Subtle peppery bite with sweet fresh strawberries and balsamic vinegar. Doesn’t get any better than this! Thank you to Seattle’s Frank’s Quality Produce for the delicious ripe strawberries and to Seattle’s La Buona Tavola Truffle Café for the incredible balsamic […]
Wild Alaska Smoked Salmon- the Chef’s 1st Choice to Amazing Healthy Cooking for Boaters! The first step, and probably the most difficult, was sourcing the Salmon. Spending summers in Alaska, and the past 15 years in Seattle I have become […]
SE ALASKA recap by Chef Alisa while underway – Aboard m/y Viaggio we had a great group of guests wanting a “fish to fork” experience as much as possible. We spent a lot of time with lines and pots in […]
You can take the girl out of Iowa but come late July I find myself ready for some good ole Iowa Sweet Corn. Fortunately corn is a great accompaniment to Alaskan seafood so it is easy to incorporate into our […]
Chef Alisa, of Viaggio Yacht Charter: I am fortunate that I get to travel a bit for work, and feel even more blessed when I find myself down in the Bahamas during one of the worst storms on record throughout […]
This a quick and easy appetizer that can be thrown together in about 20 minutes, and can be made up to a week ahead of time. It is easy to assemble and has an elegant appearance that lead your guests […]
Thanksgiving is past and Christmas and New Years are quickly approaching. It is a time of year that is filled with an abundance of food, drink, family and friends! More often than not, the food is sweet, rich, and decadent […]
I left Nashville and flew into Iowa to be with my family for thanksgiving. My brother and his family drove in from Texas, and my sister and her family were in from Wisconsin. It is not often these days that […]
This year I was fortunate enough to spend Christmas in the Seattle area. I went over to my Aunt and Uncle’s for a few days where we over indulged in food and wine! Christmas morning my Uncle had decided we […]
As the temperature starts to drop and the holidays approach I find myself making a bunch of soups. They are quick, easy, and you can utilize whatever you have on hand. This soup came about on our last charter […]
November is here and that means one thing: Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday which is probably no surprise considering it focuses on great food, wine and most importantly good company! Over the years I have come across […]
Coming into the holiday season I like to get a jump ahead and make a few pantry staples to have on hand to dress up a meal on a moments notice. Flavored salts are a quick and easy way to […]
As the holidays approach I start to think about side dishes for holiday dinners. And at this time of year, I like to get as experimental as possible because it’s the one time of year where you can go all-out […]
VIAGGIO is back cruising the seas of the San Juan Islands. We pushed the start date back by a couple days due to 25+ knot winds, which was definitely the right call because today we picked up our guests in […]
As fall starts to set in, soup finds its way on to the menu with greater frequency. After a successful summer in Alaska, we have an abundance of salmon on board and I am always looking for a new way […]
After 10 great days of fishing, Trig and I found ourselves with an abundance of Salmon and a shortage of freezer space. Smoked Salmon was the obvious answer. Luckily we were still in Klawock and our friends have a great […]
Welcome back to the lower 48 Viaggio Yacht Charter. We hope you had a great SE Alaska Charter Season! VIAGGIO has arrived back into the Puget Sound! After an incredible summer cruising Southeast Alaska it is bittersweet to be back […]
Today aboard VIAGGIO we had a special treat…bears! We have seen a fair amount of bears through out the season but today was different. Today we took the tender up a little river in Our anchorage and actually got to […]
One of the factors that I feel plays an important role in successfully running a galley is the ability to be flexible and utilize a variety of products in a manor you had not planned on. Not a day goes […]
As we make our way for Petersburg, I am reminded of a trip years ago (on a different boat with a different captain) when it was decided that a shortcut across the Stikine Mud Flats (dry strait) was the way […]
Aboard Viaggio, I like to serve a 10 oz bone in center cut pork chop. I purchase these in Seattle from MacDonald Meat Company prior to heading north for the season. MacDonald Meats custom cuts our pork chops and steaks […]
Fishing licenses have been secured so it’s time to get down to business! First priority is to drop some crab traps! Unfortunately we have not done any fishing yet, so we don’t have any fish scraps to use for bait […]
Well, we made it into Ketchikan after a very smooth 10-day journey north. We must have timed things just right, (Nicely done Captain Trig!) because now that we are tied to the dock the weather has picked up. It’s cold, […]
Brought to you By: Viaggio Luxury Yacht Chater – Currently in SE ALASKA! This dip could be a light dessert after a heavy meal or a nice starter for a dinner party. It’s a party pleaser. Quick and easy if […]
Remoulades are generally mayo or aioli based, but in this instance, we’re going to use avocado seasoned with lime. Avocado flavor with salmon is out of this world! This would be a wonderful dish served with a side of garlicky […]
This Northwest Blueberry Chutney is a great accompaniment to grilled Salmon as well as Columbia River Sturgeon. It is also a nice sauce for Pork Chops and Grilled Chicken. It can easily be made several days in advance to facilitate […]
M/Y Viaggio is on its second day of the trek to SE Alaska. They checked into Canadian customs today! Think positive thoughts for safe travels, good water, and GREAT food. This recipe is a vegetarian dish that would be great […]
M/Y Viaggio leaves for southeast Alaska Tuesday, May 28th for a full season of luxury yacht charters. We are looking forward to sharing some delicious seafood recipes in the months to come! A HUGE thank you to Frank’s Quality Produce in Pike Place […]
Brought to you by: Chef Tristin Papenfuse – of Viaggio Yacht Charter Viaggio Luxury Yacht Charter will be in SE Alaska for the Summer. If it’s always been a dream to charter a yacht in SE AK then what are […]
This is an easy make ahead dish! Great for a Mother’s Day Brunch or an any day gathering. By Chef Tristin Papenfuse Serves: 6-8 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 35-45min INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. Butter 1 Bunch Asparagus 5 Eggs […]
