Holidays – they’re an ideal time to get away from the technology that bounds us to our desks, enjoy some sun, absorb new cultures and… eat chocolate?
According to research conducted by Princess Cruises last year, almost half of Australians (40 percent) say they eat more chocolate while on holidays.
Perhaps they’re just trialling chocolate to see how it differs from those made in Australia? Or maybe it’s just because they’re deliriously happy.
The study on 500 Aussies found 50 percent of us eat more chocolate when we’re in a good mood, while 75 percent use it to improve their mood.
Unsurprisingly, 60 percent of Australians experience chocolate cravings and nearly two thirds of us say we could never give up chocolate (*cough* me).
Recognising our cocoa addiction, Princess Cruises has sweetened its onboard experience by teaming up with internationally acclaimed master chocolatier and pastry designer Norman Love.
The partnership between the cruise line and the chocolate-expert officially launched in December last year alongside Princess’ ‘Chocolate Journeys’. The ‘journeys’ include Chef Love-created premium chocolates as well as Love’s artful chocolate dessert creations in Sabatini’s Italian Restaurant, Crown Grill, Sterling Steakhouse, and at the Chef’s Table experience.
Now, the cruise line has expanded the relationship and giving Aussie chocaholics access to even more of his creations.
Chef Love will create a series of delicious new chocolate products, including breakfast treats and a premium chocolate cocktail. The indulgent offerings will be rolled out across the fleet from November, including on Princess’ Australian-based ships.
Princess Cruises Vice President Australia & New Zealand Stuart Allison said the partnership with Chef Love had proven very popular with travellers, which was no surprise given the results of a recent Princess Cruises’ survey showing that 40 per cent of Australians eat more chocolate while on holiday.
“Australians are well known for their love of good chocolate.”
Stuart Allison, Princess Cruises Vice President Australia & New Zealand
His new sweet experiences include:
- New Premium Chocolate Cocktail – Designed by Chef Love, a new premium chocolate cocktail option will be available on the main dining room dessert menu.
- Afternoon Tea – During Princess’ popular afternoon tea, guests will now be treated to one of seven yummy pastries and six cakes designed by Chef Love, including Baked Chocolate Tart with Lemon Chantilly, Chocolate Raspberry Clafoutis and Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake.
- Chocolate Soufflé – Available on select evenings, the main dining room desserts will feature a new signature Chocolate Soufflé with white chocolate sauce.
- Chocolate Cookie – Chef Love has created two tasty new premium chocolate cookies that will be available in select locations around the ship including the International Café.
- International Café Treats – A complimentary chocolate treat designed by Chef Love will be featured daily in the International Café, with six new pastries created such as a Chocolate Berry Tartlet with Coconut Mousse and Milk Chocolate Chantilly Éclairs.
- Breakfast Treats – Savoury breakfast items designed by Chef Love and featuring touches of premium chocolate will be offered each morning in the Horizon Court.
- Evening Treats – Each evening, one of 12 delicious new chocolate cakes from Chef Love will be offered in the Horizon Court. Cakes include a White Chocolate and Lemon Tart and an Almond Chocolate Coffee Cake.
The delectable new chocolate items will be in addition to the chocolate desserts, drinks, spa treatments, cooking demonstrations, chocolate and wine pairing, petit fours and formal night treats already offered onboard.
