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October 18th 2021
Published: January 4th 2022
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After the incredible first night on the ship, I woke up ready to get this adventure underway. We met for breakfast where we had the options of made to order breakfast items as well as a breakfast buffet. Breakfast is not something I normally eat, but I did enjoy the coffee and some blueberry pancakes. Once we were through, we went to the lounge to get our VOX headsets so we would be able to hear t... Read Full Entry



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Brendan Vermillion
bvchef
bvchef
Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info
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Somehow this does not look like the other Port-Tonic
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Back on board and winding downBack on board and winding down
Back on board and winding down
Brendan "The Braiser" VermillionBrendan "The Braiser" Vermillion
Brendan "The Braiser" Vermillion
Now, promise me you will do the sports announcer voice as you read this



4th January 2022
Quinta da Pacheca

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Look... another vineyard.
What a great day .... and a marvelous friend.
4th January 2022
Quinta da Pacheca

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Look at how darn happy we are
This is a perfect picture of how we spent the trip.
4th January 2022
Even the moon came to dinner

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Looking great!
You were the best dressed person on the trip. You look very nice dressed up.
4th January 2022
Even the moon came to dinner

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you so much
It was nice to dress up for a change.
4th January 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Drinking, Dining and Sailing
What a trip it was and your summary is excellent! I enjoyed the entire trip but the cocktail making was great fun. Portugal is a beautiful country and wonderful people. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
4th January 2022

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I think there was more drinking and dining than sailing
Thank you so much. It was a trip of memories and fun times. I can't wait for our next adventure.
23rd January 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Amazing Food and Wine
It looks as though you are in your element here, Brendan - travelling, and being surrounded by amazing food and drink. How nice it must be to be on the receiving end of the food, and I imagine it would also have inspired your work back home. Travel is indeed an amazing form of education ?
24th January 2022

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

So Very True
Thank you Alex. You are so correct. This week, I am speaking at the Rotary lunch to talk about traveling as a chef, and how to dig deeper into a new country through food.
14th May 2022
Cod Croquettes

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Braiser Brenno
Ok I think I need a break from your blogs until I can control my drooling. The food looks more than delicious! I can never say no to croquettes on a menu, and I love when it's served with something earthy and peppery like rocket leaves (I think you call it arugula?). I also love how you are inspired by your travels - how did the port tonics work out? I've never heard of them and given we have a vast collection of ports at home, I'll definitely try this next summer :)
9th August 2022
Cod Croquettes

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

No on big cruise, Yes on river cruise
I would sooner zip-line into a volcano than take a mega cruise, but this was perfect for me. We had the "Roam around the world" event at work, and the port tonics were a hit. Heck, I enjoyed one while sweating it out in the kitchen.

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