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The
Finest Cuisine and Wines du Terroir du Languedoc
Tango
and Fandango chefs focus on the rich culinary tradition
of the cruising area, the Languedoc. A Mediterranean
climate provides sun ripened fruits, vegetables, olive
oil and herbs, while the robust traditional fare of
the Southwest offers foie gras, duck and tender lamb
from the Pyrenees. A fantastic choice of fine cheeses
and increasingly prominent wines from vineyards once
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Mother
and son team, Hazel Young and Daniel Sak, both graduates
of the French National Cooking School in Beaune, Burgundy
oversee the preparation of your meals when aboard Tango
and Fandango. They welcome guests with a strong interest
in cooking and are happy to share their recipes, techniques
and philosophy on fine dining. All of the meals prepared
on board Fandango and Tango are made with garden market
produce bought daily, the best quality meats and poultry
from the farms of the Southwest of France, and fresh
Mediterranean seafood and fish. |
Pétit
Dejeuner - Each morning risers are greeted by a smiling
hostess serving freshly squeezed orange juice, warm freshly
baked baguettes and croissants from the boulangerie, locally
homemade jams, cereals, fresh fruit, yogurts, café
au lait, decaf or regular coffee, teas, hot chocolate and
eggs for protein breakfasts.
Midi
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Wonderful salads, soufflés, quiches, charcuterie,
soups, barge made fresh pasta, pizzas and tartes are prepared
alongwith specialties from the farmer's markets such as
the olive and cheese 'cakes'. The fish mongers of the 100
year old covered market of Narbonne provide seafood for
paella, monk fish, mussel 'bourride' and seafood spaghetti.
Cheese platters
complete the mid day feast and of course the choice of chilled
rosé, white and red wines.
Favourite lunch:
Salade
Nicoise, as colourful as delicious, nothing missing down
to the just tender fresh green beans and capers. Flaky pastry
tarte topped with caramalized onions, roasted figues, melted
goat's cheese laced with honey and herbes de Provence.
Soir
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Each evening an entrée featuring seasonal produce
and local delicacies will be a light and delicious 'mise
en appetit' to enhance your appetite. Hearty and flavoursome
main courses dressed up and served in fine style either
alfresco on deck or on candlelit tables making each evening
a romantic slow food delight. Desserts are composed of the
great French classics, rich and divine.
Le
Vin -
During your cruise you will have the occasion to visit some
of the Chateau wine domaines of the vineyards that stretch
as far as the eye can see through which the Canal cruises.
Each meal will introduce you to the region's fine red and
white wines as you 'deguste' the excellent Corbieres and
Minervois. A careful selection both from the sandy soils
of the
Mediterranean coast to the rich reds of the sundrenched
inland valleys and foothills will be matched with the dishes
prepared by the chef. There is also the 'champagne' of Limoux,
which will be served as a chilled aperitif.
Dinner
Menu
Petite
salade de Mesclun,
Asperges du Printemps
A gourmet salad of baby greens topped with fresh
asparagus Laced with olive oil and Jerez vinegar
Gambas
flambées au Pastis
Succulent shrimp flambee in Pastis
Confit
de Canard
Patates rotis au gras du Canard
Tomates Provencales
Confit
duck from Castelnaudary
Roast potatoes in duck fat,
Garlic, breadcrumb, parsley topping on
sweet oven roasted tomatoes
Plateau
de Fromage
Cheese platter
Poires
pochées au Noilly Prat Ambrée
Avec Crème Brulée
Poached pears in aged Vermouth
with Crème Brulée
Perfection of sweetness and spiced flavour
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Dinner
Menu
Terrine
de coquilles St. Jacques aux herbes
Scallop and fresh garden herb terrine on bed of
frisee salad with Roquefort dressing
Ravioli
farci au ricotta et épinards
Sauce au beurre de sauge
Freshly made ravioli filled with ricotta
and spinach with a sage butter sauce
Tango
filet de boeuf au foie gras
Ratatouille en pyramide
Succulent
tender beef filet steak with
seared foie gras
A pyramid of roasted eggplant, zucchini,
bellpepper, sweet garden tomato sauce
Plateau
de fromage
Cheese platter
Fondant
au chocolat
Crème anglaise
Coulis au fruits rouges
Rich and warm moist chocolate cake
Red berry coulis with crème anglaise custard
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Softdrinks
and mineral waters, tea and coffee are available all day,
wine offered at all meals.
The Chef will choose wines to accompany each course at dinner.
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