Stew Cues: Handling costly, fragile crystal can be terrifying
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan I recently helped outfit a yacht with glassware. The owners found a beautiful set of antique cobalt blue Baccarat glasses. Service …
Stew Cues
Stew Cues: Purity, traditional processing key to good tequila
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan In my wine and spirits classes, discussing tequila usually elicits strong responses, both good and bad. Younger, inexperienced …
Stew Cues: Serving cigars takes some know-how
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan As a nonsmoker, cigar service onboard seemed intimidating to me at first. I’ve found crumbly, dried up cigars in some humidors, …
Stew Cues: Wood finishes need special care
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Wooden boats have been around for thousands of years, and the characteristics of traditional woods have stood the test of time. …
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: No crew can succeed without it
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Yachting is a microcosm of society with an interesting twist. Catering to some of the richest and most powerful people in the world, …
Stew Cues: Whiskey has style, and exciting heritage to match
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Basic knowledge of spirit classifications is important for drink service. When a guest orders a whiskey drink, we need to establish …
Stew Cues: Proper care of leather shoes, bags pays off with longer wear
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan The cool spell we’ve been having makes me nostalgic for fall clothing and boots, and the smell of leather polish. I love that …
Stew Cues: A primer on pairing wines with food
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Wine knowledge is important to stews, and so is wine and food pairing. The goal of a successful pairing is to ensure that the …
Stew Cues: Lists save time, track progress and clarify tasks
By Alene Keenan I love lists. I grew up with eight brothers and sisters. There was lots of activity at my house, and I liked things tidy. I organized cleaning …
Stew Cues: Rosé revolution shatters wine’s sweet summer rap
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Standing in line at the supermarket the other day, I overheard a conversation about rosé wine. I had to bite my tongue to keep from …
