SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Beginning with pumpkin gnocchi gratin and finishing with traditional pumpkin pie or pumpkin creme brulee, Princess passengers will delight in what has become a yearly tradition -- a unique "all pumpkin" menu for Thanksgiving dinner.
Princess' culinary team has designed this special theme menu that uses a Thanksgiving favorite in an entirely new way. Each dish features the traditional pumpkin -- but the style of presentation and preparation varies with each menu item. Main courses include the traditional slow-roasted Vermont turkey, served with pumpkin polenta; broiled filet of orange roughy with pumpkin risotto; center cut pork loin chop with pumpkin spaetzle; and grilled medallions of aged beef tenderloin with sauteed pumpkin rosti. In addition, appetizer, salad and dessert selections all feature pumpkin dishes, and "healthy choice" and vegetarian items are available as well.
"Thanksgiving dinner is always a special meal aboard Princess," said Dean Brown, Princess' executive vice president of customer service and sales. "We look forward to welcoming many new passengers to join us in giving thanks this year and enjoying our chefs' unique creations."
This special Thanksgiving celebration is available aboard all Princess ships. Passengers can choose to celebrate in locations around the world, including the Caribbean/Panama Canal, French Polynesia, Hawaii, West Africa, or Australia/New Zealand.
One of the best-known names in North American cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company. Part of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL) and (NYSE:CUK), its current fleet of 11 ships sail on approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe, calling at more than 260 ports on all seven continents. By 2006 a further four ships will be introduced. Additional information is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
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