Lunch at 34 000 feet

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I’m on a plane. 
Carry-on stored – Check ✔
Seatbelts fastened – Check ✔
Window shades up – Check ✔
And we’re off.

So far so good, deep blue skies splotched with candy cotton clouds…it seems to be a nice day to fly.

“Can I offer you a beverage?” Says a friendly voice…and so the in flight service begins, 34 000 feet above ground with a spectacular view.
Now I don’t know about you, but I’m always semi-excited about “plane food”.

Seems like a feat to keep premade meals warm, tasty and  plated presentably  given the space confinement.
Kinda sounds like the premise for the next food network foodshow….

Choice of Rolls- Corn (pictured), White, Wheat and Parmesan.
But, I’ll admit I kinda like airplane food. 
Yeah it has it’s challenges, trying to cut your meat in what seems like a hobbit plate…all the while with your arms tucked so closely to your chest like you’re in a magic escape act.
Then there’s the feat of attempting to get the food from the tray to your mouth without looking like a 5 year old.

Twisting, contorting, making faces…well, you get the drift.

And, like a restless 5 year old, I need help to pass the time. I’d rather eat than twiddle my thumbs, plus one requires energy to twiddle those thumbs…?thumb twiddling relegated to after the meal.?
 

A quick browse of the  Business Class Menu presented on my 6 hour flight on Caribbean Airlines.

A selection.

And it’s time to dine. 

The Salad 

Lettuce, Baby Tomatoes Black Olives, Feta, Green peppers
Salad Bowl accompanied by a Balsamic Vinaigrette

  My meal selection – A local favourite

The Buttery Roti Layers

Paratha Roti – A soft crepe like oil/butter bread, that’s been violently beaten to give it texture and layers.
Curried Chicken breast pieces coated in a savoury curry gravy accompanied by potato and chickpeas.
Pumpkin–  Soft and Sweet which added a nice contrast to the overall spices.
Spinach– Local variety, sort of resembling collard greens, it has a bite, and a slight bitter undertone.

The Spread- Clockwise- Curried Chicken with Potato and Chick Peas, Spinach, Pumpkin, Roti.

 

Making a little Roti Taco with Curried Chicken, Spinach and Pumpkin

Dessert – Cakes on a Plane 

The Double Layered Mocha Chocolate Cake Square…which I was eventually able to enjoy.

 Chocolate Cake ,Mocha frosting, Chocolate Ganache Droplets

The seat belt sign comes on…there’s a bit of turbulence. I’ve ordered my cake and coffee but service is temporarily suspended. I spy the dessert cart. It’s filled with fruit bowls and cakes. 
Moments pass, then minutes, then hours..okay maybe not hours. 
But I’ve had it…
I’m tired of waiting on my m*!#@!f@$&*n cake on this m*!#@!f@$&*n plane. 

Okay..so I didn’t actually say that…but…

I was eventually able to enjoy that cake and coffee…..? ***Twiddles Thumbs***

2 Comments

  1. Neil
    December 9, 2020 at 2:02 am

    I must start by saying you have a remarkeble personality … out of this world. You are superb at your passion with food its makes me wanna cook like you !!! I read a bit on ur blog that u eat out … i invite you then visit a Dirt Oven @ Mayaro lovely homemade bread … you may even get to dabble in some favourite roast fish/lobster !! Keep up your talent hope we link one day

    • Amelia Does Dinner
      December 9, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      Hello Neil and thank you so much for your kind words. I’ve been meaning to visit the dirt oven in Mayaro…being an avid bread baker myself. Would love to see the process and taste the difference the speciality oven makes in the product. A trip to Mayaro is long overdue. When I do visit I’ll certainly be sure to share.