly 0.5 2024-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d9741724-ef06-488a-accb-80f621b50050/breakfast+soufle.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out I am trying to recreate the egg souffle from Panera bread. This was my first attempt. It still needs some adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c97a1a07-fb07-4022-b51f-476c8add4cec/sausage+kale+soup.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out While visiting the Heavenly Haven outside Brockville this past fall we were talking about the Sausage soup from the restaurant Olive Garden. I tried to recreate it. I did one version with potatoes and a puff pastry cheese crouton and another version pureed with no potatoes and a parmesan almond flour crouton. Both were winners! (in my opinion and the guests I made it for) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8bf86eb-712d-4593-87ae-13cff1be23a8/PXL_20241211_215127980.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out I love this Thai recipe. I used shrimp this time. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d98c82ee-6a75-4530-96db-4d48187db90d/Screenshot+2024-12-14+080058.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out This is a recipe I am working on. the gravy has no flour in it and it came out so light and tasty. I really liked it served over cauliflower gnocchi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0db25f65-ee66-4a31-a4a1-f5c3b5c5dfd9/PXL_20241213_222914311.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out A beautiful evening walk in Port Colborne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4f89bd85-b0d5-40eb-8779-be20bb1cf13d/PXL_20241213_213910968.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out There is lots of parking in front of the coffee shop that I like to visit in Port Colborne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7d3de47d-c186-410e-a924-0bd9343f60d9/PXL_20241213_214450508.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out The Pie Guys Bakery and Cafe is the perfect place to sit and watch ships. They have a fixed menu Friday nights. It smelled delicious as they passed by me on their way to serve another table. I was just there for a tea cand to watch the ships. I looked like a tourist snapping pictures, not like a sailor who would join a ship the next day. I am a true ship lover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee29e45b-6578-4b15-be54-f458947aaa96/paris.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out A few screen shots of the beautiful Jacquie Lawson E-Advent Calendar. It takes place in Paris this year. There is a book lying on a table and when you click on it you can read about Paris. When you click on the famous Louvre Museum you can read about the paintings that are hanging on the walls and information about the artists that painted the. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4c5e7bea-13a0-4da0-891c-dc475795fd8a/Screenshot+2024-12-14+081501.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out This is the imaginary place you stay while in Paris. I decorated the tree in the room. It was an activity that gave me an endless supply of decorations. There are presents to open that reveal games or books. All the games around the room can be opened and played. My favorite is the Santa Claus game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39df4da1-b8c0-40f3-a002-d52e19e46c4a/PXL_20241207_131140236.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out This is my favorite game. There are more games but I have trouble stopping once I start. They are so much fun! I love thee music that plays too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cddf1fda-fd27-4419-ad73-08611fef7b33/PXL_20241212_142237488.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out I’m sure there will be more Adventures for Mitchell Mouse on the next ship. The first book is a great Christmas gift for the young ship enthusiast. Just click on the link: The Stowaway Adventures Children's Book – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bff1f312-fd30-4967-9c81-62fb07552e54/PXL_20241213_214634673.MP.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out I love watching the ships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/095beee7-2a24-40e0-8417-fb706c45280d/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - Change of orders, joining in Goderich later today. - Make it stand out Lorraine says hello. She will mail out book and 2025 Porthole calendars to both the US and Canada on Monday. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/we-got-a-jobship-on-the-algoma-buffalo monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/30f9f4fb-09fc-4262-aad0-9b12423cd85f/Buffalo.jpg Blog - We got a job/ship on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca6acb1a-c7bf-4589-b7dd-32e659567ce5/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - We got a job/ship on the Algoma Buffalo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/still-waiting-for-a-job-call monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c0ccc28a-1901-41da-b6dd-7b8c936380b7/Screenshot+2024-12-04+122627.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out Lorraine enjoyed sharing her thoughts in the new cookbook “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating. She looks forward to having an opportunity to share more thoughts and stories in our new project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e72c4b08-f99e-4a98-a468-42484a2237c6/Screenshot+2024-12-04+123429.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out We received many comments from people expressing how happy they were to see more of Lorraine in the second cookbook "More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cd15fefa-e430-4ff9-b811-d7daece7eb4a/Screenshot+2024-12-04+124610.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out I have so many sailing videos that I would like to share with you… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/59270f80-88f9-4788-8c03-8fdfae0c2c49/Screenshot+2024-12-04+124430.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out You can’t imagine how many videos I have to look through to find the right one… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8cff84a-15fc-49ce-a7c0-01c21172019b/Screenshot+2024-12-04+124937.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out 100’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8e7b4d3-334b-4e8d-8a4c-27424c51ed59/PXL_20241201_213837128.MP.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out I took my “My Version of Utica Greens recipe” and replaced the bacon with leftover pork. I added some Monterey Jack Jalapeno cheese before adding the almond flour crumb topping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/02536b3d-9b65-4651-97e9-501ed6495196/PXL_20241201_215417944.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out Adding spicy mayo and a jalapeno cream sauce which we recently bought was an excellent finish. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/37153042-558a-46e8-8e4c-c0d194f7611a/PXL_20241201_165553690.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out I like this attachment that came with my emulsifier. It is back in my suitcase. I had to take it out in August when I was flying to Duluth to join the Atlantic Huron and my bags were overweight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01ed31d5-9414-4abf-acc4-29ac7eaa5543/PXL_20241201_205132315.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out It’s time to stop watching true crime shows when simply looking into the window of a car parked beside you makes you think you’ve discovered a crime scene before logic tells you otherwise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0417f2ee-8f39-4812-830a-26d9e5c90a71/Screenshot+2024-12-04+113041.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out This is a screen shot of the Hallmark Christmas movie filmed in my hometown of Brockville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54147950-5c7a-4570-b8c5-277e11e95fc0/Screenshot+2024-12-04+113129.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out It was fun seeing the familiar location. They filmed in the spring so the snow was TV snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee64f541-ce91-4f47-b479-c1313c7b9a0d/PXL_20230513_144535571.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out This is where the movies outdoor scenes were filmed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82024636-4089-4bd0-b0dc-57dedb1ec503/PXL_20230513_144814526.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out The main location where all the winter outdoor scenes were filmed, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/14442473-c4f7-4a4e-ae0c-e80b07efd21d/PXL_20241201_195742271.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out I always enjoy seeing cardinals. They make me think of my parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e332918a-7c83-494b-8a43-ff852368e0b4/PXL_20240205_181927240.MP.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out Our artist friend Karen painted these cardinals for me. I hung it above one of my favorite pictures of my mom and dad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c182a5a1-31c6-4171-85cd-491523ab4516/PXL_20241129_194914614.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out Buffalo in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/75cbeddc-0eed-4de3-ae51-d93b88a46c4d/PXL_20241203_204403313.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out This photo was while I was going over the QEW bridge and I was in the right place at the right time. I like that you can see the Spruceglen in lock three and a red ship close to lock seven in the top righthand corner. We see a lot more overhead ship pictures now with drones being readily available but I still like the exhilaration of capturing a photo just by chance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65513aab-831e-43f4-aaa8-427c16561d15/Screenshot+2024-12-04+095819.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out Many people ask me how to get a trip on these amazing ships. I saw this on Facebook and thought I should share it with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/244cb41c-1081-4be0-99f7-84e12047fa9f/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - Still Waiting for a Job call - Make it stand out The books and calendars make great Christmas gifts and are available online at shiptoshorechef.com . Lorraine is going to the US Post office early Friday morning and will be happy to mail your order too. The Canadian orders are waiting for the striking postal workers to go back to work. You can also look up stores that carry the books just click on the following link. Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving-to-our-us-neighbors monthly 0.5 2024-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/debc4113-7a3d-4e73-a099-f66e0644d05a/PXL_20231121_233423241.MP.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out Happy Thanksgiving to our US Neighbors. I like to make turkey dinner. It is a popular choice with the crews on the ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/401bfb2e-d2f1-4fc6-af10-abede9354cf5/food+002.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out Turkey dinner was also popular for my staff when we had the restaurant. I would make a meal for each staff member for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. It was a fun tradition that I enjoyed and the staff looked forward to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/12906d8b-837c-4b19-a51f-515e8d02d80f/PXL_20230401_111659531.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - My Dad has been using these as long as I can remember, over 50 years for sure. I have memories of our Dad using these look bags when I was a young so they have been around a long time. There are other brands but https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3038082-9466-47af-b8b5-edf348f8541d/PXL_20241127_003857321.NIGHT.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out The Falls are beautiful with the colored lights on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2e86fb8c-3827-43f4-a2da-a20fd1366c54/PXL_20241127_003302752.NIGHT.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out There were not many people out. It was such a beautiful evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8a0f3ad5-ca08-4608-a11c-bab87903175e/PXL_20241127_005434581.NIGHT.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out They had neon signs: Love, Joy, Play… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4a471bc6-25ff-4cdc-bc33-371339ea4d6c/PXL_20241127_001539264.NIGHT.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out I shared this photo with a friend and they commented that it is straight out of the movie Frozen. Our friend could not believe that we have not seen it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fb87221b-8b3f-4b16-bd49-09e909a59601/PXL_20241127_005834854.NIGHT.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out This is always a high energy fun street at Niagara Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b7d92c0-e44d-42a2-bd55-4b6104bb050b/PXL_20241125_235403744.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out I made these peanut noodles for Lorraine to make up for the pasta she had on vacation that wasn’t very good because the noodles were too el dente. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a9c62ae-1c10-4dc9-abe1-6e6d525b4ee4/PXL_20241124_214921112.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out The wall to wall windows in this little coffee shop offer the best place to watch ships while having lunch or a coffee and pastry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aacebbe8-b913-4f3c-9437-2afa56c7df43/PXL_20241126_182552432.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out I like this picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d36361d5-0208-47b9-9e2b-436e334b1617/PXL_20241126_170733018.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out We each ordered one of their grilled cheese sandwiches. It came with the choice of soup, salad or chips. Since it was a treat day, we both opted for chips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9c4c2a91-aae0-4cb0-bab7-0c0a2112f8bc/PXL_20241124_214119154.MP.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out It was a nice surprise to see the CSL St Laurent during our walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ffcad22f-26c0-44f2-94ef-2f75acd5efda/PXL_20241124_214316702.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out The painting is huge. If you think it spreads over five decks. This photo shows the ladders that are lowered when we go ashore. You get an idea how long they are. One on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bc403ee5-0cae-4ced-9cf1-a11cfffd34a6/PXL_20241124_215135013.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out The Port Colborne Promenade is a beautiful place to take a walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d2ee28be-e159-496e-ad3b-75c569f100be/PXL_20241126_154602396.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out I had to take Lorraine to smell the the cut Christmas trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3d447b96-08f4-4585-9558-4051e404feef/PXL_20241125_193911518.MP.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out It was fun to go to the movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fad27c4-9455-4fcf-bc3c-9bbf1960ec62/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US NEIGHBORS - Make it stand out I passed Lorraine’s order book and mailing stickers back to her when she got back from vacation. She is busy filling out and packing the mailers. Thank you for your orders. We still have 2025 Porthole Calendars and will happily include them with your purchase. The books and calendars make great Christmas Gifts. Happy Holidays! Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/how-i-spent-my-week-waiting-for-a-jobship-call monthly 0.5 2024-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54420acd-20c3-4034-9944-828176a383d0/PXL_20241122_162752417.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out The wonderful smell from the fresh cut Christmas trees was intoxicating and with it came childhood memories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3ac7d487-e911-47c5-99a0-aeb491f25853/PXL_20241113_205824303.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out I’m happy Lorraine agreed to purchase a new hard-shell suitcase. It makes traveling so much easier. I thought of mom and dad and their love of travel and mom’s love of the color red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/364db0a8-2edf-4f4a-8db9-589ba1dd80c4/Screenshot+2024-11-24+113109+trimmed.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out I like eating lunch at Chipotle. I like the options and especially like their homemade vinaigrette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a7835af8-7e13-41f7-bfd5-8541fac3a35a/Lorraine%27s+purchases.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out Lorraine was right, the long black and white striped dress which she said she didn’t need to try on fit perfectly. The bottom right black and white cover-up/dress when the lady in the check out line commented on was the perfect day outfit. The shimmery evening dress was also perfect. She did well with her purchases and like we discussed, even though she had pretty dresses at home, in the future when she wears these items again she will remember her trip to Saint Lucia and the fun we had shopping for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/621e4288-13f2-4f71-8204-749125a31e06/PXL_20241119_171129444.MP%7E2.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out I do love a reflection photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a9e33c5f-35f7-49f9-a605-f7cfed9c7c75/PXL_20241119_171317212.MP.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out The Pie Guy’s Cafe and Bakery’s wall of windows offers the perfect place to watch ships as they come off Lake Erie and enter the Welland Canal downbound starting with Lock eight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ba66775e-23e0-4f4d-b39a-bae5af78faa3/PXL_20241119_173255255%7E2.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out The food they were serving smelled delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e137c2c3-6dcb-4f28-a55d-42c5bc865e5d/PXL_20241119_162127638.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out The sun came out briefly and I sat for a moment at the lookout at Lock eight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09e38150-043d-410f-93f5-453361176238/PXL_20241119_161934634.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out There is so much to see and learn about when you visit the Welland Canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bb414379-fd00-46a6-8f86-8a3e415c580c/PXL_20241120_202737612.MP.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out We seldom go to a casino but when we do, we arrive with a small budget to resist the temptation to continue playing and lose money. I took a photo of the coupons I cashed out after winning the bonus. I reminded Lorraine that they were US dollars. I said I will put it aside for a future trip together. Our mom always shared her one trip to a casino story, how she wanted to bet 75 cents and dad said she should only bet 25 cents. When she hit the bonus, she pointed out to my dad that she could have won three times as much. That makes me laugh because recounting that story always came with a recreation of the “I shouldn’t have listened to you” face that she made to my dad, and I can still see the quiet smile that my dad would give back, hearing the story many many times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5413009-ce36-4acd-9d1b-5277149935e2/PXL_20241122_180620066.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out I thought how lucky to see the CSL Welland when I parked my car across from Sophia’s cafe. My luck continued when I saw another ship from inside the cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7adb4de2-3d88-452e-80c4-b2efe9d76c80/PXL_20241122_200013841.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out The windows from Sophia’s by Lock eight offer a great place to watch ships as the enter and exit the Lock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/48060b67-fb31-47aa-9b2f-d547ac1533bb/PXL_20241122_200536445.MP.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out A great spot to have lunch and a homemade baked treat. I sat with my laptop and ½ inch binder. Watching the Algoma Bear and the CSL Welland was a bonus to my rainy afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/35b2d0e2-b439-4840-ae3f-f03d355a2790/Screenshot+2024-11-24+081734.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out Long Point Sandspit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2835933-4a5f-4f48-8007-0101ec6e6687/PXL_20241117_194108769.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out Walking out to the beach of Long Point on Lake Erie reminded me of the Sandbanks near Picton on lake Ontario https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7e0f77da-cb36-4dd9-b0e7-cce614982ebc/PXL_20241117_194227910.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out Long Point Beach offers camping and lots of beach access. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec96921c-d4f7-487d-ab2a-1dd776294fff/PXL_20241117_195530547.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out The sand dunes are very similar to the Sandbanks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3ee3bc58-455a-40f3-b65e-0c5a03d77a06/PXL_20241117_195820363.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out There is a story about this lighthouse on Long point but I will save that for another time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9ee0df63-1e30-43d5-b083-860dd9d36cf7/PXL_20241121_161339620.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out It was fun to walk on a different section of the path that runs along the entire Welland Canal. Even more special was seeing two ships . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62389ace-6c40-4ad5-b5ae-ff4c2ea76fb6/PXL_20241121_164812697.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out What a wonderful surprise to the the Spruceglen. I wished I had room on my phone to capture the special hello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f48d141-1dcb-474f-8d0b-410162a9b58e/PXL_20241119_223043326.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out A new dish that I will share with you. Curry shrimp with cauliflower gnocchi. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/492bc86f-5e6f-444f-8a8e-2121bc148c48/PXL_20241121_232630567.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out I had mushrooms that were nearing their expiration so I made pork with a mushroom sauce over mashed cauliflower. I really enjoyed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd65e10c-6bff-4ece-9b22-5b9cea0d2139/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - How I spent my week waiting for a job/ship call - Make it stand out We will be happy to mail out your purchases from the US and plan another trip early this coming week. Canada Post is currently on strike but we will send the Canadian purchases as soon as they end the strike and return to work. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/while-waiting-for-my-ship-to-come-in monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/837c693b-2463-431b-bdcf-ce13e9bf4261/PXL_20241110_164234807.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Waiting to get a job/ship offers the opportunity to attend social functions that I normally miss out on. I really liked Lorraine’s outfit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7aef5cf5-564f-4534-83bb-a53762b0fe39/PXL_20241110_164334273.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out The silver and gold decorated round tables were set for 10. We sat at gold table and at the end of the event we were each gifted the decorative Christmas tree. I will take mine on the ship with me to decorate my room for Christmas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fd24002f-e44b-4222-9b10-1fc620f03050/PXL_20241110_171048225.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out The miniature hamburger sliders were very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bcf3b899-2f70-4295-89fa-6fe38cc649e6/PXL_20241110_172544132.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out These little brie filled tarts were tasty. I liked the little micro flower decorations on top. Almost too pretty to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9c727c71-70a9-489b-9a3e-6d98af77395e/PXL_20241110_190311612.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out One of the speakers at the event talked about positivity and asked each of us to write down a Power Word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/75935495-9512-42d0-bad2-c8dbe660de63/82e901f5-ca90-4b84-9e98-97be7b4df98e.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Lorraine shredded the chicken, while I made the sauce. I cooked the sauce for an hour with the onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and large chunks of fresh jalapenos. I removed the jalapenos pieces before emulsifying the sauce. I wasn’t sure if the girls would like it spicy. Cooking the sauce with the jalapeno peppers gave it enough of a kick. For myself I would have left them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11d5963d-aa0d-4220-8918-0d5139345422/fcbc7bc3-de35-42a9-83d5-d6419da1fc1a.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out The enchiladas came out perfect. We served them with sour cream, and pickled jalapenos. Normally we have guacamole too but the avocados that we bought refused to ripen in time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6e720be0-b2de-47d9-8390-4b83c7848e1b/PXL_20241111_212831506.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out We were so surprised to learn that peanuts can grow in Ontario. I always thought they were grown in warmer climates. The lady at the cash it was the sandy soil the the peanuts thrive on. It was a fun educational, tasty stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/78106b67-c319-40ac-841a-0c2a7470b1b0/PXL_20241112_214514742.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Rocky Mountain Chocolate is know for making some of their own treats. Lorraine used to work at the franchise in Mont Tremblant after we closed the restaurant. We decided to stop in and say hello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/065db6d0-8d17-4da3-a614-abf7629d5bc5/PXL_20241112_214218311.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out The store owner knew the owner from the shop Lorraine worked at we asked to take a photo to share with her. She gave us a same of the lumps of coal she was making and the sponge toffee in the centre was the best I have ever tasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/47d9a3cc-eb3e-427b-a237-2ea987c6a470/PXL_20241112_214352984.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out You can discover many butter tart festivals in Ontario each searching for the perfect butter tart. We thought these looked delicious and didn’t dare go into the store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f4a4b039-452f-4e3b-bec8-3f92cc2b9e3d/PXL_20241112_220027324.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Another Ontario staple is Maple Syrup. I like to cook with maple syrup and always take a jug of pure maple syrup with me on the ship. I use it in many recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a073dfb4-51dd-432e-b0df-370bb36a3b67/PXL_20241112_214749290.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out We thought the hat shop was so unique and looked like so much fun. I especially like the Detective style hats. I’m sure the theatre goers purchase them as a souvenir of their trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake and perhaps a play they saw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1ed0444a-8bda-46ee-b49b-27aa0d0152a1/PXL_20241112_214800701.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out The hat store had the best store windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84dfaa84-1cad-4347-a629-27af13554981/PXL_20241112_220154196.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out I like that the original Greaves sign was sill on the side of the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fd7d7cca-595d-472e-86a6-e20acd4e9fba/PXL_20241112_213409958%7E2+%281%29.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for the Shaw Festivals. It was started in 1962 featuring the plays of George Bernard Shaw and other contemporary playwrights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a981399-4af8-47aa-ad20-1ea74bb40712/PXL_20241112_220430241.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Seeing the horse drawn carriage made us think of what it was like years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4c381565-c316-4867-92fc-988572d9ca2e/PXL_20241112_220647619.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Its a really pretty town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8e80c363-3a90-4cd6-9608-adf443cc7d77/PXL_20241112_223330219.MP.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out Its fun to see a ship that I have worked on. I have happy memories from my time on the Algoma Buffalo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cff0c6db-206c-4ae8-84d6-ca56b4eea11b/PXL_20241112_223413977.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out The canal road passes very close to the ships. It is such a great place to watch ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cf4d34af-5f8e-415e-97ce-251124aa3cda/PXL_20241112_223523202.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out We saw three ships on our drive by the canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68ddc2ab-aed9-4539-91f0-ecf219afbfdd/Screenshot+2024-11-16+082958.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out I like this saying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b16054d-d2ae-4ffd-aa50-2db3932b1586/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - While waiting for my ship to come in - Make it stand out You can do some of your Christmas shopping online at www.shiptoshorechef.com We will be happy to mail out your books. Receive a free 2025 Porthole Calendar with your purchase. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/early-november-in-the-city monthly 0.5 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6302fc67-dc4c-4b2b-8fce-e7142574c68c/PXL_20241106_153722748.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out I was excited to find so many beautiful colors of the short blade paring knives I was looking for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0e9ea5d6-8fd3-42fa-8cc1-1d632eb29674/PXL_20241106_174031521%7E2.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out This section of painted murals in the train station food court makes you feel like you are eating in a library with bookcases and books painted on every available wall space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8785eb0f-13aa-4981-9eff-25ebd4221bb3/PXL_20241107_165912140+%281%29.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out I bought a little travel clock to take with me on the ship. Sometimes the galley clock is not in a place that is in my line of sight because I set my work-station up so that I can look out the portholes. I had wanted to buy a little clock that I can set up at my station but I was waiting for a special occasion. When I buy something ordinary, like a travel clock, I like to buy it from a place that will carry a memory with it. I will remember this beautiful day in Montreal when I unpack my clock on my next ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5010a58d-50f0-42c3-b9c7-06c102795b23/PXL_20241106_183238385%7E2+%281%29.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out St Catharine Street in Montreal. They made the sidewalks much wider and it’s really nice to walk there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aec5bea1-03b3-4e14-b105-b4f9bcbaf340/PXL_20241106_190622639.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The most delicious potato salad, besides my mom’s potato salad. They serve it warm and it always comes with fresh dill. A sprinkle of poppy seeds, chives, green onions. It’s so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd400163-7655-45d7-ac35-d54663c8492c/PXL_20241106_192402766.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The Old Port of Montreal has beautiful architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f7c72dc-1e4b-4469-b804-e2140736cd78/PXL_20241106_192305995.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out Christmas decorations were being installed all around the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62c2e07e-78e7-4a64-a707-24fc3f0d173d/PXL_20241106_192308293.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The streets are narrow in Old Montreal. Many of them are cobblestone streets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90b21b38-1e1e-4466-8422-d61ac61c3ffe/PXL_20241106_195125881.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The entrance to Chinatown in Montreal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c74257cf-018b-4674-a17d-4be096f60921/Screenshot+2024-11-07+101730.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The little store in Chinatown where I buy my KIWI knives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c1413f3-c971-484c-8ff2-f5f4700c8369/PXL_20241107_164443742.MP.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The new KIWI knives were wrapped in a Chinese newspaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d351be8-8180-46fa-9f54-d187cc8e8279/Screenshot+2024-11-07+102103.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out There were lots of other fun things to discover in this store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4419ff2e-1691-4a79-ba05-b6a98ae2e4e5/Screenshot+2024-11-08+105425.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out A. The train station where we parked the pretty red car B. The best potato salad, different but as good as mom’s C. HL 33 the store in Chinatown where I bought the KIWI knives D. The beautiful waterfront The Blue X on the right in the photo is St Lambert’s Lock. I have joined and disembarked different ships there. We also pick up pilots there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3fff9ff6-95f9-4a4a-a045-d02a9f3b5cd4/PXL_20241106_214202996.MP%7E2.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out In the top right-hand corner is the FARINE RED ROSES sign that is a part of the Montreal skyline. I always look for the bright red neon sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4a5a0ef6-6f0a-476c-88ed-46bc51aa0b4f/PXL_20241106_212753773.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out There are no cars on the road. It’s a beautiful place to walk. It was so pretty when the street lights came on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae7628d5-c5a8-4367-bd1e-eac51e5d6927/PXL_20241106_215300097.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out I had such a lovely time sitting along the water, but had to eventually make my way back to the pretty red car. It was a beautiful night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a69d5d7-d260-43be-b0fc-463a9f038647/PXL_20241106_223256816%7E2.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out One of the entrances into the Metro. The Canada Steamship Offices are located across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee51cb1e-c6df-4ec0-8d7a-755ba9639bbc/PXL_20241106_221402344.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out I thought this would be such a beautiful place to hold a special event. I imagined sitting at tables under the trees and the lights. It was beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a2443624-5041-4f7b-a964-861fb4708e4a/PXL_20241106_220320075%7E2.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out It was the perfect evening for a walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/08bead95-cf21-4bbc-b4bb-a75e6b7c9f6e/Christmas+Ad.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out The Ship to Shore Chef books and Porthole calendar make great Christmas gifts. We are offering a special for Christmas. Buy any two books and receive a signed 2025 Porthole Calendar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/49aec982-152c-4d74-a400-d71c1ca949f3/PXL_20241105_214540231.MP.jpg Blog - Early November in the City - Make it stand out Take advantage of the Christmas special we are offering. We have a limited amount of calendars so order soon. This photo was taken at Lorraine’s place. I love to go to her place. She has such a beautiful colorful apartment. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/pain-free-walking monthly 0.5 2024-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16e51304-2380-4049-86f5-4688c66a2cab/PXL_20241103_202358136.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out I am beyond delighted that I can walk pain-free after a simple cortisone shot. I feel so happy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09a874f8-dc82-446e-b470-e3fb7e95a94f/PXL_20241103_203827347.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out This is one of my favorite places to walk in Mont Tremblant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b0d451f1-ebf7-431b-9358-25e2e36c7d17/PXL_20241103_211902013.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out If you look closely, you can see a beaver swimming in the little pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db135acc-ced6-449d-865b-89906a111d7f/PXL_20241103_203405137.MP.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out The path is right beside the lake. It’s so beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/110e3372-7452-490b-a5f5-1255eee65b5a/PXL_20241031_185523998.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out Lorraine changes her art by the season. I really like this piece by our friend Karen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1c402276-6e15-4ec1-8be7-59eafa52bb73/PXL_20240206_183722813.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out Lorraine and I celebrated the good results about my ankle with a delicious lunch at our favorite Lebanese restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ce4d7c7a-bef6-4408-b3f7-187724a4a171/PXL_20241103_224622089.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out I made the fried cauliflower rice recipe from the new book. It' so delicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/83b186ea-127e-4977-9cba-02fd8b9bd81d/PXL_20241104_153131212.jpg Blog - Pain-Free Walking - Make it stand out On our way to the appointment with the Ankle specialist in St Jerome we drove by Mont Saint Sauveur. They are making man made snow so that they can be the first to open. They are always the first to open and the last to close. They have night skiing too. I skied there years ago. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/daylight-savings-time-change monthly 0.5 2024-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7da4b21b-b45b-449f-84f5-8dda258ba85f/PXL_20241101_165157326.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out We had a wonderful time at the Watertown Samaritan Auxiliary Hospital Gift Shop book signing/meet and greet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a72c6e96-eb33-4556-97a9-8edbea68d8c6/PXL_20230920_175929986.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out Lorraine helped to change the times on the clocks at my place. I have a few: this one in the above photo, one of three clocks that my dad received every 10 years in his 31 years in Black and Decker, I have the antique clock that mom and dad brought over from Germany in 1954. It comes with a key to wind it and I have a red bird clock with baby birds. Of course all electronics and my phone are “magically” changed, but I like the idea of manually changing the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8acdba9a-874d-4dd9-a41e-3461048913ad/20211211_103349.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out This is the Rt Hon. Paul J. Martin. I set up my station and face the clock and I can view the portholes on the right. I have been on the Martin four different times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8cd5d0b-1276-4225-936c-e9eb0afa7b12/PXL_20230610_103532278.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out This is the CSL Niagara and it’s easy to set up my workstation because the clock and the portholes are beside each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3c8f2fa3-0bf6-44e1-9e6c-926761076d05/south+park+clock.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out The South Park Chef Clock hung for 24 years in our line of sight as Lorraine and I made 1000’s of crepes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99bf4fb5-4424-490b-af3b-c1a254c572ad/swing+carrot.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out We hung this chef clock with the swinging carrot off to the left so we could track the time. This is a photo of one of our popular desserts. The D-14 Catherine Crunch. I was a crepe with 3 scoops of ice cream, banana, whipped cream, chopped crispy crunch chocolate bar and our famous sucre a la creme sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f85fc848-d6e3-4e5f-8b07-03adaa49271f/food+chits.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out We would constantly be looking at the clock and refer to the time stamp on the order slip. On the right were two more popular crepes. The D-20 Nutella with banana and the Catherine special. A crepe cooked with egg, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and black forest ham. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/25cd2dbd-dbe2-4539-9cc1-6041e01fd958/Publication1.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out Lorraine always did such beautiful decorations for the seasons and events. I remember the day we went to Plattsburg on our day off and picked out the material for the chair cushions. She chose the fall looking material to go with the decorations and Neighbor Susan sewed them for us. She still has these cushions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9aaed11d-9a13-44cd-bc08-e4a4edf804e0/blog+fall.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out Top right, we made delicious milkshakes at our restaurant. For the fall we made a pumpkin milkshake. We also served hot apple cider and a cold sparkling cider. The painting, bottom right was hung from the wall each fall. It was painted by our friend Karen. She is an amazing artist and we are fortunate to live with her art in our homes. On the left is a peak through the window off our restaurant. (we closed the doors and served the last crepes January 2019) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e89bf52b-1d32-4ef1-9735-6a0395ebe260/20150304_174210.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out We sold our friend Karen’s work from our restaurant. We enjoyed seeing her work every day and would be almost sad when a favorite piece was purchased and taken down from the wall. However, Karen somehow managed to hang a new painting that we would fall in love with. Both Lorraine and I have her art in our homes and enjoy it every day. I also carry two small pieces with me when I join a ship so that I can have something beautiful to look at in my cabin onboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8579e6fb-0a28-4f94-93d6-1d288ae4fce8/SAC+Halloween.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out I used season molds to make my famous sucre a la creme (fudge). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cd835e7a-7451-407c-9b94-568ab29d401d/Atlantic+Huron+2023.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out Atlantic Huron Halloween 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee0f76fb-aca0-4a99-8d04-305684a57d1c/2019+Hansa.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out Halloween on the Algoma Hansa 2019. I brought my pumpkin molds with me to make my famous sucre a la creme (fudge). I also made pumpkin bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cb796c46-1262-44d4-80a6-cdf72fa476e6/PXL_20241013_213515890.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out I made my version of Utica greens and served it in a baked pepper squash. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/30914950-7856-47ff-8215-35eea191c2d8/shopify+products.jpg Blog - Daylight Savings time Change - Make it stand out Ship to Shore Chef books and calendars make great Christmas gifts. We are offering a Christmas special. Buy any two books and receive a free 2025 Porthole Calendar. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/road-trip-to-watertown-ny-86lze monthly 0.5 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54ab2774-7b44-4b52-81d4-0a1ea99f44cc/Watertown.jpg Blog - Road Trip to Watertown, NY - Make it stand out Click on the link for more details. Samaritan Auxiliary Gift Shop Watertown, NY — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/maine-ocean-vacation monthly 0.5 2024-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1ebad025-9975-4492-b486-94879b63d401/PXL_20241016_110412797.MP.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out The view from the room with the two twin beds. One bed on each side of the room offering the perfect view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fdea9997-019a-430d-9272-2796fb6645a6/PXL_20241017_223632703.NIGHT.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out It was such a nice surprise to have the full moon on display during our vacation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/233cb1a1-a5a2-4619-80da-53735acb7c4c/PXL_20241022_221358990.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out The Chorizo sausages heated so well in the air fryer. It was excellent with the cauliflower-broccoli salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66bb54ee-2676-4fad-8efc-d90b9dd8c6eb/PXL_20241025_142310144.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out After trying the sample-size Melinda’s Green Sauce we bought a full size green sauce to take home. I didn’t try the fire roasted Jalapeno sauce yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9fc0f29-2ebd-48d8-974b-85566dcc323f/peelers.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out I have been using finger peelers for years. They are fast and easy to use. I found the new model on the right and will put it to the test and let you know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b3af9eb-9519-4b5e-a936-65effa8ae474/PXL_20241025_142044642.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We like this brand of sausage. They were really good and they heat really well in the air-fryer. We each picked up extra packages of sausages that we could enjoy at home. They were both so good that we decided to try their Octoberfest sausages too. I can't wait to try them. It was nice to bring back something from our vacation that we could enjoy at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/119a282e-494b-48fb-9efb-a7a52962db1d/PXL_20241022_155931464.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out This is one of their oldest apple types that they sell. They are an eighth generation apple farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/26180d93-635f-4bda-8147-0244612bb54c/PXL_20241022_155240695.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out They had lots of apple information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3753a24e-8ce2-4a37-ae4d-c7dce15b7ec3/PXL_20241022_155207603.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We used this information to select some apples, choosing ones that were crossed with apples we were familiar with and liked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/07ebfab6-8c13-4167-b3df-1cd867be101a/PXL_20241022_154844278.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We chose Cortland apples, our mother’s favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2ff2345-5bf7-4103-a34c-ed89a2a25786/PXL_20241022_154820158.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We also chose Macoun because so many people mentioned them in the comments of my last post about our trip to the apple farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7e812fc-05fa-4270-b2bb-066570e5c7b7/PXL_20241016_175419884.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out The leaves were so beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6f6e8f0-77fc-456d-800d-bee336bb9cbe/PXL_20241019_211459370.MP.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We always laugh when we look at photos and Lorraine is dressed for cold weather and I am dressed for summer weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68a57832-3f11-40af-b7cb-fcd4c9c5f73d/PXL_20241017_201401676.MP.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We love to walk on the beach during low tide. Some times there is water left on the sand making a great reflection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0a8572b6-05d3-4ecf-bcbc-06f62981485a/PXL_20241020_215007129.MP.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out I love when the clouds are reflected on the wet sand during low tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/313c33ae-de70-4bb7-9c89-a88905bfbf17/PXL_20241019_211756091.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We really enjoy watching the birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b490d920-fd0a-4637-b372-13950d09fa71/PXL_20241020_215945761+%281%29.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out I like this photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0b77947-8f6d-41cf-be3d-cc709a3cde92/PXL_20241023_175206498.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out This sign says it all about how we feel about being on the ocean beach vacation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a933c87f-f795-491f-a5a6-7e84289ba0a6/PXL_20241018_211908052.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out There were lots of fall decorations which reminded us of the time of the year. The warm weather had us thinking it was still summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/277fb789-8670-443d-8163-4316189ed375/PXL_20241023_182527690.MP.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out I never get tired of watching the tide come in and go out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/663ef483-02dd-43dd-bbcd-f1c9c304e43c/PXL_20241024_141218486.MP.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out This is where we dropped off our key. We look forward to return and pick it up again for the next Maine Ocean Vacation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9a30e00c-764f-4d07-8a0c-2d3c298800d0/PXL_20241020_111038117.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out I thought this was a fun picture of a cobweb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/31a8af77-f551-49b7-933c-4b1f8d1041e1/PXL_20241023_170443941.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We had 10 days of sunshine with the exception of a few hours of fog. However, the fog did not keep us inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/525763fd-ab3d-4b8f-b49a-634d883c3939/buy+2+get+a+free+calendar.jpg Blog - MAINE OCEAN VACATION - Make it stand out We are offering a Christmas Special Offer online. Buy any two books and get a free 2025 porthole calendar. They make great Christmas gifts. Order soon so we can get them to you in time. 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Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/delicious-detour monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b1640e6-2902-4661-a4a2-c425729237c5/processed_1000030086.jpg Blog - Delicious Detour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4594c02a-fc5d-49c6-a374-f9168a42c064/processed_1000030089.jpg Blog - Delicious Detour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/86164835-3c4b-4876-bcd4-2d74e82041cf/processed_1000030090.jpg Blog - Delicious Detour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/63cff723-1fa3-43dd-aade-9b0f4c35671c/processed_1000030083.jpg Blog - Delicious Detour https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-best-parts-of-fall monthly 0.5 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/27db7e4c-46fe-4876-b2ba-3aa6c2965fce/PXL_20241010_203944367.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out The part of this path was recently paved. It was one of the last sections that was gravel. It is so beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/48aed8f8-2736-460a-bc69-ee89057c94b1/PXL_20241010_210440005.MP.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out This is one of my favorite paths which runs along Lac Mercier. It is a part of the 200km Petit Train Du Nord trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8cf57b76-dd51-4747-b8d6-d0ea3b12ded9/Screenshot+2024-10-11+085956.png Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out The photo with the sun shining through was taken at this location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae88768f-c916-470c-9ed9-b81a1ba8623c/PXL_20241010_204725571.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out The photos I shared with you the other day were taken from another path just 4 km away. We were surprised to see how much more color there was on this path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ef18d61-8191-4a49-b45b-3ff698e84f21/PXL_20241010_204712016.MP.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out I always ask Lorraine to stop at this bench for a few minutes. This is actually where Lorraine was sitting 13 years ago when I fell from my bike and broke my ankle. We were riding our new bikes and she waited there for me to catch up. She said she knew it would be bad news when a complete stranger came up to her and asked if her name was Lorraine. She made her way back to me and the rest is history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e6277a71-17c0-461c-b8e7-f159ee50cd23/PXL_20240930_211551563.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out The new sausage and kale soup recipe I am working on. It was delicious and perfect for a fall or winter day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3fc4bd54-adc3-4c26-bad4-741c614b6f2c/Adonis.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out I love taking photos and when I typed in grocery store in the search bar of my photos I was surprised how many popped up. This grouping of photos was taken in one of my favorite grocery stores, Adonis. Top left was my birthday and we went into the city for the day. I am equally excited to see a bouquet of kale, as I am a bouquet of flowers. The Adonis store has great marinated meats. The store is over an hour from Tremblant so Lorraine and I often buy extra for the freezer. Bottom right is a photo of our cousin Georg. He and his wife were visiting from Germany (2017) and a trip to Adonis was part of the tour. Bottom left, Lorraine is picking out garlic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6174cd1-f9ca-4b59-80ff-551302f2efe5/shopping+with+Lorraine.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out Top two photos are Lorraine and I picking up groceries for the Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin during winter layup. It was so much fun picking out the fresh vegetables. Bottom photo was taken in Jean Talon market in Montreal, fall 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/29d56944-152b-4192-8249-e75e9b79d8b5/PXL_20241002_154623588.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out I bought all the ingredients for chicken enchiladas and Spanish rice. I like eating the enchiladas with salsa, sour cream and I made guacamole. The meal was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64a61ec8-dc2a-404b-a396-82331f1e40b9/chicken+enchiladas.JPG Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out This is the photo of chicken enchiladas that I used for the cover of the first book. I was on the Algoma Hansa and after taking the photo I had the enchilada for my supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2a5536f5-2987-4735-b030-57191bdf43d4/PXL_20241005_141311390.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out You can see the path the Ferry takes on the car's GPS screen. We shared the ride over with a group of cyclists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74e7e3c8-bc6f-44b2-a8ec-71d20e400e84/PXL_20241005_141644372.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out I like to take a Ferry ride. It was a perfect day with not a cloud in the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00083fa8-509f-4265-a424-955506a05693/PXL_20241005_183354099.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out We had a great afternoon at the RiverWest Co book signing, meet and greet. Our hostesses made the two banana bread recipes from the new cookbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2ce1b9e-ab7c-45bc-ac90-f25bead88ce4/PXL_20241005_191353876.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out You can pick up a signed 2025 calendars at RiverWest Co King Street in Brockville. They make great Christmas gifts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6eb4fee5-c3d1-46b8-9abc-d83ae9228bd8/Screenshot+2024-10-11+220742.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out We look forward to seeing you Saturday October the 12th from 1 pm to 3 pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d2da077-b723-4627-aa15-0e3d976472eb/shopify+products.jpg Blog - The Best Parts of Fall - Make it stand out Click on the following link to purchase. We will be happy to mail them to you. Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada (shiptoshorechef.com) https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/beautiful-fall-weather monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/afd16041-9cf6-4693-a33a-7424bbe880fb/PXL_20240926_194657100.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out Usually during this time of the year there would be a lot more color. This photo was taken last week, September 26th. I will take more photos as the trees reach their peak now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c79e44d-6895-4e8e-b8f5-4f11616e4a38/PXL_20230925_200415650.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out This is September 25th 2023 and there is a lot more color on the same path. I was trying to look for the photo of the red tree that turned early and before I knew it I had just spent half an hour looking at beautiful fall photos. I especially like seeing photos of my mom and dad pop up. They were such wonderful loving people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ece495cd-5d7c-495a-b1f6-a37d2e23188c/20200925_100628.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We live in a beautiful area, and it is especially beautiful during the fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b15758e-ddd8-4af6-91ce-a9856484f23a/PXL_20220929_220958751.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out September 29 2022, taken from the same path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32ac634c-114a-4283-8667-892bc15e0642/IMG00331-20101004-1003.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out Our parents came often to visit us in Tremblant and they especially loved the Canadian Fall as mom referred to it. Dad always had a camera with him. He would have loved the technology of being able to take a photo with your phone. I came across these photos when I was looking if I had a picture of the red tree that always turns red first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a87f004d-3058-477b-870b-d37f9ddc6dfc/IMG00325-20101004-1002.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out Heinz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6fbf4b6-7be6-459b-9852-f1c5dd502c95/IMG00329-20101004-1003.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out Hannelore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6201a54-ca7c-48f5-88b9-9e07c41c528d/PXL_20240922_170830314.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out It was the third year in a row that we had perfect weather for our book signing, meet and greet in Rockport and the Andress Boat Works hosted by Wendy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4a60ba00-acbe-49c5-b266-83680bce6474/PXL_20240927_163649387.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We had a great visit at the Massena Post Office. Everyone is so friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/666cf9a0-b46f-4ef0-86af-1e7c459f80a5/PXL_20240927_175610541.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out The Mckeil was the first ship to come through giving me an idea of how really close the ships are to the viewing balcony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/956bd91d-b80c-4e5f-8773-08ff1d15f648/PXL_20240927_180147716.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out They have a big room where they can have presentations. I enjoy doing a talk with a slide show. It is fun and having the pictures along with the stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0a76b3b0-5317-44d6-9235-9b116584e479/PXL_20240927_191516873.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We took a break from the talk to go out and watch the second ship go through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d63aca26-ed63-4e16-af35-b19e04e83557/PXL_20240927_211421212.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out I went out to speak to the mate spotting the ship. He recognized me right away and asked when I was coming back. I would love to go back to the Spruceglen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/215bd1f1-9e0d-4989-b868-c698e3dd8213/PXL_20240927_211817632.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out The messroom and galley portholes are on the red section starting above the letters SPRUCEGLEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bd8f1617-8755-447b-93b4-83789760d861/PXL_20240927_211041432.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out It is always fun to see friends return to say hello and have their books signed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82289b44-200c-411b-97ff-94f63eaaceaa/PXL_20240927_221359621.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out On the way back from Massena we stopped to deliver a book, unfortunately no one was home so Lorraine left it inside the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3fc98009-a61d-408f-838e-fb8131a208ba/PXL_20240927_231355442.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out It was a busy and very fun day as we made our way across the St Lawrence River and back to Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7cca08b0-1df2-4baf-a39f-0c4b6491ab2e/PXL_20240929_122932534.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out I felt so lucky that we could still sit outside for coffee the last weekend of September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8564def-41a2-4ea2-8b1a-118f56c7cf50/PXL_20240928_142454241.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We went to Lyn Public School. It is located in the small country village of Lyn. There were cows next door to the school and just down the road is Burnbrae Chicken Farms. The Location where the chicken farm started. I always think of Lyn when I see the egg cartons in the grocery store marked Burnbrae Farms. I went to school with their children. I love the story of how their egg business started. They are a sixth generation family owned and operated company and one of Canadas leading egg farmers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/49efb942-0568-4f83-a876-60bc54e47f03/PXL_20240928_144421725.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out Both Lorraine and I were so happy that we stopped in. The memories came flooding back when we walked in through the gym. We look forward to the next school reunion. Our grade eight teacher, Mr Weatherilt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f3833c6-9f04-47de-9b4b-dede0eb2279a/IMG_20241002_081701.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out There was a great turnout at the Cape Vincent Belle Epoque Gift shop book signing. We always enjoy catching up with Susan, the store owner. It was a fun filled afternoon with live Octoberfest music across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a5fefd52-2af3-4b47-a946-d291fb9b4ef7/IMG_20241002_081744+%281%29.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We were gifted a beautiful wooden freighter, which Lorraine realized right away it could hold our business cards in between the model ship's hatches. We will take a picture at the next book signing to share with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/039fb877-4ba3-4598-a4d2-e2e1d55dd64d/f35be61e-d1c7-4252-b357-0a9076651867.jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out I used the fish chowder recipe from the first cookbook. We added Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp and Crab. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/91569bf5-2740-429d-a8ac-97b8e217d6d0/Riverwest+Co..jpg Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We look forward to seeing you at Riverwest Co. Saturday October 5th 1 pm to 4 pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6b516dd-3184-4d42-8aad-83e8027edb21/shopify+photos.png Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out The calendars make a great Christmas gift. They are available at participating stores and we will be happy to sign them on Saturday at Riverwest Co in Brockville. You can also order online and Lorraine will ship them to you. click on the link Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da88e599-bfe5-461e-a032-6d7456f6c073/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out We are getting great reviews from the new book "More Recipes and Stories as We Navigate Healthier Eating. You can pick up at participating stores or order online. Click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/48f709ce-481f-4614-9603-23872738931a/shopify+items.png Blog - Beautiful Fall Weather - Make it stand out Both books are great Christmas gifts. They are available at participating stores and we will be happy to mail them out. click on the link Shop Online — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada (shiptoshorechef.com) https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/book-signings-in-toledo-ohio-ogdensburg-and-clayton-ny monthly 0.5 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d81cb00d-b151-4762-ac93-cf6eb032fb3d/PXL_20240910_122646661.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out I carry my discharge book with me to every ship. You cannot sail without one. It also serves a purpose for me. It helps me recall which ships I have sailed on and when. When I get off the ship, I have to send a photo of the last page to the Union Hall so that they know my job is complete and I am ready to go back up on the board. I should have been very close to the top of the board, however, I sent my "please excuse me from the September union meeting" email to the wrong email address. I sent it to the general Union email and should have sent it to the Thorold Union email address where I am registered. I sent the proof that I did indeed send an email, but was told I should have sent it to the correct email address which was clearly indicated and that I would not regain my position. I have to believe that I/ and my card are where we are meant to be. If I look long term, my card will be in a very good position for June 2025. I am optimistic. This happened for a reason. I will also be more careful in the future of where I send my excuse if I am unable to attend a meeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/03f0e174-b89a-4a66-8679-886c8835a444/PXL_20240911_175016558.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We got a photo of the new Gordi Howe bridge as we were crossing the Ambassador Bridge on our way to Toledo, Ohio September 11th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4afba9cb-0aed-4ccd-a0a7-2e60df61f791/PXL_20240911_175041127.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Leaving Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9bcd2ed4-0f09-4421-b4af-2b749b7cf83a/PXL_20240911_175113849.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Entering the US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2996244-d16d-4dd9-a8af-7938a0e2efab/PXL_20240911_175537611.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Long wait in the commercial trucking lane in Detroit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca418ca5-c7f6-42a7-9aa3-f2542bba4940/PXL_20240912_021058109.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Returning back to Canada late on the 11th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b14ae5d4-6240-4b69-a962-5cbe77b8a0a0/PXL_20240913_105659296+%281%29.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We left the Niagara region at 05h00 in order to arrive in Ogdensburg, NY for our 11h00 book signing on the 13th. Our early morning departure was rewarded with the most beautiful sun rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1a017450-0b4e-4054-a24a-cdaafac10514/PXL_20240914_224719906.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Driving down the lane after the Ogdensburg book signing to our River Retreat where we would spend the weekend and be home base for our Clayton, Book signings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a6383a6d-4ced-4d0d-9ad8-8f68ddf785ab/PXL_20240330_222006564.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out I was looking for a photo of my beet-meat shepherds pie to share with you and in the search bar of my photos wrote "Shepherd's Pie." Even my computer didn't know that it was not tradition shepherds pie with potato topping and included it in the selections. This is my favorite way to serve and eat beet-meat shepherds pie. The kale salad with cider vinegar dressing goes together perfectly with this dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9dcd6b3e-adba-4af4-9fbe-f23fd3924d2d/PXL_20240911_202208322.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We met Dave at the Toledo book signing. It was great fun chatting with him! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/45b7ae20-1ec9-44ad-b488-bc8ee66d4269/PXL_20240911_222608747.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We also met fellow sailor Audrey. She is now retired from sailing but we exchanged some fun stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7c4f9c44-b1ca-44f0-9876-938acfad93c4/PXL_20240911_213133478.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out They are doing an expansion at the museum. We look forward to going back one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0f494ce7-768a-49be-851b-b5f722d83ed1/PXL_20240913_180800667.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out It was nice to see everyone at the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. I can't believe a year had already passed and we fell into conversations like it was yesterday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bb8d83e6-6e5a-4b1d-bc1e-71ecf7ae2cc5/PXL_20240915_234223750.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out It was a beautiful evening at Blockhouse. Lorraine called a friend to say hello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b7900ffe-977b-4fdb-a21d-964cdfea4d17/PXL_20240915_134704160.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out The water was mirror calm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9503ae6-4451-4ba7-91d8-0482e423fd2d/Screenshot+2024-09-19+110356.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out I love a reflection photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/222e8dd0-27b6-477d-bdc6-e2025813ebee/PXL_20240914_170214750.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Our first visitors came to the Little Bookstore Event wearing the Galley Guy and Galley Girl t-shirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5cbfb41c-c394-43ff-bd0b-d569c77e1dec/PXL_20240914_185842000.MP%7E2.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out What are the chances that the Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin would pass by while we were doing a book signing. The Martin is on the cover of my new book so Lorraine held it up for a photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0520e1e3-261e-4b48-a456-e0135de994d8/PXL_20240915_153040059.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out There were so many people walking across the bridge. I was so happy that they had such nice weather for their event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ba84eb53-7851-4386-a9e0-7d18e1786365/PXL_20240915_161647687.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We enjoyed our two picnic lunches at the New York Welcome Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fcea26c6-15e6-4cd9-ae31-a0ce8824e9f1/PXL_20240914_155304356.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Each time someone stood in front of the I love New York sign, Lorraine would jump up and offer to take their photo so that they could all be in the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e86fe479-7142-4c20-81e7-26683544e031/PXL_20240915_164218566.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We sat by the door in the Michael Ringer St Lawrence Gallery and greeted every one as they came in. It was fun. We introduced a few people to the Ship to Shore Chef Website Blog and said they could follow along to see what I cook for the crew and learn a little about life on the ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/290c443c-75b9-4596-a885-82571cf0ccff/PXL_20240915_133923321.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out I like this picture of Lorraine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/03416b58-7d84-41d4-825c-98884e8e9b14/PXL_20240916_123030108.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out It was the perfect morning to relax and sip coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d81a2542-91b0-4b02-8cba-b3b47a0839ab/PXL_20240916_123610728.MP.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out This is the AlgoTerra. I worked on her in April 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/47d42a66-0b33-4023-9f34-5e9c06324811/PXL_20240916_132204933.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out It was fun to see a cruise ship go by. The name was Hamburg. Hamburg is a city in Germany and it made me think of mom and dad and I enjoyed the moment thinking of them. I'm sure my mom had something to do with the timing of this. I had just said to Lorraine that we needed to go and she replied wait a minute I hear a ship... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ff2d02e6-7bc2-4ca4-b648-876c464697b4/PXL_20240627_234816119.jpg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Massena Eisenhower Lock Visitor Center Friday, September 27, 2024 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Google Calendar ICS Join us at the Eisenhower Lock visitor Center for a book signing, meet-and-greet and talk with PowerPoint Presentation. We look forward to seeing the new visitor center. Bring your books, and I will be happy to sign them. Please note that you will not be able to purchase books or calendars at the Visitor Center, however you can purchase them online at www.shiptoshorechef.com Leave us a note in the order form that you will pick them up at the Massena event. We will reimburse the shipping. If you are unable to attend we will mail you your books/calendar. If you are close to the following stores you can pick them up there and bring them to the event to be signed. Riverwest Co Brockville, ON Books and Calendars The Little Bookstore Clayton, NY Books and Calendars Michael Ringer St. Lawrence Gallery Clayton, NY Books and Calendars Belle Epoque Cape Vincent, NY Books Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Gift Shop Ogdensburg, NY Books Andress Boat Works Rockport, Ontario Books Eisenhower Lock 76 Barnhart Rd, Massena, NY 13662 +1 315-769-2422 St. Lawrence Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock | Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (dot.gov) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/46ab8a05-9baf-4a0c-a140-d3f34f45f6b5/More+Recipes+and+Stories+as+We+Navigate+Healthier+Eating.jpeg Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out Click on the following link to order your copy of the new book. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0c71b00d-0ecf-4c75-ba77-e8213bc3fb65/Screenshot+2024-09-19+113848.png Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We have a limited number of calendars left. They make great Christmas gifts. Order yours online. Just click the following link. Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a97c38f9-bfd0-439e-9f76-3e31944daa83/shopify+items.png Blog - Book signings in Toledo, Ohio Ogdensburg and Clayton, NY. - Make it stand out We have these books in stock and will be happy to mail them out to you, or pick them up at participating stores. Click on the link for the list of stores Shop In Store — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada (shiptoshorechef.com) https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/departing-from-duluth monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b9e3a40-337a-422e-802a-d6217d2735ee/1ef1b7b3-e6c4-4847-95ea-0ec2c06a74bd.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out This is the size of our bill when Lorraine leaves the post office. We try to only go to post offices that operate with two wickets, so that other people don't have to wait behind us. It usually takes an hour. The nice agent who put our order through said it made his last hour of the day go by quickly. He shared some great stories with us too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/390bf28b-1590-4a80-b2d9-bdaed921638c/PXL_20240907_195551705.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I never tire of seeing the falls and take a photo every time we cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6846ac75-b77a-4d91-becf-6d5fd26efabe/Screenshot+2024-09-08+090714.png Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out Hello Duluth. It was perfect timing to come through the Piers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/75a364fa-937a-4ded-b6f7-eb5e2f47e6e3/Screenshot+2024-09-08+090428.png Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I was not the only one who came out to wave and enjoy seeing the crowd of people waving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/de73aff5-4161-4b2f-95a2-c718d1fa8263/Screenshot+2024-01-17+083355.png Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I am just to the right of the orange rescue boat waving. it was such fun. It was especially fun to see all the sailboats following us in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55f95a45-b271-4373-aecc-c7585ec88657/20211231_141513%280%29.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out December 31 2021 on the Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin leaving Duluth in the afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2762e1cc-6c4e-4341-8b9d-4c05f5dbf259/20211231_141648.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out December 31 2021. So many people out braving the cold. It's so much fun to see everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a21bfc9-4343-4ddd-ab78-c23168ebe363/PXL_20240901_231717161.MP.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out All my dishes were washed and passed through the dishwasher. They just had to be put away. I use a lot of pots and pans and bowls and... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dbaff59e-6d4b-4394-9d26-a78a29963968/PXL_20240905_163543513.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out The last lunch was served! I left the rest of the chicken noodle soup on the stove and the lasagna in the fridge. I mentioned to the second cook that he should take it out of the fridge so that it was not too cold when he put it in the oven. It looked like he would be serving dinner on his own because of the cooks airport delay. I had also taken out salmon and measured out the rice for him and put a vegetable out so that he would not have a lot of extra work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f68938d7-3dd1-487f-b405-815a56ce7e0f/PXL_20240905_163518784.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I felt good about how I left everything. It is always more difficult leaving in the middle of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5de8977a-d554-47a0-bccd-49b9a5a6f0bc/PXL_20240905_173659894.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out My bags were ready and it was time to go. I was lucky that I flew to join the ship so I had already removed items from my bags. If not, I would have had to box them up and pick them up at a later time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e5a062ca-3a5d-4735-95a6-ca732e052c49/PXL_20240905_180252732.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out The smile is all about getting down the ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/648aaf86-5ade-4eaf-85cb-a5176aa6ad93/PXL_20240905_180622479.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out There was a big red iron ore puddle to cross to get to the waiting car but luckily I found a little spot that I could cross without getting my shoes dirty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/49a4dbcd-8917-4530-86aa-c0e67bbad67a/PXL_20240905_181558910.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out If you zoom in, you can see the Atlantic Huron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3c36c10c-1761-4e70-8b31-ceb8845bb629/PXL_20240905_214804557.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out We were late getting into Chicago leaving barely enough time to make my connecting flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8bd1cabf-86d3-40c4-968c-ad244ae9b435/PXL_20240906_131828291.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out Lorraine made a nice breakast bowl for my breakfast. Banana, raspberries, ground flax seed, cinnamon and coconut milk. It was delicious. So nice having someone prepare a meal for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4faf026c-5c11-4ff5-a1b8-8448f20383d7/PXL_20240904_222419359.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out Almost everyone ordered the butter chicken (there was not enough left to take a photo). There were quite a few beef pot pie left over after supper but by morning they were gone. I find they smell so good when they are in the oven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/677528aa-9890-4f44-a441-25a97a8df45b/PXL_20240904_155803661.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I like to make Mexican inspired meals. I made the chipotle rice for the first time. I will definitely make it again. The Mexican pockets went really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c526c47e-1d77-4843-b029-41c0a09eaaf0/PXL_20240904_161944798.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out Sweet and sour pineapple pork is one of the recipes I make with the leftover roast pork. It is fast and easy. I use the pork gravy as a base for the sauce and just add soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, and brown sugar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7bfe503a-22d4-4784-b908-fb62c03b4f5f/PXL_20240903_223338030.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out The roast pork dinner before the leftovers because the sweet and sour pineapple pork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2764283c-3ea1-436c-a5f9-5aed07220b72/PXL_20240902_214347426.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I like to try and make a special supper before I leave. I decided to make this before the crew change in the Sault. I didn't have shrimp left over but with the leftover steak bites I chopped them in my food processor and used them in the Mexican beef pockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b14efe3-2772-449c-b5c6-cdb5df02dc09/PXL_20240901_151107507.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out The last cinnamon bun Sunday on the Atlantic Huron. I only frost half because some like them without. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/40f10f66-f183-4de1-963f-54cb1e156cba/PXL_20240901_163501368.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I had a little feta left in an open pail so I decided to make a roasted beet salad with feta cheese. I also served a spicy beef pie which went really well together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/478f1a3d-7c0a-4740-88b8-de87dc7948fa/PXL_20240902_162822756.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I had just enough turkey leftover to offer turkey sandwiches. We didn't have enough bacon so it was just turkey, lettuce, tomato and mayo. I also served a feta spinach frittata. I was making bread every day on the Atlantic Huron. They don't have a big mixer so I was making it by hand. I like making bread and the crew likes eating it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee82f714-fd1b-4fd7-97de-08dedccf114c/PXL_20240901_132655817.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I thought it was nice how the sun came in through the porthole and cast a spotlight on my cinnamon bun dough. My goal is to make a video of making bread so that you can see the steps. I find a sticky dough results in a delicious fluffy bun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80c2739c-4a8b-454d-8941-44d36c650e29/PXL_20240831_154601816.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I saved some of my regular bread dough to see if I could make a flat bread to go with my Lebanese inspired plate. Imagine my surprise and delight when they puffed up like pita bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/63895bb3-55df-4047-9bbe-1f3184bf005a/PXL_20240831_163354387.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out I made a Lebanese inspired plate. I made a cauliflower feta mash, spiced meatballs with yogurt sauce, roasted eggplant, pita bread and radish salad. I find the picture doesn't reflect the deliciousness of this plate. It was so tasty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f44883bd-92c1-43e3-b3f2-77ad558f09f4/PXL_20240904_153356518.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out Carrot coconut soup one last time with a little ginger sauce (GPS) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6e5149ff-6358-4b7b-9338-78c1821c4ce7/calendar.jpg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out For more details about the book signings, meet and greets and speaking events click on the following link Events — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada (shiptoshorechef.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/412425b0-4d8f-4464-93c1-2465cd547b45/More+Recipes+and+Stories+as+We+Navigate+Healthier+Eating.jpeg Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out You can get the new book at participating stores or order online. Just click on the following link. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a2b81f34-dc38-4819-9957-639dbd73784d/shopify+items.png Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out We have all the books in stock and will be happy to mail them out to you. They are also available in participating stores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90b4909c-d3b0-4a5d-b095-4e49dd3bb167/shopify+photos.png Blog - Departing from Duluth - Make it stand out The 2025 calendar is available at participating stores or you can order online and Lorraine will be happy to mail it out to you. Just click on the following link Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/last-two-weeks-of-august monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10939aca-aea0-4ecb-885d-1c5835635c91/original_e817ffd0-2363-452f-bac8-09769df0fc2e_PXL_20240831_122239784.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out The 30 day Hotspot voucher gave me 1.3GB a day but the 7 day voucher only gives me 1GB. I have to budget my internet time which is proving to be a challenge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e14805c1-27a0-48e6-8881-44c586714b4b/videos+.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out These are just a few of the videos I would like to share with you. I will have to wait until I am home and have access to unlimited high-speed internet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a04c7cce-bcf6-4c6e-82d3-de9725e9cc44/PXL_20240830_163017102.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out Hamburger day is always popular, especially on the homemade buns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b5867ad-68d6-4c86-af5a-31be4f0cdf27/PXL_20240828_222443950.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out Chicken Adobo with too many hard peppercorns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf9e322e-14ba-4b72-8029-b0b379ab9274/calendar.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out These are the confirmed book signing, meet and greets. You can get more details on the website. Just click on the following link Events — Ship To Shore | Chef Catherine Schmuck | Author, Entrepreneur & Cook | Canada (shiptoshorechef.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fe9a615a-093e-4e8c-9863-7d17d9ba7760/PXL_20240822_182701104.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out This was taken on August 22nd. I thought it was fun to see the tug pulling two smaller tugs. It reminded me of a duck being followed by her ducklings. "Wait for me" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b549c91-aae1-412d-af05-9e6acca3b53a/Herbert+C+Jackson.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out this photo was taken on August 23rd. I mentioned it to you in a little video. I saw this ship in the distance while we were upbound in Lake Huron. I received a message from someone who said I got a photo of you this morning on Lake Huron. I thought to myself, they must have a super telescope lens to capture us on the lake. It turned out it was from a crew member on the Herbert C Jackson who was taking a photo of us shortly before I took the photo of them. I thought that was fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/500ac30d-339e-46e8-b1d9-9e8818eeec25/day+and+night.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out We were at anchor with the CSL Welland for over 24 hours. The water was so calm. I love when you look out and you cant see where the water ends and the sky starts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66cd6543-59d8-4cd4-a036-b77bf9624579/ham+and+swiss+rolls.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out Everyone loves cinnamon buns so I thought I would make a savory ham and swiss...but what do I call it? ham and swiss bun or ham and swiss roll so I wrote on the board Ham and Swiss Deliciousness. I smiled when they came up and said "I'll have the deliciousness. I trust you, whatever it is" I served them with my maple mustard dressing. I did them last year with leftover Alfredo sauce and sauteed mushrooms. Also very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9733cd51-e749-4bf5-b083-4bc982240a59/PXL_20240823_201428178.MP.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out It's always fun to wave at the Soo, especially when someone has messaged me and said "come out and wave" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/20a8c597-192d-453a-bfea-5b0e3285d9d3/PXL_20240823_201443356.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out They are busy working on the new Lock. I don't know when it is to be completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2125ba8-a540-49ae-9561-010fd126f06f/PXL_20240824_102614626.MP.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out Waking up at the Soo dock is like waking up on a Sci-Fi set. It's not just the sights but also the sounds and the monster trucks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81d3ac6f-14b0-42c6-87d4-75a5146ff6a7/PXL_20240829_105453023.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out This was taken on our second trip to the Sault Ste Marie. We got in after I was asleep and, were already gone when I woke up. I was hoping to get to go ashore but not that trip. We were not delivering a full load and discharged the cargo in about six hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c8eeee60-1ef8-424d-80d1-8831d3a715ef/PXL_20240831_163838295.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out We received beautiful smoked meat. It went really well with my mom's potato salad. I got many compliments on mom's potato salad. As I prepared each sandwich, stacking them high, I thought of my mom and dad, we used to drive to Point Claire when we had a trip to the airport and we would always have smoked meat at Dunn's restaurant in the mall. Dad loved the king size portion and mom would always say "No mustard for me". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/161c45f8-7c84-4bbc-a13d-6fc5d9d93b36/PXL_20240826_135610506.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out When I am working on a recipe, I will take a picture of all of the ingredients to remind myself what I put in. I was making black bean soup. Missing from the photo is the garlic and I added lime juice at the finish. I thought it came out really well and will provide it as an individual recipe in the near future. It will be nice to eat a bowl of this on a fall day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fe5035b2-c0e6-403c-b57c-8bd4aed49727/PXL_20240825_220243725.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out I usually have some steak leftover from steak night, so one of my go to recipes is steak and broccoli stir fry. I had some chicken leftover and made chicken sauteed rice. (I do not add soy sauce to my fried rice when I serve it with other items that have sauce. If I am just making chicken or pork rice I will add oyster sauce when gives a great flavor.) I don't usually use the premade frozen meatballs but this was a new brand to me and wanted to try them. I have to say, they passed the taste and texture test for me, and they were not greasy. They come precooked so I put them in the oven to let any excess grease cook out before I added them to my honey garlic sauce. There was hardly any grease. The honey garlic sauce was excellent and a few came back for extra meatballs with "some of that sauce" on their rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bcfb65f5-b2ac-4bda-868d-204384048e20/PXL_20240827_163810560.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out This is such an easy quick lunch choice but it always gets rave reviews. I made it days ago, and yesterday one of the crew mentioned it during coffee break "You know those pizza pockets you made a few days ago....I think they are even better than pizza. How did you do that?" I explained I make the pizza sauce from scratch. I like the pepperoni that we get. It is tasty (a little greasy, but I think that is a given when talking about pepperoni for pizza) I use grated mozzarella and I told him my secret ingredient was to add some curd cheese. I put all the ingredients into the center of a large Tortilla wrap. I fold it into a square and when I fold each side in I use a little cheese to glue the pieces together. (We used to use crepes to make these Pizza, Ham or egg pockets when we had our Creperie restaurant. The cheese melts and keeps the tortilla/crepe together.) I bake them in the oven and they are ready to serve. They were really popular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/709a4e2a-a740-4d59-a963-5cc6c29aee83/hot+dogs+and+corn.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out I love corn on the cob. It is such a special treat to see the large green net bag come onboard with five dozen pieces of corn inside. This always reminds me of my mom and dad coming to Iroquois lock in the early 90's, (when you could visit the ship as it made its way through the lock. )It was the doughnut stop for years as my parents put three dozen Tim Hortons doughnuts in a large bucket to be pulled onboard. One year they brought five dozen corn in the familiar net green bag and although it was a little heavier than three dozen doughnuts to pull up the ships side, it was well worth the effort. I received corn with our last grocery order and served it right away while it was still fresh. I miscalculated how long it would take to bring the water back up to a boil so the first time I served it, they got their plate of food and I said come back for your corn. I didn't want to cook it too early because it is best served right away and, in my opinion rolled in butter. The second time I served it I had my timing down and I thought it went well with hotdogs on homemade buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4316ec10-c0d9-4725-89e1-6d87e51a854b/PXL_20240826_163142908.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out This is a photo of a new recipe "Chipotle Eggplant on Riced Cauliflower" It was delicious. I usually travel to the ship with my adobo seasoning, Red Thai chili paste, Sambal red chili paste, a little can of Adobo peppers and a few other things. I was excited to find a case of Adobo peppers onboard the Atlantic Huon in their dry store and thought it would be a great opportunity to try some different recipes. I also had a case of beautiful eggplant, so I put two things that I like together and came up with this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c3c365b4-9778-4002-a80c-df22406731b6/roast+vegetables+with+pesto.jpg Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out I made a roasted vegetable and chicken sandwich on homemade buns for the crew with a side of pesto pasta as one of the options for lunch. For myself and the second cook, who also does not eat pasta or bread, we enjoyed the roasted vegetables with the chicken, pesto and balsamic glaze. I had roasted eggplant, zucchini, mushroom, onions, peppers, onions and tomatoes. It was so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aec0c051-780d-4521-9ff3-a7be4ea6da3c/shopify+photos.png Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out We still have calendars available. You can pick your calendar up at participating stores (listed on the website) or you can order online. Just click on the following link. Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d841f430-eead-4a80-9be1-9b00ed4e0938/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out We are shipping the new book "More Recipes and Stories as We Navigate Healthier Eating" Have your book signed at one of our book signings. You can purchase your books at the participating stores or order online. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef Lorraine delivered the new books to Lock Three's St Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Center . You can pick up a copy there. She is shipping the new book to Two Harbors MN to the Superior Finds Store. I wish I could have delivered them in person when we were there loading Iron Ore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bea0bfcd-440f-455b-8c66-7be88c55842b/shopify+items.png Blog - Last Two Weeks Of August - Make it stand out We have both of these books in stock. Bring your copy to the book signing meet and greets and I will be happy to sign them. They are available in participating stores and online. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/quick-trip-to-toledo monthly 0.5 2024-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0e4d827-018d-424f-8311-ea08f0bd6434/Screenshot+2024-08-22+073102.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out This is my only photo from our time in Toledo. We were not there long. Lorraine and I will be back September 11th for a talk, book signing meet and greet. I will update the details soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64b512d5-29c8-4cb5-8fbe-0e2078ed7f9f/PXL_20240820_100905897.MP.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out Sitting at anchor 06h00 wondering when we would go into Nanticoke and receive our groceries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a57eff53-59d4-4eaa-bbb7-3f2f9a0de72e/PXL_20240820_121459794.MP.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out This is joy hearing the engines warm up so we can make our way into Nanticoke during the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d019c498-734d-4959-a6f6-0053bb7dd924/PXL_20240820_120458264.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out This is us on our way to pick up our $13,000 grocery order, and of course unload the iron ore from Superior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5f9a6d4-7c04-4270-9f13-c6ae13d68416/Screenshot+2024-08-19+070703.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I am often asked how I get my buns so uniform in size. It's practice. I eyeball them. This is how I filled the pork buns. I served them with a sweet BBQ sauce. These are easier than you think and I used pizza dough which I took from the freezer the night before and left on the counter. By morning it was perfect to use and fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ceaa141-7083-4eb8-97d4-3572102727cf/PXL_20240815_160503120.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I served the pork filled buns and BBQ sauce with deep fried home fries and garlic mayo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7764f019-e472-4738-8bc3-6e4ab06d6b94/PXL_20240815_213612034.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The chicken-fried-steak which I served with the traditional white sauce. I served it with boiled potatoes, pesto pasta, or rice and yellow beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/694f02d5-c0f3-4a7d-ab4e-38d8a8ca8fcd/PXL_20240816_155822658.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I made this chicken sandwich on the cauliflower thins for a crew member who avoids eating red meat. He came back and said he really liked the cauliflower thins and gave it a thumbs up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc47c0c4-5609-4eb4-a354-1ad8c191b19d/PXL_20240817_164904157.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out Both the second cook and I had a tuna sandwich on the cauliflower thins. The first time I had cauliflower thins was from the freezer section in the grocery store. I bought the Outer Aisle Brand. I knew right away that I wanted to try and recreate my own because I don't have access when I am on the ship. I am happy with this recipe and it is very fast and easy to make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0732f4b-3ff2-4fac-84df-4526ab3c687c/PXL_20240817_224617448.MP.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I always think of my mom when I make this soup. She didn't actually make this soup, but it makes me think of her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90aa673c-c320-4c91-a0a4-0e3d1e971d04/PXL_20240816_214845536.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out Friday is fish and chips in my galley. Half the crew have baked fish and the other like it deep fried. I found these nice thin fries in the freezer. They made a nice plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a820866c-9951-4ae0-89c7-8976a953435d/152-153.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out This is the photo that I used in the new book beside the Deep Fried Fish made with almond flour recipe. I don't have any almond flour left onboard so I couldn't make my batter for the second cook and myself, but I told him how good it was and thought he would like how crispy it comes out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/acbaa259-4b18-423c-9f0b-47b8ea78f947/PXL_20240818_163007557.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The mascarpone cheese frosting was missing the cream cheese flavor, but it looked good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2648b8d0-9878-408c-a77b-ced4a96ccede/PXL_20240818_164104602.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The salmon toasts on the the homemade bread turned out really well. I wish I had capers to add. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/79e75873-f237-4262-b094-bec74fa44d9c/PXL_20240818_164541648.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I was glad that I didn't throw away my homemade bread that I left in the oven too long. I cut off the overbaked top part and it made a perfect base for the salmon toast with bearnaise sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c98ddbff-1348-44ba-98a3-ab78d7edcea3/PXL_20240818_171610277.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I used a cauliflower thin cut in half for my version of the salmon toast. I ate it after I took this photo and it was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cdbaa015-79d8-4aa2-803a-5bf677abaaef/PXL_20240818_165113255.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out Several of the crew asked for the combo plate. The pasta with smoked salmon cream sauce and the salmon toast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/79d9b0dc-ba9b-4912-8d95-68c522b93e0f/PXL_20240818_192451574.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The Italian frittata for those who don't like smoked salmon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1e2ecdb1-293a-4449-8eda-c6e7c9c18577/PXL_20240818_173651933.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I'm working on a cauliflower gnocchi. This is my third attempt. I have to say, I think I am getting close. This bite was delicious. I liked the texture of the cauliflower gnocchi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/565702c3-a01b-486c-add1-a805ba6d5d9f/PXL_20240818_214512495.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out One of these days I am going to have to take note of my pineapple mustard sauce. The crew often come back and say how good it is. It is always a little different because I just kind of add a little of this and little of that, but I think I need to actually take note. I liked how it came out using grainy mustard. They don't have regular Dijon mustard here but sometimes it's nice to be forced to use something else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5897a01-7815-4e79-bbbe-54af51efde29/PXL_20240819_171526423.MP.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out It was a bouncy day on Lake Erie. I have some great video and look forward to sharing with you what I am referring to when I say bouncy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c32d6408-ed2e-4335-9909-b6b0ca2b6720/PXL_20240819_212847635.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out I wish I had a video of the surprise on the crew members face when he brought back his empty plate. I asked if he liked the cauliflower topping, he could not believe it was cauliflower and was sure it was potato. He is not the first to think that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/17905a07-6450-40c1-9652-0aedc915a750/PXL_20240820_221704097.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The Dahl soup always goes well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a5de843-79a4-4934-affa-945c5ada63ba/PXL_20240820_220229636.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The stuffed eggplant was a success. I had mine without and the cheese and it was so good that I kept an extra piece to enjoy the next day. It went really well with a side of cauliflower rice. I can't wait to make if for Lorraine, she is going to love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b463c8e-a120-4cc0-a811-57884f493d5e/PXL_20240821_170034267.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out The Tuscan soup was a favorite from my staff when we had the restaurant for 24 years. It is now a crew favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f1667fff-c487-4013-8be6-9e9353729b0a/PXL_20240821_164109094.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out A sub sandwich is always better on homemade buns. I like to make my mac and cheese with fusilli noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4a43f211-15a7-4cac-9394-6d74059bc4b2/PXL_20240821_213915853.MP%7E2.jpg Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out This was one of the last plates I was fixing for a crew member and I asked if I could take a photo before I handed it over. He said "Give me your phone, I will take a picture of you with my supper." He had the combo plate, meatloaf, gravy, mashed potatoes, fresh corn on the cob and shrimp with garlic butter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f48bc9f7-61ab-4188-bfa8-06e8eea39e43/Screenshot+2024-08-25+080326.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out Lorraine has been busy mailing out books in Canada and the US. The customs agent recognized her and commented that he has seen her every day this week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/47ff1ede-49de-44ca-be7d-9ab966a43762/shopify+photos.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out We still have 2025 calendars available. They will be available at participating stores or you can order online. Just click on the following link Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d9eaeb3f-ec9a-4573-b3f9-a34391068ba0/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out We are currently shipping the new cookbook "More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating." You can find them at participating stores or order online. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a86acfff-bf41-48d3-a015-f25b10f28047/shopify+items.png Blog - QUICK TRIP TO TOLEDO - Make it stand out In stock and available in participating stores or ready to ship. www.shiptoshorechef.com https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/eating-our-way-from-lake-huron-to-lake-superior-by-way-of-chicago monthly 0.5 2024-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c7b463db-cc7a-4dda-ba77-85b8118a6955/PXL_20240811_111238697.MP.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out One of the tugs was on our bow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b5e411a-2621-4c0d-9d8f-fc26969715ca/PXL_20240811_111325644.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out and one tug was on our stern. It was such a beautiful morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68bc1f66-c456-4a30-a577-f61c2d448217/Screenshot+2024-08-15+065358.png Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Look how close we were to the 100th Street Bridge. We were there all day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c490d058-2fef-4967-911c-848b7c992e9d/PXL_20240811_115454501.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out In the video you can see the deckhands swing over the side. Click on the the link to see the video of the Calumet River, Tying up and offloading salt. https://youtu.be/ENyLd8wqZhU?si=J9uZ_sUuMZtF9Upl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/12a5e05e-a9c4-4748-ae43-fdfc445eca8c/Screenshot+2024-08-16+064219.png Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Shortly after the lift bridge was lowered a train crossed. We saw multiple trains pass by during our day in Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/29fe1f64-1410-42e0-80a3-f78cf60f8018/PXL_20240811_154225741.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/88c02fa2-7596-4000-82d9-d6e86af4b748/PXL_20240811_155902383.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I asked this crew member if I could take a picture of his great idea to slice the cinnamon bun in two and put the egg, cheese and ham to make a sandwich. It looked delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cb3a86cb-4883-4e1e-93c1-c13f8a04e087/PXL_20240811_223324244.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I usually make my Italian wedding soup with Italian sausage but I found these Italian meatballs in the freezer and thought I would try it out. The meatballs come frozen and I cooked them in the oven first to get any extra fat out of them, I didn't want my soup to be greasy. It made a fun soup to serve with the giant meatballs standing in the soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96fba047-b8fe-4e6a-a2d8-14cc5b86fe02/PXL_20240811_162355868.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Stuffed peppers always smell so good when they are cooking. At the end of the night they were all gone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6fe06cf-6ec4-43ef-90e3-d5ddd640ded4/PXL_20240811_224019522.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out At the end of supper I prepare six to ten plates for the crew that are on watch or sleeping. I love roasted carrots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6d8dd584-a94a-4895-b8b6-0312e775b490/PXL_20240812_004928906.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out The timing doesn't get any better than this. Leaving as the sun set behind Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e150f01-b498-40a8-b9ab-a51b92859e39/PXL_20240812_014321719.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out It was a beautiful mild evening and I enjoyed sitting out as we passed Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8d5f9916-37c3-4f83-ad0c-caf254cea18d/PXL_20240810_002131665.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I love when the timing allows me the luxury of sitting outside and enjoying the view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b9746b69-9bc1-4737-9f21-7734dd8bf939/PXL_20240810_003957781.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out It looks like there were two tour boats. I'm sure everyone was happy to see a ship pass under the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f4e5ccca-22a1-4df0-a0e1-190b13319180/PXL_20240810_001110005.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I didn't see the face in the rainbow until I opened the photo on my laptop. It was really special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d153febb-6087-43a0-bc2c-4d2ca08215cf/PXL_20240809_163804867.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Imitation crab salad on homemade buns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fb9c962-e159-42bf-b4f5-657b415bde0a/PXL_20240809_163437420.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out My mom's 1970's tuna casserole. I updated it a little. I made my own sauce instead of the canned mushroom soup in the original recipe. I will make the recipe available soon. I have many requests for individual recipes. I love sharing recipes and realize not every recipe will make it into my book so stay tuned to see how you can get my individual recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d7af8bc-3f10-4395-90f7-8531c87f96ca/PXL_20240810_164634460.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out The combo lunch. Cauliflower Falafel wrap and beef Stroganoff on egg noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/621763b4-d21a-4602-93bd-7adca8380e26/PXL_20240810_212404046.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out When you can't decide, I say have both. The faux Fillet Cabbage Steak , baked salmon with chimichurri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/434e91e1-fdfa-4617-a9a1-a8bd2fad590a/PXL_20240812_165913804.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out The taco salad was the popular choice for lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d48e7806-5784-4c8c-8a97-52073d3d2772/PXL_20240812_163052249.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Homemade nachos add to the chili. This crew member asked for chili and a sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/20fb0a24-a14d-4b0e-bc19-a1941095a3fa/PXL_20240812_215619512.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Chicken a la king with puff pastry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d28feb70-17c9-465b-9efa-4bfcaf473158/PXL_20240813_143203124.MP.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I had never seen the three tour boats in the lock together. There were some enthusiastic waves from the onlookers. It's always fun to wave at people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/12ab5b4d-fbfd-489c-9b75-9b18f2f74676/Screenshot+2024-08-15+075610.png Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Look closely, I am to the right of the orange rescue boat. Thank you for the good morning visit Andrea. www.facebook.com/DreDesignsGLMP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/675a22ea-b673-40d8-88ca-d92369ba4dc2/PXL_20240813_214726366.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out chicken noodle soup. There was not one drop left at the end of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16cad500-b7bf-47f9-9460-cbfff9625194/PXL_20240813_155211268.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out The Philly Steak pockets with dipping cheese sauce were a huge hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b944b7e-89c8-4b29-a115-d8cdc998b398/PXL_20240813_162400281.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out It was the first time I used my leftover chili to make Moussaka. I just added the ground cloves, cinnamon and other spices. It came out perfect. (another individual recipe I have to make available) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1580660e-e379-4455-9952-790cb46afad8/PXL_20240814_162645902.MP.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Broccoli cheddar is a popular soup. I had a little cheese sauce left from my Philly steak pockets from the day before and put it in my broccoli soup...fast and easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5340d883-d7d2-4174-9209-0df2c2d0b3f9/PXL_20240814_162738953.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I like to serve BLT sliders when I make liver because I already have the bacon cooked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f91f0695-fd09-49ec-bd26-7b61b1e3e4d6/PXL_20240814_164150369.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Liver, onions, bacon and gravy, either you love it or you don't. It went well with the cheesy potato cakes and creamed corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/30504f41-9f5a-4ca0-a6ea-8f262d8e0e37/PXL_20240814_163031472.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out This asparagus frittata was so delicious. I had it for my lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e1b5da54-75df-49de-a01d-59f240008d8c/PXL_20240814_214734867.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Chinese food is always popular. I made pineapple sweet and sour pork, chicken and vegetable stir fry, Asian rice noodles and egg rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b4e23240-496a-47da-8721-b0ced396d24a/PXL_20240815_125434904.MP.jpg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I believe there are 36 iron ore loading belts that extend out over the ships to load. I thought it was funny that one was lined up right in front of my window. Might make a great story line for Mitchell Mouse if my room accidentally filled with iron ore pellets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52b547c0-0fc8-4cef-a243-b3e5ba3077ce/Messenger_creation_c62f8f52-dea9-4ae5-b12f-a7309de850a3.jpeg Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out Lorraine is on her way to Toronto to pick up the new cookbooks "More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating. They are ready and hot off the press. She will start shipping Saturday morning. Lorraine asked me to remind you that the free shipping ADD ON button to combine the shipping fee for a new calendar order with an ALREADY pre-ordered cookbook will not be available after tomorrow evening. The calendar and all the books are still be available for purchase. If you purchase more than one item, it will be automatically grouped together with only one shipping charge. We will be happy to ship them out. Order your calendar at participating stores or online at Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d10fd739-60a7-4f96-86ab-efec31a40d2a/More+Recipes+and+Stories+as+We+Navigate+Healthier+Eating.png Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out I will list the stores where the book is available tomorrow. You can order online, just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5435b8df-35e2-45da-bbb0-94a19235eb27/shopify+items.png Blog - EATING OUR WAY FROM LAKE hURON TO lAKE sUPERIOR BY WAY OF CHICAGO - Make it stand out We have both books in stock and will be happy to mail them to you. They are also available in participating stores. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/loading-salt-in-windsor-ontario monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10c9b48d-e8e0-4eae-b460-3a6d7c94feee/PXL_20240807_175611560.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - The New Gordie How Bridge is beautiful. It’s a beautiful bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0f390df9-e461-485a-aab7-e988197e831f/PXL_20240807_175603804.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2427dc5d-2fe3-478f-a5c8-13faad541d5d/PXL_20240807_110943648.MP.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Loading early morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c62eed73-c1f5-41b4-841e-a742b87e77dd/PXL_20240807_175309965.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - The only ship I saw pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2e7d72f5-f359-4a98-8145-a1e33319a8bc/PXL_20240807_175957260.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out I love to see a spiderweb. It is so amazing. I took this photo after lunch when I was sitting on the starboard side, getting some sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0e75e0d8-fe65-498e-bb37-667c6aa4f9fa/PXL_20240808_165532248+%281%29.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out I usually batter my own fish but I don’t have a lot of fish until the next order so I used the Captain Highliner . I thought it made a fun sandwich with homemade tartar sauce, cheese and lettuce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/508f077d-fa4e-4eb5-98ef-08bf95a94bdd/PXL_20240808_163503558.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out I always hope that there is leftover smoked meat or corned beef so that I can make this great tasty dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1dd4b762-b0fd-4cd1-aa13-d8f7334b6931/PXL_20240808_220101479.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out When I planned to make spaghetti dinner I looked at the box and saw spaghetti written on it. When I looked inside the box ready to put it into the boiling water I saw that it was whole wheat. There is nothing wrong with whole wheat spaghetti but I opted to use the Linguine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0122a94f-fd4a-494c-863e-0eaea073de39/PXL_20240808_215225731.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out The chimichurri sauce is very popular. I warn those who try it for the first time that it is very garlicky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab1ade81-896c-45ef-a2d7-1e9d00fd936d/Screenshot+2024-08-09+065837.png Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Marine City Cheerleader wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1ace5952-f6f5-4050-b9db-2512ce279cce/PXL_20240804_150817654.MP.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out I look forward to visiting the new Observation Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock in the Fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/906a8b3e-2978-44bb-a1e7-9c89fd39fd05/PXL_20240804_162804515.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out I sailed with someone who always chose the cinnamon bun with a tail. I think of that crew member when I see a cinnamon bun like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ea7acd4-37c1-4f13-a9e2-a8e55179d96f/Screenshot+2024-08-08+194733.png Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c4924a51-cfc6-4a42-b76c-a703f80f67d9/PXL_20240804_181823653.MP.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Iroquois Lock. There were lots of people to wave to on this hot day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/41942d9d-a82c-414a-bfc9-c6bd596e6609/PXL_20240804_214225276.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Chickpea, sweet potato and spinach curry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3dcbe837-5b43-4094-9938-bd92cb657c52/PXL_20240804_215423028.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Dahl soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/31d84a1e-587d-473d-b21f-f4a28b1b69b3/PXL_20240804_214650471.MP.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Mom’s Beef goulash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be507db1-fd00-4a72-ab55-42aa077aa247/PXL_20240804_232123243.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out It was a beautiful evening to sail through the 1000 Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a9f0975b-6456-405f-ac04-b46133d0e07a/PXL_20240804_231209179.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out I looked like they were having a lot of fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/349d05fa-53cd-4e16-9876-47991c81fcb1/PXL_20240805_174856848.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out There is always lots to see in the Welland Canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5eac4590-4fbb-49ef-8bbb-52632dc8917b/PXL_20240805_200028248.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out The view from my picnic lunch on deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66f41caf-46eb-41a1-ad28-9a3869fdddc8/PXL_20240805_164700961.MP.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Crispy Chicken Tropical Salad with Maple Mustard dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d0d4c0c-566b-4a1f-933f-8c2639bd8f98/PXL_20240805_162458028.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out The mango salsa went well on both the crispy chicken salad and the fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5365561f-9707-45e9-9998-0976b3590b4b/PXL_20240806_185242653.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out A stormy lake Erie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/486607cc-6c47-4f7a-9f25-2ef567ec3b73/PXL_20240803_161454636.MP.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Pizza day is always a fun day. (I do not have a sunburn, the lights makes me look like I spent too much time in the sun.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0158e86a-f9b5-4c2b-b434-652db35a9646/PXL_20240806_163445301.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Greek inspired frittata with Slices of roasted eggplant on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5be2355e-a510-44c8-b686-b1ecc669cb6c/PXL_20240807_162804061.jpg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Homemade tomato soup. It is a new version which I forgot to put in the new book so I will share it with you in the next few days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2db687a2-1501-4ba1-ba83-61832b401057/Messenger_creation_c62f8f52-dea9-4ae5-b12f-a7309de850a3.jpeg Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out Lorraine stopped at the printers and got a finish date for printing. We are so excited. The new 2025 calendar will also be finished to send along. Check the details on shipping if you have already pre-ordered the new book. We will combine the orders. Just click on the following link. Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef The calendars will be available in participating stores early September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b5bef94-1855-4074-b8a8-cd1209b53c21/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out We have ordered a second printing of the book. You can order your copy online. Just click on the following link. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef The books will be available in stores early September https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9a5a8ffa-0445-43ed-a40f-504a34efee89/shopify+items.png Blog - Loading Salt in Windsor, Ontario - Make it stand out We have both the original cookbook and the children’s book in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them to you https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/first-week-on-the-atlantic-huron monthly 0.5 2024-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0870fc0d-12b5-4cc5-b506-8c7a5c0b6690/Screenshot+2024-08-05+073217.png Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out This is a photo of my window from my port-side room. I look out at the life rafts. Easy access in an emergency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7aa2dd27-0ce1-4579-9426-84d614df0b9a/PXL_20240803_115552258.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out There are instructions on how to operate the rife rafts. In case you are in a panic and forget, during an emergency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc22c6fe-fcae-4403-990f-22ab553f9211/PXL_20240803_120656154.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I was sitting at my desk and could see this ship passing by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/858370a1-e95a-444e-af47-8b2be7fcf4b4/PXL_20240729_153915504.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I made a huge batch of cheese sauce so that I could use the leftover to make macaroni and cheese. Homemade nachos are always so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2c97df9e-9f28-4d78-9161-0eb2e5ace576/PXL_20240729_165419941.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Fish fajitas and homemade nachos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e653fc1e-6466-4f70-bbe0-46785eaaf26b/PXL_20240729_165604515.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Steak fajitas with homefries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec193ca4-b2d1-4eff-aaec-5a6dd3a99f2e/PXL_20240729_214139253.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Walnut burger with curry mayonnaise, curried rice, and brussel sprouts. The next day someone asked if I had any leftover because he hear someone talking about them and how good they were. I usually make them if I have leftover fried mushrooms and onions from Steak night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f3ad44c-4a1d-46d4-ae18-29dcf9ff4679/PXL_20240730_163041094.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Chicken Schnitzel on a bun. It takes 30 minutes more to make the bread by hand but it is worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/642c05f9-730d-4d2a-9b0e-68314d0780ae/PXL_20240730_212945754.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The left over chicken schnitzel from lunch became chicken parmesan and the buns became garlic bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1f84eda-cb81-4692-b14f-3945b96bb0e1/PXL_20240730_213332675.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out My famous butter chicken with GPS. I cooked the GPS a little longer (I forgot it on the stove) so it is a little thicker than usual, but just as delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aba77cce-a92b-41b8-b4a7-6525fc7e56e4/PXL_20240731_004851919.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The traffic backed up in the short time it took us to pass under the lift bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/809de7b8-f2b1-4838-92a7-9b5b1b650b99/PXL_20240731_004648487.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Passing under a lift bridge in the Welland Canal. It brings traffic to a stop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/79b6617b-2071-434f-8c9f-e03223fe4481/PXL_20240731_215851780.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out This meal came out so nice. I will make the garlic butter Hasselback potatoes in the future when I make pork souvlaki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64f16383-f32a-4b9a-87c3-4a4e7f7f6fb2/PXL_20240801_161841748.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The Greek wrap. I broke down the pork souvlaki and it made a delicious wrap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6aad987-7a1c-4ce5-87a0-dadad1cf3cd3/PXL_20240731_233705300.MP.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I love the reflection in the window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4960d0e5-6804-4fc6-8175-fa99ca743718/PXL_20240731_233540457.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Waving at Meg and her neighbors, moments later it started to rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e2dae93-de18-47e2-a0f1-f01b35194913/PXL_20240731_233732153.MP.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The clouds were beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/427a99a4-d9a9-4a68-a2d7-333f2bb3b1f7/PXL_20240729_202341539.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Last week when we were approaching the Blue Water Bridge, the timing was perfect to come out and wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66aa6656-0814-4d99-801e-d1bf8a8f925a/PXL_20240729_221739904.jpg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I was just finishing my cleanup after supper and popped out at Marine City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e6f8d51-31cb-40ff-b9b5-57a7a5f3d8a5/Messenger_creation_c62f8f52-dea9-4ae5-b12f-a7309de850a3.jpeg Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Lorraine stopped at the printers and got a finish date for printing. We are so excited. The new 2025 calendar will also be finished to send along. Check the details on shipping if you have already pre-ordered the new book. We will combine the orders. Just click on the following link. Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef The calendars will be available in participating stores early September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92c6058a-e9a6-4734-a574-a5252b2fd099/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We have ordered a second printing of the book. You can order your copy online. Just click on the following link. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef The books will be available in stores early September https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7aabea90-fe22-47d5-bc89-b4da2545b197/shopify+items.png Blog - First week on the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We have both the original cookbook and the children’s book in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/joining-the-atlantic-huron-1 monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76de16e3-02c3-4728-b295-ba77fac6b668/PXL_20240725_143249175.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/327c79e1-c920-4860-a4dd-7bb27fa0eae5/PXL_20240725_162026595.MP.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21686dcc-41be-413e-9f63-6b374389a18a/PXL_20240725_195232966.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1c053fde-ed79-48f6-8c91-689fd608f84e/PXL_20240725_204143636.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/04262699-6198-4000-b54d-5841c371e868/PXL_20240725_212628143.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bb2457ed-6c00-4489-955c-defaf44c12ca/PXL_20240726_003006826.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Our meal was so delicious. We had the wedge salad, and ordered from the appetizer menu: portobello mushroom parmesan, huge meatballs and Utica greens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f39ebbc-395a-4e57-b515-c04e21745d80/PXL_20240726_125034106.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out This Starbucks had the most serene little patio. I could have sat there for hours. It was the perfect table, shade for me and sun for Lorraine. I had a hot coffee and she had an iced coffee. We enjoyed our coffees with a lemon-raspberry loaf. It was made with almond flour and so delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90c57508-d69e-4b22-a72c-e39e0b235703/PXL_20240726_164049946.MP.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out We chose a nice place to make the call to cancel my non-refundable room reservation. I knew the call would take some time and in the end I was so happy with the outcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1c589b3b-39fe-4e50-b774-1e31152b3ec7/20240726_132009.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Lorraine had me autograph some children’s books for an order that came in and then off to the post office on our way airport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e91a1368-4622-4b95-82c3-d4d1eae2a7a1/PXL_20240726_175035781.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out A trip to the US always includes a trip to the post office to mail books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6e69f5a4-fc0a-4878-a22c-7e9ed7f695b7/PXL_20240726_200933349.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64546313-edf8-44a3-a758-5870a25272e3/PXL_20240727_001529574.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I had to hurry to get to section F gate 6. It was so interesting and I wish I had a little more time to enjoy my surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef8f15b2-c18f-4e02-8dc4-66d9bae12d57/PXL_20240727_040247321.MP.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I was so pleased to see that the gangway was down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/25481fb9-3534-4692-b558-65b8b92f5c35/PXL_20240727_040456709.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Here comes the basket for my luggage. Thank you Gerrard for the ride to the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fedd309d-2e22-40c3-9fe5-f97382e90dfd/PXL_20240727_162543050.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out You can’t go wrong with hamburgers/cheeseburgers on homemade buns and onion rings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80a4bc73-33dc-4e19-b4f5-1c5df721f9e0/PXL_20240727_220831559.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The Fish creole recipe is in the new book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/38dd75e7-09cf-46ee-9134-5b82466389bc/PXL_20240728_141911647.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I wasn’t sure if the Salmon Wellington would be popular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9f9af71-67b1-4806-8ae7-1bc0304bf660/PXL_20240728_163743270.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Salmon Wellington with egg sauce was a hit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dce2c753-cc9b-4d4d-8531-022bdbee20c7/PXL_20240728_211625975.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out My famous beet meat shepherd’s pie which was a requested meal before crew change in the canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b8db97d9-6d6f-4e55-9c79-35bcc7a8c7eb/PXL_20240728_181320121.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out A sat outside for a bit after lunch and waved at the tour boat as it came by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cd0eb8d6-26e4-4ce0-804b-71bbee8ed1e9/PXL_20240729_103753140.jpg Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The view from my desk in my room this morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c004ed85-2b47-49a6-9ef3-ff8beb41ce84/shopify+photos.png Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The 2025 Porthole Calendar is available online. We are only printing what has been pre-sold. Just click on the following link to get your copy. Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef See the details in the online store if you have ordered and are waiting for the new book. We will ship the calendar and book together and refund the calendar shipping fee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/753978b2-3907-492b-a239-35e5315f87e9/Screenshot+2024-07-25+062046.png Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/86e55067-f643-488f-8abd-033bf3832e45/More+Recipes+and+Stories+as+We+Navigate+Healthier+Eating.png Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Order your copy of the new book. We will start shipping the end of August. Just click on the following link. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c852cca8-a05f-4f71-8199-309c47a1eaa8/shopify+items.png Blog - Joining The Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Both of these books are in stock and ready to ship. Lorraine will be happy to mail them to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/pack-your-virtual-seabags-1 monthly 0.5 2024-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/87579983-b841-4eda-ac83-3f90ffb31ba4/joining+a+ship.jpg Blog - Pack Your Virtual Seabags - Make it stand out We are joining the Atlantic Huron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66c269da-da56-4b23-8c18-bcbcbbbb8ae6/shopify+photos.png Blog - Pack Your Virtual Seabags - Make it stand out The porthole was being cleaned and I snapped this fun photo. Lorraine thought this would make a great cover shot for the 2025 Porthole Calendar and I agree. Just click on the following link to get your 2025 Porthole Calendar Ship To Shore Chef 2025 Calendar – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a79bb5db-aa0d-485e-9203-72869b471ff7/calendar+photos.jpg Blog - Pack Your Virtual Seabags - Make it stand out This porthole photo was taken from the Spruceglen in Quebec City. Lorraine was visiting and you can see the pretty red car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e393d5b8-6125-4aa9-8137-b26cd12d654d/Screenshot+2024-07-25+062046.png Blog - Pack Your Virtual Seabags - Make it stand out The photo we selected for October is one of my favorites. It was taken on the Spruceglen. I remember how excited I was to see this perfect spiderweb in the porthole, and I quickly grabbed my phone to catch this photo. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/summer-fun monthly 0.5 2024-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e08f3e7c-4a24-4acc-953f-af6d9c8402e4/PXL_20240719_222703726.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out Lorraine was responsible for the BBQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0e03d6cc-c4ff-439f-8a5d-f79d0fb982fd/PXL_20240719_223534692.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out I made the sweet potato-potato salad which went so well with the sausages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a80460e8-e862-4072-b434-100ba69126c2/PXL_20240718_234606737.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out I love seeing summer flowers and they remind me of my mom’s gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bef1d956-bdb2-4f3e-810e-bcded8f9c65f/PXL_20240714_205127063.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out I love the colors of this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2158237-c96f-4d6f-ad56-261843b84bcb/PXL_20240716_202125194.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out As usual, Lorraine and I made a great team. I pointed out the raspberries and she picked them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9c7e375a-063f-4189-b3d7-e6fcc0a0db39/PXL_20240714_202406043.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out They don’t get any fresher than this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e763d96e-2bfb-429e-a783-87f0870bf9c2/PXL_20240717_201055279.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out We went to visit Cherry lane, where they do everything cherry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/414b3dca-61eb-485e-af60-be3f44c924da/PXL_20240719_183533897.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out There were very few ships in the canal when we drove by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b58ec59f-a650-4b04-9c95-967a2758aefa/PXL_20240719_204849639.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out I was disappointed that taking July off meant that I could not take the job on the Frontenac for the month of August. The Frontenac was my first ship in 1981. I am sure I will get a call for a ship the month of August soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a2f5a75-d81c-47f9-9756-3e09fbaf8383/PXL_20240719_203311034.MP.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out We met with the Librarian from the Port Colborne Library and donated the children’s book. Stowaway Adventures of Mitchell Mouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/396d2aed-bafb-4bb1-9715-aa0778fdb8d9/PXL_20240721_153716175.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out The second book is complete! As soon as the new book is printed we will start shipping. We expect the new book to be printed the end of August. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/291bc285-56fe-4d9c-9dd8-27739564aac2/PXL_20240721_154347707.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out sneak peek inside the new book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dee01c92-8684-418d-b8cf-dab8dfaeea83/PXL_20240708_192931695.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out I love this recipe for cauliflower thins. I use them for sandwiches. They are in the new book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a3788b6-1a47-4fad-8732-e42993b69abc/PXL_20240717_172334941.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out This is one of my favorite breakfast choices, made with my cauliflower thins and homemade breakfast sausage patties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bc5d029f-32bf-40c2-8e7b-b99662ffb926/PXL_20240709_195602870.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out We have been taking walks around blockhouse since I was in the baby carriage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ccfafb17-c505-4e40-80c3-c175cbcc1150/PXL_20240709_195511681.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out I love this sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/395f1e48-f8c2-49a0-a018-6eb1e9099a28/PXL_20240709_195741082.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out The gold plane is the landmark used to salute my parents. They lived in a building directly behind it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ba5e98a0-bf40-4a88-ad61-1ab0dda62165/PXL_20240720_201250240.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out Kelly’s Landing on the Rideau River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b42c3ac8-6ddb-40b8-a09e-0a80c3c11ce0/PXL_20240720_195526150.jpg Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out It was a busy day and while we waited for a table, we reminisced about all the times we came with mom and dad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68492ef1-2ea1-4e32-a1a3-2e6de3249efa/More+Recipes+and+Stories+as+We+Navigate+Healthier+Eating.png Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out Order your copy online. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d20b1f2e-4d9c-4ca6-992f-7725111e8d18/shopify+items.png Blog - Summer Fun - Make it stand out We have both the original cookbook and children’s book in stock and will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/first-week-home monthly 0.5 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01cc0e44-fea0-48b4-b53c-ad99f35a6f1c/Screenshot+2024-07-07+094432.png Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out Before I was fully awake I was trying to figure out what I would cook for my crew…before realizing I was at home and only making lunch for myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/35e0f995-f6eb-4d71-ae1d-f91199912b84/PXL_20240705_160432770-EDIT.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out The Old section of Montreal is so beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af0fdfc6-7087-4ad8-9fc2-858b6760020d/PXL_20240705_155951993.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out It was the perfect day for exploring this beautiful city. This is Gibby’s steak house where I have had many beautiful meals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5e1387f-47fa-4eb7-9bb0-301b1d159cdb/PXL_20240705_154144768.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I had lunch at Olive et Gourmando on Saint-Paul O. I sat in front of an open window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/557cd8d7-da73-430d-a70c-a97daca5fd49/PXL_20240705_154830512.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I would have loved to sit longer but the restaurant was busy and I wanted to give others a chance to enjoy this restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/53019a49-98b0-4456-850b-5b1d4c47d6a1/PXL_20240705_152610678.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I waited in line for 40 minutes to get a seat in this busy little restaurant. I didn’t need to look at the menu. I was here for their warm potato salad with dill. It was better than I remembered. I chatted with a lovely girl who sat beside me and was visiting from Florida. She shared with me how much she loved the ambiance of old Montreal. I suggested next time she should order the potato salad. It is exceptionally good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b6b76821-9230-4726-af5c-da11e5fbd472/PXL_20240705_145407222.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out It’s no wonder that I ran out of charge on my phone before the end of my day. There was so much to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2c4a2c6-640d-4f79-9491-3cb192d5c4f3/PXL_20240705_155610846.MP.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out This to me is a scene from a movie. I admire her skill maneuvering the dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9cb9399e-a624-40e1-a3ff-218f8bfa0669/PXL_20240705_141417289.MP.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out The main street St Catherine’s has been newly rebuilt. The sidewalks are wide with numerous benches along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/50220854-3ed1-4fa3-a100-d3ce72076cde/PXL_20240705_222546360.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out St Paul O is closed to traffic and a beautiful pedestrian passage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9a1488e4-7bfa-42c3-9ca7-4772d0814c4d/PXL_20240705_205259365.MP.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I had dinner at the Keg. I have eaten there for over 40 years and knew it would be the perfect place to sit and watch the people pass. I always like to order the wedge salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/18b1233d-0702-47dc-b94a-3b5178ffbf32/PXL_20240706_170405860.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I made steak tacos with my leftover steak from the night before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c52234f9-9df7-4414-816a-c993e9a44034/PXL_20240627_130907770.MP.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I can’t believe I didn’t take more photos of the Assiniboine galley. I enjoyed working there so much. I do have this photo. The second took took it for me. I sail every day how much I liked the big mixer. I hope to go back there one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bf799618-7567-4443-9509-cfe6811a96b6/PXL_20240630_143621543.jpg Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out I am so pleased with this recipe that I created for the new cookbook “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating. They are made with cauliflower and almond flour. Lorraine loves them too which was the real taste test! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ed7c8fc5-d2a5-4d55-be9a-f3cc79165ca2/More+Recipes+and+Stories+as+We+Navigate+Healthier+Eating.png Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out Order your copy of the new cookbook. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/59318c1c-57ee-4796-a18e-03e2fdfbc4e2/shopify+items.png Blog - First Week Home - Make it stand out We have both the first cookbook and children’s book in stock and we will be happy to ship them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/my-last-week-on-the-assiniboine monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fac4e528-0f9a-4bb5-b5fb-99b3320ebcbe/PXL_20240625_191622519.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Happy Canada Day. In the background is the new Gordie Howe Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39c60844-0bdd-4dd4-b3ec-ecf8309ad7cd/PXL_20240624_100718913.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out 06h00 with the Soo Locks in the morning sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e237ef46-7f4f-42fb-9558-d4dac53585fd/PXL_20240624_103355634.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out We had to wait for three ships before it was out turn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00a8123a-fceb-4e9a-be95-9f67ab8b6818/PXL_20240624_125703743.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out We were next in line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2d32491-7ee1-4882-b4bc-34b022248de0/Screenshot+2024-07-01+075847.png Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out It was so spectacular going for a walk with the mirror calm water offering a perfect reflection of the sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ba5fa815-c271-4b13-863c-828717857799/PXL_20240624_214654057.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Chinese Food for supper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d44be58-fc29-4e18-84e8-d8b7244e0f62/PXL_20240625_164953978.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out another favorite for lunch. Mac and cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e72b4aeb-47a9-46b5-a2ed-5150092163f9/PXL_20240624_174801607.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out On my way back in from my walk I snapped this photo. That is my forward facing window and my own personal Juliet balcony with a ladder. I like that it is painted red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6672cef5-19ca-42d5-b762-0cfce161cdcc/Screenshot+2024-07-01+111859.png Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out On our way under the Blue Water Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/096ddc8c-2b4d-40b6-8047-d9e2b5e8cb3f/PXL_20240625_130134733.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine It’s always nice when I have some extra time to stand out on deck and not have to run back in to stir a pot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/943d34ad-0c69-460b-b103-7c53c90eb255/PXL_20240625_131022891.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Look closely at the end of the orange crane is someone working on the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/51079f6c-3553-4110-9adc-72c151ce4a28/PXL_20240625_185015350.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out The sun came out as we made our way by Detroit and Windsor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a2a83d5d-ec81-4342-a0bd-fbbd87d4d0ef/PXL_20240625_183849333.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out There are lots of ships that you don’t see come down through the St Lawrence. This is one of many. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d90fedcf-ef6a-40e3-9fea-5890d89bbf67/PXL_20240625_190105542.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out The Gordie Howe Bridge has officially been joined. It was so windy out, I had to hold on to the railing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ed07718-5cef-4cea-a06d-d67d6b1c1fc3/PXL_20240625_214535858.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out I served roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, curried rice and peas that night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/738c3437-4f7b-4c58-bfbb-3bb0b82c5540/PXL_20240626_093300827.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Lake Erie not far from the Welland Canal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fe6b764-1857-40b4-9288-da5d42f52130/PXL_20240626_144257713.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out I spent five minutes waiting for the flag to blow straight. In the distance are many sailboats. It was really beautiful. This is a photo of the Port Colborne piers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cdcbacb8-d04d-4055-88f4-9b07313b10d9/PXL_20240626_144933488.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out It always makes me a little sad to see the ships being scrapped https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/48a319da-c1b4-4ec4-9eff-5ca2d304f987/PXL_20240626_145133713.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out You could see right through what I imagined to be the galley where 1000’s of meals were served. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f04bb260-4e4c-4bf7-afdb-e216b55bcea3/PXL_20240626_160613455.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out with the leftover roast pork I made sweet and sour pineapple pork with sauteed bok choy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2f3e452a-4b72-40ce-9e87-7d70c0cd2bbe/PXL_20240627_180529145.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Passing Brockville and all the memories it holds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d992f59c-1465-40ae-addb-49bd39ffeb7d/PXL_20240627_180542713.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Three sisters island on our port side and in the far distance, the Johnstown Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c618f82-d3b0-4ea2-a747-ec943e8ef9df/PXL_20240627_203953224.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Iroquois Lock. Thank you to everyone who came out to wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4acd8c1e-d3b3-41e9-8856-a4a94a007ae7/PXL_20240627_220607890.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out I always make butter chicken one last time before I leave. It is very popular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b5574332-aa6f-4166-a77c-4ffd1e7242c5/PXL_20240627_221329882.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out For those who do not like butter chicken, I made individual meat pies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a5e6376f-5245-44bb-a2e8-e0f09d88c35c/PXL_20240627_233553057.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out The Eisenhower Lock Visitor Center is open and beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d8addf64-ba5d-4d07-8c07-9e57b522552d/PXL_20240627_234816119.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out I stood midship and could easily talk to the those watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4edcd14f-7fb6-4db1-a216-3aa34e6b4678/PXL_20240627_235017194.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Our boom cast a fun shadow against the lock wall as I made my way back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eea075f3-d47b-4f65-a9fc-309d35e2b1be/PXL_20240628_095341964.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Montreal in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7192980a-026c-42f1-a9f1-ee7c7340e0a3/PXL_20240628_104211350.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out It’s beautiful coming in through here. South of Montreal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/08924497-b84b-447d-ab10-c6af16761c97/PXL_20240628_103702507.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out There is a bike path that runs along the opposite side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cbd7409f-37e4-4359-a1c9-2e96c2469817/PXL_20240628_133305701.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out The new Montreal bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/48837193-3492-4afb-a4d6-50154b009168/PXL_20240628_143434680.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Leaving the lock with a train passing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39ca797b-3412-4d52-8662-481463084a03/PXL_20240628_215134763.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out The last supper. Meatballs with gravy for those who do not like shrimp and for those that do…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/98c0a2a8-4c1c-4002-ae05-23fb0e46cef3/PXL_20240628_215548173.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out all the shrimp you can eat with curried vegetables and rice or noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc9268d3-d85f-4c2a-8b87-6dc402aac1cc/PXL_20240629_123334101.MP.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Groceries came on time and were quickly brought on board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9660fa05-74ce-4c20-9b99-64ca254ab578/PXL_20240629_144047808.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out I always like to see the secret door into the engine room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d40b1eb-5345-448b-ac65-34ffb5e49fd6/PXL_20240629_144150795.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out I had such a nice wave goodbye. The end to a perfect month on the Assiniboine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/413f5351-d4e7-4f4c-8efb-4ec72725dd97/PXL_20240629_161742344.jpg Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out The beginning of a fun month at home with Lorraine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/460f497a-1263-49c0-b040-4f9ad320b07a/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out Click on the following link to pre-order the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76ae5eef-18db-4f6d-8b52-e46073991b13/shopify+items.png Blog - my last week on the assiniboine - Make it stand out These two books are in stock and ready to ship. Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/i-am-where-i-am-meant-to-be-and-enjoying-every-minute monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21958fa1-8cd6-4030-840b-e0e61aefe2b6/PXL_20240623_184225032.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Thankfully I did not forget it was Assiniboine Cinnamon Bun Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a03bb4a-34f6-451d-b2be-58e71d715722/PXL_20240622_214038772.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out If we are eating steak it must be Saturday. There are also two stuffed mushrooms on this plate. They are in the next book and one of the requests from Lorraine was to take a better photo of these delicious morsels. I set four stuffed mushrooms on a plate, took the photo and after getting “the picture” ate one, and then another and then another and was reminded why they made it into the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33291ecc-dcb9-4754-9c76-152a3818a9f0/Screenshot+2024-06-24+073730.png Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out I am forever grateful to Captain Robinson for inviting my parents onboard the Louis R Desmarais in 1991. At that time unlicensed crew were not able to invite family for a trip but Capt Robinson invited mom and dad to thank them for all the doughnuts they delivered to the ship in Iroquois Lock. They stayed in the stateroom and it was so much fun having them there. My mom asking “who made these delicious buns” ….”I did mom”, and 33 years later I am still making buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c21be8f0-54c8-4663-a592-6a35f21c12e1/PXL_20240624_100716182.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out I took this earlier and now we are tied up on the wall above the lock waiting our turn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d9fe2b27-5cf0-4784-96a7-668fed64b67a/PXL_20240623_170018124.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Deep dish breakfast pizza was excellent with a side of spicy mayonnaise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/347592b7-7da1-4665-b591-288148708cb5/PXL_20240621_230521740.MP.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out This is our electrician, and he took apart the toaster to excavate the half of an english muffin that decided it would choose its own destination and not come out to be buttered and eaten but stay forever in the secret hiding spot inside the continuous feed toaster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7e7cf68c-410e-4069-b39d-00bf993af6bd/PXL_20240620_100342848.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out The second cook messaged me asking if I had seen the beautiful sunrise. I am so grateful she did because it was behind us and I would have missed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0297640d-dc33-4e6d-8334-15c12ce833ee/PXL_20240620_100631470.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out The sunrise was so different looking through each porthole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fcbb6611-2df5-46bf-a84a-946146fad324/PXL_20240617_000126276.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Last Sunday we were three ships in the flight locks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/02e156cf-d7a4-43ca-8cee-0099b28aad58/PXL_20240620_130436007.MP.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Always nice to see an old friend. We sat at anchor with the Rt Hon Paul J Martin for a few hours before she made her way in to load in Superior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55fe820c-e3ca-4dd9-a190-59546ad0e4b0/PXL_20240622_011600705.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out A little over 24 hours later, she left as we made our way in as the sun slowly began to set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f3fe0dc-6746-42ec-9849-4dd6b8fb03a0/PXL_20240617_221820671.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out This was the nicest, tastiest smoked meat I have ever received on a ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eae82cc7-9ba1-4d73-ab0a-97ef5cf12a47/PXL_20240619_163132273.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Smoked meat sandwiches with the leftovers is always popular and then with the final leftovers that didn’t make it on the sandwiches, found it’s way into corned beef hash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/179c4ae8-92d3-46b5-980f-13fc3450cf8a/PXL_20240618_165122166.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out One of my favorite dishes Sweet Basil Beef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d7cf467a-b579-4da5-af94-814a17c53cb7/PXL_20240618_133508737.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out This is another do-over photo for the book. I know it looks a little crooked but I was able to line it up perfectly with my program I use for the book. This is the GPS sauce and the GPPS sauce version for the book. I can’t tell the difference, can you tell the difference? One has sugar and one is made with a little maple syrup and both are delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/963f722a-0131-4d08-8944-9453dd7f64fd/PXL_20240619_163209323.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out I had some chicken salad leftover and thought what can I do with it. It was beautiful chicken breast meat. I decided to make chicken taquitos and added sauteed mushrooms, cheese, rolled them in a tortilla, deep fried them and at the end of lunch they were gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b361262-798b-448e-91bc-1377d2a8b2ad/PXL_20240620_142058242.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Another leftover creation was Italian wellingtons. I wrapped the meatballs with some cheese and spinach in puff pastry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/66b967f0-e05d-4bb1-8fa3-d879a932943a/PXL_20240620_212940636.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out This was a request from a crew member. He said can you make the beef and gravy again? it smelled so delicious as it cooked and reminded me of my mom making it and how good the house smelled as it simmered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd54a5a3-a5c9-40ce-a79f-13f97445e63b/PXL_20240621_161305081.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out I didn’t have clams for clam chowder so I made a shrimp chowder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9868287-8a03-4d49-8699-0e54e8bcd909/PXL_20240621_194651571.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out I laughed when I saw this crew members shirt. he didn’t know that I had made hotdogs. I made my buns a little too long so everyone got a little extra piece of hot dog to fill the bun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5cdebb78-417f-4f52-b70b-9f9cf8c5d503/PXL_20240621_165815098.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out This is another do-over photo for the book. It is my walnut burger. I ate it after taking the photo and I thought it deserved a spot in the book. It’s fun being the taste tester and although I am very critical, I am also able to admit when I made something really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a493f661-62cc-476e-8619-e0e206ebfe19/PXL_20240621_195652713.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out I made these for the book, but not for the photo, just to clarify the recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9f812856-d457-401e-8c7c-040fd5500f09/PXL_20240623_214049423.jpg Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out Last night’s Sunday supper. Ham, with pineapple sauce, scalloped potatoes and cauliflower with cheese sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/beaebf76-40ce-4fb5-ba73-cf02be226e35/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out You can order the new book online. Just click on the link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6045048-ca2f-4887-97e0-8d2d98dc1bc8/shopify+items.png Blog - I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute! - Make it stand out These two books are available online and in stock. Lorraine will be happy to ship them to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/happy-fathers-day monthly 0.5 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4932814e-72e0-48a1-b600-0c738f1e9cef/dad+%2301+211.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Dad was a great musician. He was a one man band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72482d14-1e00-4a10-bc65-07aa95fd16c0/PXL_20240610_101805358.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Lorraine brought me peonies from my mother’s plants that Neighbor Susan is fostering. The buds have opened up to beautiful flagrant blossoms. I enjoy them every day. Lorraine also brought a new grain-free loaf. Lemon Blueberry. it was delicious! She also brought a gift from a friend. “you are where you need to be” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65cd63ce-2b0a-4f48-bf0f-3775f0553861/Peter+misner.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out November 1988. My last trip to the Saguenay River on the Peter Misner when we hit a mountain. I share the full story in my first book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8aca8e8f-4953-4848-9732-0e7100d2adab/Screenshot+2024-06-17+070600.png Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I am working on a Saguenay River video to share with you. I took so many photos and little videos. I am piecing them together so that you get an idea of how beautiful the trip was. I feel so very lucky that I could experience it. I will keep you posted when it is ready to view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96415925-9f42-401d-99d7-ffbc3b930851/PXL_20240610_190730551.MP.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out The weather was perfect for our Saguenay River trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ba78dd8-e980-481c-bfa2-42733c7eb4da/PXL_20240612_110319482.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out My forward facing porthole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a5fd3e99-b0ad-4a51-90d1-d55d06923e91/PXL_20240610_191044486.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out It was so difficult to concentrate and prepare supper, I kept going outside to take photos of yet another beautiful scenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca7c188d-c9a2-4bae-9870-41e77aed3999/PXL_20240610_214138400.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Supper in the Saguenay River I was thankful that I was able to complete the meal in time. Curry Lamb on Basmati rice, Fresh salmon never been frozen (that’s a rare occasion and I changed my menu to use the salmon that we received the day before in Quebec City). I served it with egg sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8ead0978-9879-4534-8050-cd23de819303/PXL_20240611_162158041.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - The next day for lunch I made a BBQ filled bun with dipping sauce and a lamb pita in home made pita bread with a side Greek salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65d6bc80-1370-4a0b-8408-a05624de27d8/PXL_20240611_214946015.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out That night I used the leftover salmon and made a salmon pie with egg sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cb81aad3-8dbc-4545-adc4-adc9004ce9a7/PXL_20240611_214009972.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out second choice was shepherd’s pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6fd61c77-92c6-4f2d-82a6-513d2f07f3b1/PXL_20240611_212457253.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I had some of the lamb pita ingredients from lunch leftover and split the homemade pita bread and made individual lamb pita pizzas. they were a hit with a little lettuce and homemade tzatziki on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7b26afcd-12d2-41eb-baa9-4ab8b3e942cb/PXL_20240612_103307677.MP.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I opened my porthole to let in the beautiful scent of the trees and water. My porthole doesn’t have a hook to keep it open, but a new bathmat still in it’s plastic wrapper did the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82ee6bf1-9dc9-43be-944d-41fd616d367b/PXL_20240614_155404361.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out We got yellow fleshed potatoes which were really good in the fish chowder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8241c815-e6c5-44b1-89b4-9f7d2923ad9f/PXL_20240614_164204324.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Pizza Day. I got so many compliments on my pizza. One of the crew said it was the best pizza he had since 1986. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/faf58e3d-6eff-47a5-9947-82a2035f356b/PXL_20240614_212729702.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Friday night is always Fish and chips night in my galley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f4f4d58-51fe-455c-a001-46f78478029a/PXL_20240614_212332721.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out One of my crew doesn’t care for fish so I made my version of African Stew. It got rave reviews from those that tried it. It is a favorite of mine and is in the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f5ca3a6e-4e2c-4360-82a4-a2b34d054b5d/PXL_20240613_140234858.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out This photo was taken below Montreal. The pilot invited me to come up and say hello. He said his wife follows me and we took a photo together. I love gong to the wheelhouse and took this photo. I thought it was fun that there was a bag of lifesavers laying beside the window. It made me laugh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b97260cf-a494-4b3d-89f2-b560ec787222/PXL_20240614_132255905.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Iroquois Lock with all the motorhomes. I found out later that there was a Blues Festival in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d9b6cb1-7c6f-4124-a18f-0151fd5ebc8e/PXL_20240612_151336048.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I made a German themed meal with Oktoberfest sausages on homemade buns, home fries and sauerkraut. I also made some dinner rolls that went great with the Goulash soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2af3712a-9344-44c5-bf3d-e87b6041506e/PXL_20240612_165744967.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out One of the crew tried their soup while they were waiting for their lunch plate and said to the others inline “This soup is really good” That’s all it took and by the end of lunch, it was also the end of the soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d32e49ae-e66d-4a81-91ae-be443a5aeb15/mom+in+Picton.PNG Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out My mom always look beautiful, even on a trip to the cement plant. The days of driving dockside to meet the ship are long gone but it used to be a lot of fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f5da937-4e32-49d1-9c5a-143b76804a1c/PXL_20240615_184333514.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out The Cement dock where my mom came to visit Lorraine 40 years later https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/642d4d82-a638-40a6-85f5-8d712677bb1e/PXL_20240615_130833741.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Unloading the slag we picked up in Grande Anse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b66a173-44ab-4794-abec-7b31fc6e06dd/PXL_20240613_163459458.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out We have fresh basil and since half of this crew like more traditional flavors I added the fresh basil to individual bowls of homemade tomato soup. This was my bowl. Extra basil and black pepper. it was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/576134b2-a37e-4a8a-9b4b-8a0c0cc25a9b/PXL_20240613_162909803.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out If you can’t decide between a taco salad and nacho chips with cheese sauce, I say “Have both” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/de5a89b1-2f83-445e-a31c-2b9c01c6f5b1/PXL_20240613_214723675.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out This recipe is also in the new book. It is a vegetarian dish. Asian Eggplant. It is sweetened with maple syrup. My famous GPS has been altered for the new book and I have replaced the sugar with maple syrup. I refer to it as GPPS (Paleo inspired version of the original GPS Ginger, Pepper, Sauce). I could not tell the difference from the original version. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cf6fa116-e361-4636-a9c6-673db049f901/PXL_20240612_121731316.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out I LOVE MY JOB! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01752450-5aa7-4a8f-8179-c3724d0674b5/PXL_20240617_000126276.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out three Ships in the flight locks last night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/559a5430-597b-4565-aaaf-2a476ff83660/PXL_20240616_162333842.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out Father’s day Sunday brunch, smoked salmon benedict https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7d0e53a3-6696-4670-b34a-ec047cfac769/PXL_20240616_211107000.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out beef Ribs with mashed potatoes carrots and peas. My dad would have loved this father’s day meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e2bce29-ca47-4a2c-b767-81e294bb07b6/PXL_20240616_152108258.jpg Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out and of course…You have to have cinnamon buns for Sunday brunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1089cd73-295e-44da-bbf6-ef9fbc79134f/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out You can pre-order your copy of the new book “More Recipes and Stories as We Navigate Healthier Eating. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/124621ea-b347-493a-b938-d81b6550b9bd/shopify+items.png Blog - Happy Father’s Day - Make it stand out These two books are in stock and we will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/a-great-few-days-ending-with-a-visit-in-quebec-city monthly 0.5 2024-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0de79cee-8cb9-4cc9-a0bc-e5690770c88c/PXL_20240607_101106703.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out I guessed that we were in the flight locks, but which one? It was Lock 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fe771eab-0bb8-4d78-864f-26097730c1d8/PXL_20240607_121204452.MP.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out It was such a treat to hear from a friend that I hadn’t seen in over 20 years. We easily fell into conversation as if we saw each other yesterday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dbeb829a-1806-4bce-8374-8251f79bc1d9/PXL_20240607_123042009.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Getting the last few words in as they disappeared out of sight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/724f9a18-9964-4f20-8203-d02fdc69c300/PXL_20240607_193317738.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out There was not one drop of clam chowder left at the end of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/adcadd1d-cbf2-4f63-810a-abb80480504d/PXL_20240607_172650009.MP.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out We only took one truck load of this fuel. It took about an hour and then we were on our way again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9d126fba-146c-4b42-9c09-d3b7e3e85463/PXL_20240607_145010097.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out I thought it was interesting, the ship is only painted to the water line. I am assuming it’s expensive to paint a ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7aa526fb-bf1f-4fd8-b57b-1a140107d487/PXL_20240608_100021716.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Three sisters Island just a little past Brockville. It made me smile. It is located in front of the long term care home where both my mom and dad spent their final years. I always thought it was special that there was an island named three sisters island that they could see from almost every river facing window. We are three sisters so I thought it was like we were always together with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0800663-d086-4d4a-b3bf-86cf05ed9d20/PXL_20240608_123947274.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Iroquois lock…so many memories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a73125d-0a37-4ef7-a0bf-29726b910e3c/PXL_20240608_123828967.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out It was breakfast time for the little baby birds as we made our way through Iroquois Lock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b05991ed-4e70-4f41-83c4-e3e6c298819f/PXL_20240608_165953113.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out The chicken vegetable stir fry that I was trying to quickly serve so that I could go out and wave at Eisenhower Lock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/93bb6c26-8fc3-46a7-b15f-4f7b3ee377bc/PXL_20240609_154944011.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out The combo plate that the crew ordered. I’ll have a bit of everything. Beef-a-Roni, tomato tart, potato skins and a side Caesar salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2459d61a-421c-4969-9960-865fbed54feb/PXL_20240609_212023114.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Roast Leg of Lamb with some perfect medium pieces for those who like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11601af1-741d-4f2b-adf3-50d71aaf6429/PXL_20240609_210532526.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out all 14 chicken pot pies with biscuit crumble were gone by the end of supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4f0b9a8d-de14-464a-8692-f8cce32d7ef5/PXL_20240607_214217161.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Italian surf and turf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dca87a35-a80a-4bbd-97dc-a8f7cbd24884/PXL_20240609_162756916.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Assiniboine cinnamon bun Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a73deef-0407-4864-b87f-fae0bedf17cb/PXL_20240609_191027628.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out I was so happy to make the dock knowing that Lorraine was on her way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc6b9f49-cf6d-4d7a-a4f2-e93a4e9ab012/PXL_20240610_000034238.jpg Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out We had such a nice visit. I with it could have been longer but it was great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6fcd3cce-7699-4156-ba77-d05c31a4cfed/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Pre-order your copy of the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/89d2b283-09e5-4a77-b3c0-e66baa6da19e/shopify+items.png Blog - a great few days ending with a visit in quebec city - Make it stand out Both of these books are in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/assiniboine-how-do-you-pronounce-that monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6904813-6b46-4daf-af50-d736e850d751/PXL_20240603_183742269.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out In the distance off of our port side you can see the Atlantic Huron. I was on her twice before. She sat at anchor waiting for us to leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b0003d3-2498-4d99-a04e-4aa1d48dd854/PXL_20240605_012546358.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out I took a look out my forward facing window to see how far we were from the Soo Lock and determined it would be well after my bedtime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f378523-105c-4d69-afe0-6c9d406fc3c5/20210427_192249.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out The Baie St Paul, April 27 2021 unloading salt in Montreal. Lorraine was waiting to pick me up at the end of the dock. Walking under the boom with my luggage was like walking under a pretzel salter. Every one and everything that passed under was covered in a thin coating of salt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b9e7dbe1-fd70-4639-b120-36f567a38d48/Screenshot+2024-06-05+144211.png Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out It will be fun to string together the video of the crew repeating after me Assiniboine cinnamon bun Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/263da0b5-4430-412c-b282-641db6890fb5/PXL_20240602_134910297.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out I set my cutting board up so that I can look out the porthole and back door. On the right is my personal food processor that I bring with me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/197b465c-5cf7-4ec6-bd7b-7bc0605c3c12/PXL_20240602_134858102.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out I can also look through these windows from my work station. I love all the windows and it makes for a nice bright work space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4733712a-7f0c-4e32-af7b-d6e559771037/PXL_20240603_172353005.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Columbian Salad I love this salad and I’m so pleased that the dressing recipe is so delicious. I have been working on it and I really like the end results. I had a big bowl for my lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/486fa0ec-9fd6-43f0-b32d-8c240e84b666/PXL_20240602_213655509.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out The walnut burger. A few of the crew tried it and all the feedback was good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/255a1a02-1fa1-43a4-a6cf-ba35ae803ed0/PXL_20240602_155109639.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out The cinnamon buns were a huge hit. The gigantic mixer made such a beautiful dough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a92059a6-d4d7-4bee-85e2-b074734642ea/PXL_20240602_153158817.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out I love when the crew order the combo plate; corned beef hash with poached egg, bacon and cheddar casserole, egg muffin and hashbrown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af715f46-3c25-41d7-987c-2e7a3f0c3ad8/PXL_20240603_171839719.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out Some of the crew ask for just steak and some ask for extra vegetable so in the end it always works out to be enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4f8db094-3702-42a6-8aab-8e0dfb9b797e/PXL_20240603_221002503.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out Some ordered the chicken a la king with toast. I love roasted cauliflower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9a94892-0cb9-4958-bae7-9f50fe714bf1/PXL_20240604_162932803.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out chicken fingers are always popular and were extra good with my own hot sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e7d7751a-c00b-4133-8d53-6ad2d42045c6/PXL_20240604_163921961.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out After I took this picture; I ate this salad. It was delicious with the maple mustard dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c231717c-6387-4044-bd21-83c43b790e9a/PXL_20240604_211418651.jpg Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out Meatloaf with gravy and mashed potatoes and green beans. I cook my meatloaf on a bed of onions and offered them to those who like onions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4278b136-529e-45cb-b051-ca7531a83aeb/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out You can pre-order your copy of the new book. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3ff00c8d-88c6-43ce-abfc-32d22d1dc61e/shopify+items.png Blog - Assiniboine- how do you pronounce that? - Make it stand out Both of these books are in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/its-going-to-be-an-assiniboine-cinnamon-bun-sunday monthly 0.5 2024-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b3815c2-865e-4297-888a-6a260ad194ec/PXL_20240531_222814974.MP.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out We passed under the Mackinac Bridge just as I was finishing up my supper dishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b539bdf-3ae5-4e90-85d3-bbe9868bff59/PXL_20240602_103631653.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out The decks are so nice to walk on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be48c1fe-093f-4988-a15f-ecf13ab54f93/PXL_20240530_103334692.MP.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out Looking out my forward facing window in Milwaukee. We were unloading into a little hopper which took a little over 24 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/400f18f7-712c-4380-9c49-4a8af0c89b00/PXL_20240602_103530661.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out This is what I was referring to the other day. I wanted to go outside quickly but had to undo all the dogs first. This morning there was just one holding the door closed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5495b27f-80cc-42a6-bbe0-a7f024b1277d/PXL_20240602_103705066.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out The outside of the same door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/23320436-6b3b-46a6-aebe-7cc1ea4dd192/PXL_20240601_225920674.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out Calm crossing of Lake Superior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/629346a6-a750-4519-8d07-25d657705c69/PXL_20240601_225925190.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out It’s like the clouds were laying on the Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2aa408f-1b9c-48b0-a401-55fe1afd95ed/PXL_20240530_161653672.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out Who said a burrito bowl had to be round? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4eb1e990-3cd0-4f11-a082-9c1aab4b586e/PXL_20240530_213805893.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out The salmon pie in a white sauce with onions, carrots, peas and a mashed potato topping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/768ab1d8-805f-4bdd-9ef5-0a1a78556bf4/PXL_20240531_163058193.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out The smoked meat on rye. As I look at this photo, I hear my mom, no mustard for her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ccb30912-ef23-444e-8070-84dc9a9fb3b4/PXL_20240531_211202397.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out I had leftover pork chop suey and served it again for supper as a second choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2c6fceb-de8b-4f36-a3f6-3f41c0276bc0/PXL_20240531_215535369.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out I left these plates out for the crew who were working or sleeping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/701a228a-c73c-479b-9086-7a89f82a1f70/PXL_20240601_143941895.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out My pizza roll station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dac14cb4-ec6f-44ac-9800-04b48fd1a479/PXL_20240601_160406228.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out Italian stuffed peppers with a side spinach salad with maple vinaigrette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/26495939-e656-49f6-b0f8-b891ce82e0b5/PXL_20240601_213454934.MP.jpg Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out my Faux fillet Cabbage steak. Was a hit with my resident vegetarian. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c70a6a9-44af-4701-9d98-b7a9d6076af6/Screenshot+2024-06-02+083507.png Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out This is a two page spread from the new book “More Recipes and Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating. On the left is the Cabbage Faux Fillet Steak that I made last night and on the right is a photo of Lorraine walking in Port Colborne. She came to visit me on the Paul Martin during winter lay-up. The Martin is on the opposite side of the canal. I really like this photo. Behind the Martin is the John D Lietch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/440a66ff-b672-4cf3-8b60-51744e23d0a9/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out Pre-order your copy. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7866d324-0896-4357-b62d-e9fe402367d7/shopify+items.png Blog - It’s going to be an assiniboine cinnamon bun sunday - Make it stand out These two books are in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/good-morning-milwaukee-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b0204801-db87-4d95-b213-639f1654e283/PXL_20240527_214021265.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I wonder if there is a lot of pressure hoping the two pieces will join easily. I would be worried putting in the last piece, did I measure correctly? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/712ff968-dbe3-4bab-a447-3a6b18ed748b/PXL_20240527_214038948.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I love seeing the two flags on each side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15d09f79-743e-41df-b320-2ae618a84588/PXL_20240527_213955482.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out This is what it looks like from under the new Gordie Howe Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc6d8eda-4a31-404e-a480-91383d0ee177/PXL_20240528_231759247.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out It is amazing to see how big the Mackinac Bridge is. At this time of year there isn’t a lot of traffic which makes it interesting to see one vehicle cross on its own. I imagine it is busier in the summer months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6284bc3-7fee-4d71-a573-58d1542614fe/PXL_20240529_183053830.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out It is such a clean ship. I hope to enjoy many walks on her deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52b2f351-8f0f-4230-94c7-ade5cbccf014/PXL_20240529_182522019.MP.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out Hello Milwaukee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2e10472-a7de-4c59-b3ee-d6f5144b0642/PXL_20240529_185631693.MP.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I love the camera on my Pixel 7 pro. I was able to capture the birds in flight as we made our way past the Milwaukee breakwaters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13a71e26-0cbf-4a9b-8d1a-d35e0ed17228/PXL_20240529_185223714.MP.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I love a porthole photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8bed8c22-5cc5-4f70-b8d7-fbef527dab14/PXL_20240529_185519217.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out We made some tight turns in the Milwaukee harbor with the help of 2 tugs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1021bdf4-853b-422b-a86e-55b9d1f5b6e8/PXL_20240527_161836616.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out Spinach frittata with turnips and curry mayo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2f636ee-0e3d-49aa-bc6a-a3bd5cddf70c/PXL_20240527_144027221.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I am getting used to the ovens onboard here, but my buns came out really nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fc0e2495-43b9-410b-88e3-4dda86f38757/PXL_20240527_162605581.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I always think of my dad when I make home fries, he loved the crispy pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90e718e0-013e-402a-9dd9-a6a62440abe8/PXL_20240527_221145087.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out This is an easy meal to make and I usually make in the first couple of days when I join a ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f958c6b-991d-4d31-8c05-eb47656832e0/PXL_20240528_212033813.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out I really liked the eggplant parmesan. I have a version of it in the new book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/424d60c0-7370-419b-9af6-a9b6a631dd30/PXL_20240528_213753397.MP.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out The beef goulash over egg noodles was a hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ddad7182-8105-4a86-bd75-a948417b406d/PXL_20240528_212654480.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out The beef goulash was popular on mashed potatoes too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/19c47623-a276-474c-a2ca-046e15a0c867/PXL_20240529_163615718.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out A sandwich always tastes better on homemade bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/79b83bf3-52f7-4427-82eb-01704a92fb90/PXL_20240529_163233153.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out One of the crew commented how good a simple hotdog was on a homemade bun. I have to agree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e728dbd8-7a95-43aa-a7c0-36cc84c9471d/PXL_20240529_215256117.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out For those who prefer I don’t mess with their food I offer simple plates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9378fbab-97f5-4741-8877-e583cc69971c/PXL_20240529_220107694.jpg Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out For my more adventurous crew I offered peanut noodles I thought they came out really good and I was so pleased to find fresh cilantro. The only thing missing was a squeeze of fresh lime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/14293196-ae93-422d-aa82-c5da7a09535f/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out Pre-order your copy of the new book “More Recipes and Stories as We Navigate Healthier Eating” https://shop.shiptoshorechef.com/products/more-recipes-stories-as-we-navigate-healthier-eating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/efdad036-53b5-4d36-8d81-3f3a731541bd/shopify+items.png Blog - Good Morning Milwaukee - Make it stand out We have these two books in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/joining-the-assiniboine-in-nanticoke monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/374e706d-0da1-4b3c-ac26-533a65364bf5/PXL_20240516_221319876.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out One of my favorite places to walk in Tremblant. It is 21 km north from the trail Lorraine and I drove to for our walk the day the Union called. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4086e5ca-cb8e-4865-816b-84654cabe26a/PXL_20240513_184708294.MP.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out Another one of our favorite trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cdf2796c-34ec-4486-b6f1-76a66bb4de1a/PXL_20240518_224552765.MP.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out Taking a walk together is a great way to catch up on the news. We then visited my mom’s peonies that neighbor Susan is caring for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b47a8b9-d4ac-491c-aae8-3d052babae86/PXL_20240527_165532895.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out It was a choppy day on Lake Erie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b3ffa489-8922-41af-a173-266d542fc67e/PXL_20240524_171617675.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out What are the chances that we would see the Assiniboine at Iroquois lock. We just drove there to park for a minute and look up the directions for a book delivery. My phone was frozen and needed a minute to recover. We were meant to be there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b809e03b-b264-424f-b21d-c34169b54777/PXL_20240524_172851326.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out This was our first look and we saw the CSL stack and we were thinking what are the chances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6d467b90-6f03-444a-9ae6-3bfc0b476875/PXL_20240524_194032529.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out I have been over and under this bridge numerous times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/422fae74-609a-4985-9284-ecb1b0a7b858/PXL_20240524_194050980.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out In the far distance is a ship. It is so beautiful sailing through the 1000 islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21a3d7a0-7d4e-4e39-8704-90e634e40340/PXL_20240524_194143757.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out The NY welcome center when you cross over the second bridge. Lorraine and I have stopped there a couple of times and had a picnic. It’s a beautiful building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09486e88-6d1c-4620-bb93-39b30d004fcd/PXL_20240524_202605427.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out Main street A-Bay. We made many trips over to A-Bay with our friends. It was always fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bb6cfe35-8a2a-45b6-8469-44bd9bc0e272/PXL_20240524_195047152.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out We stopped at the post office to mail books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b4d063e-9ecd-4c43-9860-55437756d66a/PXL_20240524_230937121.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out Delmonico in Syracuse has the most delicious gorgonzola wedge salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/38c5655e-b0f9-453d-9c76-7ba440e1f891/PXL_20240525_191830157.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out We caught a glimpse of the Assiniboine just as she was leaving Lock 7. We were on our way to Niagara Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68e082d9-b2b7-4e69-b05a-68501f48c020/PXL_20240525_231714343.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out Niagara Falls was so busy. I popped over to the US side and went for chicken wings. The last sit down meal until September. When I work on the ship I eat while I am working. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9e2ac9c1-2413-45cc-94e0-f4f519ac4303/PXL_20240524_143348560.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out When we left Tremblant on Friday Lorraine took a little detour I love this farm. It looks so pretty year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e731437-cfee-43eb-9ab6-6ea5d35d1027/PXL_20240526_194522312.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out Sunday the end of my three day summer vacation. We only had to wait a few minutes before the car service came and took me to the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/51128c44-cca0-499c-98d6-62efe062e346/PXL_20240526_195420911.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out I have been over to the other dock where the two tankers are sitting many times. If I was joining there, Lorraine would have been able to easily drive right up to the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15469979-d659-46ce-8fca-2f1375077872/PXL_20240526_195500005.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out I knew the Assiniboine was on the right but it took a few minutes to make out the name of the CSL Laurentien. The old Louis R Desmarais where I spent five years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/275dfe24-a99f-4a80-bc71-00ad88bb3795/PXL_20240526_230414656.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out The old Louis R. I have many fond memories from my five years working on her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/016b0cb6-0165-4474-9b24-7e59b8b2d78e/PXL_20240526_195926010.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out The CSL Laurentien was unloading and the Assiniboine was loading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0406dfbe-69c7-4457-a4c6-ad15a4694f5b/PXL_20240526_195920218.MP.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out The ladder was easy to get on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ef92a60-9512-4765-a3f3-8e61685a9ded/PXL_20240526_225600984.jpg Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out I thought this was interesting. The CSL Laurentien was unloading into the hopper at the same time we were loading on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cdad7ea8-0be3-4b03-9a96-dc5d86fa6c48/Screenshot+2024-05-25+120255.png Blog - Joining the Assiniboine in Nanticoke - Make it stand out We are taking pre-orders until June 1st. Just click on the following link to Pre-order your copy. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/chance-encounter-of-the-assiniboine-in-iroquois-lock monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/two-weeks-in-wells-maine monthly 0.5 2024-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e71e1e21-7f60-4666-b445-342b74502f08/DSC02805.JPG Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Our mom loved flowers and she was always dressed so beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/777b20bd-b545-4d9c-b30f-fe2689850c12/20170613_164214.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Room # 309 at the St Vincent De Paul Hospital in Brockville. We were in the hospital to visit my dad (2017) and mom wanted to show me the room where I was born. She loved telling the story that I was in too much of a hurry and didn’t want to wait for the delivery room. The hospital was recently demolished to make room for new condo developments. I am so pleased to have this photo where I first met my mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9196a00a-3c07-4c73-8507-59d2983f2026/PXL_20240503_205424499.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We love to watch the little birds, running from the waves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dcbc743c-cf82-48ea-a94b-80cfa3eed568/PXL_20240507_141646876.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Not a cloud in the sky….the perfect day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/531565d6-fa08-4484-a29c-9c181bd08529/PXL_20240507_212116657.MP.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Another beautiful walk during low tide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e5472c5e-c20b-4413-aae7-25ac092154aa/PXL_20240502_191933946.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We could not believe the big bite that the ocean took out of the sand dune, carrying away a huge amount of sand leaving a gaping hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92e2eeee-5faa-426f-bf3e-9992bd0a20cc/PXL_20240509_175757531.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We were shopping in one of the stores in Kennebunkport and the lady behind the counter showed us pictures of the high water brought in with the January storms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee4da9a2-e427-480f-bb76-dca4095039fc/PXL_20240429_232119852.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Lorraine is standing in front of the sand dunes and you can see the line of where the sand was washed away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/defc79c6-1c71-4dad-acab-3c8d56ae57d7/PXL_20240429_233157162.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out I thought this photo was cool of a girl sitting watching the sun set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6afe807e-d315-4b11-a33a-a1f28b7fa3ac/PXL_20240504_144033466.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Moving day into the little house. You can see some of our luggage on the patio behind us. Normally you can only check in after 14h00 but because we had to be out of the upstairs unit at 10h00 they allowed us to move into the little house early. Lorraine carried everything down the stairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/79321bff-4243-416c-b916-8f914a108811/PXL_20240502_103508686.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Even though it was grey, it was nice enough to sit out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7c440217-ca7a-4a2a-9e78-c73f4aa2dda9/PXL_20240511_114244891.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Lorraine and I were able to sit out on the upstairs balcony almost every morning of our first week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd0c7d6b-423c-4d88-9df0-8310b4d50a9e/PXL_20240510_235341574.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We spent the second week in the little house and the first week in the house to the right. I took this picture during low tide. I love when there is some water left on the sand and gives a great reflection photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e7b8e8ee-b52a-4a69-9426-7411cb8a6c6b/PXL_20240430_002129537.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We started on the top floor of the building on the left and then moved over to the little house on the right. The balcony off the back of the little house extended our outdoor hours. The sun on the back of the house is wonderful late afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b33e1e1f-3b42-48b9-80ba-706942391c71/PXL_20240430_001843736.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We have the ocean in the front of the house and the tidal river on the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90f76cfc-24f7-4806-aeb0-04daea8e9131/PXL_20240504_180514979.MP.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out The view from the little house is spectacular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6869f939-016e-498c-b33a-e63de4323384/PXL_20240507_183652999.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Lorraine chopped the vegetables for the enchiladas sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0f496e34-f6b4-41d6-b04c-09421a28d2eb/PXL_20240502_155027156.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Lorraine also made curry chicken over riced cauliflower. It was so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/89334258-3408-4019-a0eb-888171128b65/PXL_20240504_234050139.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Imagine my surprise when we saw an Adobo fridge magnet. I almost bought it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c8a5e712-9ce4-412b-b257-fe2e0647de89/PXL_20240508_144243327.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out A rainy day is the perfect day to go out for a lobster roll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/246284c7-d2a3-429b-94df-485ea70ba61a/PXL_20240508_160259985.MP.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Our best lobster roll at The Lobster Shack in Perkins Cove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c18776a0-039f-458b-ac83-801cf61dccb0/front+and+back.png Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out Pre-order your copy of the new cookbook “More Recipes and Stories as We Navigate Healthier Eating”. We are taking pre-orders for the new book until June 1st. We will send the book to be printed once we know how many books to order and will mail them out to you as soon as they are printed. The printing process usually takes 5 weeks. click on the following link to pre-order More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/35bbb00a-eb31-445a-a19d-92915f59f4cb/shopify+items.png Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We have the first cookbook and the children’s book in stock and will be happy to mail them out to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/06c247e5-f895-4ad6-ad47-0e6c5de7aa21/FullSizeRender_5.jpg Blog - two weeks in wells Maine and Happy Mother’s day - Make it stand out We were three lucky girls to have such a wonderful mother. Happy Mother’s Day mom. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/trading-in-the-ships-railing-for-an-ocean-vacation-balcony-railing monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/86a21b90-dcae-4cd5-95fa-e8ed8cb18710/trading+in+the+ships+railing+for+an+ocean+facing+balcony.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out when I am not sailing, I still love to be by the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55b68d34-5949-4999-ab11-ce52f711e10c/Screenshot+2024-04-30+062054.png Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/40e00c07-83e5-4481-b0b4-29a0ed1a9812/PXL_20240428_111150643.MP.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out Lorraine getting the first look at our favorite beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0e5d73e6-dfbf-4cd8-9998-7686580f7245/PXL_20240428_124812251.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out Lorraine waving to me. Someone had written a message in the sand and she went down to take a picture of it. It said Good Morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2046d5f7-6de7-4f8e-88bf-cb91b946ecfd/PXL_20220511_140408350.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We always leave the sliding door open to hear the ocean while we sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/caf40c73-70e4-4146-8d9a-af36c7ebaef8/PXL_20220511_140403546.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out The kitchen area is really nice in this condo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/17074b61-f064-40d0-b3f7-d00dda048fc6/PXL_20231017_161848611.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We actually started traveling with an air fryer. It makes cooking fun and easy. on the menu is scallops wrapped in bacon with spicy mayo on the side and coleslaw with maple mustard dressing. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a5b39b24-48fd-40e5-9813-5b94db0e3ac8/PXL_20240428_130040997.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We sit out every morning, even if it starts off cold. We wear lots of layers and as it gets warmers we remove a layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db6fc5e8-25f0-4b92-ab62-7758a6a27a98/PXL_20240428_130050526.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We will move to the little house unit next door on Saturday when our three girlfriends join us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0225a8e0-070f-4c87-9e7b-dad4d5ea5608/Williston.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out Williston, Vermont and the garden Center that houses the little sandwich shop Garden of Eatin is the halfway point of our trip. We always stop here and in the colder months we sit in their greenhouse and enjoy our sandwiches. It’s worth stopping there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fe3a45d3-5003-406a-b421-ea4efd1f32bf/PXL_20240427_180642611.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out The flowers always remind me of my mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/60df24d4-c204-491d-9a92-b7211f5ed618/PXL_20240427_180650616.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We brought our parents to this favorite lunch stop. My mom and dad loved eating amongst the flowers too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0e910b9-f98e-46f7-8a76-9c6d66541c9b/PXL_20240429_160057468.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We moved the dining table beside the window for our week here. I love to sit here beside the window. It’s the perfect spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f8efd5b-63a9-45a7-9765-730275ab11e4/PXL_20240427_225023900.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out Our treat when we arrive. An apple cider beer. We both ordered the shrimp tacos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9982d7f6-b1c6-421a-9381-a9cfe8482832/20150930_185546.jpg Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out I took this photo years ago. The receding tide left a pool of water on the beach creating a mirror and this beautiful reflection. This week Lorraine and I are in the building on the right with the lights on. Next week when our girlfriends come we will stay in the little house to the left. It’s the perfect vacation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55fe815f-451e-495d-ace4-423e6e644ac2/front+and+back.png Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out Don’t forget to pre-order the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating. We are taking pre-orders until June 1st and then will place the order with the printer. As soon as the boos are printed we will mail them out. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6862c6f0-99e7-4262-883e-6850c3efec73/shopify+items.png Blog - Trading in the ships railing for an ocean vacation balcony railing - Make it stand out We have copies of the original book “Recipes and Stories as I Sail Through My Day” and Children’s book “The Stowaway Adventures” in stock and will be happy to mail them out. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/trip-to-algonac-mi monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f1bf1475-309c-4198-877e-42f3ef1cab11/PXL_20240412_181434889.MP.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out On our trip to Algonac we were on the 401 Hwy and pulled off for gas. It was the first time I saw a windshield washer fluid pump. We both thought what a great idea. During the trip, Lorraine pointed out that we passed 60,000 km (37,282 miles) in just over a year of driving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/303d0c1d-f9fa-4520-824c-52c01e527297/PXL_20240413_132312457.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out We drove via the Blue Water Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aa96b32d-b657-42b6-b4c2-575ad5f2d527/PXL_20240413_142553792.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out Welcome to Algonac, MI. It is a beautiful area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ce3e71c3-1398-4988-8b54-0dce61d9b7ef/434933688_357093253417531_1176946927977158687_n.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out Lorraine and I met so many wonderful people at the book signing/meet and greet. Behind us on the wall is part of the red Henry’s sign. Thank you for sharing this picture. We didn’t have any of our own photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4100b2f8-6df5-46cf-93c4-c1fb83b153c6/PXL_20240413_224829479.MP.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out I searched to see a ship and finally saw this Algoma ship at the oil dock near Sarnia. I have been there many times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/352ab677-60f6-48dc-a4ad-41a748ba857e/PXL_20230409_104008466.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out This is the hose that we load or discharge the load with. You are not allowed to take photos out on deck so this photo was taken through a forward facing window on the AlgoTerra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3488666e-6203-454c-9fc3-8267d1c2bbd8/20200102_124001.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out I was on the Algoma Hansa for just over a year working one month on, one month off. We often had crew change at the Sarnia oil dock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4cad238d-3ea0-4416-90ce-42100868dfbb/20150506_184015.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out We have been going to Maine and staying at this particular beach for 19 years. This is my favorite picture of Lorraine on the beach. It was taken 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cf89f6fa-f7e4-40e7-8ab6-586138283daa/20150930_182631.jpg Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out Watching the tide come in and go out is amazing. I have 100’s of photos and will probably add more to my collection when we go again this year. I am counting the days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/841ceacd-036e-4d88-86aa-241e32aa0b97/front+and+back.png Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out The new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating” is available for pre-order until June 1st. We will place our order once we know how many books to order. Printing takes approximately 5 weeks and then we will mail them out. Click on the following link to pre-order your copy. More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd3b2716-1272-43bf-97a1-30111cd03ec5/shopify+items.png Blog - trip to Algonac, MI - Make it stand out The original cookbook “Recipes and Stories as I sail through my day” and the “Stowaway Adventures” are in stock and available for purchase. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/departure-day-is-a-fun-day monthly 0.5 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/87775502-65dd-4a53-816a-74ccea048e75/Screenshot+2024-04-11+081919.png Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out Here comes Lorraine in the security guard car with lights flashing announcing her arrival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1991d38-6d5a-405b-b0db-ea4a28cdd58d/PXL_20240410_122259468.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out I think this will be a fun photo to use in one of the Stowaway Adventures of Mitchell Mouse book series. Ever since I wrote a children’s book I see things through the eyes of a Stowaway Mouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99a9c0bc-9497-4e73-a026-baeced44ac7d/PXL_20240409_164541709.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out I wanted to make a crew favorite before I left. The double batch of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made it to the end of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90d5ffde-e608-422b-b38c-db004bc0361b/PXL_20240410_114937414.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out It’s nice when I can leave a fridge full of food and inspiration for the cook coming on board. On the floor in the grey bin is the butter chicken that I had frozen for an emergency meal. I defrosted it for the cook so he would have a nice easy lunch. I defrosted a case of chicken underneath with a note to bake the chicken to add to the sauce. The butter chicken sauce was in a container and a bag. I chose a container that was too small and had to put the balance in a freezer bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/416317bc-b8de-4510-8875-3fe1e5bd2f2d/PXL_20240409_162656196.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out I used the beef quesadillas filling to make a salad bowl. I put a little homemade ranch dressing. It was my lunch and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/790dae3f-b237-4c01-b067-c4d03803a124/PXL_20240410_092040516.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out I always take pictures of the galley, fridge, freezer, and dry store when I leave. the new stove and flat top are such a nice addition to the Spruceglen. I hope that I can go back. It is a great galley. The light colored floor makes the galley brighter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/714c95d0-f231-4047-ba5d-459e08c50415/PXL_20240410_114555367.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out The dry store is full with lots of choices for the new cook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3d0f79f5-2cea-49d4-803a-5a5052716dc8/PXL_20240410_114833658.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out I always like having lots of onions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dbdf33cd-ea83-40a3-ab19-1f62ab898230/PXL_20240410_120534320.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out The Spruceglen has a huge freezer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d2b70eda-586f-4291-b988-c5402b4dcc67/PXL_20240410_121124934.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out This is my room with the forward facing window. the bathroom is off to the lefthand side of the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c4750644-3b15-440e-aea3-88b65ed77f2e/PXL_20240410_124306086.MP+%282%29.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - The new cook climbing onboard I love a shadow photo. The two portholes are galley portholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aea21300-26a4-4997-940d-ae78ec562460/PXL_20240410_123642524.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out There goes my luggage over the side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d3708a02-a02f-41c9-b6f9-553fc2081d5e/PXL_20240410_124317375.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out Waiting for the 09h00 security guard pick up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5231f4b7-ad49-4e28-b363-958a38e25936/PXL_20240410_133013537.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out Sitting in the Rona Hardware store outdoor furniture display. The crew member was quick picking up the items he needed but we could have sat longer in the comfortable display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/36a7fc46-8415-4377-bae9-ccde31c010fd/PXL_20240410_121433401.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out The Ferry Capt commented on one of my photos and said he was just next door to us. I wrote to him asking if he was working Wednesday morning. We met him on the crossing. It was fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a81a0dd5-42e7-47d8-b9a7-d99245f5fa05/PXL_20240410_135403597.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We arrived at the perfect time. They were just loading the Ferry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ff916557-e505-4db5-8913-c72437667c36/PXL_20240410_141932472.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out It was a chance to take the pretty red car for a boat ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ec85139-aa42-419b-8aa4-a651fddecfca/PXL_20240410_140547627.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We got to visit the wheelhouse of the Ferry. We got the VIP treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8f1079df-eaad-4181-b373-14431e50a5df/PXL_20240410_141647464.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We got the perfect view of the Spruceglen as we crossed the river on the Sorel Ferry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6d85ba11-d514-4956-889c-dc88f352234a/PXL_20240410_141804345.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out From one ship to the next. The Spruceglen is in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94026899-8e57-4dab-a1ec-ec12bb6985fb/PXL_20240410_143248451.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We passed the Gilles Villeneuve Museum in Berthierville, Quebec shortly after exciting the Ferry. Seeing it made me think of my dad. He used to love watching the Formula One Racing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80354d44-1cb4-4c74-88b5-6da7379dd324/PXL_20240410_181204617.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We stopped for a moment on the side of the road to roll down the windows and open the sunroof. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3e8bc707-1dba-4840-a0e5-7f1193f44f70/Algonac+Book+Event+24.jpg Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We are looking forward to this event. You can bring your books to be signed. We will also have the original cookbook “Recipes and Stories as I Sail Through my Day “ and the children’s book “The Stowaway Adventures” for purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99bd33a0-5499-46ab-a9d9-dc50c0537aaf/front+and+back.png Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out You can pre-order the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating” We will not print the book until after June 1st when we have the pre-orders and we know the number of books that we need to have printed. We are excited about the new book that will feature recipes prepared without sugar, flour and grains. You can pre-order your copy. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/00c89e9b-b034-4a31-b335-c0d9cb896555/shopify+items.png Blog - Departure Day is a fun day - Make it stand out We will have both of these books for purchase at the Algonac MI book signing/meet and greet. We will also be happy to mail you your copy. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/solar-eclipse-in-quebec-city monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2cb95a97-9b60-46da-b381-f45b5ebc6203/PXL_20240407_133959505.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out First glimpse of beautiful Quebec city before we made the dock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/97544ba2-88d7-44a3-b4ba-568c70e3f5b4/PXL_20240408_103400133.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out We were unloading so close to the Quebec City boardwalk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/613f92be-c0d0-4d20-847e-6b0db65dc92c/PXL_20240408_183525585.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Unloading grain in Quebec city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b212e9ee-93d1-4cdb-9a23-ffdad9ebf8c2/PXL_20240407_171525943.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out The dock is so clean, to exit, you just have to walk behind the grain elevators and then across the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82c7e7a3-be23-4f6c-8810-705b018737be/PXL_20240408_103259058.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Two tugs assisting a ship on her way into the Quebec city Harbor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/93cc567a-dcdd-42cb-aa02-b6881040208f/PXL_20240407_221429844.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out downbound pilot change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64b2bdc8-bd33-45da-a083-704878174d58/PXL_20240408_221912673.MP.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Upbound Pilot change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/282f0d1f-c849-4164-82a8-c5f22b14397a/PXL_20240408_221039556.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/19861a5a-22f8-4e46-a468-9181e613c64b/PXL_20240408_183626727.MP.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out When I had the restaurant for 24 years I looked for any opportunity to take a ferry ride or be on the water. I enjoyed going on the ferry in Quebec City to capture the memories of sailing. I feel so lucky to be sailing again and to cook on a ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f73093b2-32ad-47fc-90d0-afb14d8c9878/PXL_20240408_120240292.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out I hope the new cook likes what I ordered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5aae976f-f0b4-465d-8c47-5a7bcb12e29c/PXL_20240408_115321467.MP.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out On this ship, the groceries are lowered down to the galley deck through a hatch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eab7f854-7799-4e6a-8275-50ae818e9479/PXL_20240407_162240190.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Everyone’s favorite. Cinnamon bun Sunday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7dd85852-1880-4e94-8b30-ffaa4f0538c8/PXL_20240407_163259724.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Homemade pesto was so delicious on the pasta and the eggplant parmesan went really well with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/58eb76e7-7e8d-4cac-bddc-10e550b8ec9c/PXL_20240407_220604714.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8b89bc6-b89a-4af5-b526-e24f3f6d4f41/PXL_20240408_184934286.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32f48b3f-91a0-4f4d-8542-6c71cc7271ba/PXL_20240408_152341144.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e292e11a-edd0-48d7-b86e-76e5ee5facc9/PXL_20240408_192106749.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out This version was made with a welding shield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ea52e35-cbfc-49eb-8725-196e826e6b92/PXL_20240408_183335230.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out One of the crew let me try their glasses. It was very interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0deb4955-7a4a-4bc4-aca3-89be3f94d547/PXL_20240408_192137593.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out Traveling with engineers comes in handy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9ac744b-9204-45cc-975c-ee3be2319df8/PXL_20240408_173258783.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out I put the blueberry custard pie in the oven before I went out to see the solar eclipse. We were unloading and on a slight stern list. So I had to put some aluminum foil under my pie to catch the filling that was spilling over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3642895a-697f-4ae3-aeb9-0441697f8807/PXL_20240409_100541466.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out This morning loading in Sorel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0683c402-7171-4bd1-b7c9-2701c017cd42/front+and+back.png Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out The new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating” is available for pre-order until June 1st and then we will have them printed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/320453e5-7ea7-4c60-a7c7-3c634de36949/Algonac+Book+Event+24.jpg Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out We look forward to seeing you in Algonac, MI. we will have the original cookbook and children’s book available for purchase at the event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d6ba89a-cbb9-4347-bb82-7cc6960ffb3b/shopify+items.png Blog - Solar eclipse in Quebec City - Make it stand out These two books are available for purchase online. We will be happy to mail you your copy. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/iroquois-lock-is-a-treasure-box-of-memories-for-me monthly 0.5 2024-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b469ea8-a6cb-4274-8c95-1946a3e3b370/PXL_20240406_102114323.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out Early morning in Iroquois. You can see that there are hills on both sides of the lock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bdb0860e-3498-42cb-afd3-5bbe9def6bb4/iroquois+rail+3.png Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out Late 80’s, my mom and the neighbor visiting Lorraine on the Algowood in Iroquois https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4eec9fa6-cd91-4e63-bf55-8247aa6fa551/mom+iroquois+package.png Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out 1982, my mom and dad visiting me at Iroquois lock with a package. That’s me with short hair walking on the deck. My mom was always so beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/029a604e-db3c-4576-b832-3b3cedbf927f/mom+iroquois+bucket.jpeg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out It was so much fun when my parents would visit. My dad was there behind the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6007329-faef-4532-bd56-2b875019a27d/PXL_20240405_103353000.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out Looking out my forward facing window. We were in Lock 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/190784f4-ed98-4a16-b36d-db4ea1494a5f/PXL_20240405_133844732.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out I put on my raincoat to go wave at the observation deck at lock 3 and look over to the gift shop where my two books are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c1fa12b5-714b-4bbd-aa33-533f85f35785/PXL_20240405_160611981.MP.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out There was a long line of traffic. They had to wait for one ship to leave and then us to come in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a65109d7-380c-445c-80c1-9ff17ee54220/PXL_20240405_164720268.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out There are three sets of benches and easy to see this time of year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e3846eb-eb65-47fd-a562-db4804bb7632/front+and+back.png Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out The new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating Click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/95940e60-1de7-46c0-8a2b-059b0012000e/Screenshot+2024-04-06+072144.png Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out This is the picture we selected for the cover of the new book. It came up as a Facebook photo memory yesterday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8a7a55fe-8502-4d7a-85b2-e0c3be89b50c/PXL_20240403_153036448.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out The crew love Mexican food. I made my own Tortilla bowls with my Tortilla bowl maker below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6733facc-273e-46b1-85e1-78b7aca359dd/PXL_20240403_220727628.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out This is what I use to bake the tortilla bowls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d7f7e07c-306f-4e58-8efb-53bdcff8227a/PXL_20240402_163220595.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out I always say the sandwiches are best on homemade bread however I make an exception to include a sandwich made on a croissant. It’s hard to beat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a47b7fc5-92b3-464f-b296-c03ed823fa65/PXL_20240402_154507786.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out I made pecan pie for Easter Monday but they didn’t eat it all so I took the filling from the pecan pie and made a coffee cake. it came out really delicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/95cee69c-8d4f-4b25-9c4f-d5171dbc1f5b/PXL_20240404_120451865.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out I came out from the starboard door which is closest to the gally to capture this photo off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d26b832-48ad-473d-9080-9b6136aad432/PXL_20240404_120325645.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out Directly across from the previous photo is Windsor off our port side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/018b5023-9f08-407b-8659-321fdf5a6c37/PXL_20240402_212833539.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out One of the crew said it was the best chicken a la king he ever had and he said he thought his was good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7b402543-8c40-4a8f-a246-f34dd662542d/PXL_20240403_203606614.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out I love guacamole and set some out for the crew to help themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2a35a2a-44b9-46a7-afcb-3d6e0b3890b9/PXL_20240403_220847671.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out One of the crew said he had trouble turning down this coconut cream boat. He said it was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a10cc423-de2b-465d-bf71-aad4280add85/PXL_20240404_155719844.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out Chicken noodle soup is a favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ed04434f-b29e-4b63-b02b-91594a0f78f3/PXL_20240405_160521085.jpg Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out I love that this crew member jumped in for a photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c328bc03-2bee-4e32-8983-5694aedca134/shopify+items.png Blog - Iroquois lock is a treasure box of memories for me - Make it stand out We look forward to seeing you in Algonac. Bring your books with you to be signed. These two books will be available for purchase in Algonac. If you cannot attend the event in Algonac you can order online and we will be happy to ship them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/easter-dinner-on-a-cargo-ship monthly 0.5 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e83a8a21-8188-420c-9204-e4a38da9fd2d/PXL_20240403_135406304.MP.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out One of the 1,000 foot ships, they are so long https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca05e26b-8887-4c45-91ed-07d0e3609ccc/Screenshot_20240403-071047.png Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out We were one of the first ships to leave and continued on our way to Quebec City. It was a smooth ride on Lake Huron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c2b1c472-84d5-4ee7-8222-7328ce065bf9/Algonac+Book+Event+24.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c260f972-2e41-404a-876d-6c94ae5618f2/PXL_20240401_144622502.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out Loading grain in Thunder Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dcba1c46-43b9-44ff-9e21-d624ad70dee3/PXL_20240401_113057920.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out If you haven’t seen the sunrise video, just click on the following link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7a5bcdc2-c41a-455b-a32c-d086078917df/PXL_20240331_205259039.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I set the salads and extras out for everyone to help themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fb14925c-9448-4322-9ad7-6c1b45827aa1/PXL_20240331_202852701.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I always think of my mom when I make devilled eggs. I don’t have a piping bag so I used a freezer bag and made a tiny hole to get the egg mixture to come out in a thin line which made the eggs pretty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0620ba82-d29d-4838-969f-34ee904cb22d/PXL_20240331_221322664.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I am always surprised how many of the crew ask for the honey mustard sauce to go with their ham. This crew member asked for the sauce on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8044222-1417-48ed-a8ce-84772cfa1e1d/431800494_294297353558578_8796059975396007001_n.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I love seeing my mom’s coffee set on the table. We still have the vase that is on the table holding the daffodils. I love the bunny cake she made and remember the little cakes with fruit on the bottom left hand corner of the screen. Those were our dad’s favorite. It’s amazing what she was able to accomplish in her tiny kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3c42cb05-02e4-41ed-accb-88f10a0106ab/431858830_1144673396891833_2368365363800537676_n.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out Mom mom always dressed beautifully. I love her hat. It’s nice to see my dad in a photo, he was usually holding the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2181a338-9c6c-4743-8758-e0def0048ae5/431802938_1079332510009070_8978652937355394434_n.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out Lorraine in her little fur coat. She still loves chocolate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/597375c2-1d18-44b0-a40f-cec6b75349e9/PXL_20240331_174527208.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I was so pleased with how the little individual lemon meringue tarts came out. I will definitely do this again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ecc2ce83-0bae-471b-8dae-0d37c3582f18/PXL_20240331_205310013.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out The white chocolate Krispie nest with some of the chocolates Lorraine and I purchased when she was in Port Colborne visiting me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ce5f3963-edff-437e-b29b-227ef1970756/PXL_20240331_151638751.MP.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out The hot cross buns I made for lunch. I had some leftover and put them out for supper. They were gone by morning. The second cook is very nice to work with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e7b2e112-02bc-44cf-8b62-a2c917fd5b2e/PXL_20240331_163425829.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I like serving this crispy chicken tropical salad with black bean mango salso and maple mustard dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/88df761e-2623-4512-9734-5dfe06c76dce/PXL_20240331_155228640.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out The chicken poutine was also popular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0e764401-03cd-44f5-9dfd-05245b29d567/PXL_20240401_153621211.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out Sub sandwich on a homemade buns went well with the leftover pasta salad and my mom’s potato salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1c0e098-b484-42cd-8f77-5b1c5048bce3/PXL_20240401_163527734.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I love pecan pie!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01fe6f46-3ae7-4f93-b24a-e7d270c73484/PXL_20240401_171208420.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out I made peanut butter cups. I didn’t have quite enough peanut butter so I added some peanuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0dc370e6-ee46-44b4-a531-8f5734cf39d1/PXL_20240401_163949238.MP.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9a62110e-3509-44a8-877a-3516e0fe6569/PXL_20240402_133049118.jpg Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out We are entering the Soo Locks here. This gives a good look at how much wider the 1,000 foot ships are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b6976e6-91bd-41e2-9bb6-0c4cf142f8fb/front+and+back.png Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out The new book is available for pre-order. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b8ce6e3-17ef-40c9-8624-38a4bd8c0173/shopify+items.png Blog - Easter dinner on a Cargo Ship - Make it stand out These two books are in stock now and ready to ship. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/good-morning-sleeping-giant-good-morning-thunder-bay monthly 0.5 2024-04-01 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/sailing-by-the-sleeping-giant monthly 0.5 2024-03-31 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/turning-a-big-boat-around-in-the-welland-canal monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a9b41032-7a46-4b1f-99a6-0c6d75035935/Screenshot+2024-03-29+070157.png Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out We are the green dot with the circle around the dot. We dropped anchor around 04h30 Friday morning and were on our way again last night by 20h00. They delay was caused by a ship running aground in the St Mary’s River. There were ships backed up on both ends of the River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9a1bd9ae-0712-4ae3-acba-98fd241c16fe/PXL_20240329_224321846+%281%29.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out We had a beautiful anchorage spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4ccf04d5-dd20-48fb-a9ce-5f74ab7f8fbe/Algonac+Book+Event+24.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out We look forward to this event and meeting you there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bc4293d3-3fe6-49f0-9ff4-fea04100c131/PXL_20240327_151244425.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6f1ab786-a4e8-4418-9b1e-650449fd073b/PXL_20240327_160636191.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out Leaving the Welland canal and entering Lake Erie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/17f7c5e3-4c22-4365-88fb-f86e58f9e1af/PXL_20240325_134814919.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out I set out all my ingredients for making the homemade tomato soup and the pork chop suey. I move my birthday flowers around to where I am working. this is my most favorite place to prepare food, the stove is right behind me when I stand at this counter. When I am not cooking I move my flowers over to the table where I have my laptop set up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e2ff06f9-63b1-461c-a99a-5d4501e5fabb/PXL_20240325_162646229.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out I always make grilled cheese sandwiches when I make homemade tomato soup. They go hand in hand. The spinach salad is great with the 3-M dressing (maple mustard dressing) in the book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ae7fd9b-bacd-4631-8352-ea678f5cb4fb/PXL_20240325_162500899.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out Pork chop suey is always more popular than I realize. It’s a great option for using up leftover pork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/41d685b0-46b4-409c-8ed7-d7bb822faa0b/PXL_20240325_201027081.MP.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out the little roller on the side is a keepsake from my mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2635f605-5ece-476a-87dd-3eade9ba8158/PXL_20240325_205203274.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - These are simple and easy to make I have also made them with half a fresh apple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1843189a-a2d5-43e7-8225-53c1d9186982/PXL_20240326_155423400.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out I was excited when we got the groceries and they sent this parmesan cheese. Normally we get the cheaper version. It made the plate look extra delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a638e187-b94e-48a5-9902-04569ac70e7b/PXL_20240325_152821443.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out I followed the Hansel and Gretel trail of peanuts down the hall and up the stairs. The disadvantage of putting peanuts on top of the cookie, it made me laugh though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b0d4de1-1d03-4019-9a51-f80b16b3f9d0/PXL_20240326_210404456.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d72ff462-d11f-4899-8062-3c63067273ea/PXL_20240326_221901362+%281%29.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out sometimes as many as 10 crew members ask for their meals to be put on the side because they are either working or sleeping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d421058-d224-4718-a70c-878ce991e9a1/PXL_20240327_152557617.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out I love a Reuben sandwich. I served it with pasta salad and potato skins. I prefer the Reubens made with swiss cheese but we don’t have any, so I used cheddar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b2b61a9-4246-4b5f-8e30-47b1352be855/PXL_20240327_164913998.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out My version of a Reuben sandwich. I don’t eat bread so I bring Tortillas made with almond flour. They made the perfect wrap for the Reuben sandwich. I made the sauce with sugar free ketchup. It would have been better if I had horseradish. I love the cauliflower couscous salad. It is in the book and definitely worth making. You can keep it in the fridge for a few days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5235706b-3283-4182-b3ec-e3824e7be45f/PXL_20240325_222427451.jpg Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out The smoked meat is a popular choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/543cc23a-a72d-4c74-8c74-850d8c09964c/front+and+back.png Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out Pre-order the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8bf939be-114e-4b41-b968-306e9f682e6c/shopify+items.png Blog - Turning a big boat around in the Welland Canal - Make it stand out We have both books in stock and will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/we-are-on-our-way-for-the-first-trip-of-the-season monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/nzh6x8b3e3pwnd6ok9sfzcd8hdeir0 monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/04b43ffb-e8e7-4bac-8ba2-caa609fff542/PXL_20240324_135209094.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I got some great video of the Harvester passing us during our boat drill on Sunday. I will share it with you soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/363c3d3c-d09a-430c-a6ba-e066495e7341/PXL_20240324_135557056.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out We had boat drill on Sunday. In an emergency, I am on the port side life raft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76859df4-9d5d-4b24-a782-f91f2c86c0ca/PXL_20240324_154021050.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I don’t usually make homemade buns and cinnamon buns on the same day but I did on Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/909550bd-368a-479a-b82e-5019786946f3/PXL_20240324_151836325.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I left some of the cinnamon buns without the cream cheese frosting but in the end put frosting on all of them because no one in this crew wanted the without frosting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2699a5d8-69fd-457e-b924-3e5b9e384a41/429573775_717257737253869_6561005251114106872_n.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Lorraine sent me some old photos for my birthday. This made me smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cfb137d1-d4d0-4804-ad68-ebae859f8dd7/431960304_1104393857502312_6226046354222666924_n.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I guess I knew at a young age that I wanted to be a sailor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a323dd87-377b-42b8-9aca-8599483e840f/431829712_422045873706073_7767658725832634534_n.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Who knew that 20 some years later, I would ride my bike across Canada. I made the ride from Vancouver to Thunder Bay before I had to stop because my knee was getting sore and the shoulder of the road was so narrow in Northern Ontario. It was a great trip though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f8c81cdf-4f86-4b39-881b-1fa399d39af4/431825595_2147279592301029_8441957381536702853_n.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I always loved horses and when I was 15 I got my own horse. It was one of those life lessons. My parents said I could have a horse but I would have to pay for the horse, the stable, vet bills and food for the horse. It was a great experience and of course a great lesson in budgeting and if you really want something…you can make it happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/23d86b4d-d18e-41ec-9ff4-341da4840cba/431937597_1150136603084311_7526474719480328680_n.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I still have that Teddy Bear and I still go outside without a coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8dc9f09-0053-4430-b4dc-d4151cb0ed62/431803213_1134828264211213_4334125464576098638_n.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Lorraine and I, best friends from the very beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b4681f92-ba28-426a-b44e-92726c304903/PXL_20240322_165733958.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Lorraine turning around and giving a final wave before she headed back to Tremblant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f0058c80-4728-48e9-9157-d9d8e963d183/PXL_20240322_194402554.MP.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out The new second cook is very nice and without me asking cleaned the portholes. He is very nice and we will get along very well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/03059b1f-5b13-4f2a-8c20-7cd839527ea2/PXL_20240325_115453380.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out I love making breakfast sandwiches and this one had it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bbf23348-ff71-464f-af3e-b6b23f64b83a/PXL_20240323_162617598.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Swedish meatballs with buttered noodles were a hit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/89bff3cd-65b5-41cb-b774-e4d843a78326/PXL_20240323_192407172.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out This big bowl of trifle made with fresh strawberries was finished by the end of supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/23c0d6c8-744d-4aa4-a3d9-be36702e9e4a/PXL_20240324_124311021.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out My birthday flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f0ccdd3d-5c84-4c3e-afa0-25772f544909/PXL_20240320_163711500.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Lorraine and I had the eggs Benedict served over the ham patties and roasted spinach. It was so delicious with the homemade hollandaise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/774f0a51-8e01-4dd6-b62f-2e828e9607d1/PXL_20240320_210057565.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. I cook the meatloaf on a bed of onions, then serve them on the meatloaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d026940-068a-45d3-8536-9fe0b2acb8dc/PXL_20240321_210141969.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out It smelled so delicious as the BBQ ribs were baking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c3313916-8e8e-4f31-adf0-d79feb5f3601/PXL_20240320_204908344.MP.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out Lorraine sprinkled the coconut on the deconstructed coconut cream pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96bff9ac-396d-43ce-b4c0-f87b11e6559e/PXL_20240322_110827822.jpg Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out beautiful sunrise in Port Colborne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ad362299-21a1-4424-9baf-0045e5623c8f/front+and+back.png Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef We are taking pre-orders until June 1 on the new book “More Recipes and Stories as we Navigate Healthier Eating” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3d465a09-678f-474a-8bce-e9fd19120298/shopify+items.png Blog - It’s been a few busy days - Make it stand out We have both the original cookbook and children’s book in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/taste-testing-french-toast-for-the-new-cookbook monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f5ae0b80-713d-4bf7-8a14-4f3851a9ebbf/PXL_20240319_170714007.MP.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out It was so windy and cold. A real winter day as the snow started to fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96102d04-0ec9-42c6-a969-abe46b377880/Screenshot+2024-03-19+093804.png Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out I sent my imaginary cliffhanger hiker plunging over the edge as I passed my budget that I had set for myself. I can hear the late Bob Barkers voice in my head “Ah that’s too bad, you still have a chance for the showcase showdown.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/317f535e-064a-42a3-b031-2073f6ff27c1/Screenshot+2024-03-19+091610.png Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out I got it down to $14,000. It wasn’t easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/833d4466-0e20-4db2-ac05-5baf4407eddf/PXL_20240319_161846508.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out A quick easy lunch, heat and serve fried chicken. A gift from the freezer to facilitate going ashore in the middle of the day. It’s actually good and the crew like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8265b763-9f7a-42c4-b644-6e28d794decc/PXL_20240319_153334168.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0309fe47-c538-49b7-add2-ade731aa1ba0/PXL_20240319_111627571.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out Lorraine’s cranberry orange loaf. She suggested that we make French toast with the grain free, sugar free loaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b7afe584-b016-4a08-830e-0b658c9c4f22/PXL_20240319_125854944.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out I had no idea I would enjoy the cranberry orange loaf as French Toast. It was so delicious. She was right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2a8ac6f1-c8c8-449e-8274-5cb325b805db/PXL_20240319_205932060.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out I served the Thai beef over Basmati rice and this crew member asked for a piece of the leftover ready serve chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/69059e2b-11f3-4e55-86de-a85088f6a8a6/PXL_20240319_212239807.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out Lorraine and I had the Thai beef served over riced cauliflower. It was so good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5d8da7a6-cdde-4cd8-9d24-efd156d738d5/PXL_20240318_211031294.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out I had a request to make chicken parmesan. it went well with penne pasta and Alfredo sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/70794919-2a56-4fd8-802d-14dfd47af1d9/PXL_20240318_160427453.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out Cabbage rolls are always popular. I filled mine with Italian Sausage instead of hamburger. They were very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a573baa5-d03d-4ffc-9e50-2221143ccc4c/PXL_20240318_160507179.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out The ham and bean soup was gone by the end of lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d4120cee-8f0e-41f7-b46c-26b6ab6b46d6/PXL_20240318_205822873.jpg Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out I have been so spoiled having Lorraine here to help me. Here she is putting the final touch on the maple flan from Tuesday nights supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dade6fda-64ca-4219-9784-04b2bf586422/front+and+back.png Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out The new book is available for pre-order. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6c48a902-a287-4be2-b9f9-feff28efe888/shopify+items.png Blog - Taste testing French Toast for the new cookbook - Make it stand out We have the original cookbook and children’s book in stock and will be happy to mail it out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/getting-the-ship-in-shape monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b20af4d-2750-4b63-be9a-04ff8e8e6a30/PXL_20240317_141827231.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out Lorraine has been busy at work. I am beyond grateful. I wish I could stay here all year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3505b6b-f162-4523-b837-4580c21d610a/PXL_20240318_112239088.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out I like this photo and how the industrial products match the beautiful sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0a44f447-6213-4423-9fe9-cc08a4ef6512/Lorraine+before+and+after.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out Lorraine before and after. In 2014 she started a new eating lifestyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d2fb90cb-6c46-4b81-b8e3-5d5b3883ff28/PXL_20240318_142740849.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out This recipe will definitely be in the next book. Cabbage rolls made with Italian sausages and riced cauliflower. We smothered them with sauerkraut and homemade tomato sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7a4da2c9-b0df-4d56-ba06-c404faea6555/PXL_20240317_111808474.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out Blueberry muffins for breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/604105cd-088b-4631-82c6-2715dc7b1f8a/PXL_20240317_170856071.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out Curried cauliflower soup. It was really delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca5b556b-712d-4d71-9d54-5555dc7babad/PXL_20240317_155915535.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out For lunch I made a tomato tart with Antipasto salad (the salad will be in the next book) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7f2197c3-e1aa-4ac4-9c88-e1ff51f7ba57/original_ab4b85a2-579e-4988-8bb6-d64fdb25ae4c_PXL_20240317_162804431.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out Frittatas are an easy meal and you can make them with any leftovers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/195ad91b-9656-4208-bf66-f8a398c4e652/PXL_20240317_171607518.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out Frittata with a side of the curried cauliflower soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b7121b4f-d989-4ba5-860c-57fd0172cc3d/PXL_20240317_210329846.jpg Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out This is a crew favorite. Baked ham scalloped potatoes and cauliflower with cheese sauce. I made a pineapple mustard sauce to go with it. One crew asked why my scalloped potatoes were so good…I shared my secret that I use Adobo seasoning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ee2c1772-e2d3-45ce-a121-c8bd94c2f40d/front+and+back.png Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out We are excited about the new book. It is ready for pre-order. Just click on the following link More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e7c3936-8059-4626-b77d-13ed00c15b3e/shopify+items.png Blog - Getting the ship in Shape - Make it stand out We have the original cookbook and children’s book in stock and will be happy to mail them out. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lorraine-arriving-to-help-me-organize-the-galley monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1514ddcd-4048-49b2-9a82-85cb8b428c7f/PXL_20240315_174529715.jpg Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out Its so nice to go for a walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e258ecaf-32d1-46f8-aa7f-7e9ad910c9aa/PXL_20240316_175237195.jpg Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out The Algoma Buffalo spent the winter in Port Colborne too. I worked on her two years ago. She has great windows in the messroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bfbd388a-b276-42bc-8545-1f996c3e16bc/PXL_20240315_145044071.jpg Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out This is a sample of the floor tile and on the right the “design” that I thought was dirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fbb818c0-8a10-4127-9c40-568a80cedab3/PXL_20240316_160556264.jpg Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out combo plate with everything on the lunch menu. Italian sausages, mac and cheese, broccoli salad and egg salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fa31b5e1-3bbf-4396-bb74-2a6d6c33a2a2/PXL_20240317_122707498.jpg Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out It is so much fun to have Lorraine here and she went right to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bb0bc8e2-7ab0-4c5a-9f22-021e8b19cd15/front+and+back.png Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out The new book is available for Pre-order. We will commence shipping this summer. Click on the following link to pre-order More Recipes & Stories As We Navigate Healthier Eating – Ship to Shore Chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6333751-cfd2-4581-b88d-efdd74ad39d1/shopify+items.png Blog - Lorraine arriving to help me organize the galley - Make it stand out We have the original cookbook and the children’s book in stock. We will be happy to send you, your copy. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/i-have-internet-connection monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84c8f12d-cc5e-43f4-8e83-66668ef4ea98/PXL_20240314_190408711.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I am so excited to have my Starlink internet hotspot voucher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/702ae3a4-d69f-4263-9461-0eaff2d3add2/PXL_20240313_150317615.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out $1,700.00 I cannot believe how expensive these few items were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9e5f40b-3f07-475d-9fb9-2a1b066e6e60/PXL_20240313_160653149.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I used the leftover meatballs from the spaghetti and meatball supper to make meatball calzones for lunch with a side spinach salad with dill vinaigrette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ea4be80b-f291-4ce1-8ab4-2b62a49164d4/PXL_20240314_111413465.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I enjoy the morning sunrise through my galley porthole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/40007887-b806-4a1a-b10f-9b8341c88b8b/PXL_20240315_175143819.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out The Spruceglen is the red ship behind the Captain Henry Jackman. The road is muddy and full of water puddles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01a38a87-b4a7-40d5-b975-642f363c4b37/PXL_20240315_174209143.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I thought this was a cool photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8fdf7f4-3458-46cf-bb84-88597ec03fe0/PXL_20240313_210931724.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Chinese food night is always a hit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/267d52f7-4993-41a2-b24e-ab4eb60214b4/PXL_20240313_200022292.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Spring rolls are so easy to make with phyllo dough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c7b624ac-6104-4ff6-953e-53bb7417301c/PXL_20240313_205747712.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I baked the homemade spring rolls and they came out so beautiful and crispy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eec8d76b-0a93-46a4-acde-a95788e71ff9/PXL_20240314_160155647.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out eight out of nine crew ordered the liver and onions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3eac4564-b008-43b8-9056-c5ceae077167/PXL_20240314_161926033.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Only one crew member ordered the grilled cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c045acbc-66fd-450e-b1d5-7dc4460013f9/PXL_20240316_120531975.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out These ramekins are the perfect size to steam the eggs for egg muffins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d08bac44-ca8f-4c44-900d-565b1cf900ec/PXL_20240314_120824794.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I love to make breakfast sandwiches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cebc53fd-bc43-4679-9d89-efc640ea3acf/PXL_20240314_114807997.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Good way to start the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7393d1ba-92e4-495e-bd22-44dd5fcfb028/PXL_20240315_114122143.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out I made egg pockets one morning, they disappeared quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b95d5fa-721a-4318-8073-d985da721199/PXL_20240315_162027230.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Hotdogs on homemade buns and a side taco salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d9c1070e-17b3-4962-8db3-7611d9ec1b7f/PXL_20240315_164614845+%281%29.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out This was my lunch. I made my nachos from almond flour tortillas. They were delicious. I still use a little cheese on my salad. I can give up sugar, no problem, but I still like to have a little cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3dd7400a-502d-4bdf-9ad2-4a05ad5d082c/PXL_20240314_144319888.jpg Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Oatmeal raisin cookies. I use my oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe in the book and substitute raisins for the chocolate chips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ded4d981-90aa-4eb2-8581-fd6170c826e5/front+and+back.png Blog - I have internet connection! - Make it stand out Both Lorraine and I are excited about the new book. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/day-3-onboard-1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ecdac991-bd6c-48f4-bb76-a1bbf1f23894/Screenshot+2024-03-13+092403.png Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out The video of my after supper stroll on deck is now a photo. The blue mark on my face is the internet trying to load the 32 second video for the past 40 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8ed250e2-6373-4938-8cb7-fcd2eeb51dad/Screenshot+2024-03-13+092441.png Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out It was a beautiful evening for a stroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/19ee1b8d-2127-41f5-bc1d-3dd2d6548eb2/PXL_20240312_225942357.MP.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out Our neighbor behind us. The Captain Henry Jackman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/57ee0bcd-961b-48ea-9aad-0564e3981bc1/Screenshot+2024-03-12+193103.png Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out I brought a few things with me when I came onboard. I knew there was no groceries. So I brought just the essentials, eggs, milk, lettuce, spinach, coffee cream, coffee and a few other little things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7fe52e23-2395-49f0-928e-a20168107d6b/PXL_20240313_103147549.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out before baking. It’s still dark this early in the morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3fd1ffaa-c3db-4f15-879b-d05ea133fc23/PXL_20240313_105211323.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out Nobody was tempted by these delicious blueberry scones. Maybe they will have some at coffee break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/729819b5-4335-4482-8b81-3cf144f410c7/PXL_20240313_113429949.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard The croissant breakfast sandwiches went well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/364afe31-50d2-44e0-a362-910f78b536a1/PXL_20240312_205344001.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out I made these garlic knots with my bread dough recipe. They smelled delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6fc49cff-f8d1-4b60-afb5-9f8fb4bf688a/PXL_20240312_205350734.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out I love Caesar salad and had mine with bacon and capers, I skip the croutons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/562b75b6-c13c-4f10-8aee-a11fc2f32927/PXL_20240311_205914001.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out Butter chicken, everyone’s favorite including mine. Usually I make Naan bread or samosas but I didn’t have the ingredients so I just made these little puff pastry bites which are quick fun to eat with the butter chicken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f0373155-f73d-4db1-bd85-36dd6d5d6fc7/PXL_20240310_160559581.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - This was the first lunch I made …and it got a oh wow from a crew member. It was ham and cheese pinwheels with spinach frittata and for a test for the new book, carrot fries with a dill mayo. They were excellent. Will see if they pass Lorraine’s taste test. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11e9b404-bfcf-4be4-9a7c-30a019072c7a/PXL_20240311_102728155.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out Only one person tried my strawberry blueberry cobbler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e74faefd-3e1d-4ff6-845f-74b50cfd13ea/PXL_20240312_154206221.jpg Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Mom’s pie filling cake I called it my mom’s cake and it went really well. Who can turn down mom’s cake? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/feb67f5e-b75a-4db9-b1ee-31f17929d658/Screenshot+2024-03-09+080230.png Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out The new book is available now for pre-order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a960954f-7599-4581-aafd-eafc041dc113/Screenshot+2024-03-09+080310.png Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out There will be lots of delicious recipes in the new book accompanied by photos and stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16f891ce-3bb9-4094-9256-8942649fa9f7/shopify+items.png Blog - Day 3 Onboard - Make it stand out We have both the original cookbook and the Children’s book Stowaway adventures in stock. Lorraine will be happy to mail them to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/march-birthdays monthly 0.5 2024-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/12b067bd-dbc1-4642-bd12-5427ff7a012f/Algonac+Book+Event+24.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out Lorraine and I look forward to this event. See you there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/60e2fc42-ad81-44fc-9273-61d24482aad2/PXL_20240226_211440234.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out Shrimp burger on a cauliflower bun with marinated onions, chipotle mayo and a side of sweet potato fries. I love my fish plates. It was fun to take them out of the cupboard for this photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/64cb43af-93c6-476c-9d4a-04b9a15925d3/PXL_20240301_192847906.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out Lorraine gave this cauliflower waffle a two thumbs up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6b3d1b5f-153b-4376-b864-e9c74013d402/PXL_20240222_190653531.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out my new favorite, egg tacos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0919bc6f-b91a-4b9f-8c34-3a54b75f095d/PXL_20240222_001530779.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out I made this meal for friends. I served my famous butter chicken with puff pastry bites, chickpea salad and peas. It was delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc88131b-782c-4fb1-991b-2c5e2fec9cb4/PXL_20240219_233728949.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out This salad is a favorite and already has it’s own page in the book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54de0dfe-ac27-4eb5-b0a0-c90ced8e8200/PXL_20240301_221044466.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out March 1st 2024…in like a lamb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fe482f8-3e19-48a3-89fc-fb051d389cf7/PXL_20240227_201437995.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out We have enjoyed beautiful mild days for walking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da6a5a99-d42c-48c4-a699-6147454751a5/PXL_20240303_011838718.jpg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out Finding this keepsake that my mom kept for over 60 years is treasured #Marchbirthdays, #happybirthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/310c5386-6ada-4f29-8460-955d8ede3819/received_387731067224126+%281%29.jpeg Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out Lorraine delivering books to the owner of The Little Book store in Clayton, NY. She and her family were visiting our hometown of Mont Tremblant, Quebec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/28e6eb51-9e0f-4bd8-937c-25a6c4b4dc94/shopify+items.png Blog - March birthdays - Make it stand out We have books in stock and will be happy to mail them to you. We are making a trip to the US Post office on Wednesday and would be happy to mail you your copy. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/cinnamon-bun-demo-and-massena-talk-meet-and-greet monthly 0.5 2024-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ff1f4cbe-0f05-4cbb-bcec-226dcbf28023/IMG_20240225_121019.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f18f3b8-dc22-474c-ac2a-9dcf244b994b/IMG_20240224_164305.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f538cae3-d31f-4dea-8217-21937afbed28/received_773314464670312.jpeg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/43a4e73f-f8b8-45d4-b899-9779f17a2d33/received_301320835960421.jpeg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c328bc69-f77a-4402-98a6-64e51da21b1e/IMG_20240225_121032.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Lorraine is so organized and had everything packed that we would need for making the cinnamon buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d5ba40a-49a9-4e50-a039-867a60e40e94/received_7071685046213811.jpeg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Everyone had a chance to knead the dough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3ca20139-0768-4b74-9338-00786c7746fa/IMG_20240224_164326.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Rolling up the cinnamon buns before slicing and placing them into the pan for the final time to rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/42751a0e-a71e-4b45-af07-bd6588f16582/IMG_20240224_164337.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Lorraine was in charge of covering the trays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef81a243-c476-4dc0-92ba-cac609e5f172/IMG_20240225_121137.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out We baked our cinnamon buns in aluminum pans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cbed42bf-afbe-4674-82c4-2391dc593c23/IMG_20240225_120930.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Lorraine and I using the hand mixer my mom gifted Lorraine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96c19566-adf7-4968-b18e-0b02b3ed09aa/IMG_20240224_164414.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out The blue interior of the new convection oven was a beautiful backdrop for the finished cinnamon buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/648b5d00-75d9-42b3-908f-051b6b08db2e/IMG_20240224_164359.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Patiently waiting for the cinnamon buns to bake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d929305b-554a-435a-9bbc-3ab48e3bd8a0/IMG_20240224_164405.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out The finished product! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/579b4a6f-6615-44b7-9994-e53043faf82b/PXL_20240224_162554411.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out We had such friendly service at the Massena Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a8ca82dd-9e38-44a1-baa2-e1bc113cff16/mailing+to+Duluth.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out You will soon be able to purchase the cookbook and the Children’s book at the Lake Superior Marine Museum Gift Shop. We mailed them from Massena on Saturday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fafe1db6-5abb-4e01-bcb2-e6a173741d28/received_1652192635314912.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out Lorraine helps to fill in with the story telling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84d4b8ac-6b47-40ae-99f6-8e4357ea66ae/received_1520567152212029.jpeg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out We enjoyed our time at the Massena Public Library Talk/Meet and Greet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9e41ff23-3503-42fb-809a-2766404cb76b/PXL_20240224_205329975.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out The new Eisenhower lock visitor center! It looks so nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f5e2f496-d3a4-4b46-86cb-cda8ce234f0d/PXL_20240224_205320317.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out I can’t wait to be making a trip through the Eisenhower Lock to see the visitors at the new observation decks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/58dc2f22-9c78-408e-8a21-bda27e28ef79/shopify+items+%281%29.jpg Blog - Cinnamon Bun Demo and Massena talk meet and greet - Make it stand out We have lots of books in stock and will be happy to mail them to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/trip-to-ashtabula-ohio monthly 0.5 2024-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/794cdd92-5dfd-4fbd-8e19-03625c8625cc/Screenshot+2024-02-18+124506.png Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The route we took to Ashtabula with a stop at to pick up books at the printer and an overnight in St Catharines, Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae602679-8da4-42bb-a27d-46037171678f/Screenshot+2024-02-18+124348.png Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The faster route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6fad0210-c109-419a-8d06-50567aa46d46/PXL_20240218_175247684.MP.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The smaller of my new two suitcases https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e636b849-622a-46df-a910-fa931d8f9d9c/PXL_20240212_141722341.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out We crossed over from Quebec into Ontario in Ottawa. In the distance is the Parliament building. My mom went on so many school trips as a chaperone and made so many trips there with company from Germany that she could lead the guided Parliament building tour herself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f11236cb-f4a4-446f-98ab-71d15efc19c3/PXL_20240212_140902521.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out Lorraine pointed out the “eye in the sky” cloud formation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/094c0d22-8714-47e2-b1c7-61c6ba27cb43/PXL_20240212_220116574.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The most delicious shawarma chicken salad with garlic sauce and curried onions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bcb949cb-f4c2-4479-919b-6c8dfe7fa01d/PXL_20240213_195838779.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out This display is a work of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b521921-0077-4645-a1d1-2eac48c9ba0b/PXL_20240213_195748794.MP.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out There are so many details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10d2b665-ce20-4d39-bf0c-4aae37467003/PXL_20240213_195702340.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out Brian shared with us that this display is only a third of the full piece that a very talented (and patient) gentleman put together in his basement/or garage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81572767-a678-479d-878f-f3b01a5b8fc6/PXL_20240213_203836438.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out I used to come into Ashtabula years ago on the Louis R Desmarais. The coal dock is no longer there, but the memories are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/49d1b353-2220-422d-a11f-09fd944930e8/PXL_20240213_230147770.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out Our host Brian. He is so interesting and showed us a wonderful time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/22bf6430-542a-4f26-82cc-95e2ae657041/PXL_20240213_230134513.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out Our speaking event at the Cloven Hoof in Ashtabula, Ohio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8cf5cacd-98f1-4cc7-a616-8f23b02037f1/427067485_7455535447841904_2685502559957826695_n.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out It was nice having Lorraine standing there with me, helping to fill in the word or name of a place I was trying to recall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b7880662-2496-4133-b0ff-995cdf73d735/PXL_20240214_163043735.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out We saw the display of the train & bridge disaster at the museum and Brian took us to the actual site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/19d7c1ae-ed18-4c04-9669-23121b819d15/PXL_20240214_164229289.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The actual site of the accident that cold winter night so many years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3027ed0-1892-494a-b7a9-1536c37ea830/PXL_20240214_171235629.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out This over a 100 year old enclosed picnic area was huge. In the distance you can see one of the 1000 footers wintering in Ashtabula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82a14474-8d71-40bb-bd8c-d207906b7f0b/PXL_20240214_171441859.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out There were numerous swings hanging from the picnic area. I’m sure it is beautiful in the summer months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/757ff43d-bfb5-412f-9bd7-25297e5af99d/PXL_20240214_171202954.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The Lakeshore park is beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/97c2fc09-a2bb-4883-add5-5b3282e39400/PXL_20240214_172951551.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The last part of our tour was the covered bridge with identical smaller scale pedestrian covered bridge down to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c971b57c-a8a6-49b3-8f0f-2c1352ee9653/PXL_20240214_173130081.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out There are numerous covered bridges in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8280a8ec-a282-4009-8d3b-48504c28079f/PXL_20240214_173846385.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out Following Brian and his white truck in the covered bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dc9635e0-b5cc-4bce-ac6c-50b7108dafd6/PXL_20240214_181438166.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out The Roger Blough was tied up in Erie, Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0549f57f-3c00-4435-8139-d12ea7dd88bc/PXL_20240214_193122829.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Erie Post Office We had some books to mail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/69654a01-942c-4767-9770-812b1bd79e94/PXL_20240215_221034791.MP.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out a new recipe for the book. Pulled pork salad bowl. This by itself would have been delicious but I made a dressing that as Lorraine would say “brought it to the next level of deliciousness” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ed82fb19-f0aa-4f10-a4af-8dd652eee461/PXL_20240215_221155644.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out This dressing went so well on the pulled pork salad bowl. I will make it again taking note of the measurements. It was easy and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8afa6a8c-a4ce-47ff-9308-1628f7713939/PXL_20240209_160756450.jpg Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out Neighbor Susan and her husband took us to breakfast and I laughed when I realized that my outfit matched the wallpaper in the ladies bathroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/02a52594-54b1-47eb-b0b5-fa47807db89e/shopify+items.png Blog - Trip to Ashtabula, Ohio - Make it stand out We have lots of books in stock and will have them available at the Massena event Saturday February 24th at the Massena Public Library from 1pm to 3pm. the address is 41 Glenn St Massena NY 13662. We will be bringing books with us. You can order them online and we will reimburse the shipping when you pick them up at the event or we will mail them if you are unable to attend. It looks like the weather will be good and we look forward to seeing you there. Lorraine asked me to remind you that we will be mailing books to our US customers Saturday morning so if you are planning to purchase a book we will be stopping at the Massena Post Office Saturday morning. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/time-at-home monthly 0.5 2024-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f17ce23d-7c8e-4c7c-aeac-4a43f69cab4c/PXL_20240211_195406150.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out Moussaka for the next book. It passed the taste test and was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f75ff026-22e6-4138-91a7-f91b3b7f3e27/PXL_20240204_213534154.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out We have so many beautiful walking paths to choose from https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/790911e3-2558-4703-a43f-7a3a54734eaf/Screenshot+2024-02-08+103928.png Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out Not a cloud in the sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/640a0a55-686e-4f75-94c9-3ff5976c1a8c/Screenshot+2024-02-08+104954.png Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out The Mont Tremblant Church that is visible when you enter the resort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a2626fa-388d-45fa-aa7d-cd9d579f73f2/PXL_20240131_192527266.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out We walked quite a distance before we saw two ships tied up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6f148e1e-4259-4372-87c2-c33560143a57/PXL_20240131_185906867.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out There are great photos along the Old Port of Montreal waterfront. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d7583c49-070c-465a-8c04-4a6937738efb/PXL_20240131_201224533.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out We walked to Chinatown to buy new Kiwi Knives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ce16980-fb59-4bb5-920b-ded0d88aceaa/PXL_20240131_195433303.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out Both Lorraine and I got a free hug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6b655c45-8b04-4b1e-b035-71170f6704e9/PXL_20240131_000025606.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out We love walking in Montreal. There is so much to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/555dfb82-e170-47e9-9c40-4f38fbf352a6/PXL_20240131_180847050.jpg Blog - Time at home - Make it stand out We enjoy coming to this tiny fish and chip shop https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/february-1st-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d0dd7c8a-5849-4560-9cf1-b477472ec080/20200206_090335.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out I was looking for this winter photo and found it easily when I put the word “ladder” in the search bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d311376a-4a6e-47cd-a19d-18fba99184a9/PXL_20240128_151752436.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out It was fun to see all the photos of ladders and stairs in one place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6fa86caa-ab0b-43d9-b884-5f29abf7088f/PXL_20230121_140507429.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out January 2023 Port Colborne Lay-up on the Rt Hon Paul J Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5aab8689-b702-4304-b4d7-14d1e0279df4/20220125_153906.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out January 2022 Port Colborne Lay-up Rt Hon Paul J Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b6e43324-bccf-41f1-ac2b-a40f890cb407/20210102_074011%280%29.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out January 2021. The 1st and 2nd of January 2021 were the last two days of a 30 day relief job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6af6dd7a-256e-4286-80d5-739d1fb34afc/20210120_103151.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out January 2021 (7-14) Sailing on the AlgoCanada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8e54d520-eb4f-46ad-9718-6e9c9f08f0b4/20210114_140536.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - AlgoCanada Galley I took this photo during my time on the AlgoCanada. All the illustrations and stories in the Children’s book are taken from my experiences and photos sailing. We used this galley photo for the first book; The Stowaway Adventures of Mitchell Mouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/19a99396-080a-4917-960b-a1a64cc5b442/AlgoCanada+galley.jpeg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be223a4a-f667-4a47-9763-cd8f3b78a192/20200101_193120.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out January 1st 2020. I was working one month on and one month off on the Algoma Hansa. We were sailing year round between Sarnia, Ontario and Nanticoke, Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5354d71a-8650-4cd8-af4a-ff9489a90c95/20171130_210049.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out January 6th 2019 Lorraine and I prepared the last meals, and served the last customer of our 24-year in the restaurant business. We spent the January 2019 month packing up our memories and my extensive chef figurine collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/380e15e7-195a-4a20-a24c-edf8d1901311/20190108_165550.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out One of the last meals Lorraine prepared for us in the downstairs kitchen of our restaurant. On the right is the special stove that we bought to accommodate the huge soup pot for making our famous French Onion Soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a3127bd-c753-4b0a-8d98-0382b0d91145/Onion+soup.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out We sold a lot of French onion soup. Our dad loved the French onion soup and always had a bowl when he and my mom came to visit us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33e6446b-948e-424e-acc0-aace7d1890ce/20210116_152723.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out My two favorite items, are my Kiwi knives and my emulsifier with the whisk attachment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7e3e8138-bd4e-4a94-8e81-431db4fd7e8b/PXL_20240127_203936145+%281%29.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out When Lorraine and I see a deer we in unison say “Where there’s one, there’s two” knowing to be careful when driving and seeing a deer on the side of the road there may be another so we always slow down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a19f6f49-a45c-42b7-85ff-dd0cc64b5763/PXL_20240121_215707851.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out I made these chili rellenos with poblano peppers and enchiladas sauce. They went really well with riced cauliflower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/872c9c6f-8597-401c-b462-9c4d8a849204/PXL_20240121_214238665.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out The rellenos were stuffed with chicken and cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2a8c0bec-b363-4a2e-877e-4849f96ce856/PXL_20240123_222708934.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out The pint of grape tomatoes that were looking a little tired came to life after they were roasted and added to this sauce with Italian sausages. It was delicious served over zucchini noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/32364e6e-cbe6-42b0-93c4-8842d9dfc0cb/shopify+items+%281%29.jpg Blog - February 1st 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/departure-day-from-the-spruceglen monthly 0.5 2024-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/726e78ed-0ebd-4972-8e73-fa2ede3293a4/PXL_20240121_160728962.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out My view today. I wish you could smell the beautiful Hyacinth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21405388-4b5d-43ae-9e55-914ea84df867/PXL_20240115_211759167.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out My view out the window last week https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/88291a1a-3fd9-4da2-9493-92aa6e85c6f0/PXL_20240113_170112566.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The homemade pita bread was the perfect envelope for the salmon salad sandwich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/18582e1f-e8df-4bc7-80e9-6b64ed9fb8d7/PXL_20240113_164455794.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The first time I made pita bread I imagined my mom magically blowing the little rounds full of air. I always think of my mom when I make pita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/987664cf-4bd7-45f4-858e-a4058a5dd0f0/PXL_20240113_160636366.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The little falafel patties ready for the oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab806c06-836d-420c-978e-eb19c865cf17/PXL_20240114_172050785.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out This was a small piece of the salmon pie with bearnaise sauce. I tired a little and thought it was delicious. Only one person had a piece, the rest opted for the grilled cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c2c369f5-9774-45f8-aabb-72ad672a0495/PXL_20240114_170408013.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out roasted curried cauliflower with broccoli cheddar soup and grilled cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be806385-b3be-4728-b937-357b68804bf8/PXL_20240114_171305778.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I believe this will be in the next book. I will see if Lorraine likes it as much as I did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/021d0183-dc1c-4c14-ae74-ad389831bd2a/PXL_20240116_145154852.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out It was the most delicious and velvety texture! The best creme brulee I ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e46a8010-bd5e-4282-9040-d1b2eef1b803/PXL_20240115_215140816.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I had schlepped a large bag of almond flour on board and decided I should make my delicious almond cookies before I left. They will be in the next book and everyone that I share them with says how good they are and how filling. I always say it’s like eating a handful of nuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b4767b7e-52e1-4111-b7d8-0154929159ff/PXL_20240115_210314932.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Last Sunday was a snowy day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e5f80026-5ea2-4a00-9285-2b2878700fba/PXL_20240115_223037846.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out A candidate for next years 2025 porthole calendar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/353d5a24-e09f-4b71-be42-7f676e49ba11/PXL_20240115_225440530.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out It was such a beautiful evening. Usually when we are underway, the snow blows off but being at the dock offered this photo op. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8df54a32-76cd-4e38-8e8a-98b19530d464/PXL_20240115_222115159.MP.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The best way to finish my stay on a ship…butter chicken (turkey) and homemade Naan bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0c888663-0140-4c26-bfbf-4d8108b1d832/PXL_20240115_215222685.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Last dessert was my mom’s pie filling cake. If I was here full time I would make sure to have some baking pans. The edges come out a little dark when I use a stainless steel steamtable insert to bake cakes in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90878b1d-1792-4837-b825-9fbd753425be/PXL_20240115_215204841.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out my last menu on the Spruceglen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92d9d620-c8ca-4882-9a8f-19bb243887f4/PXL_20240116_200248534.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Departure day was clear making things a lot easier, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/990ba3e4-780f-4f48-9c98-1bbe6d3e61bb/PXL_20240116_183457157.MP.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out On my way to turn on the freezer I took a peek down the stairs leading into the engine room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74549cf6-f6a5-4525-b10a-5b512b362e66/PXL_20240116_222336943.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out All packed! my room of the last three weeks. I love the forward facing window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a0bbb092-e4f7-4272-a89d-97b51fcf0ffb/PXL_20240116_222517677.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out A wave goodbye from the ship keeper as he lowered my luggage down over the ship’s side in the basket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1eeabb2f-b0f2-4e31-9873-1b21acacf312/PXL_20240116_222613465.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I followed the kind crew member closely. I appreciated to have an escort down the snow covered deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a5c403d-d7bf-478b-a9de-c51095930a9f/PXL_20240116_222943275.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Of course the escorted walk down the deck had to include a moment to take a photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/95808721-c16e-4936-84cc-c685683bf7dc/PXL_20240116_223746764.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Stepping on firm land always comes with an inward sigh of relief! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fa3387a-c0eb-4315-8cd9-02b4eb7d646c/PXL_20240116_224019168.jpg Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The water is still open. Not much ice yet this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b57d9032-c8cf-4902-be6e-fe62eb3e9bff/shopify+items.png Blog - DEPARTURE DAY FROM THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The first few days at home included a trip over to the US post office and the Canadian post office. We have books in stock and look forward to mailing you your copy or perhaps delivering in person if you get a chance to stop by for the two events in February. Stay tuned for more details. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/last-full-day-of-lay-up monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5a0b6ace-1b83-432c-b1e0-9400dbe54a93/PXL_20240110_150120312.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out It was so much fun having Lorraine visit. The time went too fast but we had lots of fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d394e47d-5a57-42a5-a170-461b62e6bcee/PXL_20240110_220950388.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8c1ddbf2-0097-42ff-9708-54fb1611a95e/PXL_20240108_164936354.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out Lorraine peeling the fresh beets she boiled. She made her famous beet salad and the crew loved it. It will have a place in the new book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d4248fd8-3076-49cf-9a19-0cad655970a4/PXL_20240104_224816732.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out The crew also loved the beet noodles that I had with the greek inspired pork souvlaki meal. I am working on the pork souvlaki marinade for the next book and of course there will be the tzatziki recipe and the Greek salad recipe and dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2fe1428f-0e01-41eb-8d27-650ad3fff24d/PXL_20240104_225055605.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out I love Greek salad. I will share the recipe in the next book. I have a few vinaigrettes that I have been using, depending what ingredients I have onboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2fb627e7-0da8-427e-967a-c41db6ae6323/PXL_20240112_162409032.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Homemade hamburger buns I think the homemade hamburger buns helped to take the focus off the overly salty hamburgers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2fce207e-324f-4908-ac90-13d729c2dcc4/PXL_20240109_172606226.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out On the final day before Lorraine left I made an all-time favorite. My famous chicken enchiladas. They are on the cover of my cookbook “Recipes and Stories as I Sail Through My Day. She had never had my homemade nachos and said, they were far better than she could have imagined. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4751770b-51de-4536-b7fa-11e51abb9387/PXL_20240108_220215121.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out I made some of Lorraine’s favorites while she was here and of course the crew always love a roast beef dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b780d87d-9e38-4078-9a2f-52a4077fc014/PXL_20240109_224126371.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out The most delicious baked Philly steak sandwiches which I made with the leftover roast beef and they were a huge hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d85f1d8-c446-47d2-8904-c1742f67059d/PXL_20240108_165919190.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out I used the leftover pizza dough for the dough of my baked philly steak sandwich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d7465d31-04b0-4b0a-a301-7a92c276ae93/PXL_20240115_143119596+%281%29.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out The step-up to the walk-in fridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d02462b5-4679-4c7e-9e5f-749b06db0748/PXL_20240115_143055422.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out The step-up into the galley (or as I like to refer to them as the senior hurdles) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1fdfadf3-be16-4c1a-851f-5831e3428448/PXL_20240110_150046071.jpg Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out We always have so much fun together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/56789b91-c9a8-417a-a53d-b8686522aa8a/shopify+items.png Blog - LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE LAYUP - Make it stand out You can see a list of stores where the books are available on our website or order online. We will be happy to mail them to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/time-is-flying-by monthly 0.5 2024-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6167cd29-098d-445e-a63a-77b5bb52d847/PXL_20240107_165918914.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out It’s so nice having Lorraine here with me and she spread the cream cheese frosting on the Sunday cinnamon buns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5bfa7662-c333-4ec6-881d-3c8d33326a04/PXL_20240107_171138820.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out The egg drop soup, which Lorraine loved and the cuban sandwich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fde62291-2e33-47e4-a4d4-c3f45853551f/PXL_20240106_140425444.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out The peppers roasted beautifully in the convection oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/38831941-29bd-4cb6-a84e-7e6e646d9324/PXL_20240106_171838708.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out The roasted red pepper soup was exceptionally good with the sweet potato pancakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84090dbb-cf79-4b36-b7da-032559a1a75c/PXL_20240107_174913625.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Seafood casserole. The ship keeper loved it and I put the leftover in the freezer for him to use when we are all gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b22dd7ac-2d8d-4c01-8e32-0ef62660e905/PXL_20240104_184045095.TS.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Our neighbor Captain Henry Jackman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fac2f2c-3322-4b1f-8c16-243dd4549765/PXL_20240105_225835773.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out fish chowder. It’s a popular choice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0957023d-c9ca-46f3-a059-abf7865edb3d/PXL_20240105_171341130.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Meatballs in gravy with roasted carrots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ae4c95d5-30dc-409d-9466-5877c9189209/PXL_20240104_195936440.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Our fist and only day of sunshine. We enjoyed a little walk to lock 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fd3c99d1-a5d2-4b07-bc1a-95fdd4479b8e/PXL_20240104_193154131.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out We stopped for tea at Sophias. Its a great spot to watch ships. Lock 8 is right behind us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cfd1cad4-fa62-4aec-aa58-b186bd07872e/PXL_20240104_185836659.MP.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Lorraine and I playing tourists in Port colborne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94af6901-fad5-4095-af5d-63a919643c71/PXL_20240107_154138726.MP.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Lorraine always helps me organize the ships I work on. She is a great organizer! She also did my dishes for the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f510c09-3a7b-43f5-8caf-39d4136af4b9/PXL_20240105_215759499.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out this dessert went really well. I used my moms cake recipe, real whipped cream and strawberry pie filling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/50945b8c-9fb7-40a4-b3b5-4fad2cf218bd/PXL_20240105_220006685.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Friday night fish and chips night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8862726-763a-41f2-bed2-1154f99e8794/PXL_20240105_144902232.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out We have contractors come on board and this day they were testing the smoke/heat detectors and the fire extinguishers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2f60d59-e3da-4a61-8de1-51ad574c8764/PXL_20240107_213636555.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out Lorraine and I making homemade springrolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2fe24ec9-c4d4-4922-8b7e-e51006105736/PXL_20240107_223147587.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out We had chinese food one night. I used the rest of the pork to make pork chop suey. Lorraine suggested adding cashew nuts and it was delicious. We thought the spring rolls we made came out beautiful. They were baked so the crew that avoid deep fried items were happy to try them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a599a188-a38e-46ce-99f8-71f8656af80b/PXL_20240107_162658250.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out My forward facing window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f942ae76-3be8-4531-8751-d1075215dedd/PXL_20240107_162852852.jpg Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out No need for the life boat during layup, it is packed away until the spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/06249d65-803c-442e-a0e4-69be67a063d3/shopify+items.png Blog - Time is flying by - Make it stand out We have books in stock and will be happy to mail you, your copy https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/lorraines-first-2024-ship-visit monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/218eaf24-a1ef-4d1e-b9c7-f0b2c2244ab5/PXL_20240104_000059156.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out Lorraine’s first 2024 visit onboard a ship that I am working on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d4718eb7-0425-42ca-8138-f4a374302fa0/PXL_20240103_125140521.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I am challenging myself to make a different omelet every day for the omelet eaters. This one had spinach, bacon and cheddar cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/efba5c1a-cd8a-4493-8fc4-83fd5c6768da/PXL_20240104_125138250.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out This omelet had roasted grape tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7b4b6528-716e-4332-8f98-8584e62d5291/PXL_20240104_125132503.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out Grilled cheese with two eggs over easy and some of the nice bacon Lorraine brought. The bacon we get on the ship is a cheaper version of bacon, so it was nice to see the bacon that she brought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8aad908a-540d-4bd4-8d5e-b3ccc165957f/PXL_20240101_221513284.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out New Year’s Day supper. Crispy duck legs with blueberry sauce, butternut noodles, hasselback potatoes and rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/734cb340-c922-42b5-9ab0-8337dca4524b/PXL_20240101_215320778.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I made a few appetizers. I love devilled eggs and always think of my mom when I make them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e17c77d-a0d3-4b81-a7f1-5b6c1c62e7e3/PXL_20240101_215930255.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out This is the Chocolate Mousse cake that we bought for the chief to say thank you for letting Lorraine come on board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4561914e-575d-454c-8df1-50013081c68e/PXL_20240102_174211313.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out This particular crew member asked for extra homemade caesar dressing on their chicken caesar salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7971141d-f186-4261-a08b-4d4c2910f778/PXL_20240102_171212385.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I thought it would be fun to make the poutine on the curly fries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81d68344-bdee-40b9-8d0e-ffdb379433ae/PXL_20240102_220313701.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out “Marry Me Chicken” or as I put it on the menu board, Chicken in a sundried tomato cream sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/984e6eff-3801-4327-bd9e-e6ae4b555ddb/PXL_20240103_001225110.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out It’s fun to watch the passing ships. soon the Welland canal will be closed and it will be very quiet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/db1a9e34-df90-45ee-8a3f-57cd669494c0/PXL_20240103_155252483.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I made potato skins for lunch using the leftover baked potatoes. An icecream scoop works really well for removing the inside of of the potato. I paint them with bacon drippings until they are crispy then add cheese and bacon bits. They were really good but I forgot to take a photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b3e5ac79-0b12-4d37-98e1-28da627239f9/PXL_20240103_224744256+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out Everyone, including Lorraine’s, butter chicken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/912cc328-761e-44f3-b8ec-181e4f7ece96/PXL_20240104_115245110.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I made beaver tails that were so delicious and surprisingly easy. I had saved some of my cinnamon bun dough and just rolled it out before frying it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2c121efc-4ea2-4921-8c02-1ea4c4c6e935/PXL_20240104_115134234.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out Individual blueberry crisps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0965dda9-f907-48d0-ba0c-21684b80e7b9/PXL_20240103_215137391.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I was grateful that a crew member took down the Christmas decorations. Lorraine always helps me when she comes onboard, but I know taking down Christmas decorations is not her favorite task https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/902732de-3741-4c38-8f51-933ec5e37ff1/PXL_20240103_235435392.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out Here comes Lorraine. The shipkeeper lowered the basket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/87655596-cee2-44b2-8686-9fd1f9d945f2/PXL_20240104_000302940.jpg Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out I love a shadow picture and here is one of Lorraine and I https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4a65c35-3776-484f-abd4-df3ca33460a2/shopify+items.png Blog - Lorraine’s first 2024 ship visit - Make it stand out We have lots of books in stock and will be happy to mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/last-days-of-2023 monthly 0.5 2024-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3d7bfa76-8f12-4d3b-939e-de90a7101dcb/PXL_20231231_133328171.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out The Algoma Compass passing this last day of 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/048e668d-af02-4a1c-89a8-67f560c5abee/PXL_20231229_204944654.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out I can see the door that leads out on deck from where I write to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9c663b79-865d-406a-8b0d-d2842b70ccba/PXL_20231231_124724281.MP.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out The Goldilocks frying pans: one is too large is too, is too warped and one is just right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/918b9c55-5f91-47b2-ad35-c7197148cf62/PXL_20231229_224649523.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out Fish chowder. Only one person ordered the soup but he had a bowl for lunch and supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16221a41-a75d-4032-aa61-fa56eb41817a/PXL_20231229_171333221.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out Pizza day! The spinach went well with the pizza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ad3324b-7001-451d-989e-e4caffccf69d/PXL_20231229_215017093.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out I love homemade tartar sauce. This is the coleslaw with boiled vinaigrette that I am working on for the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ded067ed-1706-4fbd-81d6-aed655efad4f/PXL_20231229_215929245.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out There is a really nice big fryer here on the Spruceglen. The fish came out really nice and I could fry four pieces at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d9960be-ff2a-4c41-ace4-d7dec5db21d8/PXL_20231229_215015195.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out I have received many comments on this recipe in the book. It is so easy and tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd3ffdd3-77a2-4073-b237-8a8fffc2fc56/PXL_20231230_221046381.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out I always think of my dad when I make barley soup. He loved barely https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92b24bbf-9f2d-4a75-bf43-dd1057cf8d18/PXL_20231230_172139665.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out The mango salasa went well with the cajun seasoned shrimp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/979893a4-4d9f-4b35-9395-86ac85785b4c/PXL_20231230_172213331.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out I am always amazing how nice the wraps look when they are rolled up. It helps when you warm the tortillas first. It makes rolling really easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cd08142f-8c99-44bc-93c6-8b6330fc50e2/PXL_20231230_175948041.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out This was my fake churro dessert made with deep fried leftover pizza dough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/36ed5555-6528-491a-bb70-19bbde363b2c/PXL_20231230_221656942.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out I could have eaten the entire pot, it was so good made with shrimp. I didn’t miss not having the basil that I usually add to this Thai dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94ac2362-a5b5-4ba6-a7f9-f923c9b5afec/PXL_20231231_180022371.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out The cajun soup was really delicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ab0f701e-c4dc-40df-bc79-213c8add5d65/PXL_20231231_174624835.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out The last cinnamon bun Sunday of 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b9a04157-9cd8-42b2-b01a-c7be4676371a/PXL_20231231_174330780.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out Only one person had the breakfast burrito with hashbrowns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fbe02e02-eb39-4e6b-acc1-3e6fc3f92f83/PXL_20231231_200246734.jpg Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out The gangway is nice and makes it easy to go ashore. This gives you an idea how high up we are. I am 5”4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a048f629-f510-4496-bc45-451cea5adae1/shopify+items.png Blog - LAST DAYS OF 2023 - Make it stand out We have books in stock and Lorraine will be mailing books from the US Post office on Tuesday. She will be happy to mail you your book from there or from Canada for the Canadian orders. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/joining-the-spruceglen monthly 0.5 2023-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/682332da-83f7-4eae-a4e5-9344e39600ab/PXL_20231226_184018837.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I thought it was funny seeing the Rt Hon Paul J Martin as i made my way to the Spruceglen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1f68add4-8170-46aa-ab84-b48891f0d401/PXL_20231226_183823248.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I thought it might be the Martin and when the name came into view I thought how nice it was to see the ship where I had spent the previous two Decembers and layups https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b91db11d-ca8e-477e-a602-946eec534c1f/PXL_20231226_185659512.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I was happy that it wasn’t raining when my luggage was being loaded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8792aa39-81b5-473b-9f7f-6726f3b750ee/PXL_20231226_185843726.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Our gangway is attached to a dock gangway because the ship is lightship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bc46933b-24e2-4d59-9a39-c569b0e31acf/PXL_20231226_190054422.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Taking a familiar walk back to the accommodations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ce88db8-a766-49b5-b058-d0c4dd22af33/PXL_20231226_220443665.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Pork chops with mushroom sauce, steam broccoli and rice (I also made buttered noodles) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fe32e06-55db-40a5-8de6-f87df07e1ac1/PXL_20231228_151416747.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I saw the Whitefish Bay passing us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2809f878-9176-41f4-a86c-baa6972047e1/PXL_20231227_173825767.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I think egg salad tastes better on homemade bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2bdaa631-79b1-4788-befe-29f9ebb79b88/PXL_20231227_165849553.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Italian sausages on homemade buns with a side of penne pasta and homemade tomato sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/67b6c97f-35f7-4de1-9e73-2efbe8ae5633/PXL_20231227_222755397.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out meatloaf, onions, gravy, mashed and buttered carrots. I always think of my mom when I make buttered carrots, because she made them like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01b3f989-aba9-4327-8a16-8dbb0643153b/PXL_20231227_220509071.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The fish creole used up the leftover fish, leftover pepper and onions and homemade tomato sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9dc3e1d-0aee-48ac-88d8-83b2aeacdaf7/PXL_20231227_222800007.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out mom’s pie filling cake made with yogurt instead of sour cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6a19e2b1-71ce-4aa1-af09-0725ba6e20fe/PXL_20231228_172342323.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Gourmet grilled cheese made with marble bread Brie. It Goes great with homemade tomato soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7dc90277-dbd7-485d-9f72-f8575e0a98cc/PXL_20231228_172608422.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out pork chop suey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ba4ebb22-151e-4f36-814a-60ab3d33efe9/PXL_20231228_223949952.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out I love peanut noodles and they are popular with the crew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b8e5f591-fc23-4f0a-b00b-8201e23ef1c5/PXL_20231228_215547335.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Individual meat pies with gravy and french fries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13f97c81-14d7-4cb9-97d6-f26a1613cb52/PXL_20231229_001729373.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out It was a spectacular evening for a walk on the deck. The reflection of the Tadoussac was amazing. i am sure this photo will find it’s way into my next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dad5251e-40be-40dd-b5d7-90726bc8cae6/PXL_20231229_002124357.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out It looked so pretty all lit up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/55f6256b-3924-45b2-9711-fe059e725854/PXL_20231229_000145214.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out It was the perfect night for a walk on deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/137283bb-5472-4a2f-a0d1-958c02196e2d/PXL_20231228_234908623.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out The lights in the distance are lock 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/012cd3a9-12e5-45e6-bceb-f2c5d57100ec/PXL_20231229_001347423.MP.jpg Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out here comes the Tadoussac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c9be976b-77fe-4a3e-95ae-25e403a78ad3/shopify+items.png Blog - JOINING THE SPRUCEGLEN - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you your copy of the book. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/merry-christmas monthly 0.5 2023-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dfaa3fea-ea07-4f5c-8ebd-0dcf61f3505a/frontenac+small+chirstmas+tree.jpeg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out my first Christmas away from home was on the Frontenac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d0dd4271-f1af-4c6a-884d-12b7eb95bea2/christmas+broken+cookies.png Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out I believe this was the old Oakglen, The cookies on the tray in this photo fell from the vibration of the ship and all broke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/88896a63-ea40-47d1-92e4-620a19727b9f/christmas.png Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out I was chief cook on the Louis R Desmarais. Early 90’s when there was a porter (Bev on the left) and second cook (Hilda on the right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99a5fac8-6616-4ec7-845b-a3b9395eb980/oakglen.png Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out I was on the Oakglen and we were in Owen Sound. They came onboard to do an article about spending Christmas on a ship. I brought my little tree from my room to place in the dining room for the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cb2ad7d9-d365-4901-af2f-85dad9a7ff19/christmas+lrd.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Another Christmas on the Louis R Desmarais. I was on the Desmarais twice, so all together I may have been on there for 6 Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f7691435-8ce1-41a6-984c-c1d84840884f/gingerbread+boat.jpeg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out my attempt at a gingerbread ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21043ad8-96e7-41f7-8bc3-66481ee09dea/chritmas+LRD+with+Marni.jpeg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Lay-up has its perks and I was able to invite a childhood friend and her little family to come onboard for a Christmas holiday dinner. As I look at this picture her son, now has a family of his own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5f1ca4c0-10da-4858-89b9-a86eda5abbe4/259108585_1040672336776092_7160002694902881767_n.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out my mom loved the color red! The candles on the tree are real. My mom wrapped the presents so beautifully. It makes me think of a present I made for Lorraine’s birthday one year. I made my own wrapping paper and she didn’t open her gift for a year, not wanted to ruin the paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/690ec2ef-ec18-4eb2-9a0d-5aefdb463d9e/image0.jpeg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Top left corner you can see my mom wearing a German dirndl. the candles are burning on the tree. I also remember the embroidered table cloth. I am in the red dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9c87dbd7-f175-44f9-88cb-f944b31e055f/image1.jpeg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out my mom looked so beautiful. There are the candles burning again. Christmas Eve opening the gifts. Lorraine is four months old there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2e6d747-a0cb-4421-8a2d-27e4f34a5b9d/creperie+nov+2013.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out The first restaurant 1994 to 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2cb679be-ba3f-4c63-858d-7c7dde17182c/Screenshot+2023-12-16+192339.png Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out We moved to our own building in 2014 to 2019. You can watch the little video I made of a quiet night at the Restaurant. Just click on the following link https://youtu.be/UcVFUlW6He8?si=LEcVcQFrS1z9uGob https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/946c14d7-9f97-4ab0-9f26-5918a227611f/20201217_182002.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out December 2020 Thunder Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/50589d0b-fe38-4a4e-9798-2f07f76b7a6e/christmas+on+the+thunderbay.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Featuring my homemade tablecloth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6735f4a0-da0e-4351-973a-f48a599b2238/Christmas+on+the+Hansa.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Algoma Hansa Christmas 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/120fbaac-671f-47ff-9f4d-be95a5b1bad5/20211231_125815.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Rt Hon Paul J. Martin Christmas 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/87dc80c8-4ebc-4136-8d6e-d85b88d1e0b8/20211224_164759.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Christmas Eve 2021 extras treats Rt Hon Paul J. Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2c255ceb-be44-42a3-8b51-b03027f1378b/PXL_20221225_213113345.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Christmas 2022 Rt Hon Paul J. Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e00e97d-9c5b-422d-9563-f25c7ee780d8/thunderbay+2.jpg Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/61d3d4cb-5ade-4dfd-a6f3-903bacb6c9e1/shopify+items.png Blog - Merry Christmas - Make it stand out We have books in stock and will be happy to mail them to you. Just click on the tab “shop now” https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/6s1e7jdx6ip89lt6e7s1enhh3ty7b9 monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca2bf155-312b-46e3-b018-ba7b8aa5b9b7/Screenshot+2023-12-19+090903.png Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out Lorraine and a friend taking the US book orders to the Ogdensburg NY post office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6d23817-9547-433e-9e93-f1735b6d6515/PXL_20231219_114011486.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out I love the number keyboard on the side of my new computer. It makes it really easy to fill in the Customs 7523 form when taking the books into the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ead3ed6-aae2-4d43-8cca-9a7e255f9b99/PXL_20231214_175134399.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out The cardinal is easy to see but you have to look a little closer to see the chickadee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6f5b291f-2954-4336-a500-044e09da29ee/PXL_20231213_172023389.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out My mom loved cardinals and I think of her when I see them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ba6df487-f1c6-431c-afee-98691b9eca83/20161207_162957.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out I loved seeing the Christmas decorations. It was my favorite time of the year to have a restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/08393d9f-5b2a-4f0f-adbe-a99d045ffb18/20171123_152932.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out 2018 Lorraine hanging our beautiful German Christmas ornaments with my little chef figurines that waited patiently all year to be unpacked and join the other chef figurines that were displayed year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd4301f0-ce8a-4293-9761-3f0ead364c83/20161207_163043.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out It was fun to go through my pictures and be reminded of these beautiful ornaments and pieces from my chef figurine colleciton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d0eb56c6-6b4c-4b2a-8836-58226441c86e/20181216_192653.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out We would always make something special to eat for ourselves, especially at Christmas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1909cda0-319d-4790-abb6-173d92df7383/PXL_20231217_014025109.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out Beet-meat shepherd’s pie. Worth making! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f223ddbf-41a4-4d75-b342-4b32dbb6d836/PXL_20231213_230800521.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out The shoulder blade pork chop with chimichurri and spinach salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11b1019f-eb77-4a6e-90af-4f25e270ccc4/PXL_20231214_213150931.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out The stuffed mushrooms before the 6 minutes in the airfryer. I wish I took an after photo but they were so delicious looking that taking a picture was the furthest thing from my mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ca550bf0-a50f-4282-8213-ccbe9af732ea/PXL_20231214_201925249.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out Beef vegetable stew ready for the oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/afc11a7d-69ba-4dce-aa7b-3c9ef55cd39e/PXL_20231218_231736362.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out Peanut noodles made with Udon noodles. They were delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33361d86-73f6-455d-8019-181e210a3043/PXL_20231211_215145215.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out the first attempt at the honey-hot sweet potatoes with crumbled feta and chopped pistachios. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82ee595f-aa88-473e-b32d-460dc46f79c6/PXL_20231216_182032083.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out It was my first time visiting the Port Colborne museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21918bd2-f348-4ca3-96d2-db51ce384526/PXL_20231216_190858006.MP.jpg Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out While in Port Colborne, I stopped for a tea and was delighted to see a ship tie up at wharf 16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b04f79a8-7b68-4c6b-9e4d-c5a623b1acb0/shopify+items.png Blog - I love this time of year - Make it stand out If you didn’t find a copy of the cookbook or children’s book under the Christmas tree, Lorraine will be happy to mail you, your copy. We have lots of books in stock. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/passing-under-the-mackinac-bridge-november-30th-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/402b32c6-8f28-4239-8aa2-66ce7cec197d/PXL_20231130_201119267.MP-EDIT.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out The timing was perfect to pass under the Mackinac Bridge. It was beautiful out. https://youtu.be/nZsrIcyYoDw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/77dd686b-44e9-45f0-bdd1-8f293b8e185e/Screenshot_20231213-092657.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out The person ahead of me has shipped out so I am at the top of the board now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d7ee369a-c648-4f3c-a4d4-cda370b80f89/PXL_20231130_223933162.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out Homemade tomato soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/59111c19-44b9-435e-9f7d-7946db01788f/PXL_20231130_161316550.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out Macaroni and cheese is always a popular choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4763c294-e4c1-43f3-b82d-e9b2065f2793/PXL_20231130_153039542.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out It took a couple tries before I got them nicely browned on all sides. They came out so nice and crispy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2ffa918e-f682-43ca-8abd-3830124f3059/PXL_20231130_162601249.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out I was really proud to pass these delicious salads over the counter. Each one came with a “careful, they are slippery on the plate” I didn’t want them to slide off the plate. In the future, I would maybe sprinkle a little cheese on the plate for the taco salad bowl to adhere too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/39af4d17-0182-4fd1-88b4-64d80113ba57/PXL_20231130_173135049.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out The chili fries looked so good. This crew member likes his fries extra crispy. I had saved a little of the cheese sauce from the macaroni and cheese for the chili fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8beb774d-605f-45fd-af99-8d46a17073a6/20210926_071734.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out Algoma buffalo going under the Mackinac Bridge September 2021. We were on our way to Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5848bb91-b73d-4639-b4b3-b9dc8cf998e1/PXL_20231130_202333813.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out November 30th. It was a beautiful day. click on the link to ride under the bridge https://youtu.be/nZsrIcyYoDw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d81bf5de-d7da-438a-aa4d-ee31e61dbe6a/PXL_20231130_203256807.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out The sun was setting as the Mackinac Bridge started to fade into the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3faf1676-ad76-463c-9930-59ff1ae26dec/20210926_074419.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out The Algoma Buffalo had great windows! I had to work by myself on this ship but it was only for two weeks. This just after we passed under the Mackinac Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d14fc30-6f42-43d8-bca5-deeabeb84a4d/PXL_20220328_125448645+%281%29.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out CSL Niagara coming up to the Mackinac Bridge. I love that you can see the shadow of the ship in the ice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2a847097-d255-4d2c-be6d-377e4f372a5f/PXL_20220328_162738803.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out This photo of the clubhouse sandwich was right beside the photos of the Niagara as we went under the bridge. I thought it looked really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9222aa51-e785-428f-8f7c-b4706757c9c8/PXL_20231130_220931325.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out baked salmon with GPS (ginger pepper sauce) curried rice and Brussel sprouts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11f3be31-6f74-46e0-87d5-c3ff41ce66a4/PXL_20231130_212442996.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out This is a fun way to serve chili https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c8c6489d-ae4d-41b4-b7f6-b2837d39b005/PXL_20231130_224612041.MP.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out Bowl of chili with the baked cornbread topping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/781363b9-6da0-4195-8038-29a42ed7e663/403901160_2145587385627516_4927370966874723935_n.jpg Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out Lorraine will make one more trip over to the US Post office before Christmas. If you order before Monday, December 18th , your books will be mailed. We will continue to mail books in the New Year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5b2defef-f440-4f50-82a9-590ef0ab6220/shopify+items.png Blog - Passing under the Mackinac bridge - Make it stand out We have lots of books in stock and Lorraine will be happy to mail them out to you. I am currently working on the next Cookbook featuring photos and stories from the ship and recipes prepared without sugar, flour or grains. There is also another Stowaway Adventure coming in the Spring of 2024. Stay tuned for updates on the next books. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/my-new-laptop monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f96842ad-1f57-4158-8da5-3afcc3077523/PXL_20231130_202331991.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out November 30th. Onboard the Atlantic Huron passing under the Mackinac Bridge. I have a video and will share with you soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6ba39219-dc71-406d-baf5-a4ad71fa3325/PXL_20231210_170243705.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out My first video all with Lorraine (my sister, best friend, publisher and head of the Ship to Shore Chef shipping/mailing department) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/28162cff-34bb-4892-935c-231605dd58dc/PXL_20231208_225512686.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out I usually don’t use the mini carrots but I looked in the fridge and thought, they could be used. my notes in the background came from looking up four different recipes for inspiration and taking an element from each one. Some recipes said use only the yolk of the egg some suggested the whole egg. I went with the whole egg, I also used Adobo. I used a Rotisserie chicken and the broth was from boiling the rotisserie chicken bones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4c135ab-5e3c-418e-aad0-2376f9c5f82e/PXL_20231209_000238929.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out I am going to try this recipe again using fresh dill. One recipe suggested the fragrant herb and I’m curious how it will taste. For this version a little cracked black pepper gave a nice flavor. It was excellent for a first try. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a4bcef3f-b061-4e8b-8284-66c3f8ba8bb8/PXL_20231210_201357268.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out I was delighted to find my favorite Adobo seasoning in the “No Frills” store (in the international food aisle) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/388ca135-51f6-44a3-92fc-2ca23fd93351/butter+chicken.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out This meal was so delicious. Butter chicken on riced cauliflower, roasted carrots tossed in olive oil, a little vinegar and fresh cilantro. the GPPS (Ginger, Paleo, Pepper, Sauce) made with maple syrup instead of sugar was delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9bdfdc86-48bd-4bbc-91db-60c6863238b8/PXL_20231205_224956754.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out The most delicious brussel sprouts that we enjoyed at the Niagara Falls Keg. Most people in the restaurant were trying to capture the perfect picture of the water cascading down the huge falls, sending a cloud of spray and mist but the only picture on my camera from our trip to Niagara Falls were these brussel sprouts and the Christmas lights show. I will have to go back to the Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd643e2c-6f83-4daf-a402-543e52a14113/PXL_20231206_222501072.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out I shared this the other day but thought I would share it again since I was talking about it and it was really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2ff2d311-b713-497b-b1cb-a133c2b256a1/PXL_20231209_202702977.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out When I am off the ship I enjoy cooking, going for walks and I like to catch up with friends that I don’t get a chance to see when I am on the ship. I enjoyed a trip to a farm and loved seeing these beautiful egg laying hens. I loved that they had the private spot to lay there eggs. There was a row of these little egg laying sections and each had a door. It was such a surprise to open one of the doors and find these two eggs. It was great fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/643f086b-8390-4859-8789-daeedf4efd27/PXL_20231209_175744493.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ad529f8-cad8-44a3-9b8c-a3fd1edeae01/PXL_20231211_122038123.MP.jpg Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out https://youtu.be/eU1pljNk9bw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/605084fc-ff12-4cef-8bc1-810647b8b4de/shopify+items.png Blog - my new laptop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/waiting-for-the-call monthly 0.5 2023-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/616127af-f03d-48e9-a41b-e83b1062aec6/PXL_20231207_205234459.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Lorraine gifted me this little Mitchell Mouse wearing a Christmas sweater. I love it! Yesterday we went by the Gift Shop at the Lock 3 St Catharine’s Museum and Welland Canals Centre. They have both of the Ship to Shore Chef “Recipes and Stories as I Sail Through my Day cookbook” and Stowaway Adventures of Mitchell Mouse children’s book”. They make great Christmas gifts. I enjoy going to the museum. They have a new exhibit open and I hope to go back soon to see it. There were no ships in Lock 3 but as we drove away we saw a familiar ship coming down through the flight locks. I looked at the ship wondering…where and when…but reminding myself I am where I am meant to be and enjoying every minute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e9acd4e-356b-429d-8bb9-937a9494324a/Screenshot+2023-12-08+081259.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/40611339-3239-4a94-9019-fb09138a4ad0/PXL_20231204_213340879.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Lorraine (my sister, best friend and publisher) and I love to go for walks this time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52a33436-9fc3-4e6e-8347-d95d7dd28ebb/PXL_20231206_222501072.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out This was delicious. It is chicken in a mushroom sauce over riced cauliflower. It will definitely be in the next book. It came together so easily. It just needs a little parsley garnish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/14446738-71d0-4c93-b06a-2470d63cc2d6/PXL_20231206_173223722.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out I am expecting a job call so I am still in the St Catharines area. The 7 1/2 winter drive to Tremblant this time of year is not as easy to plan around. I am a “home is where the heart is” so my time off is enjoyed wherever I am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/75134c41-c751-4b15-b7cf-653cdffad8ad/Screenshot+2023-12-08+083948.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out I think this may be the last story I tell on my old laptop. I hope to set up my new laptop today. The next story will come from my new laptop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/72c0e7a7-7ca3-4349-a1cf-7cbccd17d8ce/PXL_20231201_124541166.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out I heard the beep beep beep of this bulldozer outside my cabin window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4d16c4c6-1a43-46b1-99e9-3f81631be974/PXL_20231201_155355887.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Meldrum Bay is a beautiful spot to load https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11eccd34-0e15-44eb-aeb2-80cafab6f0f5/PXL_20231201_155316652.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out They had a little snow on the shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1be91bd9-997b-4a5d-bffa-2e17d85c1c60/PXL_20231201_155312505.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out loading the stone from Meldrum Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e7b93479-e941-49c8-8b89-6f95dc332cb2/PXL_20231201_155437555.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Leaving Meldrum Bay on a beautiful morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2c3d89e-9b38-41ae-8093-1d6cea738bf8/PXL_20231202_180412252.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Unloading the stone which we picked up in Meldrum Bay a mere 24 hours prior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dfa8d90c-e9a7-47a9-b524-24bc4545bf86/PXL_20231202_181244159.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out A clear path to the shoreline by punt boat. No fears of wet white stone dust falling on my going home clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/06d7fa41-f420-4de4-80f8-34ef46b849e8/PXL_20231201_215717546.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out This crew member had a great sense of humor. Someone asked me about the message “hours of rest sheet”. We have to fill out the hours we work to make sure that the crew have had enough rest if they are working overtime. In the galley we have the nights off but some of the crew who are not on watch work different hours. The hours of rest are documented to make sure every one is able to work safely and are not over fatigued. Safety first! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3d12f895-b729-43b1-ae36-c010927e5f89/PXL_20231201_162158434.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out I love this fish chowder recipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/30c52a0d-ac48-4161-9495-25b333a43722/PXL_20231201_160236656.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out This last batch of bread/buns came out pillowy soft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3afe314f-dc94-4876-861a-f01412553c2f/PXL_20231202_125055628.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Saturday morning, departure day. When I saw this familiar sight, I knew I didn’t have long before I would be disembarking in Windsor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6b5bfeb3-2ba9-4beb-9b3a-f1179b560db7/PXL_20231202_152738263.MP.jpg Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Looking out the porthole off our stern. Moments later the Captain instructed the 8-12 wheelsman to make the carefully calculated turn of the ships wheel that would turn us around in the Detroit river. Once we were tied up, we were then ready to unload the stone and the disembarking of the crew going on vacation…me included. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ab90bd4-9789-45bc-8ef0-0a541e642ec8/shopify+items.png Blog - WAITING FOR THE CALL - Make it stand out Lorraine is making a trip to the US post office and will be happy to mail you your copy of the books. There is still time to get them in time for Christmas. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/disembarking-by-punt-boat monthly 0.5 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cc293a6f-2ead-4bcc-94f7-0263cd08445c/PXL_20231202_182138238_exported_1632_1701695111331.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out I like the adventure of joining or disembarking by punt boat (after I have gotten onboard or to firm land) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/925868b9-c4e2-4656-b103-2a535a7d00dc/PXL_20231202_180822616.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out It is an easy walk down the gangway to the punt boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1e2d4100-4c04-4c6f-b565-eac5da05a5f5/PXL_20231202_181247936.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out I thought it was fun that the crew member had his prized procession, his guitar, strapped to his back. This punt crossing ferried my luggage across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd2a4eb5-e666-4af7-a8ab-f6dedfd787d4/PXL_20231202_182332049.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out The water is too shallow to come closer which is why we depart and arrive by punt boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/88c11908-536d-46fa-84e4-21d1ae77f986/PXL_20231202_182710391.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out A cheer of success that I was delivered safely. Thank you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/05fb5104-0772-4f4a-a6c2-6440d349b65f/Rpwan+Gorilla.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out In the mid 80’s my commute to work on an oil rig was by helicopter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2607f1fc-ef64-4e5b-8bd2-21e7b93b7a61/gorilla+logo.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out I was extra concerned about landing when it was foggy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6f34c7a7-44e0-4eea-a5ad-a4b62847a6fd/helicopter+pad.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out We were 85 crew members on board. There were helicopters departing every day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef24ee3a-cff9-46fa-ad50-54e47fd9d1c6/hardhats.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out That’s a young me on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e96f9cb7-f2eb-4b37-9713-af36beec9af9/survival.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out We took the helicopters from Halifax Heliport. We would have to wear survival suits in case we crashed. Wearing the survival suit should have made me feel more comfortable but the need to wear one caused me concern. That’s me on the right with a co-worker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/088a4217-09c9-4e12-8218-748cb70b7b2e/oilrig+edit.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out This is a young Lorraine. She worked on a different rig, the Rowan Gorilla 1 . The rig she worked on is laying at the bottom of the ocean. It sunk a few years after she worked on it. They were towing it to a new location and sunk enroute. Her rig was in Halifax for repairs so we had the opportunity to visit her on her rig. It is an odd feeling to know that something you are familiar with is resting at the bottom of the ocean. The hallways that you walked down, the messroom that you sat in is now the home for fish, sea and smirch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/42aaa95b-efbb-4b8e-97b4-033c9a50d923/Rowan+Gorilla+3.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out The view from the helicopter as we prepared to land. We spent two weeks on the rig before we were picked up and taken back home. These are referred to as Jackup rigs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99e01880-ad60-4207-8bef-81ea6101ea6c/daisy+the+drug+dog.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out We shared one ride on the helicopter with Daisy the drug dog. She was there to do a surprise drug search. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/904c4e7f-cca8-455b-90a2-f8aa9685c738/sable+island+better.jpeg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out The helicopter pilot took us along Sable Island during one trip. Sable Island is famous for the wild horses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/df0d9634-437e-4cd0-acfd-aeea76c48498/PXL_20231202_183322688.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out On our way, leaving the ship and port of Windsor behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/495d1192-8170-421c-94e2-f5178f0035db/PXL_20231204_231852019.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out We really enjoy eating at Nando’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d0bec805-cb72-488f-a458-10e545827911/PXL_20231204_231854297.MP.jpg Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out It’s the first time I saw the sweet potatoes on the menu. They were delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6e1e0ff-8e8f-437c-8773-d69a43107e31/shopify+items.png Blog - DISEMBARKING BY PUNT BOAT - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you your copy of the books. There is still time to order and get them in time for Christmas. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/departure-day monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5378781-45ce-45d6-b18f-d3613b4232a6/PXL_20231202_182713634.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out The end of a great month on the Atlantic Huron. I joined by punt boat and departed by punt boat at the Windsor stone dock. I will share extra photos from my departure day tomorrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d74ede6f-0dc2-4b95-9396-978222879952/PXL_20231203_154824479.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out Another relief job completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c30f466e-2fdd-46b4-9665-e54c9fc00d72/PXL_20231201_143547903.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out I have a company laptop (which needs to be replaced as I impatiently waited 30 minutes for it to decide to start, trying all the tricks I know: gentle encouragement, the 10 second hold of the start button, unplugging and re-plugging and finally calling for help. Help arrived. We had electricity to the laptop and after a few attempts my “help” managed to get the familiar picture of the product screen to appear.) I set the laptop on top of a pot to the perfect height and I was ready to make the order. I hope that the new cook is happy with the items I chose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f1b39895-295f-47a7-9437-77029ce24fa4/processed_1000020202.jpg Blog - Departure Day I took this photo when I first got on the Atlantic Huron. I had these beautiful flowers and I couldn't leave them behind so I brought them with me and enjoyed them on board. The flowers really add life to my room. I could not leave them behind, even though I know Lorraine would have enjoyed them. I wrapped them tightly in newspaper, found a secure spot in my cooler bag and they made the punt boat ride with me onto the Atlantic Huron on October 31st. As I packed my things 30 days later all that remained of the flowers were the dried rose buds. They looked so perfect I couldn’t throw them out with the other wilted flowers. Today, however, the perfectly dried buds would not make the trip back with me on the punt boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5c5883bd-7fbd-4662-8aa0-25850388d0e4/processed_1000021660.jpg Blog - Departure Day I made 28 individual pizzas using the 7-inch flat breads as the base. We would be changing crew at lunch time and I knew that I may have some extra crew who were just coming onboard and may have been traveling for hours and might appreciate something to eat on arrival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/90621231-2a00-4b9f-a783-3800d12c3f58/processed_1000021661.jpg Blog - Departure Day my grate ground beef soup came out really nice. I am glad I chose this for my last soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aef83c2f-a137-4bcc-b578-a029d7a57716/processed_1000021627.jpg Blog - Departure Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6801d8ae-58d7-4832-a64e-f880e7774742/processed_1000021624.jpg Blog - Departure Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11918dc9-65da-4f27-a3f5-e910eb1ccc2c/PXL_20231201_215717546.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out Butter chicken “part 2” . I served butter chicken for both lunch and supper on Friday to make sure that everyone got my famous butter chicken one (or two) more times. This crew member has a great laugh and sense of humor as he arrived for supper in his reindeer onesie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2e70c0e3-df20-4c36-bc91-a82960bf444a/received_835110791634430.jpeg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out Lorraine and our friend Tammy at the Claxburn Medical Centre annual Christmas Tree event. Lorraine said it was beautiful. She left extra books at their gift shop if you are looking for a special Christmas gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0335bb10-d6b0-49b1-b05d-c32fe8771ca1/PXL_20231204_004352180.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out Sisters reunited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a7e94b64-2998-46b5-987e-1c51629e0699/PXL_20231203_232525619.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Niagara Falls New York Post Office It was fun to see this familiar building during the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fdfbc94-030a-4037-b046-dc027ee6e527/PXL_20231203_233623358.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out This photo is a little burry but gives you an idea about the beautiful lights on display at Niagara Falls, Ontario https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ffa76782-d892-4ce9-a8c6-d8fd79f162c5/PXL_20231203_233607978.MP.jpg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out The heart was added to the LOVE sign this year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/374da629-dea7-45ba-b25c-a7b231ea9788/received_358851166555798.jpeg Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out It was a fun evening touring looking at the Christmas lights. It was the perfect first day off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f124a18b-5ad6-46f6-b45d-6248584ec296/shopify+items.png Blog - Departure Day - Make it stand out Lorraine has lots of books on hand and will be happy to mail them out to you. There is still time to get them to you in time for Christmas. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/good-morning-milwaukee monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b1bbfad-adc3-4bb0-9603-9c47256d30d3/PXL_20231129_112208253.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out First glimpse of Milwaukee when I went to the galley to get my first cup of coffee of the morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/466d706d-02b6-4ac6-8db4-1e511bbc1ea3/PXL_20231129_120609086.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out By the time I was ready for my second cup of coffee we were making our way into tie up, stern first https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/46ea3f89-fc5f-4a74-a826-18bbd22ec787/PXL_20231129_120509553.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out Almost tied up! In the distance you can see the clock tower. It was 06h00, an hour behind our time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eb615b79-7937-4e91-93fd-9d938a46fa50/PXL_20231128_175854893.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out You can see the turn we made in the path in the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fb455574-d844-402f-9cd1-029b6221a49d/PXL_20231128_225334778.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out I go through the crew’s list at the end of the day to see who didn’t come in for supper and I leave them a plate on the side. This was the last bowl of carrot ginger soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1d88252b-c801-4506-b68a-24b77e3d06da/PXL_20231128_155118569.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - I shaped the bread dough two ways Longer buns to accommodate the Italian sausages and dinner rolls for those who just wanted a bun with their lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b903e060-dc1b-4731-9559-0cdc8bb230d9/PXL_20231128_173338859.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out I like to serve pasta with homemade tomato sauce when I serve Italian sausages on a bun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/28899bd8-776d-4235-8258-ca994f04b9bd/PXL_20231128_163049874.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out The experimental frittata with the parmesan almond flour crumble on top. It was a success! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7f4a8bd2-ef28-473e-91b6-9743b31fa462/PXL_20231128_164038003.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out The frittata with the crumble top went well with the sausage and tomato sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be706811-6590-4edf-ad79-d0a245673337/PXL_20231128_222246929.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out The beet-meat shepherds pie. One of my favorites and very popular with some of the crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b92557c-2ac1-4892-9498-c31f1bd16801/PXL_20231128_223919334.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Baked Chicken legs with gravy, mashed potatoes and peas When I have something trendy or fun on the menu, I always offer something traditional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec198252-8b23-4531-a04e-a60a9acb6370/PXL_20231128_205936378.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out The topping for the beet-meat shepherds pie is mashed cauliflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c4e625ec-5a81-4750-85ca-3246ed5579dc/PXL_20231128_204902882.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out I loved the colors of the carrot ginger soup and the beet-meat mixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1167ffec-40cc-41c9-a8a4-84864c4c790e/PXL_20231129_132208088.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - looking out my bedroom window just before we started unloading the salt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/365b1c96-25ab-4d91-acb5-89f26c78d809/PXL_20231129_123652421.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out There were so many birds greeting us as we made our way to the dock in Milwaukee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/487e5d35-f764-430e-bdf8-ed4472b2a69b/PXL_20231129_152432481.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out We climbed down the ladder to meet with the two customs agents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5fc11a12-1f11-4de9-a6eb-da50af4ced04/PXL_20231129_172303008.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out Chicken schnitzel on a bun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cc28f9c0-6d52-4feb-8938-e0528c576b23/PXL_20231129_170734418.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out The combo plate with my mom’s Germán potato salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f658000e-223d-4e6f-ac26-a5fcecacc43b/PXL_20231129_175748163.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out Salad with roasted beets, feta cheese and homemade vinaigrette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3add3ae8-09c2-4f95-beae-3820e52c5f59/PXL_20231129_171903275.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out This fun crew member thought it would be fun to pop into the photo and say hi to his mom, who he knows will be surprised when she reads my post. Surprise! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5207228-d756-46de-9587-9ddd6454d1cd/PXL_20231129_215605198.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out Chicken pot pie, baked mashed potatoes and corn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/120351b7-a47b-4fb5-88f9-18b3bf59f703/PXL_20231129_232446309.MP.jpg Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Thai green curry chicken I surprised my curry lovers and made it a little spicier than usual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a1c3187-0aea-4309-a54f-8b7e75f8a188/shopify+items.png Blog - GOOD MORNING MILWAUKEE - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you your copy of the books. They make great Christmas gifts. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/is-it-a-wiggle-or-a-wobble monthly 0.5 2023-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/386946cc-9e5b-4e60-8449-519f56cc517e/PXL_20231127_134241456.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Love the clouds and the sun behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7c94183c-9ad1-49c5-b05c-04b0248e3f2b/PXL_20231127_134233877.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out it was a bit of a wiggly, wobbly day out on Lake Huron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7114a1cf-9305-47d4-9704-56ec7e4bb9cf/PXL_20231127_134344405.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out It felt like a winter day. I like the reflection of the water in the porthole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b91e58c-35f6-4abc-84c6-65a849b76814/IMG-20120805-01239.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Line up waiting to get into my original restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9e9eeb8b-1c80-496e-b3d8-f1ebdb89f2fc/PXL_20231126_231414508.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Dahl soup is really popular and is in the cookbook. It’s a great winter soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e1e9dc5f-b74e-4e52-a50f-068a4edfef4c/PXL_20231126_172050488.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Why pick one, have them both Two crew members asked for the steak and shrimp fajita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/27c2a3c8-a008-4d4d-82d5-bc688be374d6/PXL_20231126_174943413.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out The shrimp fajita without the wrap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9dd1125b-1a12-4b3b-8530-8f95fc7ec47a/PXL_20231126_233748987.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Pork chops with mushroom sauce This is a really nice meal. It is so easy and so tasty. I will have the recipe and cooking method for the pork in the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ddc613e9-94ba-425a-9df2-4778dadffe55/PXL_20231126_222845274.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out The best of both worlds, one piece of rainbow trout with chimichurri and the other with ginger (GPS) sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f5d85b44-f57c-4bc4-86ae-12ea92b325ed/PXL_20231126_232822020.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Cinnamon bun Sunday This was the last cinnamon bun left at the end of the day. I took the picture, turned around and when I looked back, it was gone too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76e9a30b-84db-4bb3-b397-6d57d2b026fa/PXL_20231127_174324938.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out I thought of my mom and dad as I made, served and then ate this meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/264a1a68-9909-4f2b-b083-a0b73061d2a5/PXL_20231127_152550078.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Shepherds pie I usually scoop on the mashed potatoes with an ice-cream soup so that I can visualize how many portions I will get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d799163d-ab52-4d5a-ae72-eeb9571f3380/PXL_20231127_152726803.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - The fork leaves little ridges that brown nicely I would have had another photo of the finished product, but there was none left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65cd87be-51b5-4ac6-a7f7-60151106ac20/PXL_20231127_173420799.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Tuna salad wrap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4f27338c-3a9c-4719-a3ad-cf3ea1c28b34/egg+drop+soup.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Egg drop soup, surprisingly popular. It will be going into the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e954d0a2-7a2b-42e6-b187-a29fa3422086/PXL_20231127_235230496.MP.jpg Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Chinese dinner chicken vegetable stir fry, shrimp rice and crispy pork with homemade cherry sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9e5f20af-5d33-4dce-bba5-d276be95940b/shopify+items.png Blog - is it a wiggle or a wobble? - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you your copy of the books or Ship to Shore Chef merchandise. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/the-last-few-days monthly 0.5 2023-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/eb25816f-740e-4910-938a-f39e14c126b0/PXL_20231123_110706889.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out I took this screen shot from the video I made for you. I did a little demo on how I make the “crack” . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/11ad569a-7b6c-403c-b67f-b2402b262df5/PXL_20231121_233423241.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out The end result of the Turkey video that I made for you. I hope that I can share the whole video. It takes you through my day, step by step and all the food I made. It was fun to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a49e91ac-81c1-4b45-9190-ee7075b541b2/PXL_20231121_221444275.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Butternut squash soup I made this soup on the video and this was the last bowl. I almost didn’t get a photo of the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/112cb6c4-79d8-41af-a930-1be188c352f9/PXL_20231122_010510906.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out the custard peach pie is also included in the video. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54829c51-bdc1-4951-bc4f-edb820f73f19/PXL_20231123_151238115.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out We were disappointed to find out that Nancy would be leaving in Port Colborne and not long after I found out that I would be leaving at the end of the month. My hope to stay for December and layup not going to happen. I remind myself, I am where I am meant to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d84ca14a-16d5-41ad-991b-db47e4d0329f/PXL_20230821_165626288.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out passing the red canoe filled with flowers August 2023 while I was on the Spruceglen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/532acd61-9838-4a16-938f-0a32fca4d3ce/PXL_20231122_173358240.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out November 2023 while on the Atlantic Huron passing the red canoe planter which now sits empty waiting for the next summer season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b8c38377-9caa-4830-896f-138f750525ed/PXL_20231120_161442761.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out I offered to make dessert for Nancy so that she could clean up the fridge before she left. I made my mom’s “best sugar cookies you ever snitched” They are in the cookbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9864129-7d37-4d9d-baee-f6343a0e50b1/PXL_20231124_130530592.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out Port Colborne is such a pretty little town and a great place to watch ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b05156d6-3e98-4521-b3d7-a14feeec4c50/PXL_20231120_121056429.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out The officers mess where I pick up my coffee. There are three choices, Keurig (too much plastic waste), Espresso machine (takes too long) and the old fashion drip coffee (just right in my Goldilocks world) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c36b9c15-8fe5-45c9-8e71-e67130bc90f1/PXL_20231124_170135831.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out Saturdays pizza day was served on Friday when I realized my autopilot in my head was not correctly programmed and I made pizza dough instead of bread dough for hamburger buns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1b4defeb-18aa-4ebe-8b6b-2f247523f38c/PXL_20231124_230427007.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out The crew like these fries that are coated and of course my homemade fish and chips batter is always crispy and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fae33e19-06b2-4e64-92c6-11cc087fcfb0/PXL_20231124_230953300.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Asian noodles I looked up the recipe in my own cookbook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/67617ddd-c662-4274-97d5-331b4446e4cd/PXL_20231124_175445063.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out my mom made the best devilled eggs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7a172181-3297-4417-a006-dc3a660857f6/PXL_20231120_173255273.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out Some of the meals I made over the last few days, Mac and cheese and tomato tart, both in the cookbook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d018f725-d662-441e-b55e-2fe7a20d995d/PXL_20231121_172818132.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out chicken Caesar wrap with homemade Caesar dressing always goes well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dda681d9-a0d8-4960-a52a-2d2b99785127/PXL_20231122_173636357.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out Turnip fries with curry mayo will be in the next book and of course the spinach frittata which will be shared again in the next book, with other frittata ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e828ab79-5377-4cf6-8906-47cc9a3633a2/PXL_20231123_171917617.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out I made a vegetarian plate which was very well received. cauliflower couscous(in the current book and really good, you should try it) macaroni salad, homemade humus and homemade bread crisps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/42241744-3c81-40de-b543-be2758b57236/PXL_20231125_164707252.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Saturdays Hamburger buns The butter is still melting into the tops of the buns in this photo. The buns came out extra delicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/093dea83-555d-4058-a000-b149f170ba42/PXL_20231125_173054862.MP.jpg Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out A new crew member enjoyed the onion rings dipped in the curry mayo. Everyone loves hamburger/cheeseburger day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/21b7b389-30fe-4416-891f-1586bbfc4d71/shopify+items.png Blog - THE lAST FEW DAYS - Make it stand out Order your books and Ship to Shore Chef merchandise soon if you plan to gift it for Christmas. We want to make sure to get it to you in time. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/cinnamon-bun-sunday-in-windsor monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6dbb2584-baf6-4ebc-b919-20dae5544336/PXL_20231118_115104979.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out I love the clouds in this photo and rising suns gives a beautiful backdrop to this ship which still has her lights on. I took this on Lake Erie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af7d490c-f425-472e-9fed-c71359f3b509/PXL_20231119_224913305.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out The Windsor Salt dock offers the perfect spot for watching ships and seeing the setting sun. It’s so nice having a galley door and this is my view through the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f90758d9-34d4-47c1-938d-f3270d2c8732/PXL_20231119_185557188.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out I found a nice sunny spot on the starboard side of the ship to sit after lunch. Usually I don’t sit on the same side that we are loading, but the salt is a fairly clean load and there is just a very fine salt dust that travels, unlike other loads. I love shadows, so if you look at the deck, you can make out the shadow of the ladder on the right and the afterhouse is laid across the deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0ff51b1a-c6bc-471e-8895-571574a3b6ba/PXL_20231118_225222103.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out Italian wedding soup. My dad loved barley and loved this soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/92203004-3960-463e-9e04-4ea3bc6b3343/PXL_20231118_181926231.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out Pizza day has found it’s way to Saturdays. The leftovers are wrapped up individually for the crew. We leave it in their night lunch fridge and there is never any left over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52dcfd58-45c9-43e8-a86c-0f0379ac60e5/PXL_20231118_232124112.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Faux Fillet Cabbage Steak I was thrilled that four out of the five crew who tried this loved this Cabbage Steak. It will make it’s way into the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ff0fe32f-9905-4d90-98f2-31aa523422e7/PXL_20231119_172636259.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out Cinnamon bun Sunday. Everyone loves cinnamon bun Sunday and you can’t hide that you are making it because the cinnamon aroma travels through the entire afterhouse, from the wheelhouse down to the engine room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7ca999de-97c4-4ce0-9ece-470b941ad90c/PXL_20231119_161417619.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out My cinnamon buns are often different shapes because I am always in a hurry on Sunday mornings preparing the other items on the menu, but the crew like when some are a little smaller, so that they can indulge without blowing their regime. If I were eating one, I would chose the biggest and the one that was baked in the center surrounded by other cinnamon buns. Others like the outside cinnamon buns with the edge that has a little crisp to it. My mom would chose the outside one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fa1b39d-ec4d-4451-805f-acefed7d461d/PXL_20231119_164331683.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - A new creation I was really happy with how this came together. It will definitely be going into the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bd5b852f-df76-4fcd-9c2c-082d03a65fc0/PXL_20231119_171731792.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out I like the memory that comes with making these smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel treats. Being in Darmstadt with our dad eating at the Nordsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/256a4dea-82d4-4627-b3b0-98df26f96bb9/PXL_20231119_171740823.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out The second cook steams her eggs now. She saw me steaming eggs and I showed her the method, that I share in the book. When I go out for my coffee in the morning she often tells me how easy it is and she will never boil eggs again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ed683c80-07d8-482c-b6bc-b9121e6a6e56/PXL_20231119_170437504.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out One crew member couldn’t decide what to have for his Sunday brunch so he said a little of everything. The corned beef hash with a poached egg, the breakfast casserole and the new creation: charred romaine hearts with smoke salmon, boiled egg, red onions and homemade ranch dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c572cb2d-83a1-4dfa-80c8-64cc985dfa11/PXL_20231119_234342045.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out I found a case of chipotle peppers in the dry store. This is like finding a really nice surprise. I have never seen them on a ship before. I emulsified two cans, added thyme, adobo and beef stock and added it to the pan that I had sauteed the peppers and onions in. I poured everything over the leftover rice and popped it into the oven to heat through. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cc99c4a8-a12c-4025-9569-43d7e9579fdc/PXL_20231119_234402527.MP.jpg Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out Chicken wings, baked or deep fried is a popular night. My Cathy’s hot sauce added to the experience. Two crew members said they were the best wings they ever had. I soak my wings to be deep fried in buttermilk for a few hours before dredging in a seasoned flour mixture and frying for 8 minutes. I marinated the baked wings in olive oil, vinegar and spices and they came out really good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e36af503-31aa-44ad-8149-3dc9cec80d37/shopify+items.png Blog - cinnamon bun sunday in windsor - Make it stand out Lorraine has been mailing out books and Ship to Shore Chef Merchandise. It is fun to know that someone will find a cookbook, children’s book or Ship to Shore Chef item under the tree this year. You can order online at www.shiptoshorechef.com or visit the stores listed on the website. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/so-much-to-see monthly 0.5 2023-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5c1d67b7-2848-420a-8299-bfaa309d54cf/coming+into+Toronto.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The view when we came into Toronto Harbor Thursday night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/76b9be31-abeb-448e-8287-a2e484595458/PXL_20231117_120309450.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Toronto early morning Friday . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d9116f1e-1b8c-468b-8484-9b7bfac95415/PXL_20231116_211919652.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out You can see the bench through the trees. It’s a beautiful walking trail, and what a fantastic spot to watch the ships coming in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b450938f-2616-45a7-9526-931baa702fec/PXL_20231117_155635233.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The Frontenac, my first ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c02eda97-9af8-49cc-8417-6886f7a30fb8/PXL_20231117_164710460.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out We also met the Tadoussac. I worked on her in 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aab79bca-3b46-4e68-86ab-988e6fe13676/PXL_20231116_144128050.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out I invited Nancy to come out and wave at the Lock 7 webcam. Someone wrote that they saw us waving . It was a beautiful day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a6c13a87-1e61-4d10-8187-ac4fd225b506/PXL_20231116_190427985.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out It is impressive how these big ships move around accommodating other ships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5edcd0f5-a9bd-40c6-a466-0e80896038ca/mom.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - My beautiful mother https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9e6ac09f-a6d5-45f2-a865-21fd897b3619/PXL_20231117_164151355.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out my dad loved clam chowder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/14f7891d-a242-4b6c-b810-e0151fd73b15/PXL_20231117_173332061.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE Hot Dog Day. We got chips and pop with the groceries so it was a fun lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e3b36d9c-5bba-4384-ba1a-834fb099753b/PXL_20231117_173709521.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The one pot curried rice and chicken dish with a little of my GPS sauce on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bd235ea2-942d-44a1-a4b1-01c7f5296074/PXL_20231117_224542165.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out Spicy meat pie for those who don’t like Fish on Fridays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fbdbec8b-bacb-4ef6-9399-49ce08848615/PXL_20231117_175058967.MP.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out Salad plate with imitation crab meat mixed with mayo and curry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f4a1524a-0835-4733-bbad-e11291dac4ea/PXL_20231114_171413156.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out Falafels were a nice surprise for some who have not sailed with me before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ec22b78d-db8b-4d5d-af07-5ccfbfec0544/PXL_20231114_165044467.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out Nice view of the Tadoussac while we were in Windsor loading salt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b22e2cc-0251-47b9-8761-2a35673dade5/PXL_20231115_173410468.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese. They go well together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6e944917-4f09-440a-a40d-10fb8b620e99/PXL_20231115_215232240.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE I cannot resist a shadow picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6644a2a-09ce-4db9-b37c-1f7dd446878a/PXL_20231116_165335733.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out my mom’s potato salad went well with the smoked meat on rye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f801e9dc-3e24-4a72-b479-df32bbf4d7f5/PXL_20231116_232919761.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out Quite a few of the crew were sleeping because we were going to unload all night so they asked me to set a plate aside for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e37ba32c-3002-41d8-9cfb-5b24e6804194/PXL_20231116_220827492.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The clam sauce went very well too. I love the garlic parmesan roasted cauliflower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/097a5af4-db91-43da-9d02-c6df607f9470/PXL_20231115_122037836.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The bridge is nearing completion, looks like it is just missing one piece in the centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f42483e2-e3df-40d6-ad47-72595bec1cf4/PXL_20231114_224619850.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The Tadoussac was waiting for traffic to clear so they could go into the St Mary’s River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13b391f7-7e24-4405-9773-f63652990bcf/PXL_20231114_224645118.jpg Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out There was a salty waiting to load stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bb7b6739-2ffc-4d71-a996-342474b0705c/shopify+items.png Blog - SO MUCH TO SEE - Make it stand out The books and ship to shore merchandise make great Christmas gifts. Make sure to order early so we can mail them to you in time. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/sailing-by-brockville monthly 0.5 2023-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bdfa6dd2-8021-446d-b258-f1fa95e71125/dad+immigrating.png Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - 1954 My newly wed dad waiting for the train to take him to the harbor to board a ship that would take him to Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dbfa27e2-d1da-4ca7-9524-2b5fbda2368b/Picture23.png Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out January 1955 my mom travelling to meet my dad in Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da561b44-bf85-4589-9085-caed067fa148/Screenshot+2023-11-15+080017.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out The ship that brought my mom from Germany to Canada in 1955 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81d576b0-bda1-4a17-a21f-a8aae88130de/Picture17.png Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out My mom is second from the right, she met Renate on the far right on the way to the ship and they became lifelong friends both eventually settling in Brockville not far from each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33f1c2cf-e6e0-4157-9c92-9a9d5010f857/Picture4.png Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - A true love story My mom and dad started out in Montreal when they immigrated to Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4de87832-c6c7-4d04-91f0-8d32383bec7e/PXL_20231112_132601022.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out I was delighted to see so many cars out so early in the morning. I had just enough time to wave before I had to rush back in, and change to start my day in the galley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3c30bf40-a08f-400e-930f-fc6ff27dea91/PXL_20231112_144044830.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Johnstown Bridge connecting to Ogdensburg NY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0dd89eaa-f864-40dc-bdf3-856acc433066/PXL_20231112_154405508.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Approaching Brockville The Tall Ships Building can be seen from so far away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0429f95c-9c9a-434d-93f0-dd180d249058/IMG_20231114_074719.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out I could see Kamden waving the flag from the ship. Thank you to Kamden’s mom for this beautiful photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8ec215ea-f8ff-4855-9b67-4ca35202c4fd/PXL_20231112_165117602.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Tropical crispy chicken salad with mango black bean salsa and honey mustard dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80a9c949-6dba-462f-870f-04154d107b81/PXL_20231112_164334317.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Chickpea and sweet potato curry over French fries with a side of curried chicken rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e2c8ebd2-d69e-40ab-9018-18bff67c2418/PXL_20231112_163931271.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Cinnamon bun Sunday, everyone’s favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d749a50-6388-4706-8f30-e6029f9a1045/PXL_20231112_174344895.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Nancy, the second cook and I enjoying the spectacular weather in the 1000 islands We left the dishes in the sink and went out to enjoy the view. Just as my mother taught me, the dishes can wait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/81f01698-dbb8-4133-92dc-4be8ce809b9e/PXL_20231112_173938242.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out The water was so blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6692039b-b977-4fb0-9124-0b90c24aae3a/PXL_20231112_173355228.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out one of the smaller islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/916853fc-2a57-4031-8cbc-19d2c1f79e9d/PXL_20231112_175716042.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out I have been over and under this bridge numerous times and I never tire of how beautiful it is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a776dff7-2da6-4293-acf1-c22b2a999d91/PXL_20231112_234935129.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Catherine’s Chinese food combo plate #4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01c5bcf4-7d23-47bc-a076-1eb728b2122a/PXL_20231113_114148848.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out I was out before the sun came up. As I looked out I thought of the people who were already driving to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/860b3224-ee80-4aee-a9da-c8e727cd0ff9/PXL_20231113_114137870.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out This is a special place for me. My books are in the gift shop and we had a really nice book signing there end of September. A very nice memory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/274d239c-90dc-4e95-847f-4a25c0c69975/original_bc5aebc3-cd44-4068-80b1-6a874f173962_PXL_20231113_152318471.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out You can order your Ship to Shore Chef Aprons online and Lorraine will mail them to you. Order soon so they arrive in time for Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/909907d5-e97a-4575-867b-f380b6e4aa86/PXL_20231113_142317015.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out We were being held in Lock 6 waiting for a ship that was coming down from Lock 7. I like looking down the flight locks. The Tadoussac was coming up behind us in Lock 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94c8101c-4511-4795-b33a-45b3c8fff14c/PXL_20231113_120939765.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Here we are approaching Lock 4 of the flight locks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/dd395983-4f27-4d58-9830-8a1c7e666de2/PXL_20231113_152706610.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out The Ship we were waiting for makes it way into Lock 6 and we continued on to make our way into Lock 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e47bd7c7-f7ad-4690-a243-6c986f1ff3e6/PXL_20231113_224926111.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Tortellini soup. It was a popular choice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/20ca2ab9-30f3-4d20-a0d9-6d7fc88784f8/PXL_20231113_185151073.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out It was a beautiful sunny day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/15bda899-e797-40f5-8f5f-81e5fc6b57eb/PXL_20231113_191227647.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out I always find it a little sad sailing by the ship graveyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bbfe4c63-f20e-4140-8923-2ee94fdb4347/PXL_20231113_191241363.jpg Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out I would love to tour this boat before it is dismantled. In the background is Nickel beach which I enjoyed visiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3a1d5ee4-590d-40b8-acab-ce87cccd816d/shopify+items.png Blog - SAILING BY BROCKVILLE - Make it stand out Lorraine (my sister, best friend and publisher will be happy to send you, your copy of the book or merchandise from the store on www.shiptoshorechef.com Order soon so it arrives in time for Christmas. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/quebec-city-visit monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b0da4d79-f752-4844-a00c-9f9fd240ee82/PXL_20231111_111557640.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out Beautiful morning coming up towards Trois Riviere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8e4bdcc2-21c0-4acd-a3ca-3556c8514ea0/PXL_20231111_120756571.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out I was asked to come out and wave. The timing was perfect so I dressed warm and went out to give the cheerleader wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7a90d18b-f692-4c52-834a-ca137663c5ea/PXL_20231111_124311410.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out I was cold when I came back in so put on my fingerless gloves to continue writing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/52b9f757-bd3a-4c44-81c0-042b558f90e9/PXL_20230628_103410076.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out July 1 2023. Lorraine made a trip with us to Quebec City and then she and I both got off and she drove me back to Quebec City to join the Spruceglen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/213e6be2-4d0e-49ad-be8f-d96eafac7b86/PXL_20231110_122001617.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out my experimental raisin knots came out really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f516a525-783e-4e18-9272-29a2e851e246/PXL_20231109_231318996.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out One of the crew members who helped me with the dishes made this beautiful sculpture of clean dishes. He didn’t know where they went so I said just leave them on the counter and I will put them away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b2805b79-e71c-4bf6-a948-2db87390acbe/PXL_20231110_192708707+%281%29.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out Here comes Lorraine in the pretty red car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0fa40c5f-1fab-4b79-a5a7-dcaf1536ca2f/PXL_20231110_230228574.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out The peanut noodles were delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/568a3fba-e38e-42a6-95fd-05d2a9033578/PXL_20231111_133939717.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out a large piece of mom’s cherry pie filling cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0269b6da-218a-41ba-81f3-43826d1b3a8e/PXL_20231111_004239272.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out Lorraine (my sister, best friend and publisher) and I had a great visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b59c038-6663-4b4d-aa3d-f2f9022459a1/PXL_20231109_115138991.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out We get these unbaked, frozen croissants, but they bake beautifully https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1db3ade8-9e26-459b-9d66-d5b84f4d6166/PXL_20231109_130549359.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out One advantage of making breakfast was making breakfast sandwiches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/35a375ac-98cc-4840-9064-f7dc93541ef7/PXL_20231109_173020513.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out grilled vegetable sandwich on homemade buns with garlic mayonnaise and home fries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6548e050-179e-4822-84ed-5425670de49b/PXL_20231109_173205326.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out Oktoberfest sausage on a homemade bun with braised cabbage and deep fried home fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82644647-2643-4b08-9912-feb45bb8f953/PXL_20231109_200413280.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out I received this maple syrup as a gift. Some people like to get a bottle of wine for a gift I like to get maple syrup or vinegar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0dc6bcff-0465-419e-b2f7-032a12e2b531/PXL_20231109_222232378.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out Maple flan with whipped cream made a nice dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e1cd0c90-e135-4f90-b186-8fbaa12b5ed5/PXL_20231109_123741820.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out winter sailing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/236c1da1-78ab-4577-b57e-06bf59ee13e0/PXL_20231109_162204924.jpg Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out of course I had to make “crack” for the crew while I was making desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68ed5ec4-e603-4965-a2fe-1153a75664c7/shopify+items.png Blog - QUEBEC CITY VISIT - Make it stand out A little reminder from Lorraine to order your books so we can get them to you on time if you plan to gift them for Christmas. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/working-alone monthly 0.5 2023-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/110c917a-3af0-4e11-a955-9463245d44eb/PXL_20231107_174203700.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I was happy for the second cook that we were on our way to the canal so that he did not have to wait to long to go home and be with family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/59096d68-eccc-49d3-80c5-5ce0a8dc5201/PXL_20231107_204241842.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out There was not a lot of extra time to take photos as we went through the canal this trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b77f25df-fd7d-4a39-8afb-c878d2c8dd40/PXL_20231107_171303837.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out This new menu creation will be back on another menu one day. It was so good. The buns were filled with Alfredo sauce and sauteed mushrooms. The antipasto salad went so well with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8b0f5ef5-ebf7-4e75-9349-f41ab0e970ed/PXL_20231107_153101101.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I will add this recipe to my website in the future https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/af3d03c4-44b4-4bbc-8c2b-a4489bb4e068/PXL_20231107_153505284.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I took some extra photos of the process. A picture paints a 1000 words. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e58c7d63-95c9-4dd8-ac37-bb681c98c396/PXL_20231107_160911744.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I made a bacon version too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/82f85f4b-2d42-42f5-aafa-0c73f7fbea0c/PXL_20231107_223441971.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I used to eat this Thai Basil beef dish at a restaurant and then the restaurant closed so I started making it myself. This picture has it served over cauliflower rice. It was delicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/94b43e51-4027-4fbc-979b-e632e36f13a6/PXL_20231108_125719667.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out Blueberry scones. The perfect way to start the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b347cf1-0d03-4f46-9ee3-073d5d786a64/PXL_20231108_125124020.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out The breakfast sandwich made its appearance on my breakfast menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99c4141c-a110-4bd9-be24-e2ef2b1c39a2/PXL_20231108_132543836.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I had some leftover potatoes, grated them and roasted them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/970fdb3b-5e4e-4c04-9c5d-e5300e76d313/PXL_20231108_173454983.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out The Mexican Fiesta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/03b3524c-d8f4-47e4-9524-cdc41f9b924e/PXL_20231108_173303838.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out I made each to order offering the choice to leave something out or add extra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aa7cdfb7-8af3-4453-8d8d-3b8efa90727a/PXL_20231108_174701676.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out The fish was also good with just the chipotle mayonnaise and cilantro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ce1e8eef-4e22-4c98-bdf9-53a995e8022e/PXL_20231108_222816538.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out corn chowder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ddc10662-987c-4fc1-bc7f-347ed37fe375/PXL_20231108_160257923.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I have received a lot of comments from people who have tried and really like this recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c7cb4362-b145-4e63-95be-60777ac3b4c5/PXL_20231108_224832725.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out Pork chops with mushroom sauce. I had a few comments on how tender the pork chops were. I got the trick from the food network. I baked them in the oven at 400 for 12 minutes. They were perfect with the mushroom sauce. I will share the mushroom sauce in the next book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8686332c-b32f-402d-8a42-cb1bb9d335ac/PXL_20231108_232544411.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out Singapore noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ce31ca4b-ccef-467c-bc72-74b2b820e2c5/PXL_20231108_205805861.jpg Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out my intention was to do a before and after photo of the apple crisp but forgot to take a photo of the beautiful crisp which I marked on the menu board as my Mom’s apple crips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3f2b2067-a0b3-4282-851d-88f0648db551/shopify+items.png Blog - WORKING ALONE - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you, your books. Order soon so they will arrive in time for Christmas. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/boat-drill monthly 0.5 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bbb2f4dd-2d4e-4285-8491-112572cfd8a5/PXL_20231106_163056656.MP.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out I was so focused on rearranging my day to accommodate the boat drill that I forgot to monitor where we were so I could go out and wave at the webcam at the Blue Water Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6641ed35-0090-4db0-9b7e-0e5c3960136f/PXL_20231102_123138786.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL My bread dough made by hand before I turn it out onto a floured surface and need it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1cafbaf3-f7e6-4854-b9a5-bb6f3e41e1c5/PXL_20231106_172737069.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Clubhouse sandwich on homemade bun. Everything tastes better on a homemade bun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96d29776-a8d7-43a8-bb3b-5eab6cec2584/PXL_20231106_201245190.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Boat/Fire Drill .The weather was perfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68523711-92bf-4acc-8505-5351987c671d/PXL_20231106_201339294.MP.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - My life raft is on the starboard side. I am number 23 Chief cook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d81392be-46b7-4414-8b75-99fd63d1417e/PXL_20231106_200919851.MP.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out They always dress two crew members in the firefighting suits and line up the hoses to practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c3eb35c7-a5bc-41be-9ace-155a0ecbc51a/PXL_20231106_201505807.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL I was standing in front of this outdoor speaker and almost jumped out of my skin when the Captain’s voice came through with a loud crackle go to your boat stations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/77727a29-9e88-401a-8f6e-8c99fdaaf102/PXL_20231106_200219833.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out We first muster station which is on the starboard side along side the boom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/715c1208-ba8e-4ecf-8d86-3f54bc8805c8/PXL_20231106_200014305.MP.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out It was a nice day for a boat/fire drill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/89a29d89-dba9-46d7-90fd-72ee61f7dbe7/PXL_20231106_150712028.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out Broccoli cheddar soup. Next time I will go back to grating the cheese instead of cubing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/919ea664-f211-450c-be05-19c33ed26945/PXL_20231106_171210948.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out Turkey dinner poutine with dressing, turkey, gravy and curd cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/03c9514a-277a-4f6f-8a35-2307c668d059/PXL_20231106_163451629.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out Wedge salad with homemade ranch dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e5d82496-8fab-4120-8b2c-9c3b1c4523a4/PXL_20231106_230742134.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Chicken Cacciatore with linguine Alfredo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2cf622c2-6238-4e3e-aa45-4aeee6283f8a/PXL_20231106_222147347.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out The Ambassador bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bbbf1da0-6332-4df1-82a9-8e0ef4d125e0/PXL_20231106_223507857.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out The Detroit side of the new bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10d4d7b1-9e95-4c4c-85d4-b808165be24e/PXL_20231106_223540170.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out The Windsor side of the new bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/973fce7b-613a-4222-b78a-46a876dda58d/PXL_20231106_223559566.jpg Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out both pieces of the bridge and in the distance, the existing Ambassador bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b552a6e3-95f7-4e1e-8a91-51ddefef5cd5/shopify+items.png Blog - BOAT DRILL - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you your books. They make a great Christmas gift. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/slow-load-in-the-soo monthly 0.5 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/28a4e9f4-c78d-41bd-b286-ae9e943d3790/PXL_20231104_221201534.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Slow load in the Soo, 0ver 36 hours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c8e7c9ae-746d-4cb7-978c-eb67d5523500/PXL_20231103_213219349.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out We watched the Saginaw pass by and then a little while later…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4b9158cb-e2f8-4434-b261-197dd05d4989/PXL_20231103_215732055.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out The second cook pointed out that she was coming back. I think the turn into the Soo was too sharp from the lock but that is just what I think. I did not confirm my galley girl thought with the professional navigator AKA The Captain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2ba386c-0738-4259-b966-9ffc77221750/PXL_20231103_215237659.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out The crew list helps me remember peoples names and what they like. This is the fish chowder that is in the cookbook and there will be another version in the next book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c2b176af-4a24-4285-92fc-96e26f59adb0/PXL_20231104_151233413.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out I enjoyed seeing the Baie St Paul pass by. I sent out a wave to the swing bench. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3fbb111c-9f3d-4a16-958d-c56df111166d/PXL_20231103_193831901.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out The beet meat Shepherd’s pie which is gaining popularity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2b36c312-a0f1-45fb-acb0-33c8b17eaf3a/PXL_20231103_221504514.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out There were three pieces of fish and chips left which did not last long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/61f92f9b-fe4f-4cbe-89a8-4ca3cbde0b34/PXL_20231103_161538950.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Sweet and sour pineapple pork. I always like making Chinese inspired food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c5c511f8-d9fd-4f92-ad26-2cc96ac451e9/PXL_20231103_151240995.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Spicy meat pies were popular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/696ce579-0b8e-4165-9f56-890aeb66fbe2/PXL_20231105_135026878.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out It turns out I enjoy making the dough by hand…who knew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/54ec49e0-5459-4155-9b79-849b9314761c/PXL_20231104_145926529.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out The Atlantic Huron has a great convection oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99b18d74-5833-4edc-94c9-eda296be2839/PXL_20231104_151742628.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Pizza day is every crew members favorite day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/74195757-8f63-4349-b259-1840cc9efd44/PXL_20231104_213344097.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Steak night with smashed baby potatoes, deep fried and served with garlic mayo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6de677a-5b3f-41c7-87b0-5128fd005f82/PXL_20231105_154401853.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Cinnamon bun Sunday sent the aroma of cinnamon throughout the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/84ede32c-8460-4862-8b1c-3d982e528e2a/PXL_20231105_160105898.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out I always leave a few with out frosting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/abc211d9-3a00-4902-a597-8df57001286c/PXL_20231105_173542492.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Sunday Brunch Breakfast burrito or Egg McMuffin with the steamed egg disc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/95fc421a-10b2-4256-b900-4cadf5962577/PXL_20231105_173556157.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Eggs benedict, The yolks in the eggs were huge so the hollandaise came out more yellow than usual https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b56700cf-41e2-47c3-af62-733a08c59edb/PXL_20231104_160926695.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Salad with my vinaigrette made with whole grain mustard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f97c1a72-12bb-4321-bbfd-c0eb3390b3cc/PXL_20231104_221129200.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out The setting sun cast a beautiful color on the Soo locks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2dc64212-0e3e-4c06-8d33-8c6caf6538cc/PXL_20231105_174201806+%281%29.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out on our way again down through the Soo locks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aafda0c0-112e-422b-8e9c-e47b96466376/PXL_20231105_230655121.jpg Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Turkey dinner with the works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/99c1124e-c6ef-4b4b-a40d-0d5c9938c664/shopify+items.png Blog - Slow Load in the Soo - Make it stand out Lorraine will be happy to mail you, your copy of the books https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/day-3-onboard monthly 0.5 2023-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e3080f66-ae5e-47af-a381-38dafa4a5123/PXL_20231028_223019164.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Waterfront Trail If you are visiting the Welland canal, this is a beautiful trail located just outside Lock one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f2a3e039-8838-45b7-baa6-daae48bc2fbd/PXL_20231028_220615097.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - This was the perfect spot to sit and enjoy I will look for this spot when we pass in the future. I like to think of someone sitting there looking for life on the boat, while we approach the lock. I will take a virtual walk down the beautiful path which was covered in leaves that beautiful fall day. I am sure it is nice in the winter too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e0089bf4-f071-4575-819d-7c695e69d545/PXL_20231031_155729337.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out Its tradition to pick up a good coffee before I join the ship. Good coffee is something I miss when I am on the ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7ffb4d43-8366-4295-994b-55c4b536a74d/PXL_20231031_210734368.MP.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out The Keg offers a delicious wedge salad. Lorraine and I both ask for extra blue cheese dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/385384cf-966c-4783-aff4-72f371a4473e/PXL_20231031_205116071.MP.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out The fried cauliflower with the Asian sauce and aioli at The Keg was better than I imagined and I look forward to having it again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01abba59-3960-4395-935d-c242645af97b/PXL_20231027_211808101.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out I was so excited to find the Adobo in the little Ethnic store. On the left with the pink lid is the Adobo with saffron. I have never seen it before and quickly added it to the items I planned to buy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4698ed66-365b-4bc0-895a-df2ce9281bf3/PXL_20231101_221805733.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out I love a shadow picture, and the setting sun cast such a beautiful shadow of the blue picnic table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f693468a-937a-41b2-8b8f-a8c47f60aab4/PXL_20231101_221738782.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out I can’t resist a shadow picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65d5c300-b420-4c39-851a-c5c9d9fd5673/PXL_20231101_221754199.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out Atlantic Huron on lake Huron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/6f60881f-7bd9-4ef3-81ad-87ba4086a6c5/PXL_20231102_141630012.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out What a surprise to look out the galley door and see the snow in the St Mary’s river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1c62b744-4dd9-497d-aa58-e4466b25a222/PXL_20231102_141628028.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out We had company following us. Another CSL ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a66a7296-fa1c-4b88-b071-f4f8914755ee/PXL_20231102_165902727.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out I waved at the webcam and went out to look but didn’t see anyone out at the observation deck. it was such a beautiful sunny day. I love days like this. I’m a winter girl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cef28710-cac7-4b7a-9956-b77cea7d129a/PXL_20231102_165909582.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out The CSL ship still following us and waiting her turn. I think it was the Whitefish Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8597be5-ec85-4f46-a5a7-62cbe7366d1a/PXL_20231102_123450691.MP.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out Making bread by hand was actually much easier than I imagined https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b467988a-c71f-498b-b36d-bc97eed01739/PXL_20231102_164250565.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out For lunch we had Italian sausages on a bun with fried onions, peppers and garlic mayo. Most went for the combo plate asking for the pasta with the homemade tomato sauce and sauteed kale mix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2c9ff91d-bf79-44f5-88ff-4659c1ce8da0/PXL_20231102_211330556.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out Using up the leftover fried peppers, onions and tomato sauce, I added a few more ingredients and made fish creole for supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b483478-e22d-41d5-ab48-11e09d8fe5e2/PXL_20231102_212009372.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out I had leftover mashed potatoes for the roast pork dinner the other night so I added a little sour cream, whipped them up and baked them. They went well with the beef vegetable stew. Beef vegetable stew smells so good when it is cooking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/1c659bce-901f-461b-9474-d6b26a920ea9/PXL_20231102_212031271.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out The Tuscan soup that we used to make a Creperie Catherine when we had our restaurant for 24 years. The customers and the staff loved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3b44688-9c9b-46ef-afd5-b03e13cdde7a/PXL_20231102_225238950.jpg Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out Our anchorage outside the Soo for just over 24 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/963c6213-77ad-444f-a16a-07abd3cf0db1/shopify+items.png Blog - day 3 onboard - Make it stand out If you plan to gift your books for Christmas. Order them soon so Lorraine can mail them out to you. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/joining-the-atlantic-huron monthly 0.5 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e6e6394d-3e4a-4a3f-b248-1bc095d6800c/received_171653282687749.jpeg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I took my time clambering over the rocks to the little punt boat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b4cc424e-44fc-418b-8a43-69eccf6b701e/received_249435521459846.jpeg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The crew were very nice helping me with my luggage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/80bc0701-c493-4c71-b915-41268402424d/received_866356518376864.jpeg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out I was happy to be seated in the punt boat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2151392a-3e6d-495a-b696-55eed24b8dd7/received_572290278365036.jpeg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Making our way around the stern to the opposite side and the gangway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/669ca1a1-0917-45dc-bd03-285d9a9ff49e/Screenshot+2023-11-02+203158.png Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron This is probably not the easiest way to get onboard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/110e3531-b089-473f-8302-5fe518b9913a/Screenshot+2023-11-02+202955.png Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - I was happy to see all my luggage made it on board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7acfdcf9-9055-4cf8-8aaf-6c4a9696796a/PXL_20231101_193347547.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The Halloween candy Lorraine and I picked up on our way to the ship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7cdc82a3-2099-421f-80bf-da0e0694fdcb/PXL_20231031_221716307.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Ship yards always have lots of pot holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/cc61fb53-69e6-4189-91eb-a5abddfbd7b3/PXL_20231031_221532237.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The ship was already unloading when we got there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/da2973b2-f4be-4bb5-83b2-1c6eb42b6075/PXL_20231031_222907508.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Lorraine and I had such a great two month vacation. Now time to go back to work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d427d8b8-47f7-4236-a7ae-18693a96ba33/received_659018096349396.jpeg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out A final wave to Lorraine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/edd738ea-6da7-4f39-b0bc-662ede22cb18/PXL_20231101_163752809.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out First lunch, cheeseburgers on homemade bread and onion rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9cfb3f0c-8755-4592-b6ba-794ebc2f1204/PXL_20231101_220849058.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out Roast pork with gravy and mashed potatoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/68924db9-5147-4de0-8574-3230e4ba549c/PXL_20231101_214518111.jpg Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out rainbow trout with chimichurri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3e9d7e83-0e0c-4196-b2b9-25d63497e622/shopify+items.png Blog - Joining the Atlantic Huron - Make it stand out The books make great Christmas gifts. Order soon so we can mail them to you in time for the holidays. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/pack-your-virtual-seabags monthly 0.5 2023-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/13a8b474-7973-4be3-b352-87eba29f76f1/joining+CSL+Atlantic+Huron+2023.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out Excited to join the Atlantic Huron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/440fae36-eeea-4216-b8a4-55c7430d95eb/Atlantic+Huron+2022+2.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out October 2022 in Johnstown. Lorraine came to pick me up while we unloaded to go and visit my mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5ce2d20b-9f9a-4bcd-beb0-3c9695eb029e/Atlantic+Huron+2022.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out Lorraine picking me up in Johnstown for a surprise visit to see my mom in October 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a45aa933-c17d-4b43-9aa4-198967f73efd/homemade+roti.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out The relief Second cook on the Atlantic Huron making roti from scratch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/08781412-f713-425a-b82a-5886ba6ba0f9/homemade+roti+2.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out The relief second cook’s homemade roti was exceptionably good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b136bc76-f660-46bd-847d-c23967c8053f/20200615163608_IMG_1028.JPG Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out June 2020 sitting at anchor for days with mutiple ships in Sorel Anchorage, waiting our turn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b78ae8b2-d116-459e-a184-0abeda604222/20200610025425_IMG_0918.JPG Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out November 2019 receiving groceries by tug during an anchorage over a week long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/5e19c215-545d-40bc-ab68-569bf7599450/20200610025256_IMG_0917.JPG Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out bringing on the groceries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e9992742-51a4-4f6a-a019-62a45a7ea95d/20200610032537_IMG_0924.JPG Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out A full pantry, fridge and freezer is always good. I wonder about all the ships at anchor during the strike and their dwindling supplies. I hope the strike will be resolved soon but I am sure the tugs will be delivering groceries when needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/02417308-6a39-42e1-be17-b30e93eb0e90/20191103_093350.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out Leaving for vacation by pilot boat November 2019 from the Sorel Anchorage while I worked on the Algoma Hansa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e82a0478-45d4-469c-95c5-7f4d35da2b67/20191028_194757.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out This is what the gangway looks like that I took to disembark the Algoma Hansa that November day in 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/93ac7f39-3b8e-4bba-8e4a-aff41217fd73/20191103_102954.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out 2019 leaving the Algoma Hansa in the distance as we made our way by pilot boat to the Sorel dock and the start of my 30 day vacation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9b5edf78-0b80-4939-b9e8-e9a9c1f98c09/FullSizeRender+%2819%29.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - 1220 Long Beach Drive The house our father built. The closet where he hung his entertainment jackets is inside the door at the top of the stairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d5f0de47-58d7-4d98-8e7d-bdb4a770d70a/dad+%2301+212.JPG Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out My mom and dad were so wonderful! After my dad retired from Black and Decker he continued making music and this was his relaxed Florida attire when he entertained the Floridians and Canadian snowbirds. This shows the synthesized set up that he set up each time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/95024191-c94e-47a7-b958-68510e7ccdd5/dad+%2301+283.jpg Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out I will have to look at older photos of dad in his fun entertainment jackets but if you look closely, on his lapel is his accordion pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/31e3714c-df48-46b0-a476-fd25f2c47bae/shopify+items.png Blog - pack your virtual seabags - Make it stand out We have books in stock. They make great Christmas gifts. We will ship from the US on Tuesday and ship regularly from Canada too. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/memories-of-maine monthly 0.5 2023-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/40fe4d1e-c717-4195-833c-cd4fb66561d1/PXL_20231019_141714641+%281%29.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Our last morning at the Maine Ocean Retreat delivered a perfectly beautiful sunny morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/29e09618-902b-422d-8645-8146f4850406/PXL_20231021_205407856.MP.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4ca8c951-36bf-4aa0-a478-62690fc95ba8/PXL_20231021_204336749.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out toll both before the two bridges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/105f03bd-6d36-4c8b-becc-fe28c3a95b88/PXL_20231021_204425241.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out View of the beautiful 1000 islands from the bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d6d5a92f-69d7-49d4-b878-63c08ad45174/PXL_20231021_204351666.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out I have been over and under this bridge numerous times https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16ef8223-f2b8-482c-b280-2ea64793f9ae/PXL_20231021_205356273.MP.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Traveling over the first bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8e688967-b44f-4986-9ebe-5f28a8ff68c6/PXL_20231021_142808087.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Wellesley Island is such a pretty post office https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/65c5838e-7711-46fd-8750-6c37a84d8d7b/PXL_20231021_145202304.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out We enjoyed meeting Susan, the postal clerk at the Wellesley Island US post office https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bc8ef5d9-7463-43a4-bd07-3736c45536e3/PXL_20231021_204449531.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out I searched far into the distance of the shipping lane, but didn’t see any ships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b65c2eaa-fa27-4223-bbf7-cac9bf6f15a7/PXL_20231021_145727814.MP.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out We always stop at the welcome center and often eat our lunch that we picked up at the Price Chopper. They have great ready to go salads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/62ef5a63-921c-4def-9170-f1b498cc4a34/PXL_20231019_125335300.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out On our last morning, a crane came by to say “See you next time” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f58455b5-2757-483b-a04c-e4613a55dd00/PXL_20231019_110132574.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0d0d8e61-0fcb-4900-8e3e-e103f3ff5a95/PXL_20231018_170953191.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Our delicious Mexican inspired supper that Lorraine made. It will be in the next book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f3041cd8-a72d-4058-8759-c0d81ec7c04b/PXL_20231018_221656047.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Our beautiful final evening walk into Ogunquit and back to Wells beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3de926f7-95c4-486e-a54a-8fe6329713bb/PXL_20231018_221130921.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out We often get our photo taken at this store sigh “Spoiled Rotten” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f672941c-6dac-41c3-b835-2db224174655/PXL_20231019_105118646.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Our final morning before the sun came out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/09ef4665-198b-43a4-beb0-4acd41947a34/PXL_20231019_113841366.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out A trip to Maine always includes a trip to Congdon’s Doughnuts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/20228329-0420-4be2-8746-88425d4e9937/PXL_20231019_150459619.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out We took the scenic route before joining the I-95 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8feb93b4-f630-4ccd-ae30-eaa858bfdd94/PXL_20231019_150919508.MP.jpg Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out York Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8d292a30-55e7-4a54-9ac2-fa576e721522/shopify+items.png Blog - Memories of maine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/upcoming-book-signings monthly 0.5 2023-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f6758308-fcd0-4a70-a4ab-dc1f527d7f2d/PXL_20231018_212649858.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out Our wonderful Maine Ocean Retreat Vacation. I will share the rest of the photos on Sunday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4245b6ef-7914-47b0-b0b1-2fc97e4b2472/which+ship.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out I have no idea which ship I will be joining and will let you know as soon as I do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ea6e78b6-9381-48cf-98e6-274580a43b40/PXL_20231020_134336553.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out Halfway between Montreal and Mont Tremblant is St Sauveur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33050179-78d2-4f2f-960c-c8bf3f902036/PXL_20231020_164702941.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out Our delicious lunch at Adonis Grocery store take out counter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c6764b59-edff-4f04-87c2-d7cf09d9932e/PXL_20231020_220152415.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out We were lucky with the weatherman and with ship watching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/221fe404-e994-46b8-b67f-2d9823c4118a/PXL_20231020_220553072.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out Almost immediately after the first ship we saw the second ship following closely behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/51ac1d76-6b27-4235-a001-1f039d7cafea/PXL_20231020_220347880.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out The ships pass very closely to the many islands of the Brockville Narrows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1a3a44c-57d5-42b3-80a9-7611678dfa31/PXL_20231020_193725273.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out We were just driving into Brockville when we spotted a ship and quickly made our way down to Blockhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/46fa2aba-000d-4977-a5eb-3741d451b14a/PXL_20231020_193910444.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out The plane always reminds me of waving at my mom and dad when I passed by on a ship. I always asked the pilot/Captain to salute at the plane because mom and dad ‘s condo lined up directly behind the plane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7808c3b5-c546-4dc4-8d02-7dbd26d92464/PXL_20231020_201331048.jpg Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out The First Presbyterian Church. Our Parents went every Sunday and my dad sang in the choir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7fb7a1d0-412e-4a1a-ad53-ad1149523c08/Screenshot_20230928-055847%7E2.png Blog - On our way to Book Signings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/hof40dokkez1zy8bs1mh1tyez2gmsj monthly 0.5 2023-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8cf54ab0-f07f-4b33-9837-10614b47a5d0/PXL_20231012_201900966.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e32e84de-cf31-4135-af7c-9bfead803f52/20150930_182821%281%29.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b61a0309-accd-4781-8ee0-d70dd27eda75/Asian+Eggplant.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Asian eggplant with riced cauliflower and broccoli salad. Ready for the next book It was so delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/01a49150-305b-40db-8c44-ae5e55bda90c/PXL_20220511_140403546.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out The Maine Ocean Retreat condo has a great kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/23812304-9e6c-4430-9896-ab58fe3c699d/PXL_20231011_161807706.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Egg bites for lunch with salasa, jalapeno cremosa, guacamole and chimichurri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9fb63927-d920-41dc-bbe6-072cf6c399fd/PXL_20231010_112750753.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Coffee tastes extra good at our Ocean Maine Retreat. Lorraine’s banana bread pictured here will be in the next book. We brought these beautiful oversized coffee cups from home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e14144a1-2d76-4634-9ca4-0768549b7e4d/PXL_20231014_131018423.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out The love of an aging pet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/268b91d3-e027-4440-9877-82cef49dd8ce/PXL_20231013_215333475.TS_exported_31350_1697240774476.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out I love to watch these little birds. I can’t help but laugh when I see there little legs run as they quickly try to get away from the approaching wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bd53e360-3988-49dc-8557-f6a03d2e8cc9/PXL_20231013_212810493.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out The clouds being reflected on the wet sand was amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c8fcdaca-4c8f-4aff-8daa-06b4174d14b6/PXL_20230511_001044142.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out It is so much fun to watch the birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/8fd79371-d211-467a-bb9a-6dff3aae09f3/PXL_20231011_200102255.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/f59d98b0-6737-413c-99fe-518e1126eddf/PXL_20231014_200713872.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/784b7846-53c3-4756-8e69-d3c663e077c9/PXL_20231012_201705315.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Lorraine jumping over the little rivulet of tide water . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b60c61da-3e0f-4830-a0da-2f5c6c634ac9/PXL_20231012_194606881.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a95e50e4-fd6f-45c8-bfe0-b4cc7429650c/PXL_20230510_175431978.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/16434bb6-0a6f-4c1e-bfdd-9448d555c934/PXL_20231014_195603619.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Ogunquit on our way to the Marginal way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3b185e57-83de-4493-95c1-f72c39eca47d/PXL_20231014_210010252.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out The Marginal Way offers spectacular views of rocks and crashing waves. The waters were unusually calm when we made our walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9ae14a1e-a9e0-4dff-a82f-96a03c4102f4/PXL_20231014_211030894%7E2.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out It was fun to see the bride and groom out on the rocks to capture the perfect wedding photos. I have to thank my pixel 7 pro phone for suggesting that I remove the photographer and the photographers helper. The phone highlighted them and with a quick click, the bride and groom stood there alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3932a3e3-d623-41b1-93a6-a91c22ff0baa/PXL_20231014_204034460.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out After reaching our Perkins Cove destination, we sat for a moment, commenting how calm the water was. Usually regardless tide in or tide out, the waves are crashing. It was a very peaceful moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/96e9ce06-e34e-4bcc-b4ac-d03d92833be5/PXL_20220510_184540476.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out No Maine Ocean Retreat is complete without a trip to Harbor Candy for some of our favorite Mint Chocolate Malt Balls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/07c6ba2b-dae3-4f9e-9c6b-532eff29a197/PXL_20231010_185705057.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out I was not peeking at Lorraine’s card when I took this photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/10736693-f6cc-4479-a418-90a10470ce14/PXL_20231014_215805082.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out We always make sure to make the walk back to our condo on Wells beach before the tide comes in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aa0da654-ce08-4f2c-b27e-1dc646208615/20150930_185547.jpg Blog - Our Maine Ocean Retreat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/tremblant-quebec-to-wells-beach-maine monthly 0.5 2023-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/e8301f83-60e0-438e-a62e-ffd71cd3f512/my+ships+this+year.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out Top left Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin, top right AlgoTerra, bottom left, Oakglen, Bottom right Spruceglen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/c27467c4-1f87-4d24-8cdd-940685ee227b/sailing+days+so+far.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out A glimpse of my discharge book this year so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3aa1e2aa-8203-4086-959e-ae9be0161bf1/book+signing.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out It was a busy September with book signings and multiple trips to the post office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/ef9fc224-80a7-4f5a-b276-794e272fea88/PXL_20231011_110900745.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out Our October Ocean Retreat! We have been coming here for 18 years and are greeted every morning with this view. It’s the perfect way to start our days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/97e61cca-184f-45ac-9572-f333bc83840d/387322528_877829330375377_7416217016373315110_n.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Lorraine made the peanut butter cookies from the Ship to Shore Chef cookbook and added toppings. they were delicious, and there are some in our condo freezer for our return trip . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4243a43b-bfd4-4ceb-a3a3-f1d2bb186538/PXL_20231009_121624729.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out We left in the rain but the weather cleared before we reached the border crossing into Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/33bc7c2e-141f-4160-bcdf-590cbd92d970/PXL_20231009_143240903.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out We expected the line to be longer on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend and Columbus day Us Holidays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/b698c3a9-fbc6-4ab7-9430-cb73091ad327/original_34b9b5ab-8699-4de4-9f37-8c05f5b92ad8_PXL_20231009_161234513+%281%29.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out We love to see the whale tails, a short distance before the Williston Vermont Exit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/9da1f726-9a28-4dcc-ada1-e52b454f9f76/PXL_20231009_174903880.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out Taft Corners in Williston Vermont. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/3925f16b-d3c1-403f-9480-97e2cf922394/PXL_20231009_162110421.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out The garden center where the Garden of Eatin is located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/be023d8a-2d48-450e-a67d-420715aa38be/PXL_20231009_165258606.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out They make great sandwiches. We always get two kinds and then share them. I tried the Blackberry ginger ale which I really liked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/7682781d-ff20-4c24-beeb-485d7cbe122c/PXL_20231009_163517673.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out Its a great stop, year round https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/a3e10ad1-231e-43ca-bf5a-0be9fddac8f3/PXL_20231009_223324052.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out We drove through so many pretty towns and enjoyed the fall decorations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/69f9b19b-d675-4395-a833-3ca27ad2c0f2/PXL_20231009_232702101.jpg Blog - Tremblant, Quebec to Wells beach, Maine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/farewell-ojibway monthly 0.5 2023-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/589e1d11-ab16-4e8c-b515-3323db27a74c/20211121_180457.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - Make it stand out I love making Turkey dinner with all the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/850a93f5-4f6f-4a16-bd58-b2bf22ae878f/20191028_064247.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - I bring my own candy molds when I know that I am going to prepare a holiday meal. From my restaurant days I have all the molds for every season and like to make my sucre a la creme candy in the pumpkin mold. I spent years perfecting the fudge-like recipe and it is always a crew favorite when I make it. I often make homemade turtles for the holidays too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/deafeaf3-6516-4133-8121-d866049e5dd1/PXL_20221009_194919741.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/fe4d380f-6256-4e21-aa24-ba653fd321b5/fall+2008+149.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - I used to make a turkey dinner for each of my staff to enjoy. Holidays were always busy at our restaurant so I made a meal that they could enjoy after a busy day. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/d1081899-8308-4c65-b495-6cf912e76d76/20191014_072711.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - Make it stand out I love pumpkin pie and will try to recreate the pumpkin pie we had with the crumble topping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/aed391ca-e3df-4c1b-bacc-6d1fa1e6fe83/387322106_655728419981871_4315646410346730688_n.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - Make it stand out Do you recognize this vegetable. I thought this one was funny because it looked like a fish, but it is a vegetable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2f4ab3a5-3ddc-4694-be51-ed6f93dc0720/PXL_20220405_131010435.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/0b338034-3f13-436e-9ad2-aa466d997bf3/PXL_20230822_174213227.jpg Blog - Farewell Ojibway - Make it stand out The ship graveyard. I always find it kind of sad to pass by. https://www.shiptoshorechef.com/blog/tremblant-fall-walk-oct-5-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/2bd7344b-89b5-45fe-9236-f1ba2e0f9863/Screenshot+2023-10-05+172823.png Blog - Tremblant Fall Walk Oct 5, 2023 - Make it stand out This is the route of our one week book signing/meet and greet tour. A Left Mont Tremblant, Quebec. B picked up books from the printer in Toronto. C Book signing/Meet and greet at St Catharine’s Museum and Welland Canal Center. D Book signing/Meet and greet Ashtabula Maritime Museum. E Book signing/ Meet and greet Sandusky Ohio (and an evening at Cedar Point riding the roller coasters ) F Crossing over the Ambassador Bridge. G Visiting Friends on Lake Simcoe H A wonderful overnight at our River Retreat in Brockville. Then return to Tremblant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/bfde2395-9ff7-4b2b-9fbe-0ac988e59098/PXL_20231004_135657485.jpg Blog - Tremblant Fall Walk Oct 5, 2023 Brockville River Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f78e26f992d3164eb1c73/4e2f3d44-346d-44e8-97b7-885fe6563d1c/PXL_20231003_230315803.jpg Blog - Tremblant Fall Walk Oct 5, 2023 - The River Retreat is just as beautiful at dusk as it is during the day. We stayed out as long as we could before making our way inside. 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