Crystal Cruises Unveils Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Cookbook

More than 200 pages of mouth-watering, Michelin-inspired recipes showcase Crystal's celebrated culinary experience

As Crystal marks its 30th Anniversary of cruising this year, the company has unveiled Taste, a commemorative cookbook celebrating the onboard culinary experience that has long been one of the most acclaimed elements of the award-winning brand. From cover to cover, the book takes readers and aspiring chefs on a global journey through the destinations Crystal explores and the traditions and stories surrounding the cuisine from around the world. In all, 64 Michelin-inspired recipes – each including a curated wine pairing from Crystal’s expert sommeliers –will bring flavours from Crystal ships to the home tables of luxury travellers.

“Crystal has a 30-year legacy of unmatched culinary excellence, inspired by the world we explore and then reimagined by our incredibly talented culinary team. We are thrilled to offer this rare chance for our guests to recreate their favourite dishes at home,” said Toni Neumeister, senior vice president of hotel operations for Crystal. “Creating Taste has been a nostalgic labour of love, as we reflect on the many wonderful moments and stories shared over these very dishes aboard our ships. Crystal’s cuisine has been the centrepiece of many of our guests’ most memorable travel moments, and we’re quite proud of that.”

In its more than 260 pages, recipes range from appetisers and salads, pastas and soups, seafood, fish and vegetarian to signature cocktails and more. Entrees include Beef Wellington, baked quail and potato gnocchi, while the dessert selection features mango pavlova and Kaiserschmarrn or “emperor’s mess”. Every dish is brought to life by stunning photography and detailed instructions for preparation. In addition to wine pairings such as Penfolds Grange Bin 95 2013 Shiraz and Château Rieussec, Sauternes, Premier Cru, craft cocktail recipes from Crystal’s signature menus complement the cuisine beautifully. The Crystal Signature Manhattan, Gin & Jam and No Sin Gin, Silk Rose will all spark creativity at the bar for home chefs.

The limited-edition Taste is available only to guests sailing aboard select 30th Anniversary Collection sailings in 2020, who will receive a complimentary gift copy in each stateroom. Guests not sailing on a 30th Anniversary Collection voyage may purchase their cookbook onboard for $59.95 USD or €55 on Crystal River Cruises. The cookbook will be added to guest’s onboard folio and shipped to their home following their voyage. Guests may also use shipboard credit to purchase Taste if they wish.

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