Chef
Karen Rock is from Toronto Canada. She has strong roots to the Maritime Provinces.
Her professional back ground is in the medical field, but her first love is cooking and the sea. She has sailed with Neil for the past 24 years.
Karen has attained her culinary skills at the culinary campus at Mohawk College in Ontario. She has been personally mentored by the renowned Canadian chef Michael Killip as profiled on National television. When not in the galley she enjoys wakeboarding, hiking, soccer and all water sports.
Breakfast
Morning baked bread served daily with compliment of yogurt and juices.
Huevos Rancheros: Sautéed onions and peppers in a spicy chipotles sauce topped with a baked egg and served in a warm tortilla.
Parmesan Scones with Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon & Parma Ham: Warm morning baked scones topped with whipped cream cheese and your choice of smoked salmon or Italian ham.
Eggs in a Basket: Grated potato baskets with a baked egg topped with crispy maple pancetta.
Fruit crepes: Thin and light crepes, French style, filled with fruit and served with cream, jam and honey.
Lunch
Tomato Basil Bacon Tarts with Salad: Grape tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar & olive oil, fresh basil leaves & old fashion bacon baked on a puff pastry tart with goat cheese.
Grilled Shrimp & Chicken Skewers: Jumbo shrimp & chicken in a spicy Asian marinade with a Thai dipping sauce served with fresh onboard baked coriander flatbread.
Bequia Chicken Curry with Couscous: An Island curry warmed with cinnamon & cloves with the sweetness of pumpkin, couscous seasoned with all spice & vegetables.
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa & Plantain Gratin: A delicious island fish topped with a spicy but sweet salsa along with a local taste plantain gratin.
Canapés
Crustini: Sun dried tomato & asiago cheese melted on top of crusty garlic bread.
Cantaloupe & Prosciutto: Cantaloupe slices wrapped with tasty prosciutto.
Grilled Pita Chips and Hummus: Spiced and crispy pita chips with traditional chickpea hummus.
Appetizers
Indian Fish Pakoras: Mild white fish coated with a flavourful chickpea batter, on a bed of arugula served with a drizzle of homemade peach chutney.
Jicama, Mango & Fennel Salad: Crunchy, sweet with a little heat with a simple but tasty lime and olive oil dressing.
Grapefruit & Lobster Cocktail: Tender pieces of lobster and ruby red grapefruit seasoned with ginger and cilantro.
Entree
Herb Crusted Lamb: Marinated rack of lamb incrusted with stilton cheese and seasoned bread crumbs, roasted sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Loin of Pork: Tender loin of pork with sage rub wrapped in smoky bacon topped with savoury warm apple and sage, gratin potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Lobster Tails with Saffron Risotto: Sweet lobster tails grilled in their shells with dill butter & sea salt, creamy scented saffron risotto.
Duck Breast: Pan seared duck breast in a cherry brandy sauce served with horseradish potato mash and vegetables.
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa & Plantain Gratin: A delicious island fish topped with a spicy but sweet salsa along with a local taste plantain gratin.
Dessert
Rum Mousse with Fresh Fruit: Creamy cool mousse with a hint of rum on top of sweet seasonal berries. Sprinkled with dark chocolate shavings.
Grilled Pineapple & Papaya: Rum flambé of Sweet pineapple & papaya served with mascarpone cream & coconut bake.
Cinnamon Ginger Cake & Apple Compote: Baked on board a warm cake flavoured with the spices of the islands.
Poached Pears with Ice Cream: Pears poached in a vanilla syrup, home made ice cream topped with a Grand Marnier chocolate sauce.