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That was a very odd place to have an exercise class! I agree, it's not something I'd want to do in public!
Lunch looked delicious! I'd never heard of Quorn, so had to look that up. Sounds a little dicey.
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That's interesting, I thought Quorn was a good product - what are your issues with it, Cheryl? (Asking as a suffer of IBS who is currently trialling a low-FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) diet as I think I have issues with certain sugars). I think I had believed the advertising and thought it was a better source of protein than meat. I haven't tried it yet, but was considering it as part of a high-protein diet.
Anyway, sorry, back to your trip report - lunch does indeed look delicious!
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Did they only have dessert crepes, or were there also savory options? I was surprised to see you both had burgers at a creperie.
Not sure I'd do an exercise class in the middle of a lobby like that. Did they not have space in the fitness center for this? Seems weird.
While that's a strange place for an exercise class, I did notice they were dressed in somewhat normal to casual clothes and a few even had sandals on. Couldn't have been too intense of a class! But with loud music in the open like that, I can see how that could disrupt the peace that most cruisegoers are looking for.
Mmmm, crepes! I'm also curious if they had savory crepes too - or just for dessert? You will find crepes on offer all over Quebec too. And that is strange about your server. He just disappeared! Odd.
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That was a very odd place to have an exercise class! I agree, it's not something I'd want to do in public!
Lunch looked delicious! I'd never heard of Quorn, so had to look that up. Sounds a little dicey.
That's interesting, I thought Quorn was a good product - what are your issues with it, Cheryl? (Asking as a suffer of IBS who is currently trialling a low-FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) diet as I think I have issues with certain sugars). I think I had believed the advertising and thought it was a better source of protein than meat. I haven't tried it yet, but was considering it as part of a high-protein diet.
I've had it three times so far and every time I have been violently sick - worse than I've ever been in my life before. It is my assumption that it's Quorn, but given it's occurred every time I've eaten it, I think it's the likely cause. I don't know exactly what is in it to cause it, but that's the reaction I get.
Did they only have dessert crepes, or were there also savory options? I was surprised to see you both had burgers at a creperie.
They did have savoury options, but I'm a traditionalist and wanted a sweet one for dessert. I wasn't sure a crepe would truly fill us up and bearing in mind we were paying a cover charge, we figured we'd make the best of that and indulge.
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Not sure I'd do an exercise class in the middle of a lobby like that. Did they not have space in the fitness center for this? Seems weird.
I think they did, I'm sure I remember seeing one they could've used.
Mmmm, crepes! I'm also curious if they had savory crepes too - or just for dessert? You will find crepes on offer all over Quebec too. And that is strange about your server. He just disappeared! Odd.
So funny you should say that - I have identified a creperie for lunch in Quebec City!
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Right in the middle of the lobby seems like a weird place to hold a fitness class. Your lunch looked really good, especially the dessert. Sorry that your server disappeared. That seems very odd.
You know, until I went vegetarian myself, I'd never heard of Quorn before either. I remember a few years ago when you guys came to Cologne to meet up with us, we went to a McDonald's and you had me ask the staff (in German) if the veggie burger contained Quorn. Back then, I thought you meant corn so that's what I asked them and yep, the veggie burger does have corn in it. I am fairly certain, though, that it does not contain Quorn so you could've actually had that burger at McDonald's all those years ago
Lunch looked good and especially the Grand Marnier crepes, which I love! I can't believe the size of Mark's salad, yet he had no problem devouring the entire thing!
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The crepes were one of my favorite parts of our celebrity cruise and those little casual special restaurants are something I wish Disney would take note of! We did savory and then sweet ones and they were all wonderful!
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