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RENOWNED CULINARY EXPERT SUSIE HELLER TO SAIL ABOARD NAUTICA
Jacques Pépin’s Executive Producer to Share Her Culinary Insights
Miami, FL, August 31, 2006 —Oceania Cruises announced that Susie
Heller, Executive Producer for Jacques Pépin and Culinary Producer for
Julia Child on a total of six series and three specials, will share
her keen culinary insights aboard Nautica’s January 6, 2007 sailing
from Hong Kong to Singapore. Having worked with more than 50 of the
world’s most famous chefs and culinary personalities of our day, she
has authored or collaborated on numerous best-selling cookbooks,
including The French Laundry Cookbook and Bouchon with Thomas Keller.
Heller’s enthralling lectures will take guests into the behind the
scenes worlds of some of the greatest chefs and culinary personalities
of our time. In addition to her keen insights, the culinary
experience will include special menus featuring a selection of
favorites from Susie, Jacques Pépin and Julia Child.
"Our guests relish insightful lectures and hold a deep appreciation
for culinary entertainment," stated Bob Binder, Executive Vice
President of Oceania Cruises. "We are extremely pleased to welcome
Susie aboard to learn more about her latest projects and fascinating
culinary anecdotes.”
Highlights of Susie Heller’s Lecture Series
The Essence of Chocolate
A chocolate lover’s dream, Susie will share tips on working with fine
chocolates along with recipes and techniques from the newly published
book she co-authored, The Essence of Chocolate.
Happy in the Kitchen
Susie has worked with over 50 top chefs from around the country
including such culinary luminaries as Thomas Keller of French Laundry,
Michael Chiarello of Tra Vigne, and Michel Richard, the
self-proclaimed “Captain Crunch”. She will share some favorite recipes
and tips from Happy in the Kitchen, the newly published book she
co-authored with Michel Richard.
Jacques and Julia
Susie shares stories about working with Jacques Pépin for more than 20
years and the amazing relationship she shared with Julia Child. She
talks about working with this dynamic duo on six series and three
specials and the world of producing cooking shows and cookbooks for
the country’s top chefs. In addition, we will show a never before
aired interview and cooking segment with Jacques Pépin from the
upcoming Spring 2007 PBS series Chef’s Story.
Free Air and 2 For 1 Cruise Fares Begin At $3,299 Per Guest
Sailing from Hong Kong to Singapore on January 6th, four overnight
port stays highlight this magnificent voyage allowing guests to
immerse themselves in the fascinating history, culture and cuisine of
the fabled lands of China, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. This
voyage represents unrivaled value with 2 for 1 cruise fares that
include free airfare start at $3,299 per guest.
Simply the Best
For the third year in a row, in a testament to the exceptional quality
and outstanding value that Oceania Cruises provides its guests, the
savvy and sophisticated readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine have
ranked Oceania Cruises as one of the world’s top three cruise lines.
This prestigious award reaffirms the line’s unique brand positioning
and ahead of the leading premium lines and in the esteemed company of
the world’s most respected luxury brands.
In their eleventh annual reader’s survey, Travel + Leisure readers
rated Oceania Cruises as the #3 large-ship cruise line; perfectly
reinforcing the company’s unique brand positioning above the leading
premium lines and in the company of the most respected luxury cruise
lines. During the survey, Travel + Leisure subscribers reported where
they had traveled worldwide and how, and rated only the destinations,
properties and companies that were relevant to their recent travel
experiences. Readers were asked to rate cruise lines on a variety of
criteria including Service, Itineraries/Destinations, Food, Cabin,
Entertainment/Activities and Value.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world’s only upper-premium cruise line.
Featuring a fleet of intimate and luxurious 684-guest ships, Regatta,
Insignia and Nautica, Oceania Cruises sails to the most alluring ports
in Europe, China and the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, South
America and the Caribbean. Combining the finest cuisine at sea,
exceptional personalized service, luxurious accommodations and
extraordinary value, Oceania Cruises is setting a new, worldwide
standard for luxury cruising. For additional information, to make a
reservation, or to order a brochure, please contact your Travel Agent.
Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands. All fares and offers are subject to
availability, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time
without prior notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Please visit OceaniaCruises.com for full details, terms and
conditions. |