Author: Mike Crowson

I am a chef aboard ultra deluxe barge cooking and cruising the waterways of France, this year I will be in burgundy, which has a larder chefs dream of.

River Tarn

The Rosa moored up on the Tarn River & exiting the river back onto the the canal Deux Mers at Moissac. The guests just finishing lunch after cruising the River Tarn !!  

Agen to Montauban

Start of a new week on the Rosa, we are happy to welcome on board  Tony & Del from Australia, Gay & Jim, Lee & Art from the USA. Tonights dessert was a Strawberry parfait,hibiscus gel, basil & lime sorbet with fresh berries & paillette feuillette.

Agen Market

Shopping for dinner at Agen market, completely spoilt by stunning seasonal local produce, four types of asparagus, three local varieties of strawberries, courgettes with flowers attached & first cherries of the season, looks like fois gras with cherries this week ! Turbot day boat caught was to much to resist !!!!!

Castelsarrasin Market

Produce from Castelsarrasin market , chef heaven, for lunch aboard the Rosa today ! Moule Marrinere a la creme, selection of amazing local cheese.

Guinea Fowl

Main course from first night on the Rosa this season ! Guinea fowl wrapped in Coppa D’Perigord

Prune & Armagnac Soufflé

                                      Prune & Armagnac Soufflé  This will probably be the most requested recipe on board this summer !! You’ll Need 100g Agen prunes, pitted 100ml Armagnac 60g caster sugar 7 egg whites Souffle base 30g plain flour 25g…

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The ROSA

                                                   Rosa is an old Dutch ”Clipper” barge that was completely refitted in 2010 to a high specification. Her saloon is particularly welcoming & features attractive wood panelling, comfortable seating &…

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