Matthew West » Eating My Way Through The Cruise Ship

Eating My Way Through The Cruise Ship
January 26, 2009 - Comments (3)

I'm stuffed. Really. I can't even think about a meal right now, not even a snack. I mean, you could put a hot fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream on top right in front of me and I wouldn't even pick up a fork. (Ok, maybe just a bite.) But still, I'm stuffed. I just spent an amazing 4 days on board the KLOVE Friends and Family Cruise 2009. The ship left out of Miami filled with about 2000 KLOVE Christian music fans, and a bunch of us artists armed with our instruments. (I brought Lulu with me as well.)

And the cruise ship is the reason I am so full… That's what they're famous for. The late night buffets, the endless supply of sweets, the lobster, the steak. You name it, I had the luxury of ordering it.

But it wasn't all eating. I did have to work, sing for my supper I guess you could say. I did 3 shows on board for 3 incredible audiences, as well as doing an autograph session and a Q&A session with some other artists.

And speaking of other artists, it was great to catch up with Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Denver and the Mile High, Salvador, Third Day, Building 429, and Sanctus Real, Phil Joel, and Rush of Fools. They were all on board as well, and all did great shows for grateful crowds.

I, of course had to go and make up a song about "Eating Our Way Through The Cruise Ship," a couple years ago on my first KLOVE Cruise. Little did I know, it was going to follow me FOREVER… I wound up performing my culinary hit once again on the Lido Deck, as we all raised our ice cream cones under the stars.

In all seriousness though, I met some amazing people this week, and heard some incredible stories of every day people who just happened to be cruising on the ship with me. I am still processing some of those stories, and hope to share more with you as I do, I won't forget a little girl named Bethany any time soon. A precious girl who's "make a wish" came true, and it was to be on the cruise with all of us artists. Brandon and I had the chance to spend some time with this inspirational girl, and sing her some songs, thanks to Brandon for bringing his guitar…

A great week. Thanks to KLOVE for having me, to Bethany for inspiring me, and thanks to Carnival for having Ice Cream Machines that never stop.–mw

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Matthew West

3 comments

1. Steve and Heather Paiva commented:

Wed 28/1/09, 8:27 am

Hey Matthew Its the Rhode Island family from across the hall on the cruise… thanks a million for a great week ….we had a blast meeting you…….and getting a peek into your heart behind the music! You really impressed my husband and I ! You are no longer just my sons favorite! Thanks againg and God bless you and your wife with the up coming birth of your second daughter! Hope to catch up you again!
LOve Steve, Heather, Nadia Steven Jr, Sophia, Nicholas from room #8206

2. Dan Way commented:

Wed 28/1/09, 1:04 pm

Life has a way of putting you in a rut sometimes. Then you go on this incredible journey and realize that no matter what life brings you, you can always turn to Christ. My family and I just came back from one such journey with the K-LOVE Friends and Family Cruise. The most important thing I realized was that Christ MUST come first in our lives no matter what. Each and every artist that performed does just that. I was awed by the performances of everyone but most importantly, I was awed by how all of you shine in your walk with Jesus.
People sometimes put others on a pedestal because they are wealthy or have a number one song in the top 20 countdown. But you showed me that regardless or your fame, regardless of the Dove awards, regardless of all of these worldly possessions, you are grounded and the most important person in your life is Jesus Christ.
I can’t thank you enough for being real and genuine with everyone onboard. My life will never be the same. Even if I am lost trying to get to one part of the ship, I can always turn to Jesus to right my ship.
Thank You Matthew West and may God bless you and your family with your new addition.
Hope to see you again soon.
Dan, Brenda, Lena & Keifer Way

3. Gayle Hoffman commented:

Sun 1/2/09, 1:15 pm

Matthew, My husband and I were on the Klove Cruise for our 10th anniversary. I wasn’t able to meet you, but we did go to a couple of your concerts. Thank you. They were absolutely awesome. Even tho I didn’t get to meet any of the artists, I feel like I know them so much better. I definitely want to go on another Klove cruise. My husband and I loved your song about the Chocolate Melting Cakes. Can you post the lyrics on this blog? I want to share a recipe with you so that you can make your own cakes at home. They are really simple.
Chocolate Molten Cakes (or Chocolate Melting Cakes)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Generously butter 6 ramekins (3/4 cup size)
Stir 8 ozs of Ghiradelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate (the best) and 1/2 cup + 2TBL unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth, cool slightly.
Whisk 6 large egg yolks and 6 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla in a large bowl until combined.
Whisk in powdered sugar into egg mixture. Mix in small amounts at a time, the mixture may be lumpy.
Whisk in cooled chocolate mixture and then flour.
Divide mixture evenly between 6 prepared ramekins. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake cakes approximately 12 minutes. If you bake too long or the temp of the oven is too hot, the centers will not have the melted chocolate. It will just be a chocolate cake.
I hope you get a chance to make this. It is really simple and people are amazed how the center stays soft.
My husband thinks I’m silly for posting this recipe Oh well. Lots of people think that I’m silly.