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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 favoured by the Romans complete each meal.
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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 - 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 - 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

 

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

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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