Posts by delma411

Well all of the "local" animals are protected by the Antarctic Treaty, and we arent allowed to touch them, or alter thier behavoir in any way, it is punishable by fines, and inprisonment! And they are very serious, I might...

Hi Guys, I am back to answer questions! First, no there isnt a local cusine, from the early explorers days, they would eat dried rations, penguin (very greasy, gamy flavor I hear) and also seals and whales when there are cracks in the...

Hi everyone! If you would like info or have employment questions about the ice, please join in on the conversation at the Global Chef thread, I would love to answer any and all of your questions. Thanks a bunch. D

Pheobe, Well, Antarctica is a wonderfull place untouched by man, it truly changes your life. As for living conditions, there are dorms, upper class, middle, and lower. Your dorm depends on your "ice time" and your job title...

Hello All, To answer your questions: We do not have interns down here, although we do have entry level positions for qualified canidates. There is a series of qualifications to be met, such as physical qualifications, dental exams,...

Kuan & others, I have a thread going in the "Global Chef" forum answering all question on Antarctica and the adverse conditions, this is an AWESOME continent, pictures do it no justice, when you get off the plane, your...

Believe it or not, we are actuall have limited freezer space down here! But in the field camps on the sea ice and at south pole, we dig out a "coffin" shaped hole in the ground and put a door on it for a freezer, and it works...

Whatever you do, dont follow the manufacturers directions! My wife cooked thanksgiving for herself while I was in Antarctica with no communications at the time. Well, Butterball suggests an internal temp of 180 degrees, and after...

Hey! Hows it going down under? Well you think you are down under? I am in Antarctica working for the US Antarctic Program! Cooking down here is great! I am interested in any connections you may have for culinary jobs in Aus. Or even any...

I would like to share my experiences with anyone who may harbor interest in knowing what goes on at the bottom of the world. There is a whole new world down here, I would love to correspond.:chef: