An authentic Cajun experience on Commodore Cruise Line.HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 1996--Passengers sailing on Commodore Cruise Line's August 24, 1996 Cajun Heritage Cruise will be treated to the traditional dances, fascinated by the intriguing history and enticed by the tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. cuisine of the Cajun people. Michaul's on St. Charles, named as the best Louisiana-Cajun restaurant by Louisiana Life Magazine and the No. 1 Family Entertainment Restaurant by Special Reports Magazine, will join Commodore to provide Cajun cooking and craft demonstrations along with dance and history lessons offering a total Cajun experience. Chef Walter Lewis, head chef from Michaul's, will perform cooking demonstrations featuring Cajun cuisine staples such as Gumbo gumbo, another name for okra; also applied in the W United States to a rich, black, alkaline alluvial soil, which is soapy or sticky when wet. gumbo . Chef Lewis will also create an authentic roux, which is the base sauce for many Cajun dishes including Shrimp Creole and Jambalaya jam·ba·lay·a n. A Creole dish consisting of rice that has been cooked with shrimp, oysters, ham, or chicken and seasoned with spices and herbs. [Louisiana French, from Provençal jambalaia. . As a bonus, he will also prepare Michaul's infamous Crawfish crawfish: see crayfish. Michaul, sauteed with spices and served over pasta with a special wine cream sauce. Michaul's proprietors Alcide and Michele Babineaux will combine humor and instruction to teach Cajun and line dancing lessons featuring the Cajun Jitterbug, Cajun Waltz and the Michaul's Stomp. Alcide Babineaux and the Michaul's staff will complete the Acadian Fais Do Do sur L'eau (Cajun cruise Party) experience with classes in Cajun language and history and traditional crafts. In addition to the Cajun treats, dance and history, this extra special Commodore cruise will also feature entertainment including a Cajun humorist hu·mor·ist n. 1. A person with a good sense of humor. 2. A performer or writer of humorous material. humorist Noun a person who speaks or writes in a humorous way and classic Cajun band. Commodore's classic vessel, the Enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. Isle will depart from New Orleans on August 24, 1996 for seven nights of Cajun fun. Destinations for the Cajun Heritage Cruise include Jamaica's Montego Bay, Mexico's Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the north east of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, located at 20.62° North, 87.07° West. The city is the seat of the Solidaridad municipality. and Cozumel, and Grand Cayman. Rates begin at $498 per person, based on double occupancy. Commodore Cruise Line is headquartered in South Florida at 4000 Hollywood Blvd., south Tower, Suite 385, Hollywood, Fla., 33021. The telephone number for more information is 305/967-2100 or 800/832-1122. CONTACT: Bennett & Company Laura Phillips Bennett 407/425-6040 or fax 407/425-6099 |
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