04/04/2016, The food again.

There are some shortcomings, but as far as meals are concerned, Ventura has come up trumps. Breakfast served in one of the two main dining rooms is a pleasant affair,there is a set menu, but the choice is wide.I stick to orange juice,grapefruit and orange segments, porridge and not even a half a cup of coffee.On Fridays they offer devilled kidneys,I had some,not much devil in them, but they were pink and tender,delicious.Sundays scrambled eggs and smoked salmon,had some, lovely.Hot toast,hot eggs,hot plate.Always a hot plate,that is the way meals should be served in all restaurants on any ship, anywhere. Different things are on offer other mornings-kedgeree,minute steaks,e.g. and the full English breakfast every morning,a massive plate piled up to the brim. And people do eat,my goodness do they eat.As if there was no tomorrow.There was a young couple,mid thirties,sitting next to me this morning.She overweight, he grossly overweight .His feet swollen,overflowing from the bedroom slippers.Yes, bedroom slippers in a waiter served restaurant on a four star ship. What on earth does he put on when he goes to work? Or is he on benefits,claiming disability? They both ordered full English. While waiting, coffee was refilled several times,toast was brought twice, they asked for more butter. They did not touch the little screw -jar jam. This particular brand is one thing I take home. Here, I admit it, I raise my hand, I steal jam! Would I be able to buy it in a shop? Of course, but not in these adorable tiny pots.I particularly love the orange marmalade. Had some at 11 last night,two teaspoons and it was gone,but sooo good. Ventura serves this brand in the main restaurant only,not in the self-service. As I never have it for breakfast,I take one or two tiddlers to my cabin and off to the suitcase they go! The fat lady returned my smile and a hello, he mumbled something with a mouth-full. Why do people do this to themselves? So grossly obese,so never saying no to a massive quantity of food. Killing themselves. Why are some people in a hurry to die?